New Ideas Festival Toronto

Male Leads and Supporting Actors for “JESSICA” Pilot

Job Description

An independent pilot and proof-of-concept titled JESSICA – Episode 1: “Rushed” is seeking Dallas-area actors for two male lead roles and several supporting characters. The story explores love, faith, healing, relationships, and navigating an unexpected new direction in life. The production is looking for performers with depth, authenticity, strong chemistry, and the ability to create believable, emotionally grounded characters.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a lead or supporting character in the JESSICA pilot.
• Deliver authentic and emotionally grounded performances.
• Develop believable chemistry and relationships with fellow cast members.
• Participate in chemistry reads if selected as a lead finalist.
• Follow direction and collaborate professionally with the cast and creative team.
• Bring depth, personality, and authenticity to the assigned character.

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to work in the Dallas, Texas area.
• Rischard Jemison: Black male, ages 35–45; grounded, charismatic, and quietly commanding.
• Marques Jones: Black male, ages 27–37; athletic, vulnerable, and emotionally complex.
• Bryant: Black male, ages 27–38; loyal best friend with natural humor and honesty.
• Sarah: Woman, ages 28–45; warm, observant, and trustworthy.
• Additional supporting roles include Dr. Allen, a studio receptionist, Marques’ teammate, and Sarah’s daughter.
• Strong acting ability, authenticity, and character chemistry are desired.

Compensation

• Unpaid pilot/proof-of-concept opportunity.

Families, Friends and Local Talent for South Padre Island Commercial

Job Description

A South Padre Island commercial is seeking local Texas talent for multiple paid roles featuring families, college friends, adult friends, and winter Texans. The production is looking for real families and friend groups who can bring authentic chemistry, personality, and natural energy to a tourism-focused commercial. Individuals may also apply, though real groups are preferred.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a professional tourism commercial filmed in South Padre Island.
• Portray authentic vacation, friendship, and family moments on camera.
• Participate naturally in beach, leisure, and lifestyle scenes.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Bring positive energy and authentic chemistry to the shoot.

Requirements

• Must be able to work as a local hire in South Padre Island, Texas.
• Real families and friend groups are preferred.
• Family roles: mom, dad, and two children ages 9+.
• College friend roles: four friends who appear ages 18–22.
• Adult friend roles: five friends, including two people in their 20s and three in their 30s.
• Winter Texan roles: six people or three couples, ages 60+.
• Individuals may also apply.
• Comfortable appearing naturally on camera in a lifestyle commercial.

Compensation

• Family: $1,500 per family for one day.
• College Friends: $750 per person for one day.
• Adult Friends: $750 per person for one day.
• Winter Texans: $750 per person for one day.

Young Boy Photo Double for 9-1-1: Nashville Season 2

Job Description

The television series 9-1-1: Nashville Season 2 is seeking a young boy to work as a photo double in the Franklin/Nashville, Tennessee area. The selected child should closely resemble the principal actor and will appear in place of the actor for specific shots. This is a non-union background talent opportunity for local hires.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a photo double for a principal actor on a television production.
• Match the appearance of the principal actor as closely as possible.
• Participate in scenes and shots as directed by the production team.
• Follow on-set instructions and maintain continuity during filming.
• Work professionally with the cast and crew.

Requirements

• Boy, approximately ages 8–11.
• Approximately 53 inches tall.
• Approximately 84 lbs.
• Very similar complexion and overall appearance to the principal actor.
• Must be local to the Franklin/Nashville, Tennessee area.
• Must be available for the required production commitment.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $200 for 12 hours.
• Time-and-a-half applies after 12 hours.

Experienced Male Hockey Players for Lotto Campaign

Job Description

A Lotto campaign filming in Toronto is seeking experienced male hockey players who can authentically portray professional-level athletes on camera. Talent should be highly confident and capable skaters with competitive hockey experience and the size, movement, and physical presence associated with professional hockey players.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a professional-level hockey player in a commercial campaign.
• Perform authentic hockey movements and skating on ice.
• Demonstrate strong skating ability throughout filming.
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams.
• Maintain professional conduct throughout the production.

Requirements

• Male hockey players, ages 25–35.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be experienced hockey players.
• Extremely confident and capable skaters.
• Current or previous AAA, AHL, OHL, ECHL, or comparable competitive hockey experience preferred.
• Must authentically read as a professional hockey player through size and movement.
• Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
• Union and non-union talent may apply.
• Must be available to work in Toronto.

Compensation

• Approximately $3,500+ if selected.
• Buyout is based on survival of the edit and includes applicable lifts, edits, and versions.

Meta Description

Real Male Firefighters for Commercial

Job Description

A non-union commercial filming in Vancouver, British Columbia, is seeking real male firefighters with professional firefighting experience. The production is looking for authentic firefighters who can bring their real-world knowledge, confidence, and natural presence to a comedic commercial scenario. Talent must be based in Vancouver or able to work as a local hire.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a firefighter in a professional commercial production.
• Bring authentic firefighting experience and mannerisms to the role.
• Perform in a comedic scenario inspired by a warehouse fire response.
• Follow creative direction from the commercial production team.
• Use professional firefighting knowledge to create a believable on-camera performance.
• Participate professionally in wardrobe and production requirements.

Requirements

• Real male firefighters, ages 40–50.
• Must have professional firefighting experience.
• Must be based in Vancouver, BC, or able to work as a Vancouver local.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Comfortable performing in a comedic commercial.
• Natural and confident on-camera presence.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• CAD $600 per shoot day.
• CAD $4,000 one-year buyout if featured in the final cut.

Professional Talent for Corporate Video Speaking Roles

Job Description

A corporate video production in the Washington, D.C. area is seeking diverse professional talent for paid speaking roles in a series of internal corporate videos. This non-union casting opportunity is open to performers ages 20–50s who are confident on camera, comfortable delivering spoken material, and able to bring a polished, professional presence to corporate content.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform speaking roles in professional corporate videos.
• Deliver scripted material clearly, naturally, and confidently on camera.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Maintain a polished and professional on-camera presence.
• Collaborate effectively with the production team throughout filming.

Requirements

• Professional talent, ages 20–50s.
• Open to diverse performers.
• Strong speaking and on-camera communication skills.
• Comfortable performing scripted corporate material.
• Must be able to work in the Washington, D.C. area.
• Non-union talent.
• Must be available for one to three shoot days.

Compensation

• $750 per day.
• $350 buyout.

Health Insurance Advisor – Female Performer

Job Description

A non-union health insurance promotional project is seeking an Atlantic Canadian female performer for an on-camera advisor role in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The production is casting English-speaking, French-speaking, or fully bilingual talent to portray a warm, personable, and professional health insurance advisor. The performer will confidently guide prospective clients through simulated online appointments for a two-part campaign featuring video and still photography.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a professional health insurance advisor in an on-camera promotional campaign.
• Deliver a warm, personable, and confident performance.
• Guide prospective clients through simulated online appointments.
• Perform material in English, French, or both languages depending on the selected role.
• Participate in video and still photography production.
• Follow creative direction and collaborate professionally with the production team.

Requirements

• Atlantic Canadian female performer, ages 25–45.
• Open to all ethnicities, with diversity encouraged.
• Must speak English, French, or be fully bilingual.
• Warm, personable, professional, and confident on camera.
• Must be able to work in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $1,750 session fee.
• Full buyout in perpetuity.

Boy Boxer for International Feature Film

Job Description

An international feature film is seeking a young boy with real boxing experience for a professional paid acting opportunity. The production is looking for a Latino boy with a light complexion who has a physical resemblance to the film’s lead actor. The selected talent will film in Bogotá, Colombia, and Tijuana, Mexico.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a character in an international feature film.
• Perform boxing-related movements and scenes confidently on camera.
• Follow direction from the film’s director and production team.
• Maintain professionalism throughout rehearsals and filming.
• Work collaboratively with cast and crew during production.

Requirements

• Boy, ages 11–13.
• Latino with a light complexion.
• Must have previous boxing experience.
• Should have a physical resemblance to the project’s lead actor.
• Must be able to travel for filming in Bogotá, Colombia, and Tijuana, Mexico.
• Parent or legal guardian involvement is required for the minor performer.

Compensation

• Professional paid opportunity.
• Flights provided.
• Hotel accommodations provided.
• Per diem/travel expenses provided for the minor performer and a parent or legal guardian.