Providing Background Artists for Film and Television Productions
in British Columbia and Alberta, Canada
Background Artists Needed
Anyone can work as a background artist!
Productions are always looking for people of all ages from every walk of life. The first step is to read our Background Artist's Guide and then create your performer profile with The Casting Collective.
Background Artist's Guide
Essential information for all background artists!
Everything you need to know about working as a background performer in film and television. All of the details for creating your profile, accepting a booking, payroll requirements and what to expect when you're on set.
Multi-Factor Authentication Required
The Casting Collective and EP Casting Portal require Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) for all background artist profiles and production accounts. MFA enhances security by requiring multiple factors for authentication and reduces the risk of unauthorized access. If you already have a profile, reset your password first using the email address associated with your profile, and then follow the prompts to set up MFA.
For more information or assistance, please visit EP MFA Support.
What is The Casting Collective?
The Casting Collective is a private background artist database utilized by Casting Directors for film and television productions.
Street Casting is our specialty!
We have one of the most diverse and varied databases in the country, with real people from all walks of life, all backgrounds and ethnicities.
The Casting Collective is not an agency.
No fees or commissions are charged to performers.
Background artists keep 100% of the money they earn.
Powered by EP Casting Portal
The Casting Collective is powered by the EP Casting Portal technology which is utilized by major studios, networks and streamers on film and television productions shooting throughout the United States, the United Kingdom and Ireland. EP Casting Portal maintains military-grade security to protect the personal data of background artists. The Casting Collective is currently the exclusive client of EP Casting Portal in Western Canada.
Innovative Tools with SmartVoucher
SmartVoucher is available to productions and revolutionizes the way background artists are managed. This timesaving digital platform allows Assistant Directors to efficiently sign-in and wrap performers with a few clicks of a button, and provides Accounting departments with secure payroll technology that eliminates paper methods and dramatically reduces the time spent processing payroll. SmartVoucher works seamlessly with both Cast & Crew payroll, as well as EP payroll.
Questions?
Please let us know if you have any questions regarding The Casting Collective or need help creating your background artist profile.
We'll get back to you as soon as we can!