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Background Banter Trailer
March 17 2026Join us on the last Wednesday of every month for candid conversations with working film professionals. These sessions offer honest insights into life in the film industry, ...
Background Work Recent Project: Kissing Is The Easy Part (Official Trailer | Tubi)
February 16 2026Sean’s gunning for MIT. Flora’s ditching the SAT. A secret deal with her tenured parents sparks a romance that challenges everything they believe in. Starring: ...
Meet the tech startup casting extras for Shoresy, Hot Frosty, and other Canadian hits
January 5 2026Article From BetaKit: They’re the spectators filling the stands of the Sudbury Community Arena in Shoresy. They’re the townspeople frolicking around an oversized ...
Sophia Bush Sets Road Trip Comedy at Roku Channel, Lauren Holly and Steve Guttenberg to Co-Star
December 10 2025Article From Variety: Sophia Bush is starring in and executive producing “Broad Trip,” a road trip comedy for The Roku Channel. Bush leads the film, which co-stars ...
From the Hollywood Hills to the Ottawa Valley: Michael Cera makes directorial debut in Carleton Place, Ont.
December 3 2025Article From CTV News: Some of Hollywood’s big screen stars have made their way to the Ottawa Valley for the filming of a new movie. Michael Cera and Pamela Anderson were seen ...
Aspiring actors get swept up in workshop at Broom Factory
December 3 2025Article From The Kingston Whig: “The scene was set: lights, camera, background! Approximately 30 aspiring and fledgling actors gathered at the Broom Factory on Saturday ...
SHORESY’s Back, Beauties…Season 5 Drops on Christmas Day
December 3 2025ARTICLE FROM THE LEDE: TORONTO (November 24, 2025)– The boys are buzzing and the chirps are tighter than a freshly taped twig when the hit Crave Original comedy ...
Magic On Set | An original rom-com Christmas movie by Ottawa Tourism
November 13 2025Ottawa has long been the backdrop for many “Hallmark” style holiday movies, often masquerading as other cities or fictional towns. Ottawa Tourism aims to change this by ...
Michael Cera Making Directorial Debut With Comedy ‘Love Is Not the Answer’ Starring Pamela Anderson, Steve Coogan, Jamie Dornan and Fred Hechinger
November 13 2025Article From Variety: “Michael Cera is getting behind the camera for his directorial feature debut and has quietly amassed a impressive ...
Dakota Fanning Horror Movie ‘Vicious’ to Debut on Paramount+
August 15 2025Article From The Hollywood Reporter: “EXCLUSIVE: The Dakota Fanning-led horror movie Vicious is set to debut via streaming later this year after it ...
Frequently Asked Questions
Now you can apply directly to projects that are posted on the site by a variety of casting companies. Before applying to a project it’s best to thoroughly read through the project description.
The project description is a place where casting professionals can include important information about a project such as: locations, dates, role requirements, resident eligibility, and other information. Reading these descriptions ensures that you have the most information possible before applying to roles.
When you apply to a role, your profile is included in a talent pool accessible to background casting directors or associates. If you've been cast, you will receive an email congratulating you and asking you to accept the invitation for the role.
After accepting a role, you will receive another email 12-24 hours before your shoot date with details about the location and wardrobe.
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