JALJA Production is now casting for a brand-new online comedy sketch series celebrating bold characters, community humour, and fresh talent from all walks of life. This is an opportunity for aspiring and emerging actors to get screen experience, build your portfolio, and work with a passionate, creative crew telling stories with heart, humour, and a sharp edge.
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Comedy Sketch Series
Unpaid
Comedy
09/04/2025
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Jalja Film Production is calling out for actors to bring bold, hilarious, and unforgettable characters to life in our upcoming online comedy skit series. This is a deadly opportunity to work with a creative team passionate about telling fresh, funny, and uniquely Blak stories, while pushing boundaries with satire, character-driven humour, and real talk.We’re looking for a mix of experienced and emerging talent. Whether you’ve done screen work before or this is your first go, if you’ve got the vibe and timing – we want to hear from you.All roles are comedic and character-based, with a strong sketch comedy feel (think In Living Color, Chappelle’s Show, with a Blak twist). Some characters may appear in recurring skits.
How to apply
Click on the 'Apply' button anywhere on this page, fill out the form, upload the requested assets including your Headshots (Plain unedited image of you), Showreel if any and Self Tapes of the role.
ROLES AVAILABLE
Female Ages 15–20
Role DESCRIPTION
Indigenous Female:
Energetic, expressive, and funny. Looking for fresh talent with strong personality and natural delivery.
Non-Indigenous Female (Any Ethnicity):
Unique looks, styles, and voices welcome – we’re after personality, not perfection.
Energetic, expressive, and funny. Looking for fresh talent with strong personality and natural delivery.
Non-Indigenous Female (Any Ethnicity):
Unique looks, styles, and voices welcome – we’re after personality, not perfection.
Female Ages 20–30
Role DESCRIPTION
Indigenous Female:
Versatile performers who can bring confidence, sarcasm, or subtle humour to the screen.
Non-Indigenous Female (Any Ethnicity):
Seeking performers with charm and the ability to take on fun, satirical roles.
Versatile performers who can bring confidence, sarcasm, or subtle humour to the screen.
Non-Indigenous Female (Any Ethnicity):
Seeking performers with charm and the ability to take on fun, satirical roles.
Female Ages 30–40
Role DESCRIPTION
Indigenous Female:
Strong presence, natural wit, and the ability to command the room – or deliver a killer punchline.
Non-Indigenous Female (Any Ethnicity):
Seeking actors with character and comedic instinct – expressive faces and great timing are a bonus.
Strong presence, natural wit, and the ability to command the room – or deliver a killer punchline.
Non-Indigenous Female (Any Ethnicity):
Seeking actors with character and comedic instinct – expressive faces and great timing are a bonus.
Female Elders – 50s and over
Role DESCRIPTION
Indigenous Female:
Warm, bold, and sharp – whether you're funny by nature or just deadly with a look, we want to hear from you.
Non-Indigenous Female (Any Ethnicity):
Looking for strong character performers comfortable with satirical humour and playful storytelling.
Warm, bold, and sharp – whether you're funny by nature or just deadly with a look, we want to hear from you.
Non-Indigenous Female (Any Ethnicity):
Looking for strong character performers comfortable with satirical humour and playful storytelling.
Male Ages 15–20
Role DESCRIPTION
Indigenous Male:
Confident, cheeky, and full of attitude – bring your own flair to a variety of youth-focused roles.
Non-Indigenous Male (Any Ethnicity):
Everyday guys with big personalities or awkward charm. Must be comfortable with humour and satire.
Confident, cheeky, and full of attitude – bring your own flair to a variety of youth-focused roles.
Non-Indigenous Male (Any Ethnicity):
Everyday guys with big personalities or awkward charm. Must be comfortable with humour and satire.
Male Ages 20 - 30
Role DESCRIPTION
Indigenous Male:
Strong presence with comedic instincts. You might be playing characters navigating modern Black life with a twist.
Non-Indigenous Male (Any Ethnicity):
Diverse performers welcome – from relaxed and relatable to quirky and offbeat.
Strong presence with comedic instincts. You might be playing characters navigating modern Black life with a twist.
Non-Indigenous Male (Any Ethnicity):
Diverse performers welcome – from relaxed and relatable to quirky and offbeat.
Male Ages 30 - 40
Role DESCRIPTION
Indigenous Male:
Looking for dynamic performers with lived experience and strong comedic presence.
Non-Indigenous Male (Any Ethnicity):
Great for character actors with a good sense of timing and ability to lean into satire.
Looking for dynamic performers with lived experience and strong comedic presence.
Non-Indigenous Male (Any Ethnicity):
Great for character actors with a good sense of timing and ability to lean into satire.
Male Elders Ages 50s and over
Role DESCRIPTION
Indigenous Male:
Big personalities, storytellers, or performers with warmth, authority, or cheek. No acting background needed if you’ve got the natural presence.
Non-Indigenous Male (Any Ethnicity):
Searching for expressive, engaging performers who can play character roles with humour and heart.
Big personalities, storytellers, or performers with warmth, authority, or cheek. No acting background needed if you’ve got the natural presence.
Non-Indigenous Male (Any Ethnicity):
Searching for expressive, engaging performers who can play character roles with humour and heart.