Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Job Description

A creative production team is casting new faces for upcoming photo and video campaigns in Calgary, Saskatoon, and Edmonton. This opportunity is open to aspiring and experienced models who want to collaborate on meaningful creative projects, including Pride Week content and a Queer History Month campaign. No previous modeling experience is required, making this an excellent chance for first-time models to build their portfolios while working with a professional creative team. Individuals who are confident, authentic, and excited to represent their communities are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in professional photo and video shoots.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Represent campaign concepts with confidence and authenticity.
• Collaborate with photographers, videographers, and creative staff.

Requirements

• Open to new and experienced models.
• No previous modeling experience required.
• Comfortable appearing in photo and video campaigns.
• Positive attitude and willingness to collaborate on creative productions.

Compensation

• Portfolio-building opportunity.
• Work on professional photo and video campaigns.
• Compensation not specified.

Government of Alberta Campaign – Real Albertans

Job Description

A paid Government of Alberta campaign is seeking real Albertans from diverse backgrounds to appear in an upcoming commercial campaign. Casting directors are looking for authentic individuals, families, students, and skilled professionals who genuinely live and work in Alberta. This opportunity celebrates the province’s diversity and is open to people of all ages, genders, and ethnicities who can represent everyday life across Alberta.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as yourself in a government campaign.
• Represent your real profession, lifestyle, or family.
• Participate in a professional commercial production.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.

Requirements

• Must be a real Alberta resident.
• Open to all ages, genders, and ethnicities.
• Seeking the following:
  • Farmers.
  • Nurses.
  • Teachers.
  • Urban professionals (white-collar workers).
  • University students.
  • University athletes.
  • Suburban families (3–4 members).
  • Rural families (4–6 members).
  • Electricians.
  • Carpenters.
  • Auto mechanics.
  • Oil and gas workers.
  • Individuals with other occupations not listed.
• Must be available to film for one day in Alberta.

Compensation

• $3,000 per person.
• Includes $600 session fee.
• Includes $2,400 usage fee.

Job Description

The Alberta Foundation for the Arts-funded short film Primitive is looking for a Caucasian man for a principal role in its upcoming Calgary production. This paid non-union drama follows a young artist’s journey and offers actors the opportunity to work on a professionally funded independent film.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a principal role in the short film.
• Collaborate with the production team on set.
• Attend all scheduled filming dates.

Requirements

• Caucasian male, ages 40–60.
• Submit a resume and headshot.

Compensation

• Paid non-union production.

Job Description

The Alberta Foundation for the Arts-funded short film Primitive is casting a Caucasian woman for a principal role in a paid non-union production filming in Calgary. This dramatic short film tells a compelling story centered on art, identity, and recognition, offering performers the opportunity to join an independently funded production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a principal role in the short film.
• Follow creative direction throughout production.
• Attend scheduled filming dates.

Requirements

• Caucasian female, ages 40–50.
• Submit a resume and headshot.

Compensation

• Paid non-union production.

Job Description

The Alberta Foundation for the Arts-funded short film Primitive is seeking a Filipino woman for a featured principal role in its upcoming Calgary production. This paid non-union film explores identity, family, and ambition, and requires a performer who speaks Tagalog for an important supporting character.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a principal role in the short film.
• Work closely with the director and cast.
• Attend scheduled filming dates.

Requirements

• Filipino female, ages 40–60.
• Must speak Tagalog.
• Submit a resume and headshot.

Compensation

• Paid non-union production.

Job Description

The Alberta Foundation for the Arts-funded short film Primitive is casting a Filipino girl for a principal role in an upcoming drama filming in Calgary. The film follows a young Filipino painter whose search for recognition takes an unexpected turn. Producers are seeking a talented young actress who speaks Tagalog to portray an emotionally important character in this paid non-union production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a principal role in the short film.
• Collaborate with the director and cast during production.
• Attend scheduled rehearsals and filming.

Requirements

• Filipino female, ages 10–15.
• Must speak Tagalog.
• Submit a resume and headshot.

Compensation

• Paid non-union production.

Job Description

An independent dramatic comedy short film is casting three actors for a non-union production in Calgary, Alberta. The story follows a young man struggling to rebuild his life as he faces an existential and spiritual dilemma during an evening campfire. This character-driven project explores themes of family, mental health, and resilience. Virtual auditions are being accepted.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured character in an independent short film.
• Participate in a virtual audition if selected.
• Collaborate with the director and production team during filming.
• Deliver authentic and emotionally compelling performances.

Requirements

• Non-union actors.
• Casting the following roles:
  • Pete: Male, mid to late 30s.
  • Lena: Female, late 20s to early 30s.
  • Pete’s Mother: Female, mid to late 60s.
• Comfortable performing material involving mental health and substance abuse themes.
• Available to film in Calgary, Alberta.

Compensation

• Unpaid acting opportunity.
• Non-union production.
• Opportunity to gain experience and build your acting portfolio.