Toronto Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

CASTING SOUTH ASIAN TALENT FOR NEW LILLY SINGH MOVIE

We are looking for a:

• Teen girl, a woman in her 40’s or 50’s and a woman over 60. No prior acting experience is required. This form is ONLY for unrepresented talent. If you have an agent, please ask them to submit you directly to casting.

Note: This is a coming of age story. All talent must be comfortable being in a rated R comedy with sexual content.

Dates: Late May until late June.

RATE: ACTRA IPA. Starts at $850/day for principal roles and $575/day for actor roles.

ROLES:

[VEENA] Female, late 40s or 50s, South Asian, she’s Maya’s low key attractive mother – first or second generation. She is horrified by her 14 year old American-born daughter’s wild ways and whisks her off to India. When Maya is 30, Veena accompanies Maya back to the U.S. and is vocal about her disappointment in Maya’s career path. She has a rapport with Maya that can skew more friend than mom at times, and at others can be quick to offer advice — or better yet, criticism. A past master of the guilt trip, she is hardest on herself, and has stayed resolutely single ever since her cheating husband left… until she meets her new & single neighbour. Although she has traditional values and the Kardashians scare her, she is not your typical strict, nagging mother. She is playful and sarcastic, but digs her claws in when needed. LEAD (1)

[YOUNG MAYA] Maya (Lilly Singh) seen at age 14, (talent MUST be at least 12 years old) 12-16, this feisty South Asian girl is a confident “smartass” who is as liberated and Americanized as they come, much to her old world mother Veena’s horror. When Young Maya is exposed in a compromising position with her boyfriend Sohan at a school concert, she’s shipped off to India for a more “disciplined” upbringing. Later, Young Maya meets her older self in a hallucinatory interaction in which Young Maya tells Maya that she’s an adult now, and needs to “unlearn” her sexual shame and do what’s right for her.SUPPORTING ROLE (1) Performer to bear a good resemblance to Lilly Singh

[NANI] 60s – 80s, South Asian, she’s Maya’s grandmother, an old school elder who is so aghast at Maya and Sohan’s display at the school concert that she persuades her daughter, Veena, to move back to India with Maya. A font of misinformation, Nani views sex as taboo, particularly where women are concerned — and she tries to pass along those views to the impressionable Maya. She has a tough but comedic vibe… PRINCIPAL, 3 scenes (1)

STILL LOOKING –

• A South Asian Mom and Child duo in the GTA.

Mom should be approx. 30 to 40 years of age.

Her Child should be approx. 7 to 12 years old.

It’s fine if you have more than one child, but we only need you to apply with one of them.

Any gender.

This is for a banking campaign.

Pay is $1,500.00 each if selected.

Deadline to submit is May 19 at 10am.

CALLING ALL RAPTORS FANS AND BALLERS FROM THE 6ix! 

Seeking:

• Basketball players
• Ages 18-35 to participate in a content series/skills competition, “6IX BOROUGHS SKILLS COMPETITION”

If you’re a passionate Raptors fan and have sick skills when it comes to ball – we want to hear from you!

We’ll be selecting one baller from each of the 6 Boroughs. Selected participants will take part in a one-day skills competition.

All participants are to receive $500/day for their time. The overall winner of the skills competition will receive a Raptors prize pack and an (unofficial) endorsement deal with a sports hydration company!

SHOOT DATE: The shoot will take place on June 23 or 24, 2023 in Toronto, ON.

This is a non-union project and no prior acting experience is necessary.

Dove & Milo Casting are Seeking: Female Teen Athletes and Sports Teams for a Dove Campaign!

Looking For

• Female-identifying teen athletes
• Ages 12-15 yrs.
• Whether playing recreationally or shooting for a scholarship, you should be passionate about your sport!
  

We are looking for individuals or teams in the following sports:

• Soccer
  
• Flag football/football
  
• Rugby
  
• Track & field/running

Details & Submission Information

• Those chosen for this campaign will be paid $700+ cad per shoot day and a further $2000+ cad to be featured in the final campaign.

You must be available for these key dates:

SHOOT: June 1st, June 2nd.

ONTARIO RESIDENTS ONLY

CASTING ASL INTERPRETER

Smyth casting is looking to book an:

• ASL interpreter [BIPOC preferred] for an OWN movie filming in Ottawa

Shooting day: May 12, 2023

Locations: Downtown Ottawa

OPEN CASTING CALL- CALGARY

MEN: AGE 18-55

Looking for:

• 100+ Men to work as BG Performers in a Feature Film

Shoot date: Thursday, May 18, 2023

Rate: Minimum wage+ (varies between union and non-union)

Location: Scandinavian Center, CALGARY

Seeking a South Asian Mom and Child Duo for a Banking Campaign in Toronto!

We are looking for a:

• Real South Asian Mom & Daughter or Son Duo.
• Mom’s age range is 30 to 40 years old.
• Preferably 1st Generation Canadian but please do not limit.
• Child’s age range should be 7 to 12 years old. We are open to twins as well.

If selected, pay is $1,500.00 per person. No acting experience is required.

All must be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident.

This is a union (Actra) campaign, non union members and real mom / child are welcome to apply.

Milo Casting is Seeking:

• Real Black and Hispanic Accountants for a Commercial Promoting Diversity in the Field of Accounting!
  

Seeking:

• Professional accountants age approx 25-50 yrs and any gender orientation.
  

Looking to showcase BIPOC representation in the world of accounting, with a particular interest in Black and Hispanic accountants.

Particular interest for those working in any of the following industries

• Fashion
  
• Music
  
• Non-Profit
  

Previous on set experience not necessary, simply looking for real Hispanic and Black accountants!

Details & Submission Information

• Those chosen for this campaign will be paid $500 for the shoot day and a $1500 residual fee to be featured in the campaign

You must be available for the key dates:

Potential Zoom video call interview with shortlisted candidates: June 7th

Shoot: June 15th or June 16th

ONTARIO RESIDENTS ONLY

CASTING ASIAN MEN AND WOMEN

RECEIVE $675-$10,000+ IF SELECTED!

CASTING ASIAN MEN AND WOMEN ACROSS CANADA WHO ARE 50 – 80 YEARS OLD FOR A BEAUTIFUL PHARMACEUTICAL COMMERCIAL.

We’re seeking outgoing Asian men and women in Canada who are 50-80 yrs old.

No acting experience is necessary. However, you must be comfortable being filmed and taking directions.