Do I need experience to work as an extra?

Generally not. Most extra calls look for reliable, available people who fit the scene, not trained actors.

Most professional shoots pay their extras. Some student or independent projects do not, and the listing should then say so clearly. Never pay to be chosen.

Do I need an agent to work as an extra?

No. Many calls are addressed directly to the public. An agent becomes more useful when you aim for roles with lines.

Open castings in Canada | Castflow (page 4)

l’assoiffé

Short filmStudent film l’assoiffé in Saguenay‐Lac‐St‐Jeanl’assoifféActeur, 20-30 ansDeadlineNo deadlinePaymembers onlySaguenay, QuebecNo deadlineThe roleActeur, 20-30 ansThe projectl’assoiffé. Si vous êtes à la recherche d’une expérience parfaite pour un portfolio et que vous avez envie de faire partie d’un projet étudiant avec une belle équipe d’ATM Katrine Pageau (Réal) Texte sur l’image RECHERCHE D'ACTEURS 2 GENRE: FEMME OU HOMME ÂGE ÉCRAN: 20-30 ANS SAGUENAY-LAC-ST-JEAN 24-25 OCTOBRE SECTEUR ST-HENRI-DE-TAILLON Aucune rémunération Déplacement et diner payésSee the casting The roleActeur, 20-30 ansThe projectl’assoiffé. Si vous êtes à la recherche d’une expérience parfaite pour un portfolio et que vous avez envie de faire partie d’un projet étudiant avec une belle équipe d’ATM Katrine Pageau (Réal) Texte sur l’image RECHERCHE D'ACTEURS 2 GENRE: FEMME OU HOMME ÂGE ÉCRAN: 20-30 ANS SAGUENAY-LAC-ST-JEAN 24-25 OCTOBRE SECTEUR ST-HENRI-DE-TAILLON Aucune rémunération Déplacement et diner payésSee the casting
Short filmStudent short film l’assoiffé in Saguenayl’assoifféActeurDeadlineNo deadlinePaymembers onlySaguenay, QuebecNo deadlineThe roleActeurThe projectl’assoiffé. Appel de casting. Type de production : Court métrage. Lieu : Saguenay, Québec. Tranche d'âge : 18 à 60 ans.See the casting

SHRUNK

En attendant Paulo

Short filmBarmaid, femme, trentaine, cheveux courtsEn attendant PauloSilent roleDeadlineNo deadlinePaymembers onlyMontréal, QuebecNo deadlineThe roleBarmaid, femme, trentaine, cheveux courts · Silent roleThe projectEn attendant Paulo. Pour la production du film En attendant Paulo, nous sommes à la recherche du rôle de Marie, une femme dans la trentaine avec des cheveux courts. C'est pour le rôle d'une barmaid qui n'a pas de répliques. Elle va servir les bières et danser. Dans un petit pub irlandais au début des années 2000, Carl et Benoît attendent leur ami, Paulo.See the casting The roleBarmaid, femme, trentaine, cheveux courts · Silent roleThe projectEn attendant Paulo. Pour la production du film En attendant Paulo, nous sommes à la recherche du rôle de Marie, une femme dans la trentaine avec des cheveux courts. C'est pour le rôle d'une barmaid qui n'a pas de répliques. Elle va servir les bières et danser. Dans un petit pub irlandais au début des années 2000, Carl et Benoît attendent leur ami, Paulo.See the casting

THE HERO

Short filmBOVMAN / SHAWNTHE HEROLeadDeadlineNo deadlinePaymembers onlyToronto, OntarioNo deadlineThe roleBOVMAN / SHAWN · LeadThe projectTHE HERO. A vigilante by night working with the city's government to fight crime. A husband whose marriage is quietly ending, and he knows it. Bovman's wife. Left a former life on her own terms, loves her husband and fought to hold the marriage together, but chooses herself if it comes down to that. Composed and professional. Reporting isn't just a job to them, it's what they need. Years covering a desensitized city haven't dulled their drive. Please include the role you're submitting for in the subject line.See the casting The roleBOVMAN / SHAWN · LeadThe projectTHE HERO. A vigilante by night working with the city's government to fight crime. A husband whose marriage is quietly ending, and he knows it. Bovman's wife. Left a former life on her own terms, loves her husband and fought to hold the marriage together, but chooses herself if it comes down to that. Composed and professional. Reporting isn't just a job to them, it's what they need. Years covering a desensitized city haven't dulled their drive. Please include the role you're submitting for in the subject line.See the casting

SECRET DE FAMILLE

Short filmMathis, 11 ansSECRET DE FAMILLERÔLE PRINCIPALDeadlineNo deadlinePaymembers onlyQuebecNo deadlineThe roleMathis, 11 ans · RÔLE PRINCIPALThe projectSECRET DE FAMILLE. Appel de casting. Type de rôle : Premier rôle. Type de production : Court métrage. Lieu : Québec, Québec. Tranche d'âge : 11 à 75 ans.See the casting

Sous le même ciel

Short filmFRANÇOIS, garçon, 9-10 ansSous le même cielRôle principalDeadlineNo deadlinePaymembers onlyMontréal, QuebecNo deadlineThe roleFRANÇOIS, garçon, 9-10 ans · Rôle principalThe projectSous le même ciel. Pour notre court métrage de fin de baccalauréat à l’Université de Montréal, nous sommes à la recherche de jeunes comédiens pour incarner les deux personnages principaux du film. Lieu de tournage: Montréal. Dates de tournage: Entre le 27 février et le 13 mars 2027. MerciiiiSee the casting

ASCLÉPIADES

Short filmAlexandre, 25-30 ans / Marie, 25-30 ansASCLÉPIADESAlexandre, 25-30 ans / Marie, 25-30 ansDeadlineNo deadlinePaymembers onlyMontréal, QuebecNo deadlineThe roleAlexandre, 25-30 ans / Marie, 25-30 ansThe projectASCLÉPIADES. Lorsqu'un étrange phénomène se manifeste dans leur maison, un jeune couple sont forcés de reconsidérer leur relation.See the casting

Capsules Bière Tremblay

Print and stillsGars, 20 à 35 ansCapsules Bière TremblayGars, 20 à 35 ansDeadlineNo deadlinePaymembers onlyMontréal, QuebecNo deadlineThe roleGars, 20 à 35 ansThe projectCapsules Bière Tremblay. On a eu quelques désistements de dernière minute, alors on cherche des gars de 20 à 35 ans, seuls ou entre chums, pour des capsules et des photos destinées aux réseaux sociaux de Tremblay.See the casting

Pretty Pixies

Short filmTwo young women confronting the male gazePretty PixiesDay PlayerDeadlineNov 26Paymembers onlyOntario23 days leftThe roleGirl 3 and 4, 18-26 ans · Day PlayerThe projectPretty Pixies. Logline: In the privacy of their bedroom, two young women become aware of the male gaze through the camera watching them, transforming their performance of femininity into an unsettling competition.See the casting

Le Chardon et La Fleur de Lys

TheatreThe Thistle and the Lily: 7 men and 2 young womenLe Chardon et La Fleur de LysHommesDeadlineNo deadlinePaymembers onlyLaval, QuebecNo deadlineThe roleHommesThe projectLe Chardon et La Fleur de Lys. est à la recherche de 7 hommes (de 17 à 77 ans) dont un homme de la Nation Wendat. 2 jeunes femmes (17 à 40 ans) Pour auditions et informations Certains expressions ou mots en langue Wendat et en Gaélique Écossais seront utilisés.See the casting

PUPPY PIRATES

TelevisionLUCKY - THE SHIP CAPTAIN (LEAD), 7-11 yrs oldPUPPY PIRATESLeadDeadlineNo deadlinePaymembers onlyToronto, OntarioNo deadlineThe roleLUCKY - THE SHIP CAPTAIN (LEAD), 7-11 yrs old · LeadThe projectPUPPY PIRATES. ROLE: LUCKY- THE SHIP CAPTAIN (LEAD) P.s.See the casting

Le Chardon et la Fleur de Lys

Musical theatreJoin the troupe for The Thistle and the Lily FlowerLe Chardon et la Fleur de LysHommeDeadlineNo deadlinePaymembers onlyLaval, QuebecNo deadlineThe roleHommeThe projectLe Chardon et la Fleur de Lys. Nous recherchons actuellement - 7 hommes (adultes) dont un homme de la nation Wendat - 2 femmes (17 à 40 ans) - Disponible pour les répétitions les vendredis soirs (19h-21h30) et les samedis (9h-12h)See the casting

COMPOUND

FilmChemistry student trapped in a biker gangCOMPOUNDLeadDeadlineDec 30Paymembers onlyNanaimo, British Columbia57 days leftThe roleLead role, Male · LeadThe projectCOMPOUND. Producer Jeff Carpenter Director Jeff Carpenter Include shoot dates ( approx ) July or August 2027 Location South Nanaimo Project Role Lead role, Male. Age Range 19-23 Description COMPOUND. A broke chemistry student turned delivery driver finds himself trapped inside a biker gang's fortified compound when a bloody power struggle erupts during a record heatwave, forcing him to navigate the shifting alliances of the various factions and to repurpose his refrigerated van's cargo into a weapon to escape the crossfire. Volunteer but footage and IMDb credit Resume to Name Jeff Carpenter Deadline…See the casting The roleLead role, Male · LeadThe projectCOMPOUND. Producer Jeff Carpenter Director Jeff Carpenter Include shoot dates ( approx ) July or August 2027 Location South Nanaimo Project Role Lead role, Male. Age Range 19-23 Description COMPOUND. A broke chemistry student turned delivery driver finds himself trapped inside a biker gang's fortified compound when a bloody power struggle erupts during a record heatwave, forcing him to navigate the shifting alliances of the various factions and to repurpose his refrigerated van's cargo into a weapon to escape the crossfire. Volunteer but footage and IMDb credit Resume to Name Jeff Carpenter Deadline…See the casting

Durrumbe

Short filmDANIELA, Mid 30s, LatinaDurrumbeDANIELA, Mid 30s, LatinaDeadlineNov 4Paymembers onlyVancouver, British Columbia1 day leftThe roleDANIELA, Mid 30s, LatinaThe projectDurrumbe. Logline Forced together for one final drive across the city to return a large art piece from their shared past, two friends who have grown apart reconnect, just long enough to say goodbye. Roles Mid 30s. Latina. Bilingual (Spanish-English). Relaxed, warm presence. Mid 30s. Any ethnicity. Reserved, composed presence. with the subject line Link to Demo Reel or past work samples Deadline for Submissions: November 4, 2026See the casting The roleDANIELA, Mid 30s, LatinaThe projectDurrumbe. Logline Forced together for one final drive across the city to return a large art piece from their shared past, two friends who have grown apart reconnect, just long enough to say goodbye. Roles Mid 30s. Latina. Bilingual (Spanish-English). Relaxed, warm presence. Mid 30s. Any ethnicity. Reserved, composed presence. with the subject line Link to Demo Reel or past work samples Deadline for Submissions: November 4, 2026See the casting

Doc

Film3 Male Doctors, 1 Female Doctor, 1 Patient, 2 Interns, 12 Nurses, 2 OrderliesDoc3 Male Doctors, 1 Female Doctor, 1 Patient, 2 Interns, 12 Nurses, 2 OrderliesDeadlineNo deadlinePaymembers onlyOakville, OntarioNo deadlineThe role3 Male Doctors, 1 Female Doctor, 1 Patient, 2 Interns, 12 Nurses, 2 OrderliesThe projectDoc. NON UNION OR AABP ONLY Noone who has been on Oct 19-28th Doc Oct 28 Oakville (shuttle available) 3 Male Doctor 1 female doctor 1 Patient 2 interns 25-30 yrs old female 1 visitor 2 orderlies 12 nurses male and female MUST APPLY EXACTLY AS REQUESTED TO BE CONSIDERED 1. FULL NAME 2. PHOTO FILE MUST BE NAMED PHOTOS WITH FULL NAME AND UNION STATUS 5. UNION STATUS WOMEN HEIGHT WEIGHT BUST WAIST HIP DRESS SHOE MEN HEIGHT WEIGHT NECK JACKET WAIST INSEAM SHOE 7. PLEASE FOLLOW OUR BUSINESS PAGE TMH See lessSee the casting The role3 Male Doctors, 1 Female Doctor, 1 Patient, 2 Interns, 12 Nurses, 2 OrderliesThe projectDoc. NON UNION OR AABP ONLY Noone who has been on Oct 19-28th Doc Oct 28 Oakville (shuttle available) 3 Male Doctor 1 female doctor 1 Patient 2 interns 25-30 yrs old female 1 visitor 2 orderlies 12 nurses male and female MUST APPLY EXACTLY AS REQUESTED TO BE CONSIDERED 1. FULL NAME 2. PHOTO FILE MUST BE NAMED PHOTOS WITH FULL NAME AND UNION STATUS 5. UNION STATUS WOMEN HEIGHT WEIGHT BUST WAIST HIP DRESS SHOE MEN HEIGHT WEIGHT NECK JACKET WAIST INSEAM SHOE 7. PLEASE FOLLOW OUR BUSINESS PAGE TMH See lessSee the casting

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