Ballyhoo Casting Company/Shurko Entertainment

02/11/2026

Super excited to be casting the feature filmed titled "The Executor" filming Spring 2026 in NS! Breakdown has already been added to Casting Workbook. Included in the casting, we will be looking for 3 young actors for this film. Male, age 6-9 (plays for 7), all ethnicities, actor roles with limited lines. If your child is interest please send a recent photo, height, weight and a paragraph explaining any experience they may have, parents names and contact details. Only those selected for an audition will be contacted. Submissions must be received by Feb.16 @ 9:00am. Please explain to your child that if they are not chosen to tape, it often has to do with creating onscreen families in addition to resumes. Email: [email protected]
Thank you!

04/07/2025

Casting call for the feature film titled The Apartment. We are looking for additional submissions for two roles, LIZ and HARRIET. Please see character descriptions below. If you are interested send your updated photo and acting resume to [email protected]. Only those chosen to audition will be contacted. Open to union and non-union.

Project: The Apartment
Film Dates: April 24- May 30, 2025
Location: Halifax, NS
Deadline for Submissions: April 9, 2025
Auditions: Self-tape April 9-11, 2025

Storyline: Bree, who experiences escalating psychological and supernatural disturbances after moving into a seemingly haunted apartment. Her fight to uncover the truth behind the eerie happenings leads to a terrifying discovery about the building's past and her own connection to its ghostly inhabitants.

LIZ: This is a LGBTQ Principle role. Age 42-62.
A commanding and charismatic figure, exuding swagger and style that commands any room she enters. Her strong-willed nature and protective instincts come to the forefront as she and her partner, Harriet, face the chilling and mysterious occurrences in their haunted apartment.

HARRIET: This is a LGBTQ Principle role. Age 30-49.
A gentle and empathetic schoolteacher who exudes a comforting presence that belies her underlying strength and resilience. Thrust into a supernatural ordeal within a haunted apartment, she navigates the terrifying events with a blend of maternal instinct and courage, seeking to protect herself and her partner Liz from the dark forces at play.

10/29/2024

**Casting Call** Feature Film titled, Baby
Deadline For Submissions: Friday November 1, 2024 9:00 AM by emailing [email protected] (unless you are on Casting Workbook) if you are under 16 years old please have your parent/guardian email. Email should include photos, age, parents info if under 16, resume and role you are submitting for.
Auditions: Self-tape: Friday November 1, 2024 to Wednesday November 6, 2024
Shooting Starts: Wednesday July 2, 2025 TBD
Rate And Union: ACTRA
Preference will be given to ACTRA members, open to union and non-union.

Principal Role: BABY Gender & Age: Female 12 - 15 yrs.
Description: An awkward, imaginative, and resilient 14-year-old navigating the complexities of adolescence in a challenging home environment. She is often lost in daydreams and fantasies, using her vivid imagination to escape the difficulties of her real life. Though socially isolated and bullied at school, Baby shows a strong sense of determination and an innocent curiosity about the world around her. Her deep desire for love and belonging drives her actions, as she seeks connection in a world that often overlooks her.

Principal Role: MAUREEN Gender & Age: Female 12 - 15 yrs.
Description: Baby's friend. A sharp and somewhat cynical girl who often expresses disdain for childish things. Despite being friends with Baby, Maureen is socially aware and fearful of being associated with her due to Baby's social status at school.

Principal Role: LISA Gender & Age: Female 15 - 18 yrs.
Description: A heavily pregnant teenager with a rebellious and outspoken attitude, quick to express her frustration with the bureaucratic system that fails to support her. Despite her tough exterior, she reveals vulnerability through her struggles with dependency on her boyfriend and navigating the difficult path of young motherhood.

Principal Role: LOUISE O'CONNELL Gender & Age: Female 12 - 15 yrs.
Description: A brash and intimidating school bully who enjoys tormenting other students, frequently using fear and cruelty to assert her dominance over her peers.

Principal Role: NATALIE Gender & Age:Female 12 - 15 yrs.
Description: A sweet and naive friend of Baby who is often subjected to bullying, yet she remains gentle and loyal, despite her vulnerabilities.

Actor Role: TRACEY M Gender & Age: Female 12 - 16 yrs.
Description: Part of Louise O'Connell's posse, a slightly kinder figure among the group of bullies, who occasionally shows pity toward Baby rather than hostility.

Actor Role: TRACEY K Gender & Age: Female 12 - 16 yrs.
Description: One of Louise O'Connell’s sidekicks, a mean-spirited bully who eagerly joins in tormenting Baby with rude and hurtful insults.

09/23/2024

111 - Next round of background performer calls! All principal and photo cast roles are complete.
Wednesday October 2 - BG Flight Passengers filming in Enfield. Open to union and non-union however cannot be anyone already established as another role. NS residents only age 18+. This is a big day if you have friends and family who would like to join in please share my email address. To apply please send recent photo to [email protected] thank you!

08/08/2024

Sullivan's Crossing - Large group of background performers needed Sept. 4 in Halifax. This is a one day opportunity for the season. Age 20-30 for a casual bar scene. Please share with your friends. To apply send a recent photo, contact info and confirm if you are a NS resident for tax purposes to [email protected]

07/24/2024

🎬 Here we go Sullivan's Crossing Season 3! The first BG call of the season:). We don't go to camera until mid-August but we are photo casting a Search and Rescue Team. We are looking for people age 25-35, union and non-union, fit/athletic with flexibile availability. Please email recent photos and contact information to [email protected]. Must be a NS resident and have own transportation as not all locations are on a bus route. Only those selected will be contacted. Thanks everyone, looking forward to a great Season!! 🎬

07/17/2024

04/02/2024

🎄🎄 Happy April! What a perfect time to make a Christmas movie! "Holy Father of the Bride" is coming to town and we need to make a background performer village! We will be filming April 15 - May 3rd and looking to come up with a group of people who can do continuity (2 to 6 days over the show). This village consists of anyone over 18 years old and can offer a good East Coaster look. Union and non-union. There will be more BG roles available but I will start here! If you are interested and available to participate in this PHOTO CAST please email [email protected] with current photos and contact info. Only those selected will be contacted, sorry sometimes I just can't keep up:)! 🎄🎄🎬🎬

02/14/2024

02/14/2024

Looking for look a-likes! I am casting 2 actors for a Story Station for Parks Canada. One day of filming in early March. If you feel you are a good match please email [email protected] with recent photos and contact info. Only those chosen for an audition will be contacted. Thank you!

11/28/2023

SC S2 - Tomorrow Nov.29 looking for a non-union BG as a GOLF COURSE EMPLOYEE male age 20-28 costume provided waist 34" - 36" waist size 10.5-11 Shoe. Email [email protected] with recent photos. Thanks!

10/23/2023

SC S2 - Just added 5 x non-union BG tomorrow October 24th with a 9:00amish call time, age 19-30. Email [email protected] with recent photos!