Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Job Description

House of Films is casting an actress to portray Ester Kang in a paid, non-union vertical micro-drama series filming in Calgary, Alberta. Ester is the formidable, status-obsessed matriarch of the King family. Stern, controlling, and highly calculated, she fiercely protects her family’s reputation and will go to extreme lengths against anyone who threatens their elite standing.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Ester Kang in a dramatic vertical series.
• Bring a commanding, calculating, and authoritative presence to the character.
• Perform emotionally intense and character-driven scenes.
• Follow direction and collaborate with the cast and production team.
• Maintain consistency in the character’s personality throughout filming.

Requirements

• Female actor.
• Playing age: late 40s–50s.
• Strong dramatic acting ability.
• Able to portray a stern, sophisticated, controlling family matriarch.
• Comfortable performing emotionally complex material.
• Must be able to work in Calgary, Alberta.

Compensation

• Paid role.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

A local food chain commercial is seeking male and female actors to appear as restaurant patrons in an upcoming 30-second advertisement filming in Calgary. This paid commercial casting opportunity is open to performers of all ethnicities who can bring a natural, relatable presence to an everyday restaurant setting. Selected talent will portray customers enjoying food at a local restaurant, helping create an authentic and welcoming atmosphere for the commercial.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a restaurant patron in a 30-second commercial.
• Perform naturally in food and restaurant-based scenes.
• Create believable interactions appropriate for a casual restaurant environment.
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams.
• Be available for the required one- to two-day production commitment.

Requirements

• Male and female actors.
• Ages 25–35.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be comfortable appearing on camera in a commercial setting.
• Must be able to work in Calgary.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity at a day rate.
• Non-union production.
• Full buyout.

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.