The brand new 2017 Toronto Actors Resource Guide eBook is now available! This is the 22nd location in the series, and the eBook contains the most up-to-date, accurate, and comprehensive resources available for actors in Ontario, Canada. There is now a very large amount of major studio feature films and network television series in production in Toronto. The Toronto Actors Resource Guide eBook includes the following information and documents for adults, minors, and foreign talent who would like to work as an actor or extra on film and television productions in Toronto, Ontario and in Canada:
• Toronto Casting Directors
• Toronto Extras Casting Directors
• Toronto Talent Agents
• Toronto Acting Schools and Coaches
• Toronto Headshot Photographers
• General Talent Agent Information
• Miscellaneous Toronto Actor Resources
• Audition Tips
• How to make an Audition Video
• Sample Actors Resume
• Sample Beginning Actors Resume
• Sample Cover Letter Casting Directors
• Sample Cover Letter Talent Agents
• Glossary of Entertainment Industry Terms
• Canadian Work Permit Overview
• Applying for a Work Permit outside Canada
• Canada Work Permit Information for Foreigners
• Canadian Document Checklist for a Work Permit
• Temporary Canadian Foreign Worker Program
• Canadian Application for Temporary Resident VISA
• Canadian Visa Photo Specifications
• Information for Parents of Child Performers
• Canadian Family Information Form
• Canadian Use of a Representative Form
• Guide To Canadian Child Labor Laws
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AMC series "TURN: Washington Spies" schedules open casting call
There is an open casting call scheduled for Sunday December 18, 2016 for the hit AMC television series "TURN: Washington Spies". The show, going into the 4th season, needs Caucasian, African American and Native American men and women of all ages to play various characters from the American Revolutionary War. This open casting call is only for paid-up SAG-AFTRA members, however non-union talent can submit by email. Shooting will take place in Central Virginia and the greater Richmond, Virginia area from January to May, 2017.
"TURN: Washington Spies" is based on the Alexander Rose book "Washington's Spies", and takes place in Colonial New York, Long Island, and Connecticut, when a band of young soldiers and civilians come together to form America's first top secret spy ring, and help to turn the tide against the British. Along the way, they create the foundation of the espionage trade through trial and error, and great personal sacrifice. The show tells the unknown story of the Revolution that has never appeared in the history books - the murderous intelligence war, gunrunning and kidnapping, defectors and executioners. But "Turn" is also a spirited, touching account of friendship and trust, fear and betrayal, amid the dark and silent world of the spy.
Starring in "TURN: Washington Spies" is BAFTA Film Award winner Jamie Bell playing the role of New York farmer Abe Woodhull. Australian actress Meegan Warner plays Mary Woodhull; English actor Kevin McNally has been cast as Richard Woodhull; Australian Film Institute AACTA Award winner Daniel Henshall plays the role of Caleb Brewster; L.A. Outfest Grand Jury Award winner Seth Numrich plays Ben Talmadge; British raised actor Burn Gorman plays Major Hewlett; Screen Actors Guild Awards winner Heather Lind plays Anna Strong; Scottish actor Angus Macfadyen plays Robert Rogers; and JJ Feild plays John Andre.
Craig Silverstein serves as head writer and executive producer. Silverstein has executive produced and written such hit series as "Bones," "Terra Nova" and "Nikita". Barry Josephson is also executive producing "Turn" under the banner of his production company Josephson Entertainment. Josephson also exec produced "Bones", as well as such shows as "Fantasy Island" and "Secret Agent Man".
"TURN: Washington Spies" Open Casting Call Details
To be considered, you must be legally eligible to work in the state of Virginia, as this show shoots in the Richmond, area. The information can be found in the Baltimore/Richmond/DC Actors Resource Guide eBook.
Where:
Stalwart Films
4300 Carolina Avenue
Richmond, VA 23222
When:
Sunday December 18, 2016
12:00pm - 4:00pm
This in-person open casting call is for SAG-AFTRA members ONLY who are interested in Background work or Stand-In work. Non-union can submit to the email address below. SAG-AFTRA members who are unable to attend in-person please send your submission via email.
Email Submission Instructions:
TURNExtrasCasting2017@gmail.com
SEND THREE CURRENT PHOTOS:
Send 3 current photos, one close-up of face and two full body photos.
(Make sure your current hairstyle and length is clearly shown)
ALONG WITH ALL REQUESTED INFO BELOW:
1. Name:
2. Phone Number:
3. Email Address:
4. City you Currently live in:
5. Are you a SAG / AFTRA member?: Yes or No
6. Age or Age Range:
7. Height:
8. Weight:
9. All Clothing Measurements:
(MEN: Suit Jacket, Pant, Waist, Shirt, Shoe)
(WOMEN: Dress, Pant, Shirt, Bust, Waist, Hip, Shoe)
10. Are you willing to be Clean Shaven? (Facial Hair):
11. Do you have any tattoos?: Briefly list location and size.
12. Do you have any Military Experience? If yes, briefly describe.
13. Have you worked on TURN before? If so, please list the Character(s) and Season(s).
14. Tell a bit about your Availability Mon-Fri: (Pick One)
- Wide Open, Available Anytime
- Can be available at short notice
- Can be available with advanced notice
- Occasionally Available
- Not Available (or very difficult for me to be available)
In addition to the required the three current photos, if you have a Headshot and Resume please include them in your submission. Please note if you have any previous Stand-In experience and list the actor/production.
*Men, please include your waist measurement (this is taken directly around the the middle of the torso), in addition to the Pant: waist/Inseam measurement that you currently wear*
Principal Actor Casting Director (speaking roles only)
Schiff/Audino Casting
6210 Wilshire Blvd.
Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90048
NOTE:
Starring and supporting roles are mainly being cast through talent agents. You can find comprehensive listings and submission addresses for talent agents here. However, if you are not signed with an agent and wish to self-submit, I highly recommend that your 8x10 color headshot and resume along with the cover letter be sent in a 9 x 12 Clear Full Face Window Envelope with the photo visible in the window.
Click Here to purchase 9 x 12 Clear Full Face Window Envelopes.
Click Here to purchase the best resume and cover letter paper.
Crew Members
Experienced television crew members available to work in Richmond, VA can submit resumes to the following:
turnprodoffice@gmail.com
Production Companies:
Stalwart Films, LLC
4300 Carolina Avenue
Richmond, VA 23222
Josephson Entertainment
501 Santa Monica Blvd.
Suite 701
Santa Monica, CA 90401
AMC Studios 11
Penn Plaza
15th Floor
New York, NY 10001
Executive Producers:
Craig Silverstein
Barry Josephson
Andrew Colville
Writer:
Craig Silverstein
Directors:
Ed Bianchi
Rupert Wyatt
Starring:
Jamie Bell - Abe Woodhull
Meegan Warner - Mary Woodhull
Daniel Henshall - Caleb Brewster
Seth Numrich - Ben Talmadge
Burn Gorman - Major Hewlett
Heather Lind - Anna Strong
Kevin McNally - Richard Woodhull
Angus Macfadyen - Robert Rogers
JJ Feild - John Andre
Story:
A band of patriots in colonial New York form the first spy ring, battling the British during the Revolutionary War.
Open casting call for Netflix series 'Mindhunter'
I am assisting the casting directors for the Netflix series "Mindhunter" to invite talent to attend an open casting call on Saturday August 6, 2016 in Moundsville, WV. All ages and types are needed including children. This series is based on the novel "Mind Hunter: Inside FBI’s Elite Serial Crime Unit" written by Mark Olshaker and John E. Douglas. Set in 1979, the show centers on the inquisitive and skilled FBI Agent Bill Tench. Along with fellow serial killer investigator in the behavioral science unit, FBI agent Holden Ford, Tench interviews serial killers to help them solve current murders.
Starring in "Mindhunter" is Holt McCallany as Bill Tench, and Jonathan Groff as Holden Ford. Also starring is Cotter Smith as Shepard, Unit Chief of FBI National Training Academy; and Anna Torv as Wendy, a psychologist. "Mindhunter" is executive produced by Academy Award winner Charlize Theron and two-time Academy Award nominee David Fincher. Also executive producing is Jennifer Orme Erwin, who acquired the television rights to the novel. "Mindhunter" will air on Netflix in 2017.
Mindhunter Open Casting Call Details
This open casting call is for David Fincher's "Mind Hunter" series for Netfix. The series shoots primarily in the Pittsburgh area, however there will be shooting in the Moundsville, WV area. This is a PERIOD PIECE that is set in the late 1970's. Long and full hair, sideburns, afros, character types a plus. We also need law enforcement and prisoner types.
Where:
Sleep Inn of Moundsville
8 Wal Mart Drive
Moundsville, WV 26041
When:
Saturday August 6th, 2016
10:00am - 4:00pm
• Children must apply online before arrival.
• ALL ages welcome, we need kids!
• Please wear classic 1970's style clothing such as Levis 501 / Pencil Skirts / Blue Collar/White Collar / Working Class Men & Women.
• Come hair & makeup ready.
Prior to attending this open casting call, fill out the free registration form at the following (please select Pittsburgh as the "Metro Area):
Netflix Mindhunter Talent Registration
Note: It is recommended that you use the Google Chrome browser when registering. You must use a laptop or PC to load photos.
You photos should be color, recent, and only you in the photos. No hats or sunglasses, against a plain light colored wall. Must be well lit and clear, in focus. There is a photo cropping tool on the website database, please use it.
Principal Actor Casting Director (speaking roles only)
See the post titled Headshot and Resume Information regarding how to submit for acting roles.
Submit photos and resumes by mail only.
No phone calls or personal drop-offs.
Los Angeles:
Mindhunter
Laray Mayfield Casting
5631 Hollywood Blvd.
Suite B
Los Angeles, CA 90028
New York:
Mindhunter
Julie Schubert Casting
330 W. 38th Street
Suite 170
New York NY 10018
NOTE:
Starring and supporting roles are mainly being cast through talent agents. You can find comprehensive listings and submission addresses for talent agents here. However, if you are not signed with an agent and wish to self-submit, I highly recommend that your 8x10 color headshot and resume along with the cover letter be sent in a 9 x 12 Clear Full Face Window Envelope with the photo visible in the window.
Click Here to purchase 9 x 12 Clear Full Face Window Envelopes.
Click Here to purchase the best resume and cover letter paper.
Crew Members
Crew members and vendors in Pittsburgh can submit resumes and info to the following:
mindhunterproductions@gmail.com
Absolutely NO actor or extras submissions to this email address, they will be discarded.
Production Companies:
Do NOT send photos and resumes to the production companies, as they will end up being thrown away. They do not cast the films, rather they hire casting directors who sort through the thousands of submissions (see above).
Mindhunter Production Office
40 24th Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15522
Denver and Delilah Films
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608
Panic Pictures/No. 13
5620 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90405
Jen X Productions, Inc.
16601 Marquez Avenue
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
Netflix
345 North Maple Drive
Suite 300,
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Executive Producers:
Jennifer Erwin
David Fincher
Charlize Theron
Writers:
John Douglas
Joe Penhall
Directors:
David Fincher (pilot episode)
Starring:
Jonathan Groff - Holden Ford
Holt McCallany - Bill Tench
Anna Torv - Wendy
Cotter Smith - Shepard
Story:
Based on the book by John Douglas and Mark Olshaker about Douglas, a former FBI agent who pursued some of the most notorious serial killers and rapists, developing profiling techniques to catch them.
Open casting call in New York for 'We The Animals'
The independent feature film "We The Animals" will film in upstate New York this Summer, and there is an open casting call scheduled for May 28, 2016. There are starring and supporting roles for both adults and children. There is no previous acting experience necessary to audition. The film, based on the best-selling novel "We the Animals" by Justin Torres, tells the story of the harsh, yet loving dynamic of a mixed-race, working-class family, seen through the eyes of the youngest son as he discovers his artistic identity.
Emmy Award nominee Jeremiah Zagar will direct "We The Animals" from an adapted screenplay that he wrote with Dan Kitrosser. Jeremy Yaches will produce. This is a passion project for Zagar, who has been developing this film for several years with the support of the Sundance Institute and the Independent Filmmaker Project.
We The Animanls Open Casting Call Details
All talent are required to be legally eligible to work in the entertainment industry in New York and in the United States. The 2016 New York Actors Resource Guide eBook contains the information and documents for adults, minors, and foreign talent who would like to work as an actor or extra on film productions in New York. All Actors Resource Guide eBooks are available here.
The following roles are available:
DUSTIN: Ages 12-14, Caucasian male, a skinny quirky kid who lives with his grand father on a farm not far from Ma and the kids. He’s an outsider and inwardly lacks confidence, but puts on a bit of bravado to cover it up.
PREGNANT WOMAN: Mid 20’s to mid 30’s, female, 7-8 months pregnant by August.
OLD MAN: Ages 60-80 years old, Caucasian male, interesting character face, a farmer in upstate New York, Dustin’s grandfather, practical and unsentimental, not unkind but quick to run the kids off his land when they make trouble.
GEORGE: Late 40s to early 60s, a large bulky Caucasian male, at least 6'2", preferably taller, he’s the security guard whose shift follows Paps’ night shift at the factory where they both work.
TOWN WOMAN: 20’s to 30’s, female. Resident in town.
CONCERNED CITIZEN: 40’s - 60’s. A nice small lady. Concerned for the boys’ well being after she almost hits them in her minivan when they are playing in the street.
SCHOOL BOYS: 3-4 Caucasian boys. Ages 12-14. Tough kids from school. Group of friends welcome.
HAGGARD MAN: 30’s – 70’s, male. Dirty hair. Quirky. Is collecting change with a cat on his lap when the boys walk by.
KEVIN: Ages 25-55 male. Owner of a drug store in town.
Open Casting Call Time & Location
Where:
City Hall
1 Kennedy Plaza
Utica, NY 13502
When:
Saturday, May 28, 2016
10:00am - 5:00pm
If you are unable to attend the open casting call, email your headshot and resume to the following casting director:
Marlena Skrobe
casting@thepublicrecord.tv
Open casting call for speaking roles in the feature film "Dog Years"
Mandt Brothers Productions in association with Dog Years Productions has scheduled an open casting call for both speaking roles and extras. The open casting call is in Knoxville, TN where filming will take place beginning on June 6, 2016. Roles are available for adults and minors. People of any ethnicity are welcome to attend the open casting call.
"Dog Years" centers on a bitter, curmudgeonly old B movie star named Vic Edwards, who reluctantly flies to Philadelphia to be presented with what he thinks is a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at an international film festival, only to find himself at a very low-rent, though passionate, affair put on by a bunch of geeky and adoring fans. After leaving the "festival" in a drunken rage, Vic winds up going with his driver, Lil - the festival organizer's sister - on a journey of his old haunts, including where he grew up in New York City and a visit with his beloved first wife, now in a nursing home, suffering from Alzheimer's. Along the way, Vic comes to understand the nature of a long life lived well - or maybe not so much - and the value of humility, grace, forgiveness and love.
Starring in "Dog Years" is Academy Award nominee Burt Reynolds, four-time Screen Actors Guild Awards winner Ariel Winter, and Screen Actors Guild Award winner Kiernan Shipka. Adam Rifkin is directing "Dog Years" from his own original screenplay. Producers are Neil Mandt, Michael Mandt, Orian Williams, Gordon Whitener, Jarred Hoffman, and Gore Verbinsk.
Dog Years Film Casting Call
The feature film "Dog Years" is holding the following open casting call. This is for both speaking roles and for extras. Please bring a headshot and resume (if available) along with a sheet of paper with the following information written on it large enough for it to be seen in a photo (the producers will be taking a photo of you holding the sheet of paper). Filming of this will be taking place in Knoxville, TN beginning on June 6, 2016.
Where:
West Town Mall (at the amphitheater near J.C. Penney's)
7600 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
When:
Saturday May 21, 2016
2:00pm - 5:00pm
If you are unable to attend the open casting call, email 2 recent color snapshots (one from the chest up, and one full length, your age, height, weight, location, and all contact information to:
dogyearsmovie@gmail.com
Los Angeles Principal Actor Casting (speaking roles only)
For LOS ANGELES actors only, email a headshot and resume to the following,, and put "Dog Years Casting" in the subject line:
Brandon Henry Rodriguez
Castingbrandon@gmail.com
NOTE:
Starring and supporting roles are mainly being cast through talent agents. You can find comprehensive listings and submission addresses for talent agents here. However, if you are not signed with an agent and wish to self-submit, I highly recommend that your 8x10 color headshot and resume along with the cover letter be sent in a 9 x 12 Clear Full Face Window Envelope with the photo visible in the window.
Click Here to purchase 9 x 12 Clear Full Face Window Envelopes.
Click Here to purchase the best resume and cover letter paper.
Absolutely NO actor or extras submissions to this email address, they will be discarded.
Production Company:
Do NOT send photos and resumes to the production companies, as they will end up being thrown away. They do not cast the films, rather they hire casting directors who sort through the thousands of submissions (see above).
Mandt Brothers Productions/Dog Years Productions, LLC
6910 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
Producers:
Neil Mandt
Michael Mandt
Orian Williams
Gordon Whitener
Jarred Hoffman
Gore Verbinsk
Writer/Director:
Adam Rifkin
Starring:
Burt Reynolds
Kiernan Shipka
Ariel Winter
Story:
An aging B movie star begrudgingly attends what he thinks is a Lifetime Achievement award celebration and gets in a drunken rage when he learns it's low-rent gig. He spends an evening with his young driver as they both learn a lot about life from each other.
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Open casting call for Paramount Pictures film 'Baywatch'
The Paramount Pictures feature film "Baywatch" will be shooting in the Savannah, GA area starting in March, 2016. An open casting call has been scheduled for January 30, 2016. Anyone who is 18 years of age and older are welcome to attend the open casting call, as long as they have legal eligibility to work in the entertainment industry in the state of Georgia and in the United States. The principal actor casting director is also setting up auditions for several lead roles, both males and females.
"Baywatch" centers on a by-the-book and very serious lifeguard who is forced to team up with a young rule-flouting hothead in order to save their beach from environmental destruction at the hands of an oil tycoon. Starring in "Baywatch" is CinemaCon Award winner Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Screen Actors Guild Awards nominee Zac Efron, and MTV Movie Awards nominee Alexandra Daddario. Seth Gordon will direct from a screenplay written by Damian Shannon and Mark Swift. Producers are Michelle Berk, Gregory J. Bonann, and Douglas Schwartz. Ivan Reitman, Tom Pollack, Tripp Vinson and Beau Flynn will serve as executive producers.
Baywatch Open Casting Call Details
Where:
42 W Montgomery Cross Road
Savannah, GA 31406
When:
Saturday January 30, 2016
9:00am - 3:00pm
The film is seeking extras 18+, any ethnicity, all types, males and females.
If you are unable to attend the open casting call, you can email 3 pictures (headshot, body, and profile) age, height, weight, location, and all contact info to:
Beach@RoseLockeCasting.com
Principal Actor Casting Director (speaking roles only)
See the post titled Headshot and Resume Information regarding how to submit for acting roles.
Submit photos and resumes by mail only.
No phone calls or personal drop-offs.
"Baywatch"
Deanna Brigidi
Automatic Sweat Casting
2656 S. La Cienega Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
NOTE:
Starring and supporting roles are mainly being cast through talent agents in Los Angeles. You can find comprehensive listings and submission addresses for talent agents here. However, if you are not signed with an agent and wish to self-submit, I highly recommend that your 8x10 color headshot and resume along with the cover letter be sent in a 9 x 12 Clear Full Face Window Envelope with the photo visible in the window.
Click Here to purchase 9 x 12 Clear Full Face Window Envelopes.
Click Here to purchase the best resume and cover letter paper.
Crew Members and Vendors
LOCAL CREW and VENDORS can send resumes and other information (in the subject line of your email, please list the department you are interested in):
pwpprodoffice@gmail.com
Production Companies:
Do NOT send photos and resumes to the production companies, as they will most likely end up being thrown away. They do not cast the films, rather they hire casting directors who sort through the thousands of submissions.
The Montecito Picture Company/7 Bucks Entertainment
9465 Wilshire Blvd.
Suite 920
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Flynn Picture Company
7255 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Vinson Films
1720 Whitley Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Paramount Pictures
5555 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90038-3197
Executive Producers:
Michelle Berk
Gregory J. Bonann
Douglas Schwartz
Producers:
Ivan Reitman
Tom Pollack
Tripp Vinson
Beau Flynn
Writers:
Damian Shannon
Mark Swift
Justin Malen
Director:
Seth Gordon
Starring:
Dwayne Johnson
Zac Efron
Alexandra Daddario
Story:
Two unlikely prospective lifeguards vie for jobs alongside the buff bodies who patrol a beach in California.
New York open casting call for 'Pottersville'
The feature film "Pottersville" will be shooting in Upstate New York later this month, and the casting team is holding an open casting call on Monday, January 4th. They are seeking kids and adults to work as paid actors and extras. The film stars Academy Award Nominee Michael Shannon, and is a warm and quirky, feel-good comedy. All talent must be legally eligible to work in the entertainment industry in the state of New York. Details below.
In "Pottersville," a beloved local businessman, Maynard, is mistaken for the legendary Bigfoot during an inebriated romp through town in a makeshift gorilla costume. The sightings set off an international Bigfoot media spectacle, and a windfall of tourism dollars for a simple American town hit by hard times. When Brock Masterson, reality TV's "Monster Hunter," arrives to hunt the "Squatch," Maynard agonizes over whether to come clean, destroying the rebirth of his beloved town, or perpetuate the inadvertent hoax. "Pottersville" tells the story of a small American town's struggle to escape the hardships and boredom resulting from the demise of the once thriving local industrial economy.
Hollywood Film Awards winner Seth Henrikson will direct "Pottersville" from an original screenplay written by Daniel Meyer. Golden Globe Award winner Ron Perlman will produce under the banner of his production company Wing and a Prayer Pictures. Also producing is Perlman's partner Josh Crook, along with Scott Lochmus and Jonathan Gray.
"Pottersville" Open Casting Call Details
All actors, extras, and crew members are required to be legally eligible to work in New York. The New York Actors Resource Guide eBook contains the information and documents for adults, minors, and foreign talent who would like to work as an actor or extra on film and television productions in the state of New York and the United States. All Actors Resource Guide eBooks are available here.
Seeking kids ages 12 and older, and adults of all ages to portray customers, bankers, families, old timers, pedestrians, party people, a paperboy, teenage friends, tourists and townspeople. Please bring a recent clear color headshot photo, and a resume if available.
Where:
Park United Methodist Church
17 Broad Street
Hamilton, NY 13346
When:
Monday January 4, 2016
11:00am - 7:00pm
Shooting will take place from January 9th through January 29, 2016 in Hamilton and Syracuse, NY and at the state film studio in DeWitt.
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