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Oprah Winfrey Network’s ‘The Art of Christmas’ Open Casting Call

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SEEKING BLACK BACKGROUND PERFORMERS FOR THE OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK’S NEW MOVIE: THE ART OF CHRISTMAS

  • Seeking 15 black extras, aged 21+ (preference to men), to appear in an art gallery Christmas party scene.

Filming Thursday, June 29th, in the Byward Market, Ottawa

Filming will begin in the afternoon and extend overnight

All roles are paid (hourly minimum wage for non-union performers)

Open to Ontario and Quebec residents

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