Toronto Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Position: Senior Art Director

Location: Toronto

Status: Full-time Permanent

Salary: Up to $110k DOE

Job Description:

Our agency client is looking for a hands-on Senior Art Director to join their team in a full-time role.

What you’ll be doing in this Senior Art Director role:

– Working on real estate clients, developing branding and launch campaigns for new developments

– Working closely with other ADs, Copywriters and Creative Director to create concepts and design creative assets

– Creating deliverables ranging from brand identity to print collateral, large format and digital

– Working onsite in the studio most days to collaborate with your team

Qualifications for this Senior Art Director role:

– 7+ years of agency Art Director experience

– You’re a pro at strategic and conceptual thinking, branding and applying that work across multiple channels

– You still like to get hands-on with day-to-day design work and have excellent design chops

– It’s a big asset if you have prior experience working on real estate clients, branding and marketing new developments

If you’re interested in this position, apply with a brief description of your qualifications & relevant work samples.

Creative Circle

Overview

GIANT Creative is a full-service marketing agency with a history of building successful client-partnerships with brands and organizations of all shapes, sizes & industries.

At GIANT, we develop captivating creative by combining data-driven insights and strategy with compelling art direction and design. We provide our client-partners with BIG thinking and integrated creative solutions across all channels, which drive GIANT results – from research to ideation to execution.

Our award-winning team has developed and executed successful marketing and communications campaigns for a wide variety of local and national brands that include McDonald’s Canada, YMCA Southwestern Ontario, London Health Science Foundation, 241Pizza, Voyago, to name only a few.

We are looking for a talented and motivated Creative Director to support our company’s creative department. The successful candidate must possess excellent leadership qualities, with the ability to maximize the talents of their team.

As a Creative Director, you will work alongside the Senior Creative Director and very closely with the graphic design and marketing department to deliver engaging content that meets the expectations of our growing customer list. You should be extremely creative, dedicated, and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Working with the brand team to produce new ideas for company branding, promotional campaigns, and marketing communications.
• Evaluating trends, assessing new data, and keeping up-to-date with the latest marketing techniques.
• Assisting clients in resolving issues by responding to questions in a timely and professional manner.
• Creating and implementing tailored marketing plans based on individual client requirements.
• Directing brainstorming meetings and creative sessions.
• Shaping brand standards and creating procedures to ensure all products are brand appropriate.
• Supervising the department’s daily workflow, assigning project workloads, and monitoring deadlines and budgets.
• Developing exceptional and well-crafted copy that meet clients’ requirements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in art, graphic design, marketing, communications, journalism, and other relevant fields.
• A minimum of 5 years’ digital experience, particularly with, but not limited to web, social, and emerging technologies.
• A solid understanding of design, copy, and web practices.
• Brilliant interpersonal and communication skills.
• Have in-depth knowledge of brand development and multichannel marketing models.
• Must be a creative and strategic thinker.

Salary Expectations: 

• TBD | Commensurate to Experience

Benefits: 

• Competitive Compensation
• Benefits Package
• Hybrid work environment

GIANT Creative Inc.

Pharma Campaign Casting Call for Latin Talent

Milo Casting is seeking Latin Mature Adults for a Pharma Campaign!
Looking For:
1) Female and Male Identifying adults of authentic Latin American heritage in Ontario
2) You are aged approx 50s – 60s
3) Female identifying adults with Black hair or greying (Salt and Pepper) hair an asset but not mandatory.
4)Male identifying adults who are bald or have grey hair are an asset but not mandatory.
Previous on set experience not necessary, simply looking for Real Latin Adults!
Details & Submission Information
Those chosen for this campaign will be paid $2100+ per adult
If interested, you must submit in order to be considered for this project.

You must be available for the key dates:
No Live Auditions! This will be a direct bookings
Fitting: December 5th
SHOOT: December 6th, 7th , 8th (You will be needed for 1-2 days)
*Covid testing is required prior to shoot. Cost of test is covered by production*
*ONTARIO RESIDENTS ONLY
Please submit ASAP!
**If an agent represents you please allow them to submit you for this project

Pharma Campaign Casting Call for Plus-Sized Talent

A Major Pharmaceutical company and MiLO Casting are looking ACROSS AMERICA for PLUS SIZED ADULTS to share their journeys to shift the narrative about weight bias!
Looking For:
1.) Female-identifying persons and Male-identifying persons 30-50 yrs of any ethnicity or orientation living in the US
2) You are either currently plus sized OR you were plus size in the past.
3.) You would like to share your personal story about your journey in order to help shift the narrative about weight bias!
4.) Those selected will be recording an interview for internal, case study usage only (not public facing) discussing such things as – whether you are looking to make (or have already made) a lifestyle shift, worries about your future health, Previous (or present) insecurities about your appearance.
5.) We are not looking for actors or models, simply looking for real people with real stories!
Details & Submission Information:
Those chosen for this campaign will be financially compensated up to $1,500 USD based on appearance in final assets.
If interested, you must submit in order to be considered for this project.

You must be available for the key dates:
SHOOT: Remote Shoot at home! Sometime early December (Likely the week of December 5th)

Pharma Campaign Casting Call for Japanese Talent

Milo Casting is seeking Japanese Mature Adults for a Pharma Campaign!
Looking For
1) Female and Male Identifying adults of authentic Japanese heritage in Ontario
2) You are aged 45 – 60 yrs.
3) Previous on set experience not necessary, simply looking for Real Japanese Adults!
Details & Submission Information
Those chosen for this campaign will be paid $2100+ per adult

No Live Auditions! This will be a direct bookings

Fitting: December 5th
SHOOT: December 6th, 7th , 8th (You will be needed for 1-2 days)
*Covid testing is required prior to shoot. Cost of test is covered by production*
*ONTARIO RESIDENTS ONLY
Please submit ASAP!
**If an agent represents you please allow them to submit you for this project

$750/Day CAMH Public Announcement Campaign

Seeking Acrobats, Tumblers, Stunt Performers, Wire workers, Gymnasts, Acro Yogis, Circus Performers, Trampoliners, Dancers, Power Cheerleaders, Weight lifters, Cross fit Athletes or Strong Men for a CAMH Public announcement Campaign in Toronto!

Calling all talent who have experience with the above sports. Must have footage to showcase your abilities. Ages 18 to 55. Looking for diversity – Open to any gender, background, ethnicity, size or sexual orientation. Talent in this PSA will be building/creating a human tower with the help of a supportive structure. Must not have any fear of heights. Stunt Coordinator will be on set to ensure safety protocols are in place for all performers.

*We are also open to ANYONE who may have participated in a human pyramid or tower before with their friends or sports group. If so, please apply!

If selected: Honorarium Pay: $750 per day per person. (1 Day Guarantee. Possibly 2 – TBD)
Covid Test / Wardrobe / Rehearsal Pay (1 Day): $300 per person.

This is a non union PSA campaign. No previous acting experience is necessary. COVID test will be required prior to the shoot. The purpose of this PSA is to provide awareness to the public of Camh’s work on providing hope and a path toward recovery for those who are living from mental illness and substance use. https://www.camh.ca

Application deadline: ASAP or before December 1 at 10am.

Must be available for these key dates:
Covid Test/Wardrobe/Rehearsal: December 13th, 2022.
Shoot Dates: December 14th and/or 15th, 2022. (1 Day Guaranteed. 2 Days TBD)

Be a part of championing the voice of Canadian democracy. Join CPAC to protect and build on 30 years of unfiltered access to the people and events that shape our democracy in Canada. The Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC) is Canada’s window on parliament, politics and public affairs. As Canada’s only national, bilingual media outlet focused exclusively on politics, we are unique in the Canadian media landscape.

The Role

Based in Ottawa and reporting to the Executive Producer, CPAC is seeking a bilingual (French/English) journalist to join our editorial team, who’s main assignment is with CPAC’s daily political program L’Essentiel, to create broadcast, digital and social media content. This is a great opportunity for an individual who is keenly interested in storytelling and embraces the challenges of producing content that engages the unique needs of different audiences across all platforms. The chosen individual will possess strong journalism skills combined with an ardent appreciation and knowledge of all things political.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Produce fact-checked dynamic and compelling content suitable for all platforms for CPAC’s daily shows;
• Research information, writes scripts, sources images and produces content for various media platforms, including digital and social media;
• Contribute to daily story meetings and pitches story ideas to the editorial team;
• Work with hosts and producers to ensure fact and explainer packages and other editorial content is vetted before distribution on all media platforms;
• Work with editors to produce graphics and other elements;
• Select, edit, packages, posts and optimizes content for social media platforms including YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram;
• Assist in field production, reporting and conducting interviews for the daily shows as well as for special coverage such as political conventions or elections related coverage;
•  Assist producers by chase producing guests and helping coordinate or produce interviews;
• Assisting in the development of special in-depth feature series for the daily political shows.
• Participates in staff, program and other corporate meetings as required;
•  Undertakes other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications (knowledge, skills and experience required:

• Undergraduate Degree in Journalism or Media Arts, or the equivalent combination of education and media experience;
•  Three to 5 years professional experience in broadcasting or a combination education and experience;
•  Excellent French language skills in order to write and produce content for broadcast and for digital purposes.
•   Understands and maintains current knowledge of the Canadian political system, and of current and emerging issues and trends;
• Excellent analytical and synthesizing skills; inquisitive, creative and a self-starter;
• Excellent writing skills, including familiarity with Canadian Press style.
• Advanced knowledge of video editing and video asset management platforms, computer system operation and maintenance, hardware and software.
• Knowledge of video-editing principles and techniques.
•  A strong track record using digital platforms for journalistic content.
• Proficiency with WordPress, Adobe Premier, Adobe Illustrator, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
•  Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines;
• Has excellent organizational and time management skills;
• Has strong project management skills and experience;
• Able to work flexible, irregular hours;
• Develops and maintains positive work relationships with supervisor, co-workers, managers, consultants, talent, the public and contacts;
•  Intervenes diplomatically to determine or mediate a solution when encountering difficult or confrontational situations;
•  Understands group and interpersonal dynamics;
•  Promotes an environment that recognizes, supports, respects and welcomes diversity of employees.

This is a full time, regular position with competitive benefits. The successful candidate must be fully vaccinated and will be required to work primarily in the Ottawa office.

Please submit your application in confidence to:

CPAC

1750-45 O’Connor Street

Ottawa, Ontario K1P 1A4

Attention: Patricia Hutton, Human Resources

E-mail: careers@cpac.ca

CPAC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

CPAC (Cable Public Affairs Channel / Chaîne d’affaires publiques par câble)

A new campaign for CIBC is looking for real CIBC customer in the Toronto area. We are looking for individuals, couples and families who are willing to talk and learn about financial planning on camera. Talent must be Non Union and driving distance to Toronto. BIPOC, LGBTQ and people of all abilities are encouraged to apply.

Talent will be requested to upload a short video. Please see instructions below to record video prior to filling out the application. If applying as a couple or family, everyone must be in the video together. Deadline is Nov 22. 3PM.

DATE: Nov 30

LOCATION: Greater Toronto Area.

RATE: $500/Session Fee. $500/Usage fee. 1 year, all media. Per individual.

NOW CASTING A REAL MOM & BABY – NON UNION $500

Seeking a REAL MOM (25-32 yrs) and BABY (6-14 months) for a baby wash 15-sec social ad!

No previous acting experience necessary, however candidates should be comfortable with: baby will take a bath given by the parent, baby will have lotion applied by parent. Non-speaking role.

Audition: Photos/Self-Tape

Filming: TBC – late November or early December 2022 in the GTA area

Rate: $500/half-day – approx 4 hours 

Usage: Unlimited, online – digital rights.

Deadline to submit: ASAP! by Tuesday, November 22nd 12pm

NOW CASTING A REAL FAMILY IN THE GREATER TORONTO AREA 

Seeking a diverse family of three (32 – 45 yrs) and young teen (9 – 14 yrs) for a corporate testimonial video! 

Does electricity impact your family’s everyday life at home?

If so, we want to hear from you!

Filming: December 7th, 2022 in Woodbridge, ON

Rate: $1200/day per person

Usage: 5 years North America: Digital, print, web (including paid placement)

This is a non-union project. No acting experience is required, however, you should be outgoing and comfortable being interviewed.