Casting now

Wellington Talent

Hi Wellingtonians

If you are aged between 18-75 and want to get registered please go to our website www.backgroundtalent.com

Actors, Extras, Talent all are welcome.

Please email me on sarah@backgroundtalent.com to discuss your registration options.

Over 5"11

If you are over 5"11 and are extremely flexible with dates, happy to move to Wellington then join us online

4"4 to 4"9 - Little People

Men or Women aged 16 years or over who are between 4ft 4" and 4ft 9" please go to www.backgroundtalent.com and fill out the online application form now and call us 098179922

Shortland Street

We are currently casting for Shortland Street!
Nurses, Doctors, patients...whatever it is, we have something for you!!!

Do you have a flexible work schedule?
Are you available at short notice?
Do you live in Auckland or Wellington?
Do you have a good attitude?
Can you get out of bed early?
Are you eligible for work in New Zealand?

If you answer yes to the above then you are who we need.

Other castings
Men and Women aged 18 - 60 all body shape and ethnicities.

Our annual website fee is $150 which covers your online profile, CV's, book and online diary. Our books are open now !!!!

To be an extra there is no training or experience required and Background Talent will teach you everything you need to know before you step out onto the silver screen.

Look forward to working with you soon!

Location: Auckland, New Zealand

Do you look like you could have lived in the 1940's

We are looking for men to play U.S Army, Navy and Airforce extras. This is a great chance to be a part of a major feature film!

We are looking for:

Servicemen: 17-30 year old Caucasian Men

Officers: 40-65 year old Caucasian Men. Moustaches would be considered a bonus!

You must be willing to have short 1940’s haircuts and fit a size 38 waist pant or smaller.

If you think you fit one of the above descriptions please apply now and check out our website on application to see what we do.

All minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Location: All regions, New Zealand

Payment details: $180-230 per day

Queenstown based extras

Please go to our site, fill out the online form. Call us if you have any questions

Japanese People aged 14-80

Emperor a new feature film shooting Jan 30th to March 31st

'Emperor' tells the story of the days after the end of WWII, when Japan was first occupied by American forces.

Interwoven with this tense political thriller is the story of General Fellers epic love affair with Aya, a Japanese exchange student he had met years ago in the US.

We are looking for

Men 16-50 who will play Japanese Army of all ranks

Women + Men all ages

Japanese Families - We need your Grandmothers, Grandfathers and Children

If you have any questions please email movies@backgroundtalent.com