About Elle
Casting Director. Author. Industry Builder.
Shaping inclusive, story-driven casts that bring directors' visions to life — rooted in London, Ontario and committed to Southwestern Ontario's growing film industry.
Elle Bernardo
Casting Director | Founder, ACT OUT Casting
Who I Am
About Elle Bernardo
Elle Bernardo is a Casting Director shaping inclusive, story-driven casts that bring directors' visions to life. Known as a key contributor to the growth of London, Ontario's film industry, she specializes in authentic casting that elevates local talent and strengthens projects from development through production.
As Founder of ACT OUT, Elle has positioned the company as London Ontario and area's dedicated casting agency — serving film, television, and commercial productions with the depth of a major market and the agility of a regional specialist.
Her work balances creative intuition with production discipline, aligning with budget, schedule, and union standards while ensuring every role serves the story.
Industry Credentials
Beyond the Casting Room
Verified IMDb Credits
A growing body of credited work across film and television productions, documented on IMDb.
View on IMDbForest City Film Festival
Director on the Board of the Forest City Film Festival — championing independent cinema and emerging filmmakers in London, Ontario.
The Background Performer Passport Log
Created by Elle Bernardo, this professionally designed film passport helps background performers track every booking, milestone, and on-set memory across their career.
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The Background Performer Passport Log
Every booking tells your story.
Elle Bernardo
Published Author
The Background Performer Passport Log
Every booking tells your story.
Created by Casting Director Elle Bernardo, this professionally designed film passport goes beyond a simple notebook. It's packed with practical tools, industry insights, and features to help performers stay organized, build confidence on set, and look back on the productions that shaped their journey.
- 50 Shoot Day 'Passport' Pages to record every production, call time, role, and location
- Background Performer Bingo featuring relatable on-set experiences
- 50 Callsheet Notes with professional tips and behind-the-scenes humour
- Film Set Lingo to help you understand common industry terms
- Background Performer Etiquette with real-world advice on professionalism
- 24-Hour Time Guide for reading call times with confidence
My Approach
Story-Driven. Inclusive. Production-Aligned.
Every casting decision is a creative one. I approach each project with a commitment to authenticity — finding performers who don't just fit a role, but illuminate it. That means looking beyond the obvious, championing underrepresented voices, and delivering results that serve both the story and the production.
Story-Driven Casting
Every role is approached through the lens of the story. I work closely with directors to understand the creative vision and find performers who bring it to life with authenticity and depth.
Inclusive Practices
Representation matters. I actively champion diverse, inclusive casting that reflects the full range of human experience — because the best stories are told when every voice is considered.
Production-Aligned Execution
Creative vision meets production reality. I work within your budget, schedule, and union requirements — delivering exceptional casting without compromising your production's momentum.
London & Southwestern Ontario
Rooted in This Region
London, Ontario is home to a vibrant and growing film community — and Elle Bernardo Casting is at its centre. With deep relationships across the regional talent pool, production community, and industry networks, we bring a local advantage that no out-of-market casting director can replicate.
London's Only
Dedicated film & TV casting agency
Union & Non-Union
ACTRA-aligned workflows
Full-Service
From breakdown to final booking
Work With Elle
Let's Build Something Great Together
Whether you're casting a feature, a commercial, or a streaming series — bring your project to London's dedicated casting director.
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