Casting Calls

Casting Background Actors

FILMING DATE / TIME: Early December 2024 or January 2025
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Submit on or before Sat., Nov 16th by 11:59pm

FILMING LOCATION: LONDON, ONTARIO
NON-UNION / NON-PAID

AUDITION CODE: NEWTOACTING 111624

The iFilmGroup is looking for an enthusiastic individual who are interested in being part of some short scenes and clips dealing with background acting.

Submitters for this Casting Call MUST be able to follow details as instructed and fulfill all the requirements requested as well as give a summary of why they should be selected to be part of the filming date.

Individuals should be from London, Ontario, and the nearby surrounding area. Anyone interested from further away comes at their own expense. If interested in coming from further away, the applicant must state that in their application submission that they are willing to come from further distances and they have researched the travel time and cost.

The Actors who are selected will be part of images and clips in various dramatic segments related to various topics about acting, and character.

Those selected will get IMDb credits for their involvement in related segments. Along with learning inside information about acting and access to footage / images related to the shoot.

ROLES:
COFFEE SHOP – (14yrs to 75yrs) – two individuals or more sitting at table(s) interacting and sharing conversation
BAR SCENE – (20 yrs to 60 yrs) – People at a bar eating or having a drink
RESTAURANT PATRONS – (15 yrs to 75 yrs) – eating food at the restaurant

Those wishing to submit MUST follow all the submission details fully and completely. Failure to do so will result in not being selected.

For submission for the casting call, please send an email with the casting code in the subject line and also a short summary of your name and your interest in applying to the casting call. Ensure you include what role you are applying to. Files that are submitted should include a headshot/head & shoulder selfie shot with a plain background titled with your last name, followed by first name, and then headshot dot jpeg.

Having previous acting experience is not required, but is an asset.

Files send should be labeled by your “Lastname.firstname.headshot.jpeg or “Lastname.firstname.resume.pdf

If you do not have a resume or have little or no experience. Please state that in your email message and list any experience you might have or if none why this experience would help you on your acting journey.

When submitting please include the casting audition code and role you are applying for.Failure to follow proper instructions may result in an actor not being selected.

Send the above material to msmarshall@sympatico.ca

Those selected will be notified and given further instructions.

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iFilmGroup
London ■ St. Thomas ■ Chatham-Kent
Ontario - Canada
WEBSITE - www.ifilmgroup.org

OPEN CASTING CALL

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iFilmGroup is accepting applicants for an open virtual casting call to explore new or returning talent in St. Thomas/London area that is interested in being involved with the iFilmGroup.

iFilmGroup strives to create a safe place and environment where people of all ages and cultural backgrounds can learn about acting and making films. We wish to give an opportunity through acting for individuals to grow, learn, and mature in talent, but also positive values while experiencing filmmaking in a safe and challenging environment. This casting call is open to any performer from any level of acting experience who is 14 yrs. to 70 yrs. old, that eager to showcase their acting ability and interested in trying out for acting positions as part of iFilmGroup.

Opportunities include but are not limited to films, dramatic acting, workshops, and training in various aspects of the acting and movie-making industry. Being part of this group will open you up to first priority in casting calls through iFilmGroup for the upcoming slate of projects and endeavors. All those applying must be serious and committed.

HOW TO SUBMIT:
Please send an email with the following:

- Please place the title “Open casting call 2024” in the subject line

- Include at least one paragraph introducing yourself and that you are interested in being a part of this opportunity.

- A Headshot or head-to-shoulder picture of yourself is required with submission. (can be a selfie)

- A list of any acting experience in an Acting resume /CV. This is preferred but not necessary. If no or little experience please state that in the message.

- Any training in acting that you have

- Any special skills you have. (e.g.: Dialects, Dancing)

Send to msmarshall@sympatico.ca

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iFilmGroup
London ■ St. Thomas ■ Chatham-Kent
Ontario - Canada
WEBSITE - www.ifilmgroup.org