Casting Call: Grant Funded Film

 

Audition: Hurry Hard with Dewdney Players

AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT:

Hurry Hard
Dewdney Players is excited to announce auditions for our upcoming production of Hurry Hard by Kristen Da Silva.

Dates:
Saturday, July 11th 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Sunday, July 12th 10:00am – 12:00pm
Tuesday, July 14th 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Aldersyde Community Hall – 102 Dennis Street, Aldersyde (Dewdney's rehearsal space)
(Google ‘Pacific Avenue Tattoo’ – We are across the street)

Hurry Hard: Audition Sign Up - Please book a time slot using this link
https://calendly.com/dewdneyplayers/hurry-hard-auditions

Audition Requirements:
Actors are asked to prepare a brief monologue of their choice, either comedic or dramatic. Participants should also be ready to perform a cold read from the script during the audition. We encourage individuals of all ages, genders, ethnicities and abilities to audition.

What to Expect:
- A supportive audition environment
- Opportunity to show both prepared and spontaneous reading skills
- Opportunity to ask questions and have fun!
Casting decisions will be made based on the needs of the production.
Rehearsals will be determined once everyone is cast. Rehearsal schedules will be three days a week (usually two weekday evenings and Saturday or Sunday). The show will run in early November 2026.

The Plot:
Seven years ago, a rocky divorce split up Bill and Sandy, as well as their championship curling team. On the brink of the most important Bonspiel of the year, a sudden emergency brings Bill and Sandy, their friends, their siblings, and a hotshot newcomer together in a desperate attempt to form a winning foursome. Battling on and off the ice, can this ragtag team of curlers face their personal differences, long-held sibling rivalry, and lingering feelings in order to bring home a win (and maybe even find love in the process)?

Characters:
Terry: Terry is the skip of the men’s curling team. He’s in his 40s and tends to need his brother Bill’s help a lot (even if he doesn’t want to admit it). He’s funny, loud, and a former hockey player.
Bill: Bill is Sandy’s ex-husband. He’s in his 40s, looks out for his brother and helps however he can but is quiet and hesitant to stand up for what he wants.
Sandy: Sandy is the skip of the women’s team, and runs her own catering business. She is a confident and hardworking woman in her 40s.
Darlene: Darlene is Sandy’s best friend, who is a little silly and loves her friend fiercely. She’s also in her 40s and is on the women’s curling team with Sandy.
Johnny: Johnny is the new guy in the curling club. He’s 20 – 30 and is obsessed with health and fitness. He’s a bit of a flirt, but is also very helpful to those around him.

Content Transparency:
The production of Hurry Hard contains theatrical intimacy, including an on-stage kiss between Bill and Sandy. All theatrical intimacy will be strictly choreographed and actor boundaries will be respected at all times. By auditioning, actors acknowledge they may be required to perform this action during the performance.

Stampede Gig: PAID

 

Brooke Nistor info@premierstaffinga.com via netorg5252388.onmicrosoft.com	9:00 AM (3 hours ago)
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Hello,

I'm reaching out from Premier Staffing Agency regarding a paid promotional performer opportunity that will be of interest to members of your theatre community.

We are currently hiring 12 performers for a Netflix activation at the Calgary Stampede on July 6, 2026. This is a character-based role where performers will interact with guests, improvise with crowds, and help bring a fun, high-energy activation to life.

Details:

• Date: July 6, 2026

• Time: 9:30 AM – 10:00 PM

• Pay: $30/hour

• Location: Calgary Stampede Concourse

• Costumes and entry passes provided

• Application: https://io.popbookings.com/s/8PVC

If possible, we would greatly appreciate it if you could share the attached posting with your members, students, or performers who may be interested. This is a unique opportunity for performers to gain experience working on a major branded activation, apply their acting and improvisation skills in a public-facing environment, and be part of a high-profile event during one of Canada's largest annual celebrations.

EXTENDED DEALINE: EOD Today, May 19th - Casting Call

 

Casting Call: Maya SP Role

 CASTING CALL: “Maya” (Standardized Patient Role)

Project Title: Intimate Partner Violence Screening Episode 1 – Emergency Room

Project Type: Video-Based Virtual Gaming Simulation (Healthcare and Social Work Education)

Filming Dates: Outside Dates: June 22-26, 2026, 1-1.5 days of filming

Union/Non-Union: Non-Union

Compensation: $400/day, $250/half-day. Lunch and light snacks provided.

ABOUT THE PROJECT

This video-based simulation is a collaboration between the University of Calgary’s Faculties of

Social Work, Nursing, and Medicine. It is designed to support healthcare and social service

professionals navigating Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) screening and disclosures in clinical

settings.

ROLE: MAYA

MAYA: 20s, Female (she/her), Queer, Person of Colour. Role adaptable based on the

actor’s cultural background.

Maya is a first-generation Canadian living in Calgary. She is an emerging visual artist and works

part-time as a server. Independent and resilient, she has built a life for herself in the local arts

community despite ongoing financial instability. Maya is navigating complex personal tensions,

including a strained relationship with her family, who are unaware of her queer identity.

Currently living with her girlfriend, Maya is in a relationship that has become increasingly

controlling. Over time, emotional tension has escalated into physical conflict.

SUMMARY

The simulation focuses on Maya who ends up in an emergency room with a sprained wrist

sustained during a recent incident. She is accompanied by her partner, who often speaks on her

behalf and exerts subtle control over the interaction. The simulation follows Maya from the point

of view of a healthcare provider as they screen for IPV and offer support.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

This role is intended to be portrayed by an actor who identifies as queer, in order to

authentically reflect the lived experiences central to this scenario.

Actors who are interested are encouraged submit a headshot and resume or brief bio to

Nathan.pronyshyn@ucalgary.ca

Deadline to Submit: May 22, 2026

Casting Call: Short Film

 

SP Work for Actors: PAID

PEBC is Recruiting actors to be SPs between 18- 60 years old for high stakes assessment exams. The ideal candidate will possess strong public speaking skills. This role requires versatility, and the ability to memorize a very specific script effectively.

Duties

 Perform assigned roles in a high stakes assessment exam
 Attend training and participate in script readings to refine performances.
 Communicate effectively with the production team to ensure alignment on the specific role

 Adapt performances based on feedback from director

Qualifications

 Proven experience in acting or participation in theater productions is preferred.
 Strong public speaking skills
 Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with team members.
 Flexibility to work varied hours, including evenings and weekends as required by
training schedules.'

Location: Calgary

Pay Rate $23/phour

Training and Day of Participation are paid

Food and Beverage provided including breakfast, lunch and snacks. 

Please fill out the attached google form if you are interested in participating in this exam: https://forms.gle/AyDD8iNaisndgnsF8

Casting Call: SAIT

 

CEO! Music Video NON-UNION  NON-PAID  SAIT- Film and Video Production		Producer: Jessica Luu Director: Jasmine Lee  Writer: Jasmine Lee Casting Director: Jenna Letendre,   Possible Start Dates: March 19 – March 22, Auditions: March 11, 2026  Shoot Location: Calgary,AB
STORYLINE: Chaos in all its forms takes over a rigid corporate workplace when a musical uprising arrives, led by H!CKEY. As she and her crew perform throughout the office, the employees initially remain indifferent — seemingly unbothered and unaware of the disruption around them. However, beneath the surface, anxiety and pressure begins to build. What starts as subtle unease slowly becomes contagious, spreading from desk to desk until the entire office erupts into full-blown chaos. While “CEO!” carries political undertones, the music video strives to explore these themes through fun and striking imagery. By juxtaposing sterile workplace culture with youthful, evocative, and rebellious energy, the music video visually questions social expectations and the systems that encourage conformity.   CHARECTER DESCRIPTION:
[CEO] Middle Aged, male. Preferably Caucasian, has a boss deminer and is willing to get angry on set.
Please email acting resumes, availability and headshots with subject “CEO!_(Character Name”) to:  Jennlee39@gmail.com

IGNITE Festival! Performers Needed

Applications are open for the 2026 IGNITE! Festival of Emerging Artists!

IGNITE! is a multi-disciplinary, four-day festival of emerging art and artists. It’s big, it’s bold, it’s beautiful!

For nearly 20 years, the IGNITE! Festival of Emerging Artists has put a focus on helping develop Calgary’s rising talent by presenting their work to the public and connecting them to a network of established industry professionals.

June 3 – 6, 2026 | The Pumphouse Theatre

Sage Theatre is excited for you to apply to the IGNITE! Festival!

We are accepting applications until 11pm February 15, 2026.

The festival takes place June 3 – 6 in the Pumphouse Theatres. Projects occupy both the Victor Mitchell and Joyce Doolittle Theatres.

Sage Theatre and IGNITE! Festival provide rehearsal space, production support, marketing of the festival, and an honorarium to all of the artists involved. We also provide production mentorship from professional or established artists relevant to the project or artist.

Our primary goal is to provide artists an opportunity to grow their practice and expand their connections within the professional and/or established arts ecosystem.

Be a part of Calgary’s IGNITE! Community – submit your application today!

Details at https://sagetheatre.com/

Jason Mehmel
Artistic Director | Sage Theatre

pronouns: he / him / his

c. 403-889-7961 | e. jason@sagetheatre.com

sagetheatre.com

Casting Notice: Feature Film

Casting Breakdown

Crianza is a psychological drama feature film. The story follows Alan and Emma, a couple visiting a remote vineyard owned by Don Eliseos, where a wine tasting spirals into a tense battle of power, seduction, and moral decay.

Andres Carmona is our Director, a student in Advanced Film Production of Bow Valley College. Our Executive Producer is Jacob Hartland, of Yakomo Jones Productions.

We are non-union. 

Submission Email: crianzacasting@gmail.com

We are looking for talent who may fit this role:

Alan Kuryn; Male, 30-40s, He is a failed artist whose charm hides deep frustration and guilt. He is intelligent and manipulative, he swings between control and collapses, love and cruelty. A complex ego, vulnerability, and denial. 

We want the actors to be aware that this story does involve violence, sexuality and gore. There will also be an intimate scene with the couple, in which we will have an intimacy coordinator to work with them.

Filming is a three week shoot in May 2026, along with a 3 day shoot in June or July 2026. Our dates have yet to be finalized.

Location is in the Calgary area, and potentially Creston, BC.

As I have mentioned in the previous email, all expenses will be paid for. 

I have also attached the sides here as well. SIDES

Let me know if there is any other information or anything else I have missed, and I can provide them for you :)

Kind regards,

Kim Abenir

Casting Director

Casting Call: Improvised Film

 

Bruce Brady <brucebrady@hotmail.com>	Sun, Nov 23, 7:25 PM (2 days ago)
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Dear Company Of Rogues:

Please text or call me.  403 473 5900.  I am an businessman from Calgary.  I trained in professional art, music, writing and photography while running a company.  I also trained in Line Production and have funded a number of film and television productions since 2012 while running my building company.  You can see me here at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWtr2SJLIwU  and https://youtu.be/XVjfCwcqRP4  and https://youtu.be/bxlBOCUu3FM  

I am shooting an independent (non union) (self funded)  murder mystery/horror film based on a true story about a series of 4 murders that took place in southern Alberta years ago where I was raised.  I knew some of the victims.

The film will take place in a small town south of Calgary (most likely Longview) in the dead of winter when the weather turns the absolute worst.

The film is very different from a normal scripted project.

• There are no memorized lines.  Actors and actresses will get an outline of the events and then assume the characters and respond naturally in the moment in the way they feel that character would naturally respond.  I am hoping this improv will be conversational and improvised, like real life as if they were part of the original story. 
• We will be shooting in real weather and natural locations which I hope will also add to the sense that the actor/actresses are living the character and the movie.
• We will walk thru the entire script in the studio first so we all get the sense of the story.  Then when the weather is the absolute worst we will go shoot it in the dead of winter raw and real and hopefully in one or two takes.

Everyone involved will:

• Be credited in the film
• Sign a waiver
• Get dinner on filming days
• Have gas/mileage covered to get to the location
• I am hoping you will volunteer but if needed we can talk about small stipends. 
• If someone has been a mechanic, waitress, bartender, innkeeper, then that would give the role so much more realism and punch.  

Here are the roles we’re looking to fill:

MAIN CAST CHARACTERS

The Main Character is already taken: The rest of the cast that the main character interacts with are as follows;

1. Mike: Male, 40–50
2. Innkeeper: Female, 60s
3. Mechanic: Male, 40s
4. Waitress: Female, 20–25
5. Bartender: Female, 30–40
6. Wally: Male, 45–55
7. Librarian: Female, 35–45

VICTIM CHARACTERS

The victims are dead, but will basically be alive during the filming of the memories/hauntings of the main character as he remembers them the moments before and of their murders.  The 4 victims are;

1. Melinda: Female, 20–25 Dead female victim who was found nude lying in the snow on the ice under the castle bridge  
2. Lorraine: Female, 25–30 Dead kindergarden teacher
3. Peter: Male, 40–45 Dead police officer
4. Darren: Male, 20–25 Dead young redneck cowboy

BACKGROUND CAST

Background cast - 20 people max for background cast.  People driving by in cars, walking down the street, or sitting in the cafe or bar.

If this sounds like something your actors might enjoy — or if you’d like more details — Please email me back.  The final script will be given to those being considered for the final parts.

Sincerely Bruce - text prefered or call (403) 473 5900

Casting Call: SAIT Productions

Hello, I'm casting for a SAIT 5 Minute Drama, it's unpaid & non-union.
I am wondering if you could send this call out to any interested actors you may have. We're asking for a headshot & resume to be sent to cassgayowski@gmail.com by November 23rd. Any questions can also be directed to that email as well.

FACES is about Jamie, a trans teenager who is outed to their parents by a teacher due to the Education Amendment Act.

Casting for:
MOTHER (female, 40s-50s, Caucasian) Quiet, concerned, at a loss.
JAMIE (gender non-conforming, 16-22 to play 16, Caucasian) Overwhelmed, anxious.

Content warning: depictions of body horror.

Shooting Dates: Nov 26 & Dec 3, 10am-4pm.

Casting Call: The Imagined City

 Title: The Imagined City

Honorarium - Non Union

Short Film - Drama/Experimental

Roles: Rowan, Chelsea and Jake.

Open call: People of all experience/backgrounds/identity/abilities are encouraged to submit.

Logline: Combating isolation and disillusion after their night shift, construction worker Rowan navigates the 'Canadian City' while it shifts and reshapes itself around them.

ROWAN

Any Ethnicity. Any Gender. (20-50)

(3 Days outdoor/indoor) (Stunt experience preferred but not required.)

Construction worker for a road crew. Despondent. Insular. Works long hours. An isolated newcomer to the city. Survives by sleeping on a couch in their cousin’s living room. Rowan faces each obstacle with a subdued mental distress but with strong convictions.

CHELSEA

Any Ethnicity. Female. (25-50)

(1 day, indoor.)

Rowan’s Cousin. Lives with her partner in a small house/apartment in the inner city suburbia. Stoic and overworked. Rowan came to her out of desperation and their relationship is based mainly on familial respect. So they are allowed to take up the living room till they get back on their feet.

JAKE

Any Ethnicity. Male. (20-50)

(1 day, outdoor.) (Stunt experience preferred but not required.)

Rowan’s Coworker ‘Friend’. Self-centred. Abrasive. Oblivious. Joker. Tackles two jobs while relying on favours. Playful ribbing belies a deep and unrelenting bitterness for the world around him and the people that inhabit it. Deeply misogynist and cruel while trying to relate to the people around him.

Trigger warnings: Profanity, self-harm, violence, misogyny.

Shoot Dates: TBD (Late November 2025.)

DEADLINE: November 15th, 2025.

Email to: imaginedcity.film@gmail.com

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Casting Call: SAIT Films

Ankie Shek <shekankie628@gmail.com>	Mon, Nov 3, 4:18 PM (1 day ago)
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To whom may concern,

I hope you’re doing well. My name is Ankie and I’m casting for an upcoming SAIT drama production titled “False Light”, written and directed by Mono Romero. We’re looking to connect with local talent who might be a great fit for our film.

PROJECT DETAILS

• Title: False Light
• Type: SAIT Drama Production (Student Film)
• Director: Mono Romero
• Production School: Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
• Shoot Dates: Nov 19, 2025 and Nov 26, 2025
• Location: Calgary, AB
• Union Status: Non-Union (student production)
• Compensation: unpaid

ROLE BREAKDOWN is in the attachment below

We’d love to review any clients who may be a good fit. Please send headshots, résumés, and demo reels (if available) by Nov 9 2025 to shekankie628@gmail.com with the subject line: [False Light] – [Role Name].

Thank you for your time and consideration — we truly appreciate your support in helping us find the right cast for this project. 

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FALSE LIGHT

Drama

NON-UNION

SAIT -production

release fall 2026

Budget: 0

Prep: start Oct 2025

Production: Nov 19 2025 and Nov 26 2025

Producer: Jenna Letendre

Director: Mono Romero

Writer: Mono Romero

Casting Director: Ankie Shek

Start Dates: 26 NOV 2025

Shoot Location: Calgary. Alberta. Canada

Details of auditions will be contact by email

SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY BY NOV 9

[ A Girl ] 18 years old, female. A girl who feels anxious and wary of a big, dangerous world that

dwarfs her and wants to escape urgently, but holds a cold and malicious intent to use anything or

anyone to achieve her sense of comfort. Very little dialogue is present, and it relies on actions, non-

verbal cues, and facial expressions to convey emotions and the story

[Suit Person] 25-30 years old, female. A cold, collective, but determined and fierce former employee

wants to take down the organization controlling the world, adamant to show the truth to the surviving

people she spots, one at a time. Very little dialogue is present, and it relies on actions, non-verbal

cues, and facial expressions to convey emotions and the story.

[Controlled Man] 30-60 years old, male. An everyday, casual man whose freedom and free will were

taken away, and is now under the control of a higher power, part of the ongoing cycle of control.

[Lifeless Body] Any age and gender. Once a lively person, but after coming in contact with a light

bulb they were comfortingly drawn to, their life essence sapped away forever. No dialogue is present;

relies on action solely

STORYLINE:

A casual, everyday girl wakes up in a world gone wrong with a vague memory. Finding her way, she

sees a strange sense of comfort in a light bulb and eagerly searches to find her own, no matter the

cost. All the while, a strange person in a suit hunts after her, planning to expose a dark, hidden truth.

By the end of her journey, she finds out that it has all been a ruse, her life essence taken away, as the

suit person counts another victim.