Cast and Extras Call for a Short Film "Room 309"
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Seeking actors and extras for a Short Film "Room 309". See the details below. About the project: Edmonton, 1932. A weary business traveller unexpectedly finds himself spending the night at an elegant hotel. After being warned by the hotel manager to stay away from the mysterious Room 309, he begins hearing the sound of a woman crying from behind its locked door. Curiosity eventually draws him to the room’s keyhole—and to an encounter that blurs grief, memory, nightmare and the supernatural. ROOM 309 is an atmospheric, performance-driven period film built around restrained psychological tension, escalating dread and a haunting supernatural conclusion. Rate: This is a paid ACTRA production operating under the ACTRA Indie Production (AIP) Agreement. Performers will be engaged and compensated under the approved AIP terms applicable to their performer classification and booking. Exact compensation and booking details will be provided with an offer of engagement and reflected in the applicable. ACTRA performer documentation. Unless otherwise specifically negotiated in writing, roles in this casting notice are being engaged as Edmonton-area local hires and do not include airfare, hotel accommodation, travel allowance or per diem. Individual performer workdays will vary by role. A performer is not booked until the engagement is confirmed by Production. Additional information: Format: Narrative Short Film. Genre: Supernatural/Psychological Horror/ Period Drama. Production Location: Fort Edmonton Park, Edmonton, Alberta. Principal Photography: September 21–23, 2026 Anticipated Daily Hours: Approximately 2:00 PM–10:00 PM. Read-Through/Rehearsal: One scheduled session; date/time to be confirmed and administered under applicable. Submission Deadline: August 28, 2026. Applicants must disclose all known conflicts for September 21–23, 2026. Production is scheduled for afternoon/evening work, approximately 2:00 PM–10:00 PM. Weekday availability is required. Evening availability is required. Performers must be available for every production day required by their role. Principal/featured performers may also be required for one scheduled read-through/rehearsal. Please identify all known conflicts at the time of submission. When applying, please submit the following: 1. Current head shot. 2. Current acting resume/CV. 3. Role requested. 4. Current ACTRA membership/status. 5. Agent name, agency and contact information, where represented. 6. Any known availability conflicts for September 21–23, 2026. Subject line: "ROOM 309 – [ROLE] – [PERFORMER NAME]".
7 roles
The impeccably presented manager of the Hotel Selkirk. Professional, polished and outwardly courteous, his composure begins to fracture the moment Room 309 is mentioned. He knows considerably more about the room than he is willing to reveal. Seeking: A confident character actor capable of moving naturally between period formality, subtle comedy, anxiety and menace.
BIPOC. The Hotel Selkirk’s bartender. Refined, observant and possessed of an understated elegance. He has spent enough time inside the hotel to understand that its history contains things most guests would be better off not knowing. His conversation with the Traveller is intelligent, philosophical and quietly ominous. Seeking: A grounded, charismatic dramatic actor with strong vocal presence and the ability to create tension through understatement rather than overt horror performance.
A mysterious young woman with long hair who appears inside Room 309. Pale, melancholy and seemingly consumed by grief, she is initially seen standing before a rain-soaked window before her presence becomes increasingly disturbing. This is a highly visual and atmospheric performance requiring significant emotional expression without relying on dialogue.
BACKGROUND PERFORMER. A uniformed doorman at the upscale Hotel Selkirk. Courteous, polished and period-appropriate, helping establish the stature and atmosphere of the hotel. Seeking: Performers with a polished presence and a natural period look.
TWO ROLES. Background. Two hotel guests in inexpensive period suits and matching fez hats with moose antlers. The pair cross the lobby noticeably intoxicated, providing a brief moment of humour against the otherwise elegant surroundings. Seeking: Strong character faces and natural physical-comedy instincts.
Background. A 1930s Hotel Selkirk bellhop who assists the Traveller with his luggage. Alert, attentive and quietly eager to serve hotel guests. Seeking: A performer who can convey attentive hotel service naturally through physical action.
SIX ROLES. Background. Period-dressed townspeople moving along the street and near the hotel as the Traveller arrives. Wardrobe will consist of appropriate 1930s-style suits, coats, hats and dresses as assigned by Production. Seeking: Performers with period-appropriate looks and availability for exterior work.
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