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 Essential Info for Background Artists and then create your performer profile with The Casting Collective. No fees or commissions will ever be required.
Essential Info for Background Artists
Required reading for all background artists!
Everything you need to know about working on film and television productions. What to know before you accept a booking and what to expect when you're working on set.
What is The Casting Collective?
The Casting Collective is a private background artist database used by Casting Directors when searching for performers to work on film and television productions shooting in British Columbia and Alberta, Canada. For more information on how you can be considered for opportunities as a background artist please review Essential Info for Background Artists.
Innovative Tools for Production
The Casting Collective includes timesaving digital tools created specifically for production's Assistant Directors and Accounting departments to assist with managing background artist requirements. Payroll processing can be expedited with SmartVoucher, a secure payment technology that eliminates paper processes and dramatically reduces overtime costs. Assistant Directors can sign-in and wrap background artists more efficiently and in a fraction of the time. Residency Documents are uploaded to each performer's profile and can be available to productions as required.
Powered by the 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. The EP Casting Portal maintains military-grade security to protect the personal data of background artists. The Casting Collective is currently the exclusive client of the EP Casting Portal in Western Canada.
Questions?
Please let us know if you have any questions regarding The Casting Collective or need help creating your background artist profile.
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