Job Description
A narrative music video is seeking multiple cast members for a paid production. Talent of various ages and backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including lead, supporting, and background roles. This project is looking for performers who can take direction well, bring authentic emotion to scenes, and work collaboratively on set.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform scripted or directed narrative moments on camera with natural, believable reactions.
- Take direction quickly and make adjustments as needed for continuity and story beats.
- Arrive camera-ready and prepared with required wardrobe sizing details (if requested).
- Maintain professionalism on set and work well with cast/crew throughout the shoot day.
Requirements
- Must be able to work as local hire (or self-report) in the listed location.
- Must submit headshots and highlight reels/links to previous work (if available).
- Email submission must include the role you’re applying for in the subject line.
Roles Needed
- Mother (Lead Female) — BIPOC, age 25–35
- Kid 1 — BIPOC, age 5–12
- Kid 2 — BIPOC, age 5–12
- Lead Male — Hispanic, age 26–50
- Supporting Male — Caucasian, age 30+
- Lead Female — South Asian, age 29–40
- Supporting Female — South Asian, age 56+
- Background Cast — Any gender, any race, any age
Compensation Details
Paid role(s). Rate details will be provided by production.
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Job Description
Versa Films is casting performers for a series of coming-of-age vignettes in an upcoming music video for a Saskatoon artist. The project explores themes of freedom, rebellion, friendship, and youthful adventure through cinematic slow-motion sequences featuring children, teenagers, and young adults.
This non-union production welcomes both actors and non-actors and is seeking talent for a variety of featured roles portraying memorable moments from adolescence and young adulthood.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray featured characters in scripted music video scenes.
- Follow creative direction from the director and production team.
- Participate in age-appropriate action sequences and group activities.
- Collaborate with fellow performers during filming.
- Maintain professionalism and reliability throughout production.
Requirements
Skateboarder Teens
- Any gender.
- Any ethnicity.
- Ages 15–23.
- Comfortable skateboarding and performing action-oriented scenes.
Kids on Bikes
- Any gender.
- Any ethnicity.
- Ages 9–13.
- Comfortable riding bicycles.
Water Balloon Kids
- Any gender.
- Any ethnicity.
- Ages 9–13.
- Comfortable participating in outdoor group scenes.
Jump Rope and Hopscotch Kids
- Any gender.
- Any ethnicity.
- Ages 9–12.
- Comfortable participating in playground-style activities.
Prankster Pre-Teens
- Any gender.
- Any ethnicity.
- Ages 12–15.
- Energetic personality and comfortable performing playful scenes.
Wrestling Siblings
- Any gender.
- Any ethnicity.
- Ages 14–18.
- Two performers able to portray siblings.
Kissing Couple
- Any gender.
- Any ethnicity.
- Ages 19–23.
- Comfortable performing scenes involving kissing and sharing a cigarette prop.
Compensation Details
- Pay: $50 per actor
- Time commitment: 60–90 minutes per role
- Non-union production.
- Non-actors are encouraged to apply.