Help: Actor needs permit to work on film shooting in Canada

[Bijou3]

I've auditioned for a union guest star role shooting in Canada for 40 days - I don't know whether it's a US or Canadian production and if that even makes a difference.

If I book the job, what is the process once the production company wants to hire me (my agent asked me to research it)?

I'm a US citizen and am Financial Core / Fi-Core with SAG-AFTRA - meaning by SAG rules, I can work union as well as non union jobs in the US (SAG defines Fi-Core as Fee-Paying Non-Member).

 

[scylla]

I've auditioned for a union guest star role shooting in Canada for 40 days - I don't know whether it's a US or Canadian production and if that even makes a difference.

If I book the job, what is the process once the production company wants to hire me (my agent asked me to research it)?

I'm a US citizen and am Financial Core / Fi-Core with SAG-AFTRA - meaning by SAG rules, I can work union as well as non union jobs in the US (SAG defines Fi-Core as Fee-Paying Non-Member).

The production company should be very familiar with this and be able to assist.

 

[Ponga]

I've auditioned for a union guest star role shooting in Canada for 40 days - I don't know whether it's a US or Canadian production and if that even makes a difference.

If I book the job, what is the process once the production company wants to hire me (my agent asked me to research it)?

I'm a US citizen and am Financial Core / Fi-Core with SAG-AFTRA - meaning by SAG rules, I can work union as well as non union jobs in the US (SAG defines Fi-Core as Fee-Paying Non-Member).

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...it/temporary/need-permit/film-television.html

If you’re working on a film or television production, you need a work permit to work in Canada.


You may be eligible for an employer-specific work permit without the need for a labour market impact assessment if you meet all of the following:

• your work is essential to a live-action TV or film project in the production (filming) stage in Canada
• the production will create and maintain significant economic benefits for Canadians and permanent residents
• your job is high wage and the occupation is unionized in Canada

You also need to meet the general eligibility requirements for a work permit.
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It may be a simple as this: Is there a qualified Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident that can do the job? The creative arts may be the exception to this rule, since no two actors are alike.

Good luck!