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Documentary Feature Film Open Casting Call

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Participants Needed for New Documentary on Food and Housing Crisis

Job Description:
A feature film documentary is seeking real people for on-camera interviews to explore the challenges of Canada’s national food and housing crisis. This project aims to shed light on the struggles faced by employed Canadians as they navigate the rising costs of living. If you’re passionate about sharing your story and contributing to an important conversation, this is your chance to make a difference.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Participate in on-camera interviews discussing your personal experience
  • Share honest insights about living and working in Canada amidst the current crisis
  • Be available for scheduled filming dates

Requirements:

  • Must be employed in Canada and struggling with food and housing costs
  • Open to participating in filmed interviews
  • Reside in Toronto or Vancouver
  • Available for filming on assigned dates

Compensation:

  • Paid opportunity for selected participants
  • Chance to contribute to an important social documentary

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Other
Skills:
Music

Luxury Resort DJ Residency in the Maldives

Job Description

A luxury resort in the Maldives is seeking experienced professional DJs for an exclusive resort residency opportunity. This role is ideal for DJs with a strong background in luxury hospitality and expertise in creating sophisticated musical experiences for high-end international guests. Successful candidates will perform at a luxury poolside restaurant and bar while enjoying a unique residency experience in one of the world’s premier travel destinations.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform live DJ sets at a luxury resort venue
  • Curate music that complements a premium guest experience
  • Create engaging atmospheres for resort guests
  • Maintain professional standards throughout the residency
  • Collaborate with resort management and event teams
  • Adapt playlists to different audiences and settings

Requirements

  • Professional DJ experience required
  • Experience in luxury hospitality environments preferred
  • Strong knowledge of one or more of the following genres:
    • Downtempo
    • Organic / Tribal
    • Deep House
    • Nu Soul / Nu Funk
    • Indie Dance
    • Afro House
    • Nu Disco
    • Balearic
  • Ability to perform in a high-end resort setting
  • Strong music curation and crowd-reading skills
  • Not suitable for techno or harder electronic music specialists

Compensation

  • 3-month residency beginning in September
  • Flights covered
  • Accommodation included
  • Meals included
  • Business visa provided
  • Potential extension into Q4 and New Year’s Eve period
  • Opportunity to perform at a luxury Maldives resort
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Job Type:
Model
Skills:
Modeling

Female Model for Luxury Car Promotional Shoot

Job Description

A luxury automotive brand is seeking a female model for an upcoming promotional photoshoot. Casting directors are looking for a confident, elegant, and camera-ready model who can represent the sophistication and style associated with a luxury vehicle campaign. One model will be selected for this paid opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

  • Model alongside a luxury vehicle during a promotional shoot
  • Follow creative direction from photographers and production staff
  • Pose for marketing and promotional content
  • Maintain a professional appearance and attitude throughout the shoot
  • Represent the luxury lifestyle aesthetic of the campaign

Requirements

  • Female model
  • Strong on-camera presence
  • Professional and reliable
  • Comfortable posing for commercial and promotional photography
  • Fashion, lifestyle, or automotive modeling experience preferred
  • Positive attitude and ability to take direction

Compensation

  • $100 rate
  • One female model will be selected

Job Description

The upcoming paid feature film Imperfect Strangers is casting for the supporting role of Clare, Carson’s wife. This emotionally driven character appears in a brief but impactful scene that plays a significant role in the story. Producers are seeking a talented performer who can convincingly portray heightened emotion and deliver a memorable performance.

The project is produced by Posh Town Productions in association with V-PAC Productions and Tom Spruce Cinematography.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Clare, Carson’s wife, in a dramatic feature film scene.
  • Deliver dialogue with emotional depth and authenticity.
  • Perform an intense scene involving heightened emotions and screaming.
  • Collaborate with the director and production team during filming.
  • Participate in behind-the-scenes interviews and photography sessions.

Requirements

  • Female actor.
  • Any ethnicity.
  • Playing age: 30–40.
  • Strong emotional acting ability.
  • Comfortable performing intense emotional scenes.
  • Preferably based in Harrogate or within easy traveling distance.
  • Reliable and available for the scheduled shoot date.

Compensation

  • Paid role: £50 fee.
  • Credited role in the feature film Imperfect Strangers.
  • Behind-the-scenes interview opportunity.
  • Professional production photography.
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Other
Skills:
Running

Job Description

A fitness brand commercial is seeking experienced runners based in New York City for a paid lifestyle campaign. Casting directors are looking for authentic runners with strong athletic ability and a natural on-camera presence to participate in a commercial highlighting the running community and active lifestyle culture.

This opportunity is ideal for professional and highly experienced runners who can comfortably perform running activities while being featured in commercial photo and video content.

Job Responsibilities

  • Participate in a fitness-focused commercial production.
  • Perform running activities for photo and video content.
  • Follow creative direction from the production team.
  • Represent an active and healthy lifestyle on camera.
  • Collaborate professionally with cast, crew, and brand representatives.

Requirements

  • Must be based in New York City or the surrounding area.
  • Experienced or professional runner.
  • Comfortable appearing on camera for commercial content.
  • Strong athletic ability and endurance.
  • Available for one scheduled shoot day.

Casting Breakdown

Professional Runner

  • Female preferred
  • Ages 32–42

Professional Runner

  • Male preferred
  • Ages 27–34

Professional Runner

  • Non-binary or any gender
  • Ages 27–34

Compensation Details

  • Paid commercial opportunity.
  • Compensation details will be provided to selected applicants.
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Job Description

A feature film is seeking local Connecticut actors for paid SAG-AFTRA Ultra Low Budget supporting roles in Face the World With No Regrets. The film follows a gardener who begins searching for answers after their brother mysteriously disappears.

Casting directors are looking for talented performers to portray compelling supporting characters in this dramatic feature film production. All roles will work approximately one day in Hartford, Connecticut and must be filled by local hires.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray assigned supporting characters in a feature film.
  • Attend scheduled filming dates as required.
  • Deliver authentic and emotionally engaging performances.
  • Follow direction from the production team.
  • Collaborate professionally with cast and crew members.

Available Roles

Charlie

  • Male
  • White American
  • Ages 25–35
  • Sweet, fragile introvert who works at a bookstore.
  • Intelligent and well-read but struggles with self-confidence and social anxiety.
  • Supporting role.

William

  • Male
  • White American
  • Ages 50–60
  • Stoic survivalist and business owner.
  • Physically imposing with a quiet but intimidating presence.
  • Supporting role.

Betty

  • Female
  • Ages 55–70
  • Wealthy socialite grandmother.
  • Lives in an insulated suburban world and often lacks awareness of how her comments affect others.
  • Supporting role.

Requirements

  • Must be local to Connecticut.
  • Available to work in Hartford, Connecticut.
  • Strong acting ability and character development skills.
  • Professional attitude and reliability on set.
  • Must submit a recent photo, age, contact information, and base location.

Compensation Details

  • Paid SAG-AFTRA Ultra Low Budget Scale rates.
  • Additional compensation details provided upon selection.
Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Dry Heave – Feature Film Casting Call

Job Description

An SVA thesis film, Dry Heave, is casting union and non-union actors for lead and supporting roles. The story follows 20-year-old Sabean after she discovers her father sleeping with her roommate, prompting her to commit him to a treatment center where an unconventional head nurse teaches middle-aged men to be attracted to women their own age. Filming will take place in Brooklyn and Upstate New York. Casting directors are seeking performers with strong comedic abilities, and improv experience is a plus.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray lead or supporting characters in a narrative film
  • Perform scripted scenes with emotional and comedic depth
  • Collaborate with cast, director, and production team
  • Attend rehearsals and filming as scheduled
  • Bring authenticity and strong character development to the role

Requirements

Jason (Lead)

  • Male, 50s
  • Charming, funny, and deeply immature
  • Stylish and confident on the surface
  • Strong comedic and dramatic acting ability

Sabean (Lead)

  • Female, 20s
  • Sharp-witted, observant, and emotionally complex
  • Strong dramatic acting skills
  • Able to portray layered emotional storytelling

Laura (Supporting)

  • Female, 20s
  • Effortless girl-next-door charm
  • Quietly rebellious personality
  • Strong character acting ability

Mark (Supporting)

  • Male, 50s
  • Traditional small-town father type
  • Emotionally distant and casually self-destructive
  • Strong comedic and dramatic instincts

Chrissy (Supporting)

  • Female, 50s
  • Charismatic and unconventional head nurse
  • Sharp, witty, and highly perceptive
  • Excellent comedic timing required
  • Union and non-union actors welcome
  • Improv experience is a plus
  • Strong comedic ability preferred

Compensation

  • Paid acting opportunity
  • Union and non-union roles available
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Female Research Participants for Security Technology Project

Job Description

A security technology company is seeking local women for a paid research project in Pittsburgh’s North Shore area. Participants will help support the development of technology designed to distinguish people from objects in emergency situations within schools, hospitals, and retail environments. This is not traditional film or television extra work. The project involves walking short distances repeatedly while carrying various items during recorded scenario recreations in a school setting.

Job Responsibilities

  • Participate in recorded scenario recreations
  • Walk short distances repeatedly while carrying various props and items
  • Follow instructions from the research team
  • Use a smartphone during portions of the project if needed
  • Remain active and on your feet throughout the shift

Requirements

  • Female
  • Height: 4’11″–5’3″
  • Slender to average build
  • Age 18+
  • Must have a smartphone
  • No mobility limitations
  • Must be local to the Pittsburgh area
  • Reliable transportation required
  • Must not have previously worked on this project in 2025 or 2026

Compensation

  • $75 for a 2.5-hour shift
  • Additional opportunity to book a separate 4-hour shift for $100
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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Volunteer

Job Description

A production filming in Newmarket is seeking background actors to portray volunteers in clinic scenes. This role will help create realistic and engaging healthcare-related environments.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a volunteer in clinic-related scenes
  • Follow direction from production staff
  • Participate in background activities as needed
  • Maintain continuity during filming

Requirements

  • Male or female talent
  • Ages 30–40
  • Caucasian
  • Must be a new face to the production
  • Available for filming on June 11

Compensation

  • Paid featured background opportunity
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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Patient

Job Description

A Newmarket production is casting featured background talent to portray patients in clinic scenes. Casting directors are seeking a variety of ages and ethnicities to help create an authentic healthcare environment.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a patient in clinic scenes
  • Follow production and assistant director instructions
  • Participate in background action as directed
  • Maintain professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

  • Male or female talent
  • Ages 18–60
  • Diverse ethnicities encouraged
  • Must be a fresh face not previously featured on the production
  • Available June 11

Compensation

  • Paid featured background role
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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Clinic Crowd Member

Job Description

A production filming in Newmarket is seeking featured background talent to portray clinic visitors in a day shoot. Casting directors are looking for fresh faces who have not previously appeared on the production. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who can naturally portray patients, visitors, and community members in a healthcare setting.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a clinic visitor or patient in background scenes
  • Follow direction from the production team
  • Maintain continuity throughout filming
  • Arrive on time and remain available for the duration of the shoot

Requirements

  • Male or female talent
  • Ages 30–40
  • Diverse ethnicities encouraged
  • Must be a new face to the production
  • Must be approved by casting
  • Available for filming in Newmarket on June 11

Compensation

  • Paid featured background opportunity
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Job Description

A commercial production is seeking attractive, fit couples for an upcoming office-themed advertising shoot for an underwear brand and additional lifestyle brands. Casting directors are looking for model-type and influencer-style talent with strong on-camera chemistry and a polished appearance.

Preference will be given to Los Angeles-based couples who can participate in a professional commercial campaign featuring multiple brand partnerships.

Job Responsibilities

  • Participate in a commercial photo and video shoot.
  • Portray authentic couple interactions on camera.
  • Model apparel and lifestyle products as directed.
  • Follow creative direction from the production team.
  • Maintain a professional appearance and attitude throughout production.
  • Collaborate with photographers, directors, and brand representatives.

Requirements

  • Real couples preferred.
  • Ages 25–39.
  • Fit and physically active appearance.
  • Model-looking and influencer-type talent.
  • Comfortable appearing in underwear and lifestyle brand content.
  • Strong on-camera chemistry and confidence.
  • Los Angeles local talent preferred.

Compensation Details

  • Paid commercial opportunity.
  • Compensation details will be provided to selected applicants.
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Job Description

A tourism film production is seeking energetic, spontaneous, and personality-driven talent for a paid project filming in Mallorca, Spain. Casting directors are looking for authentic individuals who can naturally portray travel, leisure, and lifestyle experiences in a visually engaging tourism campaign.

The production welcomes alternative and distinctive looks and is seeking both friend groups and couples to help bring the travel experience to life on screen.

Job Responsibilities

  • Participate in a tourism-focused commercial film production.
  • Portray authentic travel and lifestyle experiences.
  • Follow direction from the production team while maintaining a natural on-camera presence.
  • Engage in outdoor and location-based filming activities.
  • Collaborate professionally with cast and crew throughout production.

Requirements

  • Energetic and outgoing personality.
  • Comfortable appearing on camera in lifestyle and travel-focused content.
  • Alternative and unique looks are encouraged.
  • Must be available for filming in Mallorca.
  • Open to talent based in Barcelona and throughout the European Union.

Casting Breakdown

Friends Group Roles

  • Male and female talent
  • Ages 25–35
  • Beach trip and travel lifestyle appearance

Couple Roles

  • Male and female talent
  • Ages 35–45
  • Authentic couples preferred

Compensation Details

  • Paid opportunity.
  • Compensation details will be provided to selected applicants.

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03-04-2025

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