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Set Production Assistant Casting Call for Short Film

Job Description
A passionate independent film team is seeking a reliable and motivated Set Production Assistant (PA) for an upcoming dark comedy short film titled Checkout Time. This is a great opportunity for aspiring filmmakers and entry-level crew members to gain hands-on experience on set in a collaborative and creative environment. No prior experience is required, and training will be provided.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and ready to support various departments to ensure smooth daily production operations.

Job Responsibilities

  • Provide general on-set support, including lock-ups, production runs, and assisting crew members as needed

  • Support the Assistant Director (AD) and production team with tasks throughout the day

  • Maintain organization and cleanliness on set between setups

  • Assist with receiving and distributing meals, snacks, and beverages to cast and crew

  • Ensure the craft services table remains stocked and organized throughout the shoot

  • Be available and present for all scheduled production days

Requirements

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn

  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced production environment

  • Reliable transportation to set

  • Must be available for the full duration of the production schedule

  • No prior experience required (training provided)

Compensation Details

  • Unpaid position

  • Meals and craft services provided on set

  • Hands-on production experience and networking opportunity with cast and crew

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Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description

TMH is seeking a male child photo double for an upcoming production filming across Toronto and Mississauga. Casting directors are looking for a brunette child who closely matches the required physical specifications. Piano-playing experience is also being sought for hand-double work, although separate performers may be considered for the photo and hand double roles.

Job Responsibilities

  • Work as a photo double for a child performer during production.
  • Match the required appearance, height, size, and physical characteristics.
  • Follow direction from the production team during filming.
  • Perform hand-double scenes involving piano playing if qualified.
  • Maintain consistent appearance throughout the production.

Requirements

  • Male, ages 10–14.
  • Caucasian with brunette hair.
  • Height between 4’9″ and 5’0″.
  • Approximately 80 lbs.
  • Clothing size 12–14.
  • Piano-playing experience preferred for hand-double work.
  • Must be available to work in Toronto and Mississauga.

Compensation

  • $284.50/8 hours under IPA photo double rates.
  • Overtime: $53.25/hour.
Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description

Central Casting Georgia is seeking real female twins for Season 1 of the new series “Kings” filming in Atlanta, Georgia. Casting directors are looking for twins who can portray women in their 20s. Talent of all ethnicities is encouraged to submit, and both siblings must apply together.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear together as twins in scenes for the new series “Kings.”
  • Perform as directed by the production team while on set.
  • Maintain continuity in appearance and wardrobe throughout filming.
  • Arrive prepared and follow all on-set instructions.

Requirements

  • Real female twins.
  • Must be able to portray women in their 20s.
  • Open to all ethnicities.
  • Both twins must be available to work in Atlanta, Georgia.

Compensation

  • $450/8 per person.
Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description

Immersive Octopus is casting two experienced immersive actors for an upcoming project taking place across London and Europe. The production is seeking one performer fluent in Italian and one performer fluent in Polish. This opportunity is open to performers of all genders who have strong immersive performance skills and can confidently work in the required language.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform as an immersive actor in a live, interactive production.
  • Engage naturally with audiences while remaining in character.
  • Deliver performances fluently in either Italian or Polish.
  • Follow creative direction and collaborate with the wider production team.
  • Travel and perform across required London and European locations.

Requirements

  • Experienced immersive performers.
  • Open to performers of all genders.
  • One actor must be fluent in Italian.
  • One actor must be fluent in Polish.
  • Strong improvisational and audience-interaction skills.
  • Must be able to work in London and Europe.

Compensation

  • Compensation details not specified.
Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description

We Were Liars Season 2 is casting a large group of background performers for an extravagant present-day gala scene filming in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Production is seeking adults to portray wealthy and influential gala guests, along with high-end event staff. These are continuity roles, and selected performers must be available for both filming days. New faces and present-day background performers are welcome to apply.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray an upscale gala guest or professional event staff member.
  • Participate in large ballroom scenes alongside principal cast members and other background performers.
  • Follow direction from the production, wardrobe, hair, and makeup teams.
  • Event staff performers will portray high-end servers and wait staff.
  • Remain available for full shoot days, which may involve extended hours.

Requirements

  • Gala Guests: Ages 18–75 approximately.
  • Event Staff: Ages 18–50 approximately.
  • Must be a Nova Scotia resident, pay taxes in Nova Scotia, and be legally permitted to work in Canada.
  • Must be available for both filming days due to continuity requirements.
  • Gala guests must have flexibility to attend a wardrobe fitting in HRM.
  • Applicants with their own tuxedo or formal floor-length gown should mention this when applying.
  • Event staff should highlight any previous service or hospitality industry experience.
  • Event staff must provide black dress shoes, black dress pants, a black belt, and a white shirt; remaining costume pieces will be provided.
  • Performers previously used as 1999 or Season One background should not apply for these roles.

Compensation

  • ACTRA background performer rates apply for union talent.
  • Non-union rate: $16.75 per hour.
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Skills:
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“FROM” Season 5 Background Actors – New Faces

Job Description

The MGM+ original series “FROM” is seeking new faces for paid background acting opportunities. Selected talent will appear in upcoming scenes and help bring the world of the hit television series to life. This casting call is specifically looking for background actors who have not previously worked on the production.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear as a background actor in scenes for “FROM” Season 5.
  • Perform naturally according to the needs of assigned scenes.
  • Follow direction from the production and background teams.
  • Maintain professionalism throughout filming.
  • Be prepared for varying on-set requirements based on the assigned role.

Requirements

  • Seeking new faces who have not previously worked on the production.
  • Must be comfortable working as a background performer on a professional television set.
  • Must be reliable and able to follow production direction.
  • Must meet availability requirements for assigned filming dates.

Compensation

  • This is a paid opportunity; rate details will be discussed with selected talent
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Job Type:
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Funeral Attendees for “We Were Liars” Season 2

Job Description

“We Were Liars” Season 2 is seeking background actors to portray funeral attendees in a 1999-era scene. This background casting opportunity is open to adults and seniors who can work locally on the South Shore of Nova Scotia. Selected talent will help create an authentic and respectful funeral scene appropriate to the period.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a funeral attendee in a 1999-era background scene.
  • Perform naturally and appropriately within a funeral setting.
  • Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.
  • Follow direction from the production team while on set.
  • Help create an authentic period atmosphere as background talent.

Requirements

  • Ages 18–75.
  • Must be able to portray a funeral attendee.
  • Must be comfortable working as a background actor.
  • Must be local to the South Shore, Nova Scotia area.
  • Must be able to follow production direction and maintain appropriate on-set behavior.

Compensation

  • Paid background acting opportunity.
  • Rate details will be discussed with selected talent.
Job Type:
Model
Skills:
Modeling

Job Description

MIM Models is holding an open model call in Ottawa for new commercial and lifestyle models. The agency is seeking both children and adults interested in modeling opportunities, with no previous professional experience or portfolio required. Selected applicants will have the opportunity to meet directly with the MIM Models talent team.

Job Responsibilities

  • Meet with the MIM Models talent team during the open call.
  • Present yourself naturally and professionally for consideration.
  • Be open to commercial and lifestyle modeling opportunities.
  • Follow any additional direction provided by the talent team.

Requirements

  • Children ages 4–13.
  • Adults ages 25–70.
  • No previous modeling experience required.
  • No professional portfolio required.
  • Must be able to attend the model call in Ottawa.

Compensation

  • Compensation is not specified.
Job Type:
Other
Skills:
Extra

Job Description

Citizen Jane Casting is searching Australia-wide for real Christmas hacks and fails captured on video. The team wants clever, chaotic, funny, or memorable Christmas moments, from creative gift-wrapping tricks and elaborate light displays to collapsed desserts, fallen trees, decorating disasters, and other festive mishaps. Previously posted or older footage is welcome.

Job Responsibilities

  • Submit authentic video footage of a real Christmas hack or fail.
  • Provide original footage featuring memorable, clever, funny, or chaotic festive moments.
  • Provide the requested personal and video details with the submission.
  • Be available for follow-up if selected by the casting team.

Requirements

  • Open to submissions Australia-wide.
  • Must have existing footage of a genuine Christmas hack or fail.
  • Older footage and videos previously shared on social media are welcome.

Compensation

  • Between $500 and $1,000 per selected video, less tax.

Job Description

EXO’s Casting is seeking real mosh pit goers for a major eyewear brand commercial in Los Angeles. The production is looking for people with genuine experience in mosh pit environments who can bring authentic movement, attitude, and energetic crowd presence to the commercial.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear as a mosh pit goer in the eyewear commercial.
  • Bring authentic crowd movement and energy to the scene.
  • Follow safety and creative direction during filming.
  • Work professionally with other performers and crew.

Requirements

  • Must have genuine experience participating in mosh pits.
  • Comfortable with energetic physical movement.
  • Must be available to work in Los Angeles.
  • Comfortable performing on camera.

Compensation

  • $250 for 2 hours.

Job Description

EXO’s Casting is seeking real dancers for a major eyewear brand commercial filming in Los Angeles. The production is looking for intermediate to advanced dancers who can bring authentic movement, confidence, and high-energy performance to the campaign.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform dance and movement for a major eyewear commercial.
  • Bring authentic energy and performance ability to the shoot.
  • Follow choreography and creative direction as required.
  • Work professionally with the production team.

Requirements

  • Real dancers.
  • Intermediate to advanced dance ability.
  • Must be comfortable performing on camera.
  • Must be available to work in Los Angeles.

Compensation

  • $250 for 2 hours.

Job Description

Anissa Williams Casting is casting the role of Bill for a non-union modular anthology series pilot filming in Los Angeles. Bill is described as a young rapper type, and the production is seeking an actor who can naturally bring the character’s style, personality, and confident presence to the screen.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Bill in the anthology series pilot.
  • Bring an authentic rapper-style presence to the character.
  • Follow creative and performance direction.
  • Attend required rehearsals and filming.

Requirements

  • White male actor.
  • Playing age 18–26.
  • Must fit a young rapper type.
  • Southern California based.

Compensation

  • Compensation not specified.

Job Description

Anissa Williams Casting is seeking an actor to portray Lopes in a non-union pilot for a modular anthology series filming in Los Angeles. Lopes is a charismatic ladies’ man and class-clown type with an outgoing, playful personality. Southern California-based actors who can bring natural charm and comedic energy to the character are encouraged to submit.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Lopes in the anthology series pilot.
  • Bring charismatic and playful energy to the character.
  • Follow direction from the production team.
  • Attend required rehearsals and filming.

Requirements

  • Latinx male actor.
  • Playing age 18–26.
  • Ladies’ man/class-clown type.
  • Southern California based.

Compensation

  • Compensation not specified.

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