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Extra
Skills:
Acting

Background Actors to Portray Students for “Tell Me Lies”

Job Description
The production Tell Me Lies is seeking background actors to play students in interior classroom scenes. This role is designed for young performers who want to gain valuable on-set experience while contributing to a professional television project.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear as students in classroom and school-related settings

  • Take direction from the production team to ensure authentic performances

  • Maintain punctuality and professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

  • Performers ages 20–22

  • Open to ACTRA members, including full, apprentice, and AABP

  • Must be available for interior shoot in Toronto

  • Background actor role; no prior experience required

Compensation

  • Standard ACTRA background actor rates

  • Opportunity to work on a scripted television production and gain set experience

$$
Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Background Actors to Portray Students for “Tell Me Lies”

Job Description
The production Tell Me Lies is seeking background actors to portray students in upcoming interior scenes. This role is ideal for young performers looking to gain on-set experience in a professional environment.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear as background actors in classroom and student-related scenes

  • Take direction from the production team to ensure authentic performances

  • Maintain professionalism and punctuality throughout the shoot

Requirements

  • Performers ages 20–22

  • ACTRA members (full, apprentice, or AABP) may apply

  • Must be available for interior filming in Toronto

  • Open to background actors with or without prior set experience

Compensation

  • Standard background actor rates under ACTRA guidelines

  • Great opportunity to gain experience on a scripted television production

$$
Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Casting Call for Waiting Room Patient Role

Job Description
A production is seeking a non-union actress to portray a waiting room patient. The role requires authenticity and natural presence on screen, with specific wardrobe and cultural representation.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a waiting room patient in a scripted scene

  • Follow direction from the production team to deliver a believable performance

  • Maintain professionalism and punctuality on set

Requirements

  • Female, ages 21–35

  • Must wear a hijab

  • Dark-skinned appearance

  • Non-union talent only

  • Must be able to self-drive to the filming location

Compensation

  • $300 flat rate per day (up to 10 hours)

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Casting Call for Upscale Hotel Guests in Tell Me Lies

Job Description
A television production is seeking background performers to portray upscale hotel guests in an evening and night shoot. This opportunity is open to ACTRA members only.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray upscale hotel guests in background scenes

  • Maintain professionalism and follow on-set direction

  • Contribute to the realistic atmosphere of the production

Requirements

  • ACTRA members only

  • Ages 30 and older

  • Must not have previously appeared in the production

Compensation

  • Paid background role

  • Shuttle transportation available for talent

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Voice Over Performers – Audio Storytelling Projects

Job Description
An exciting opportunity is open for voice over performers to bring unique storytelling experiences to life. This project blends foley, sound, and music to create engaging audio-only productions. We’re looking for diverse voices with soulful, youthful, growly, or childlike qualities to deliver compelling performances for short recording engagements.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform assigned scripts with creativity and interpretation

  • Bring unique character voices and tones to audio storytelling projects

  • Collaborate with production teams on content themes and delivery style

  • Record high-quality audio either from a home studio or designated studio space

Requirements

  • Age 18+

  • Unique, versatile voice with ability to adapt to various character types

  • Access to a professional home-studio set-up or ability to record in studio (Calgary, Hamilton, or Toronto may be provided)

  • Comfortable working with sensitive topics (themes may include social issues such as discrimination or violence)

  • Submission of CV/headshot and demo read with application

  • ACTRA membership required

Compensation

  • Union project (ACTRA – Scale, AC Sec. F)

  • Approximate engagement is up to 2 days per performer

Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Lead Roles for Dramatic Short Film

Job Description
A dramatic short film is now casting lead and supporting roles. The production is seeking a non-binary, androgynous, or femme actor as well as a femme actor, both able to play characters in their early to mid-20s. Extras of all types are also encouraged to apply. This is a great opportunity for emerging talent to showcase their skills in an independent film.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray assigned characters authentically and with emotional depth

  • Collaborate with the director and cast to bring the story to life

  • Participate in rehearsals and filming as scheduled

  • Contribute to the overall vision of the independent production

Requirements

  • Non-binary/androgynous/femme actor, early to mid-20s

  • Femme actor, early to mid-20s

  • Extras: non-exclusionary, open to all backgrounds

  • Strong acting ability with on-camera presence

  • Professionalism and collaboration skills on set

Compensation

  • Copy, meal, and credit provided

$$
Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

College Students for TV Series “Tell Me Lies”

Job Description
The television series Tell Me Lies is now casting performers to portray college students in upcoming scenes. This opportunity is ideal for young actors eager to gain on-set experience while working on a professional production.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a realistic college student in classroom and campus settings

  • Follow direction from the production team to ensure natural performances

  • Maintain professionalism on set during filming

  • Contribute to the authentic atmosphere of the storyline

Requirements

  • Male or Female, ages 18–24

  • Open to ACTRA full members, apprentices, and AABP performers only

  • Must have strong on-camera presence and adaptability

  • Comfortable working in an ensemble environment

Compensation

  • Paid role under ACTRA guidelines

$$
Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Italian Grandpa Role

Job Description
A new production is now casting for an Italian male actor, age 70 or older, to portray a grandfather. This role requires strong character presence and the ability to embody a warm, authentic personality. The project will film in Stoney Creek with an early morning call time.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray the role of an Italian grandfather on screen

  • Work closely with the production team and follow direction on set

  • Arrive prepared and professional for an early morning shoot

  • Contribute to creating an authentic and believable performance

Requirements

  • Male actor, age 70+

  • Italian background or ability to authentically portray the role

  • Open to both union and non-union talent

  • Must be available for a 7:30 AM call time

  • Self-drive to location

Compensation

  • Straight pay provided for working on a holiday

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description

Seeking background actors for an upcoming production requiring basketball players to appear in a casual outdoor game. This role is open to ACTRA members, ACTRA Apprentices, and EX-ACTRA background performers.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a basketball player in a casual outdoor setting.

  • Demonstrate realistic basketball movements including dribbling, shooting, and court presence.

  • Work collaboratively with the director and production team to capture authentic gameplay.

  • Maintain professionalism and follow on-set instructions.

Requirements

  • Must be ACTRA, ACTRA Apprentice, or EX-ACTRA (Background).

  • Black basketball players (1–2 roles available).

  • Real basketball experience or strong physical coordination required.

  • Must be comfortable dribbling, shooting, and moving naturally on the court.

  • No dialogue required, but strong physical presence and natural movement are essential.

Compensation Details

  • ACTRA Tier 4 Background Rates (per ACTRA guidelines).

$$
Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Film Casting – Italian Family Roles

Job Description
A new film production is seeking Italian performers of all ages to portray extended family members in large family gathering scenes. The production is especially in need of Italian boys to fill specific roles.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray members of a large Italian family, including cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and children

  • Participate in both interior and exterior filming

  • Work collaboratively with the cast and crew on set

Requirements

  • Must be of Italian background

  • All ages welcome, with a special need for boys ages 3, 7, and 9

  • Open to union and non-union minors

  • Must be available for an early morning call time

Compensation

  • Straight pay with variance granted for working on a holiday

  • Professional on-set experience with a full film crew

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