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PSA – Kids Help Phone Casting Call (Pay is $575+)

Teens and Youth Needed for National PSA Campaign

Job Description
A national public service announcement for Kids Help Phone is casting teens and youth across Canada to portray powerful, emotionally resonant roles. This campaign focuses on real stories and lived experiences, spotlighting strength, vulnerability, and hope. The production team is specifically seeking Indigenous, Trans, Non-Binary, Queer youth, and individuals with disabilities. All talent must be able to convey layered emotion through subtle expressions and movement.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray key roles in a high-impact PSA with sensitivity and authenticity

  • Express nuanced emotion through minimal dialogue or silent action

  • Attend casting callbacks, fittings, and full-day shoot

  • Work with a professional team to bring awareness to mental health support

Requirements

  • Age range: 10–21

  • Must be available for both shoot days

  • Must represent one or more of the following communities: Indigenous, Trans, Non-Binary, LGBTQ+, or living with disabilities

  • Casting the following roles:

    • Diary Hero: Non-binary teen (12–16), capable of handwriting and expressing anxiety

    • Blurred Hero: Transgender female (appears 17–18), comfortable applying makeup on camera

    • Fighter Hero: Trans male or non-binary (appears 17–21), must be able to throw a punch and portray injury

    • Game Hero: Indigenous male (appears 10–16)

    • Cast Hero: All genders (ages 10–20) with visible disability

    • Dance Hero: 2SLGBTQ+ male (appears 17–18), any ethnicity

Compensation

  • $500 honorarium

  • $75 fitting fee (if applicable)

  • Usage: 18 months across TV, cinema, OOH, digital, and social media

  • Inclusive of all edits, versions, and agency fees

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Actor
Skills:
Acting

Studio Engineers for Feature Film

Job Description
A feature film is seeking talent to portray studio engineers in scenes set within a professional recording or production environment. Performers will help bring authenticity to the studio setting through natural reactions, focused energy, and believable on-camera presence.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray studio engineers in background scenes

  • Follow direction from the production team

  • Maintain realistic interactions and reactions appropriate to a recording studio

  • Support continuity needs across multiple takes

Requirements

  • Men

  • Ages 25–45

  • All ethnicities

  • Able to convincingly portray a studio engineer

  • Must be able to work as a local hire

Compensation

  • Rate provided upon booking

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

High School Students for Feature Film

Job Description
A feature film is seeking talent to portray high school students in classroom and school environment scenes. Performers should be able to authentically represent the look, energy, and demeanor of teenagers, contributing to a realistic and engaging school setting on screen.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear in background scenes as high school students

  • Follow direction from the production team

  • Provide natural reactions and interactions suitable for a school environment

  • Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

  • Boys and girls

  • Ages 14–20

  • Able to convincingly portray high school students

  • Open to all ethnicities

  • Able to work as a local hire

Compensation

  • Rate provided upon booking

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Nail Salon Customers for Feature Film

Job Description
A feature film is seeking women to portray nail salon customers in a fun, everyday environment. Talent will appear in casual scenes that help build the world of the story, adding authenticity and energy to the setting.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a nail salon customer in background scenes

  • Follow direction from the production team

  • Provide natural reactions and interactions that feel true to a salon environment

  • Maintain continuity and professionalism on set

Requirements

  • Women, all ethnicities

  • Ages 18+

  • Comfortable appearing in a casual salon setting

  • Able to work as a local hire

Compensation

  • Rate provided upon booking

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Young Actor for Lead Role in Short Film

Job Description
A short film is casting a young actor to portray a five-year-old girl in a powerful, emotionally driven story. This lead role requires a performer capable of conveying deep emotional range with minimal dialogue. The character embodies a wild, ethereal, and slightly feral energy, and the film explores themes of grief and childhood vulnerability.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a five-year-old girl with strong emotional depth

  • Deliver a compelling performance with minimal spoken lines

  • Follow direction from the director to capture nuanced emotional beats

  • Participate in callbacks and shoot dates as scheduled

Requirements

  • Actor age 9+

  • Ability to play a 5-year-old believably

  • Strong emotional range, particularly for themes related to grief

  • Comfortable portraying expressive, instinctive, and raw childlike energy

  • Able to work as a local hire in East L.A.

Compensation

  • SAG short film production

  • Rate provided upon booking

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Union Talent for Sheriff Country TV Production

Job Description
A television production is seeking ACTRA or AABP union talent for multiple background roles filming in Uxbridge at the Lakeridge Ski Resort. The project requires performers who can authentically portray rugged hunters and wealthy safari travelers. All talent must be fully available on the specified continuity date.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray hunters or affluent safari travelers in exterior scenes

  • Follow direction from the production team to maintain continuity

  • Contribute natural reactions and believable background performance

  • Arrive camera-ready and prepared for outdoor shooting conditions

Requirements

  • ACTRA or AABP union members only

  • Hunters: 4 males, rugged appearance, ages 40s

  • Money Hunters: 8 total (6 males, 2 females), upscale “super rich” look, ages 40s

  • Must be available for the required continuity day

  • Must disclose any previous appearances on the production

  • Must indicate whether you are self-driving or using shuttle transport

Compensation

  • Union rates apply

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Asian Women for Fitness Mat Commercial

Job Description
A fitness-focused commercial is seeking fit and active Asian women to appear in promotional content for a new fitness mat product. Talent will perform light fitness movements and demonstrate the product on camera, showcasing energy, confidence, and an active lifestyle.

Job Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate fitness mat usage in on-camera scenes

  • Perform light exercises or poses as directed

  • Maintain an energetic, healthy, and camera-ready presence

  • Collaborate with the production team to achieve clean, dynamic visuals

Requirements

  • Asian women

  • Ages 18–50

  • Fit and active appearance

  • Comfortable performing basic fitness movements

Compensation

  • $250 + 20% agency fee

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Large and Muscular Men for National Sandwich Chain Commercial

Job Description
A major sandwich chain is casting large and muscular men for an energetic, fun commercial filming in Austin, Texas. Talent will appear in scripted scenes that highlight bold personality and strong on-camera presence. This project is ideal for men with standout size, charisma, and confidence who can bring humor and impact to a high-visibility campaign.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform in a commercial spot with strong on-camera presence

  • Follow direction from the production and creative team

  • Participate in a scheduled fitting prior to filming

  • Deliver confident, expressive reactions and movements during scenes

Requirements

  • Very large and muscular men

  • Ages 30+

  • Must work as a local hire in Austin, TX

  • Comfortable performing in a humorous commercial environment

Compensation

  • $822.30 (SAG scale)

  • Residuals when the ad airs

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Female Pianist for Commercial Project

Job Description
A commercial production is seeking a skilled female pianist to portray a thoughtful, focused musician with a dedicated presence. Talent should possess elegant, meticulous technique and agile fingers, with the ability to deliver a convincing performance on camera. Makeup will be applied to simulate light eczema, and the pianist must be comfortable gently scratching on cue. This role includes travel options for non-local talent.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform piano playing on camera with precision and emotional depth

  • Portray a pensive, dedicated musician in various scenes

  • Participate in a virtual callback and on-set fitting

  • Work with makeup artists applying light special-effects makeup

  • Deliver consistent performance across multiple takes

Requirements

  • Female pianist, approximately ages 40–50

  • All ethnicities welcome

  • Strong piano skills and confident performance ability

  • No allergies to makeup products

  • Comfortable with light acting elements

Compensation

  • Session Fee: $700 for 12 hours

  • Fitting Fee: $150 for 3 hours

  • Usage Fee: $5,000 (if recognizable in final asset)

  • Travel Fee (if applicable): $350 per day

  • Down Day/Rehearsal (if applicable): $350 per day

  • Per Diem (if applicable): $75 per day

  • Renewal option available for up to 2 additional years at a 10% bump

  • Agency Fee: +20% on all rates

  • Production may provide flight, hotel, and transportation for non-local talent

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Boy Photo Double for Holiday Film

Job Description
A holiday film production is seeking a young boy photo double to match specific physical characteristics for theme park ride sequences. This role involves standing in for the principal actor during select shots and requires comfort working in an amusement park environment. Talent must be available for a morning call time and able to work as a local hire in Orlando, Florida.

Job Responsibilities

  • Serve as a photo double for a young boy in select scenes

  • Follow direction from the production team for ride-based shots

  • Safely participate in amusement park ride setups

  • Maintain a cooperative and professional attitude on set

Requirements

  • Caucasian or Hispanic boy

  • Dark hair

  • Approximately 4’4” tall

  • Must be legal to work in the U.S. with proper documentation

  • Must work as a local in Orlando, FL

Compensation

  • $200 for 12 hours

  • Standard payment timeline applies

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Male Stand-In for Holiday Film

Job Description
A holiday film production is seeking a male stand-in to support filming across multiple shoot days in Orlando, Florida. The stand-in will match the height and general appearance of the principal actor and participate in various theme park ride sequences. This role requires full multi-day availability and the ability to work as a local.

Job Responsibilities

  • Stand in for the principal actor during lighting and camera setups

  • Participate in theme park ride scenes as needed

  • Follow direction from the director and crew

  • Maintain continuity and positioning for technical accuracy

  • Be available for varying call times, including an overnight shoot

Requirements

  • Caucasian male

  • Approximately 6’0” tall

  • Must be able to work all listed shoot days

  • Must be legal to work in the U.S. with proper documentation

  • Local to Orlando, FL

Compensation

  • $200 for 12 hours

  • Standard production payment timeline applies

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description
A short film titled New Growth is seeking young actors to portray middle-school–aged characters in a heartfelt story about friendship, betrayal, and self-acceptance. After her best friend abandons her on the first day of middle school, a Black girl discovers unexpected solidarity and strength in her identity. Filming is scheduled for Spring 2026.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform in emotionally grounded scenes centered on friendship dynamics

  • Work collaboratively with fellow young actors and the directing team

  • Bring authenticity, vulnerability, and personality to the role

  • Participate in both dramatic and lighthearted moments that reflect middle school life

Requirements
Casting the following roles (ages 10–14):

  • Trinity Turner – Overconfident on the surface but eager to fit in; teased for her 4c hair. Has box braids.

  • Naomi Gomez – Afro-Latina, dweeby but more physically developed than Trinity; leaves Trinity for a popular clique.

  • Ivy – Former nerd turned “it girl”; confident leader of the clique Naomi joins.

  • Brooke – Age 12, but looks much younger; sweet, innocent, and judged for not acting “grown.”

  • Extras (Ages 10–16) – Kids or teens who can pass for middle school students to fill hallways, classrooms, and school scenes.

Compensation

  • Paid short film (rate disclosed upon selection)

Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Casting Multiple Roles for Student Virtual Production Short Film “Echoes”

Job Description
A virtual production short film is casting several roles for two shooting periods: an initial session on December 3rd, 2025, and a second session in late Spring 2026. Created by IADT Immersive Media Degree students, this project offers valuable experience, travel reimbursement, credit, and showreel material. The film involves green screen and on-location performance, with some characters eligible for motion capture and voice-over opportunities.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform scripted dialogue on green screen and practical locations

  • Convey strong emotional presence in a dramatic narrative

  • Collaborate with student filmmakers in a professional, supportive environment

  • Participate in potential motion capture and voice-over sessions (specific roles)

Requirements
Roles include:

Roles Required December 3rd, 2025

  • Mother – Female, supporting role, playing age 30–45

Roles Required Late Spring 2026

  • Meave (Lead) – Female, 18–27

  • Young Meave – Female, 9–12

  • Mother – Female, 30–45

  • Father – Male, 30–45

  • Priest – Male, 40–60

General Notes:

  • All roles have equal screen time and dialogue

  • Acting experience preferred, especially for motion capture/voice-over in Priest and Father roles

  • Flexible casting for applicants slightly outside age descriptions

Compensation

  • Unpaid, but travel expenses covered

  • Showreel footage and credit provided

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