Toronto Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Production Title:  Financial Campaign 

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting, actors, models, and influencers to work on scenes filming in Ontario, Canada on Tuesday, June 28th or Wednesday, June 29th. Must be able to work from the said date. 

Casting: 

• Real families of Indian heritage.
• Families with 2 parents and 1 or more kids. (Kids age roughly 5-10yrs)
• You may also have a grandparent in the family aged approx 60yrs+
• Previous on-set experience is not necessary, simply looking for real families with great energy!
  • Covid 19 Protocols and Covid testing are in effect for the shoot.
• Ontario Residents Only

Covid Test: June 28 or 29, 2022

Rate: Pay is $4000+ per family (rates will vary depending on the number of family members booked)

Job Description

WHO ARE WE?

Wondershare Canada employs over 50 technology-loving marketers, video makers, animators, and designers who are highly energetic and fully dedicated to Wondershare.

Our mission is to build technology and software products that make every idea achievable for the new generation of creatives. And we empower our Canadian team to take on the most creative challenges to make this possible.

YOUR ROLE

We’re looking for a Senior Video Producer who thrives in front and behind the camera to be the host for videos on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and other social platforms. You’ll be working directly with other filmmakers, marketers, and creatives to make content for the digital creativity space. Most of our video content focuses on the topic of “digital creativity”, meaning if you’re passionate about the digital creative space, this job is for you.

**PLEASE APPLY WITH YOUR PORTFOLIO**

WHO IS THE IDEAL CANDIDATE?

Responsibilities:

• Working closely with Wondershare and Filmora Social Media Teams to brainstorm ideas, understand the marketing strategies to produce better videos, and execute visual initiatives of this rapidly evolving high-tech team;
• Assisting in Pre-production planning and execution including, but not limited to pre-setup, filming, organizing talent, storyboarding, location scouting and scripting;
• Responsible for post-production tasks including reviewing footage, rough cuts, audio adjustment, color correction, and final editing using Premiere Pro and/or After Effect.
• Able to ensure the video production output would contribute to marketing performance index, such as page traffics and subscription growth;
• Working with marketing team to execute content marketing strategy on our YouTube channel and/or other social media community;
• Collaborating with all team members (copywriters, project/product managers, designer), as well as with external agencies and any contractors on projects assigned;

WHAT ARE OUR REQUIREMENTS?

• Filmmaking and editing abilities (background in vlogging is an asset)
• Research and scripting abilities
• Experience in full cycle video production workflow
• Articulate and strong ability to communicate effectively
• Able to manage production schedules and coordinate with production teams
• Able to maintain a high creative standard
• Ability to collaborate with other filmmakers and creatives
• Manage production budgets and spreadsheets
• Creative thinker who’s able to pitch new ideas for ongoing projects.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Compensation Package:

· Competitive salary commensurate with experience

· Bonus incentive program paid quarterly

· Comprehensive benefits after 3 months including extended health and dental

· Personal spending account + Health spending account

· Vacation: 15 days

· Paid sick days

· Half-day Fridays!

· Lots of growth opportunities

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those shortlisted will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in career opportunities at Wondershare.

Wondershare is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, ancestry, place of origin, religion, family status, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, sex, age, sexual orientation, political belief, or conviction of a criminal or summary conviction offense unrelated to their employment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Wondershare Technology

Production Title: Trisko Talent Management Inc.

Job Location: British Columbia, Canada

Job Description: Trisko Talent Management Inc. is seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic professional for an Talent Agent Assistant position. This is an exciting full time position for someone looking to join a close-knit team of individuals, working in the fields of Film, Television, Commercials and Voice Over.  Working directly with the CEO, you will be responsible for commercial submissions, scheduling auditions, sending script materials to actors, editing and uploading self-tapes, maintaining and organizing databases and spreadsheets, document control, and providing general administrative and support for the team.  

Position: Talent Agent Assistant

• 1 + years experience in an administrative role is mandatory
• Experience using MAC computers
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (word, excel, outlook)
• Knowledge in iMovie and Adobe Photoshop an asset
• Knowledge in accounting and general bookkeeping an asset
• Previous experience in the industry is an asset but not mandatory

Applicants must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, continuously changing environment and have excellent organizational skills. They will be a team player with a friendly, upbeat, pleasant manner. An ability to adjust while maintaining order is essential. 

COVID Requirement: (Yes / No) TBD

COVID Testing Date: TBD

Rate: $$$

Production Title: Grocery Retail Campaign Video Shoot

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting real families to work on scenes filming in Greater Toronto Area.

Casting: Families

• Casting Families in the Greater Toronto area, that have a local (within 1 hour of GTA), special place they enjoy spending time together in the summer. 
• Do you and your family have an annual backyard BBQ Tradition?
• Do you and your family picnic in a local park/ coversation area?
• Do you and your family take an annual summer camping trip at the same place each year?
• We’re open to all kinds of stories, so long as they’re authentic and involve a specific place where memories have and are being built. 

Covid Test: Not required

Rate: Pay is $750-$1,500+ each member for one day of filming.
If filming takes place at your home/private property, the owner will receive an additional $500

Production Title: Project Fraud Music Video

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting, actors, models, and influencers to work on scenes filming in Greater Toronto Area Ontario, Canada
 from Sunday, May 22nd to Tuesday, May 24th. Must be able to work on the said date. 

Roles: THE KING

• 35 to 50 years old
• White male
• Over 6 feet
• Large stature (wrestler body type, burley etc).

Covid Test: on set

Rate: $550 (fitting and shoot day)

Production Title: Popularity Papers

Project: POPULARITY PAPERS (Series)
Episodic: 26 x 30-minute episodes (Scripted comedy)
Rate: Principal ACTRA scale (union or non-union may apply)
Production Companies: Aircraft Pictures and WexWorks Media
Producers: Anthony Leo, Andrew Rosen, Matthew Wexler
Series Created for Television by: Vivian Lin and Amanda Brooke Perrin. Based on the book series by Amy Ignatow.
Networks: YTV
Distributor: BBC Studios

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting actors work on scenes filming in Toronto, Canada and Hamilton from July 4 – October 21, 2022.

Role: HENRY

Character Description: 

Male. 12- 14. Seeking talent who identify as LGBTQIA+. Henry is a quiet, sensitive, smart and accomplished boy who dreams of one day having the confidence of a mediocre popular kid. He’s got a big imagination and an affinity for drag queens: the ultimate confidence-havers. The only attention he gets is usually unwanted and due to his small size and very unfortunate headgear situation (his nickname is “Headgear Henry”). He swears as soon as his jaw and teeth are fixed, it’s over for you foes! Until then he’ll over-apologize, take up as little space as possible and avoid candy apples like the plague.

Covid Test: TBA

Rate: $$

SYNOPSIS:

Middle school is the new high school. The life of a preteen girl is tough. You’re 12 going on 13, while everyone else in the class seems like they’re turning 20. Everyone else is trendy, sophisticated, and well…popular. This is a story of two girls hilarious struggles to make it through these formative years, where every day is awkward and the most important day of their lives (!!). While the title, Popularity Papers, may suggest a show about how to become popular, at the heart of it this series is about discovering your authentic self and not trying to be someone else just to fit in. It captures the real challenges of being a tween girl and disarms them with humor, love, and friendship. It’s a show that proves failure is an option, humiliation is good for a laugh and middle school is survivable.

Lydia and Julie are best friends on the hunt for answers to history’s question: How does someone become popular? Through pragmatic (and not-so-pragmatic) testing and social experimentation, they’ll figure out what it really means to be popular and finally get answers to questions like, do you really need to ditch your real friends to become popular? Should you quit the things you’ll love just because they’re considered “uncool”

Production Title: Popularity Papers

Project: POPULARITY PAPERS (Series)
Episodic: 26 x 30-minute episodes (Scripted comedy)
Rate: Principal ACTRA scale (union or non-union may apply)
Production Companies: Aircraft Pictures and WexWorks Media
Producers: Anthony Leo, Andrew Rosen, Matthew Wexler
Series Created for Television by: Vivian Lin and Amanda Brooke Perrin. Based on the book series by Amy Ignatow.
Networks: YTV
Distributor: BBC Studios

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting actors work on scenes filming in Toronto, Canada and Hamilton from July 4 – October 21, 2022.

Role: MORGAN 

Character Description: 

Non-Binary. 12-14. Morgan is Mapleview Middle School’s resident muckraking journalist, Editor-in-Chief of the Manatee Minute, and also host of its accompanying podcast. Morgan takes their duty to uphold the fourth estate very seriously, and won’t bend on their journalistic integrity. But that also won’t stop them from spreading some hot goss… as long as its verified by multiple sources. Morgan’s TENS of loyal readers rely on them to get the story right and to get it fast! Morgan has their finger on the pulse of the school more than any other kid, which can be a heavy burden on a kid who’s also trying to find their place in the world. Morgan is non-binary, so they often feel different, outside of the norm. It’s part of what makes them an astute observer of the goings on at Mapleview. But it’s also what helps Morgan find their centre at school. They are never othered at Mapleview Middle because of their identity. But they can get a little side-eye for their OBSESSION with winning a Pulitzer before entering high school.

Covid Test: TBA

Rate: $$

SYNOPSIS:

Middle school is the new high school. The life of a preteen girl is tough. You’re 12 going on 13, while everyone else in the class seems like they’re turning 20. Everyone else is trendy, sophisticated, and well…popular. This is a story of two girls hilarious struggles to make it through these formative years, where every day is awkward and the most important day of their lives (!!). While the title, Popularity Papers, may suggest a show about how to become popular, at the heart of it this series is about discovering your authentic self and not trying to be someone else just to fit in. It captures the real challenges of being a tween girl and disarms them with humor, love, and friendship. It’s a show that proves failure is an option, humiliation is good for a laugh and middle school is survivable.

Lydia and Julie are best friends on the hunt for answers to history’s question: How does someone become popular? Through pragmatic (and not-so-pragmatic) testing and social experimentation, they’ll figure out what it really means to be popular and finally get answers to questions like, do you really need to ditch your real friends to become popular? Should you quit the things you’ll love just because they’re considered “uncool”

Production Title: Popularity Papers

Project: POPULARITY PAPERS (Series)
Episodic: 26 x 30-minute episodes (Scripted comedy)
Rate: Principal ACTRA scale (union or non-union may apply)
Production Companies: Aircraft Pictures and WexWorks Media
Producers: Anthony Leo, Andrew Rosen, Matthew Wexler
Series Created for Television by: Vivian Lin and Amanda Brooke Perrin. Based on the book series by Amy Ignatow.
Networks: YTV
Distributor: BBC Studios

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting actors work on scenes filming in Toronto, Canada and Hamilton from July 4 – October 21, 2022.

Roles: Melody ( RECURRING PRINCIPAL ) 

Character Description

Female, 14. Seeking talent who identify as LGBTQIA+. Melody is a quintessential emo/goth girl. A lone wolf with headphones, just coming to understand her queerness. Unlike her younger sister Lydia, Melody doesn’t need validation or popularity. She’d rather be sarcastic from the sidelines. She finds Lydia’s pursuits and attention-seeking annoying and loves taking her down a peg. But underneath her dry humour, ironic graphic tees and chipped black nail polish is a caring soul who looks out for Lydia and Julie, even though she’d never admit it.

Covid Test: TBA

Rate: $$

SYNOPSIS:

Middle school is the new high school. The life of a preteen girl is tough. You’re 12 going on 13, while everyone else in the class seems like they’re turning 20. Everyone else is trendy, sophisticated, and well…popular. This is a story of two girls hilarious struggles to make it through these formative years, where every day is awkward and the most important day of their lives (!!). While the title, Popularity Papers, may suggest a show about how to become popular, at the heart of it this series is about discovering your authentic self and not trying to be someone else just to fit in. It captures the real challenges of being a tween girl and disarms them with humor, love, and friendship. It’s a show that proves failure is an option, humiliation is good for a laugh and middle school is survivable.

Lydia and Julie are best friends on the hunt for answers to history’s question: How does someone become popular? Through pragmatic (and not-so-pragmatic) testing and social experimentation, they’ll figure out what it really means to be popular and finally get answers to questions like, do you really need to ditch your real friends to become popular? Should you quit the things you’ll love just because they’re considered “uncool”

Production Title: Popularity Papers

Project: POPULARITY PAPERS (Series)
Episodic: 26 x 30-minute episodes (Scripted comedy)
Rate: Principal ACTRA scale (union or non-union may apply)
Production Companies: Aircraft Pictures and WexWorks Media
Producers: Anthony Leo, Andrew Rosen, Matthew Wexler
Series Created for Television by: Vivian Lin and Amanda Brooke Perrin. Based on the book series by Amy Ignatow.
Networks: YTV
Distributor: BBC Studios

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting actors work on scenes filming in Toronto, Canada and Hamilton from July 4 – October 21, 2022.

Roles: JAMES GRAHAM AKA DAD (RECURRING PRINCIPAL) 

Character descriptions:

Male. 40s. Seeking talent who identify as LGBTQIA+. Dad is cool, charismatic, handsome and confident. Like Han Solo if he was a gay parent. Dad is well-liked and outgoing, never failing to enchant everyone he meets. Especially as his drag queen act Bejewelie Andrews, who’s sassy, brassy, and bold. He’s head over heels in love with his husband Alex and his daughter Julie, though sometimes, as the only extrovert in the family, he can be the odd man out. He does his best to relate to Julie’s struggles with shyness and social anxiety, even if they are strange concepts to him, and is a wonderful father.

Covid Test: TBA

Rate: $$

SYNOPSIS:

Middle school is the new high school. The life of a preteen girl is tough. You’re 12 going on 13, while everyone else in the class seems like they’re turning 20. Everyone else is trendy, sophisticated, and well…popular. This is a story of two girls hilarious struggles to make it through these formative years, where every day is awkward and the most important day of their lives (!!). While the title, Popularity Papers, may suggest a show about how to become popular, at the heart of it this series is about discovering your authentic self and not trying to be someone else just to fit in. It captures the real challenges of being a tween girl and disarms them with humor, love, and friendship. It’s a show that proves failure is an option, humiliation is good for a laugh and middle school is survivable.

Lydia and Julie are best friends on the hunt for answers to history’s question: How does someone become popular? Through pragmatic (and not-so-pragmatic) testing and social experimentation, they’ll figure out what it really means to be popular and finally get answers to questions like, do you really need to ditch your real friends to become popular? Should you quit the things you’ll love just because they’re considered “uncool”

Production Title: Popularity Papers

Project: POPULARITY PAPERS (Series)
Episodic: 26 x 30-minute episodes (Scripted comedy)
Rate: Principal ACTRA scale (union or non-union may apply)
Production Companies: Aircraft Pictures and WexWorks Media
Producers: Anthony Leo, Andrew Rosen, Matthew Wexler
Series Created for Television by: Vivian Lin and Amanda Brooke Perrin. Based on the book series by Amy Ignatow.
Networks: YTV
Distributor: BBC Studios

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting actors work on scenes filming in Toronto, Canada and Hamilton from July 4 – October 21, 2022.

Roles: ALEX CHANG AKA BABA (RECURRING PRINCIPAL)

Character descriptions:

Male. 40s. Seeking talent who identify as LGBTQIA+. Before Julie, Alex was a carefree young dentist on the rise and a diehard Gaga fan. Then he held tiny precious Julie in his arms…and realized EVERYTHING COULD KILL HER. Where he was once over-analytical and meticulous…he’s since crossed over into being neurotic, hypochondriacal and overprotective. You’d think that’d be a pain in the butt for Julie to deal with – but she actually sees a lot of herself in her Baba, being so risk-averse herself. Alex knows he’s the “nerd” of the couple, his passion for DND does not out-glam his partner James’s charismatic drag queen persona. But he’s relieved because that means someone in the family can answer Julie’s questions about popularity. He’s overwhelmingly happy with his life and his little family, so long as they floss twice a day.

Production Description:

Follows 2 friends who are on a mission to crack the popularity code, and do social experiments with their peers.

Covid Test: TBA

Rate: $$