ACTRA Background Roles for Documentary Bistro & Hospital Scenes
Job Description
A documentary-style production is now casting ACTRA Apprentice and Full members for multiple paid background roles filming in Oakville. This casting call is seeking performers to portray upscale casual bistro patrons, attractive servers, shoppers, and non-regular hospital nurses for a Florida-set scene.
Production is looking for diverse, authentic talent in their 30s to 60s who can naturally blend into realistic restaurant and hospital environments. Please note: no repeats from previous specified filming dates and no performers who regularly portray hospital staff on this production.
Shuttle transportation from Kipling Subway is available for those who require it.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray upscale casual bistro patrons in restaurant scenes
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Perform as servers interacting naturally in a dining environment
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Appear as shoppers in background retail moments
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Portray non-regular nurses in hospital scenes set in Florida
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Follow direction from assistant directors and production team
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Maintain continuity and professionalism on set
Requirements
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ACTRA Apprentice or Full members only
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Age range primarily 30s–60s (depending on role)
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Diverse talent encouraged, including:
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1 Black female nurse
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1 Black male nurse
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1 Latina female nurse
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No repeats from previously specified shoot dates
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Must not regularly portray hospital staff on this production
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Available to work in Oakville
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Submit full measurements and union status as requested
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Provide recent photo (and hand photo if submitting as hand double)
Compensation
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Paid ACTRA background rates
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Shuttle available from Kipling Subway
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Professional credit on documentary production
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Opportunity to work in multiple realistic setting scenes
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