Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Casting Call: Female Basketball Players for TV Commercial

Job Description:
We are currently seeking female basketball players in the Greater Toronto Area to be featured in an upcoming television commercial for an online betting company. Whether you’re a weekend player at the local park or have advanced, semi-professional skills, we want to hear from you! This is a unique opportunity to showcase your passion for basketball in a high-visibility TV ad.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in filming a basketball scene for a commercial.
• Be comfortable playing basketball on camera in an outdoor setting.
• Engage in potential interviews, showing your personality and enthusiasm for the sport.
• Follow direction from the production team to ensure the commercial shoot goes smoothly.

Requirements:

• Female, aged 25-45, of any ethnicity, shape, or size.
• Must be located in the Greater Toronto Area and available to film locally.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Comfortable being filmed and playing basketball on camera (no acting experience required).
• Outgoing and able to showcase competitive spirit during filming.
• Must be available to film in Toronto.

Compensation:

• Base rate: $500 for one day of filming.
• If your likeness is featured in the final commercial, you will receive an additional $2,500 (total of $3,000).
• Non-union project.

Casting Call: Coffee Campaign in Toronto

Roles:

1. Hispanic Grandmother
   • Age: 60 to 75
   • Relatives: Should have relatives aged 20s to 40s, but can apply alone or with relatives.
   • Appearance: Could also consider someone who looks Hispanic.
   • Compensation: $4,675.00 (Non-union)
2. Grandpa & Grandson (Any Ethnicity)
   • Grandpa’s Age: 65 to 80
   • Grandson’s Age: 3 to 5
   • Compensation: $2,675.00 (Non-union)
3. Hispanic Mom, Baby, and Grandma
   • Mom’s Age: 30s
   • Grandma’s Age: 60+
   • Baby’s Age: 3 to 4 months
   • Compensation: $4,675.00 (Non-union)

Job Description: Talent will be participating in a coffee campaign commercial. The scenes will focus on family interactions, highlighting the connection between generations in a warm, home-like environment. Talent must be comfortable drinking coffee during the shoot.

Job Responsibilities:

• Act as part of a family unit, engaging in natural, heartwarming scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Participate in wardrobe fitting and attend scheduled recalls if needed.

Requirements:

• Must be available for wardrobe fitting and shoot dates.
• Talent should have no allergies to coffee, as they will be required to drink coffee during the shoot.
• Grandmothers, mothers, and grandfathers should preferably apply with their family members, but individuals may also apply if they fit the role.

Compensation:

• Grandma, Mom, and Grandpa: $4,675.00
• Relatives, Baby, and Grandson: $2,675.00
• Non-union campaign. The buyout includes lifts, edits, and versions and is based on survival in the final cut of the campaign.

Casting Call: Couples for Short Film Challenge Sponsored by Auto Company

Job Description:
We are seeking real couples, late 20s to early 30s, for a branded short film challenge sponsored by an auto company. This is an exciting opportunity for couples to participate in a creative project while showcasing their natural chemistry on screen. The shoot will take place in Toronto.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate as a couple in a short film challenge.
• Follow the direction of the production team to bring authenticity and connection to the scenes.
• Work collaboratively with the production crew to create dynamic and engaging content.

Requirements:

• Couples aged late 20s to early 30s.
• Must be non-union.
• Must be local to Toronto or willing to work in Toronto.
• Comfortable performing in front of the camera and showcasing natural chemistry as a couple.

Compensation:

• Pay rate: $500 + $1000 for usage.
• Full details on the usage and project terms are available on the site.

Casting Call: Roles for Jigsaw Casting Production

Job Description:

Jigsaw Casting is seeking talent for an upcoming production. We are looking for individuals who can embody various roles required for the project. This is a great opportunity to be part of a professional production and showcase your acting skills.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform in designated roles as assigned by the production team.
• Follow directions from the director and production staff to ensure a smooth and accurate portrayal of the character.
• Be punctual, professional, and ready to work on set.
• Collaborate with other cast and crew members to ensure a cohesive performance.

Requirements:

• Open to various ethnicities and age groups, depending on the role.
• Must be comfortable in front of the camera and able to take direction.
• Ability to portray the assigned character with authenticity and professionalism.
• Prior acting experience is a plus but not required.

Compensation:

• Competitive compensation based on role and time commitment (details to be provided upon selection).
• Gain valuable experience working on a professional set.
• Opportunities for further casting with Jigsaw Casting in future projects.

Casting Call: “Wedding Style” DJ for ACTRA Feature Film

Job Description:

We are looking for a professional “wedding style” DJ for an ACTRA feature film titled Tiny Fugitives. The selected DJ will be responsible for providing their own equipment and performing as a DJ in a wedding scene. This is a direct continuity role over two days of filming, and ACTRA members are preferred, but we are open to all union statuses.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform as a wedding-style DJ during filming.
• Provide your own DJ equipment for the shoot.
• Ensure your equipment is functioning properly throughout the filming.
• Work in direct continuity for two consecutive days of shooting.
• Collaborate with the production team to align your performance with the scene’s requirements.

Requirements:

• Must have experience as a professional DJ with wedding-style performances.
• Ability to provide your own DJ equipment (an additional rental fee will be provided).
• Must be available for both filming days.
• Open to all union statuses (ACTRA preferred).
• Must submit recent photos (one with and one without sunglasses, plus a photo in action with your DJ equipment).

Compensation:

• Standard Special Skills Extra (SSE) rate plus $40 for rental of equipment.
• Shuttle available from Kipling Station if needed.
• 2 days of direct continuity work on a feature film.

Casting Basketball Players for Branded Content Project in Toronto

Job Description: We are casting basketball players for a one-day branded content project in the Greater Toronto Area. This project is for an online betting company and will feature players of various skill levels. Whether you’re a casual player who enjoys weekend pick-up games or a semi-pro with advanced skills, we want to hear from you! This is a great opportunity for basketball enthusiasts to showcase their competitive spirit on camera.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a branded content shoot, showcasing basketball skills and competitive play.
• Follow direction from the production team during the filming process.
• Engage in various basketball scenes, either in a local park setting or in a more advanced, semi-professional context, depending on your skill level.
• Be available for one full day of filming.

Requirements:

• Must be aged 25-45.
• Open to all genders, ethnicities, shapes, and sizes.
• Comfortable playing basketball on camera.
• Competitive spirit and love for the game is essential.
• Must be located in the Greater Toronto Area and available for filming on the specified day.

Compensation:

• Pay range: $500 to $3,000, depending on the role and experience.
• One full day of filming.

Casting Call for Adults & Teens with Non-Segmental Vitiligo

Job Description: GENUINE is seeking adults and teens with non-segmental vitiligo to appear in an upcoming video campaign. This project will highlight individuals with vitiligo, celebrating their uniqueness and telling their stories through powerful visuals. Participants will have the opportunity to appear in both stills and video content that aims to create awareness and representation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a professional video and photo campaign.
• Collaborate with the production team to ensure your story and visuals are captured authentically.
• Be available for one filming day as required by the production schedule.
• Be comfortable sharing your experience living with vitiligo on camera.

Requirements:

• Must have non-segmental vitiligo.
• Open to both adults and teens.
• Comfortable being filmed and photographed for a public-facing campaign.
• Willingness to travel to Toronto, Canada, for the filming session.
• Must have a valid passport to travel for the project.
• Prior experience is not required, just a positive attitude and willingness to participate.

Compensation:

• $1,000 USD for the filming day.
• Additional buyout for usage:
  • $2,000 USD for stills usage (if featured in the final project).
  • $2,000 USD for video usage (if featured in the final project).
• All travel expenses covered for selected participants.

Casting Call for Bold, Confident Women for Non-Union Awareness Campaign

Job Description: We are seeking bold, confident women aged 30-60 for a non-union awareness campaign promoting a urinary tract health supplement. This campaign will be shot in Toronto, ON, and the selected talent will play a key role in promoting a health-related product with a focus on empowering and informative messaging.

Job Responsibilities:

• Appear in a non-union commercial campaign promoting a urinary tract health supplement.
• Deliver key messaging related to the product in French or with a French/Québécois accent.
• Follow direction from the production team to ensure an impactful and professional presentation in the campaign.
• Engage with the camera confidently, helping to convey the importance of the product to the target audience.

Requirements:

• Female, aged 30-60.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be fluent in French or bilingual with a French/Québécois accent.
• Must be available to shoot in Toronto, ON.

Compensation:

• Rate: $600 for the session.
• Usage: $2000 for 1-year online use (includes 1 still image).

Casting Call: Transplant Recipients for Trillium Gift of Life Campaign

Job Description:

We are casting organ and tissue transplant recipients, aged 18 and older, for a Trillium Gift of Life awareness campaign. We are seeking individuals who have received an organ or tissue transplant and are willing to share their personal story to help raise awareness about the importance of becoming an organ and tissue donor. This is an opportunity to inspire others by sharing your journey in a meaningful and impactful campaign.

Job Responsibilities:

• Share your personal experience as a transplant recipient.
• Participate in interviews or promotional materials to raise awareness about organ and tissue donation.
• Help spread the message of the importance of organ and tissue donation through your story.

Requirements:

• Must be an organ or tissue transplant recipient.
• Aged 18 or older.
• Must be located in Ontario.
• Willingness to share your personal journey and experiences on camera or in other media formats.

Compensation:

• Participants will be compensated for sharing their story (compensation details will be provided upon selection).
• An opportunity to contribute to a powerful campaign aimed at raising awareness and encouraging organ and tissue donation.

Casting Call for Female Rock Climber – Non-Union Project

Job Description: We are seeking an experienced female rock climber for an upcoming commercial project promoting a pain relief cream. This is a non-union project, and no prior acting experience is required. The role is non-speaking, focusing on showcasing the climber’s authentic rock-climbing abilities.

Role:

• Character Description: Female rock climber, 48 to 65 years old, White, non-speaking.
• Skills Required: Must have authentic experience in outdoor or indoor rock climbing.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray an experienced rock climber in both video and still photography sessions.
• Execute climbing scenes as directed by the production team, showcasing real rock-climbing techniques.
• Participate in a fitting session prior to the shoot for proper wardrobe and gear.

Requirements:

• Demographic: Female, 48 to 65 years old, White.
• Must have authentic rock-climbing experience (indoor or outdoor).
• Comfortable appearing in both video and still photography for the project.
• Able to work in Toronto, ON for one day of shooting.
• Available for a self-tape audition and virtual callback if selected.

Compensation:

• Fitting: $75 (for 2 hours).
• Principal Session: $1,500 for video and still photography session.
• Usage Fee: $3,000 for video and still photography usage.
• Video Usage: 1-year worldwide (web, organic & paid social, new media, industrial, non-exclusive). Additional fees if extended to the second year.
• Stills Usage: Licensing up to 18 months for North America, excluding broadcast.