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Casting and Crew Calls
Casting Calls
A Montana-based production company is seeking one actor for a speaking role in a commercial advertisement. The two-day production will shoot in Billings May 11-14, 2026, exact dates TBD. The subject matter involves alcohol.
Posting date: April 29, 2026
Project type: commercial ad
Production dates: TBD, two days during May 11-14, 2026
Location: Bar/restaurant in Billings
Union Status: Non-union
Character: "Reporter" — female, age 20-40
Commitment:
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Two-hour prep/pre-production meeting; will work around your schedule
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Willingness to provide own clothes for wardrobe — send pics of wardrobe options, and discuss with production designer over the days leading up to shoot; owning a cowboy hat a plus
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Two short shoot days, no more than five hours long, starting at 7 a.m.
Compensation:
- $1,000 total for two short shoot days and prep/pre-pro meeting
- Lunch provided
Skills and requirements:
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Valid driver’s license
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Not allergic to dogs
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Owning a cowboy hat a plus
To apply: Please send a headshot, brief intro email and May 11-14 availability to petertolton@gmail.com.
The Indie thriller “Walleye” is hosting an open casting call for all roles. In-person auditions will be held on May 16, 2026.
Audition Dates: May, 16, 2026 from 3 to 6-7 p.m.
Audition Location: Lindley Park, Bozeman
Callback Dates: May 19, 2026, from 3-7 p.m. and on May 20, 2026, from 5-9 p.m.
Shooting Dates: Tenatively June 6-7, 13 and 14, 2026, plus one evening for select characters, TBD
Production Type: Film
Characters:
Sadie: Female lead, 30s. Sadie is an earnest, soft-hearted and socially awkward assistant researcher on the field biology team. She’s passionate about her work but scared to grow distant from Parker. Her subconscious becomes weaponized against her as the lake tries to consume her. Eventually she breaks free and becomes independent.
Parker: Female/male supporting, 30s. Parker is hardworking and supportive, but pragmatic. Happily married to Sadie, she/he encourages her to be more independent. Parker helps her fight the subconscious pull of the lake but does not win the battle for her.
Dr. Hall: Male supporting, 30s-40s. Dr. Hall is widowed, but professional and empathetic. He’s the lead researcher on the field biology team who misses his spouse; he succumbs to the lake and dies.
Abby: Character, 20s. Abby is outgoing and charismatic, but observant. A grad student on the field biology team, she succumbs to the lake and dies.
Jonah: Character, 20s. Jonah is witty and sarcastic, but slightly burnt out. A postdoc on the field biology team who misses his ex-girlfriend, he succumbs to the lake and dies.
How to Submit:
Actors who are unable to attend in person are welcome to send a video audition via email to walleyefilm@gmail.com.