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Background Actors for Hallmark Holiday Movie

Job Description

A Hallmark holiday movie is seeking background actors for a variety of scenes in an upcoming Christmas-themed production. Casting directors are looking for individuals, families, and children to help bring festive community scenes to life. This is an excellent opportunity to gain on-set experience while working on a major holiday film production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray background characters in holiday-themed scenes
• Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming
• Arrive prepared with appropriate winter clothing when requested
• Participate in crowd, community, and seasonal event scenes
• Be available for filming dates based on casting needs

Requirements

• Open to adults, children, and families
• Ability to follow on-set instructions
• Reliable and punctual
• Comfortable working as a background performer
• Must have current sizing information available for wardrobe considerations
• Willing to provide winter-appropriate clothing if requested
• Local talent preferred from filming areas

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity
• Experience working on a Hallmark holiday movie
• Opportunity to appear in festive Christmas-themed scenes
• Professional film set experience

Background Actors for Independent TV Drama

Job Description

A new independent television drama is seeking background actors for a variety of featured and general background roles. Production is looking for performers to help bring authentic community, law enforcement, emergency response, and everyday life scenes to the screen. This is a great opportunity for actors and aspiring performers to gain on-set experience while working on a professional television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray assigned background characters in television drama scenes
• Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming
• Arrive on time and prepared for wardrobe and scene requirements
• Participate in crowd, community, workplace, and public setting scenes

Requirements

• Open to performers of various ages, backgrounds, and experience levels
• Ability to follow on-set instructions and work collaboratively
• Reliable transportation to filming locations
• Professional attitude and punctuality
• Available for filming as scheduled

Compensation

• $130 for up to 10 hours of work
• Paid via direct deposit
• Opportunity to gain professional television production experience
• Multiple background roles available throughout production

Teen Background Actors for Coming-of-Age Feature Film

Job Description

A non-union feature film is seeking teen background actors to portray middle school students in an upcoming coming-of-age story. Casting directors are looking for energetic and enthusiastic young performers to help bring authentic school scenes to life. No previous acting experience is required, making this a great opportunity for first-time actors interested in gaining on-set experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray middle school students in background scenes
• Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors
• Participate in school and community-based filming sequences
• Maintain professionalism and focus while on set
• Help create realistic and engaging classroom and student environments

Requirements

• Boys and girls, ages 12–17
• No acting experience required
• Positive attitude and willingness to follow direction
• Comfortable working in a film production environment
• Parent or guardian consent required for minors
• Great personalities encouraged to apply

Compensation

• $187 for up to 10 hours
• Paid background acting opportunity
• Experience working on a feature film production
• Opportunity to appear in a coming-of-age movie

CIA Agent for Commercial Production

Job Description

A commercial production is seeking a Caucasian male actor to portray a CIA agent in a featured lead role. Casting directors are looking for talent with a professional appearance, strong screen presence, and fluent English with no accent. This role includes a small amount of dialogue and offers an excellent opportunity to appear in a commercial campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a CIA agent in commercial scenes
• Deliver one to two scripted lines naturally and confidently
• Follow direction from the production team and director
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming
• Collaborate effectively with cast and crew members

Requirements

• Caucasian male, ages 30–50
• Fluent English speaker with no accent
• Strong on-camera presence and acting ability
• Comfortable performing a lead role with dialogue
• Reliable and professional attitude
• Available for the scheduled filming date

Compensation

• $400 flat rate

Shenda’s Boyfriend for True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description

A true crime recreation series is seeking a white male actor to portray the victim’s boyfriend in portrait-style reenactment scenes. This featured role will help visually tell the story through dramatic recreations.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the victim’s boyfriend in reenactment scenes
• Participate in portrait-style filming sequences
• Follow creative direction from the production team
• Maintain professionalism on set
• Contribute to accurate visual storytelling

Requirements

• White male, 40s
• Comfortable appearing in dramatic true crime content
• Strong on-camera presence
• Professional and dependable
• Available for filming as scheduled

Compensation

• $75 per day
• Paid acting opportunity
• Featured appearance in a television recreation series

Cali Man for True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description

A true crime recreation series is seeking a white male actor to portray a character involved in a criminal investigation. This featured role appears in a key scene connected to the case and requires a believable and authentic performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the character in a scripted reenactment
• Follow direction from the production team
• Participate in investigative storyline scenes
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming
• Help accurately recreate real events for television

Requirements

• White male, ages 50–60
• Comfortable appearing in crime-related content
• Strong acting and screen presence
• Reliable and punctual
• Available for scheduled filming

Compensation

• $75 per day
• Paid television acting opportunity
• Featured role in a true crime recreation series

Police Officer for True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description

A true crime recreation series is casting a male actor to portray a police officer in dramatic reenactment scenes. Producers are looking for physically fit talent capable of portraying law enforcement personnel in investigative sequences.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a police officer in scripted scenes
• Participate in investigative and crime-related reenactments
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain continuity and professionalism during filming
• Contribute to realistic law enforcement portrayals

Requirements

• Male, 30–40s
• Physically fit appearance
• Comfortable portraying a police officer
• Strong on-camera presence
• Reliable and professional attitude

Compensation

• $125 per day
• Paid role in a television production
• Valuable on-set experience

Family Member for True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description

A true crime recreation series is seeking a Black female actor to portray a family member in an interview-style reenactment scene. This featured role requires a natural and authentic performance in a dramatic television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a family member in a reenactment scene
• Participate in interview-style sequences
• Follow production direction during filming
• Contribute to the accurate portrayal of real-life events
• Maintain professionalism on set

Requirements

• Black female, 50s
• Comfortable appearing in dramatic reenactment content
• Strong emotional expression and screen presence
• Reliable and professional
• Available for filming as scheduled

Compensation

• $75 per day
• Paid television acting opportunity
• Featured appearance in a true crime series

Deputy for True Crime Recreation Series

Job Description

A true crime recreation series is casting a white male actor to portray a deputy in dramatic reenactment scenes. This role involves portraying a law enforcement officer investigating a case and participating in scenes connected to the discovery of a victim. The production is seeking talent who can deliver an authentic and professional performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a deputy in scripted reenactment scenes
• Follow direction from the production team and director
• Participate in investigative and crime scene sequences
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming
• Help accurately recreate real-life events for television

Requirements

• White male, 40s
• Comfortable portraying law enforcement personnel
• Comfortable with crime-related subject matter
• Strong on-camera presence and acting ability
• Reliable and available for production needs

Compensation

• $125 per day
• Paid role in a television recreation series
• Professional on-set experience

Hospital Visitors, Patients, and Medical Staff Background Roles

Job Description

A television production is seeking background actors to portray hospital visitors, patients, orderlies, doctors, and ER doctors in upcoming medical scenes. Casting directors are looking for dependable performers who can help create an authentic hospital environment. This opportunity is open to talent who have not previously appeared on the production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray hospital visitors, patients, medical staff, and healthcare professionals
• Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming
• Participate in hospital and emergency room scenes
• Arrive camera-ready and prepared for production requirements

Requirements

• Male and female background actors
• Visitor roles: one male and one female
• Patient role: talent comfortable portraying a wheelchair patient
• Orderly role: male talent
• Doctor roles: male talent
• ER doctor roles: male talent
• Must not have previously appeared on the production
• Reliable, professional, and able to follow on-set instructions
• Available for filming in Toronto

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity
• Professional television production experience
• Opportunity to work in realistic hospital and medical scenes