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Casting for 12-Month-Old Baby – Role of “Luna” (Latinx/Hispanic)

Job Description:
Vancouver Casting is seeking a 12-month-old Latinx/Hispanic baby to fill the role of “Luna” in an upcoming project. This is a unique opportunity for babies and their guardians to be involved in a professional production. The baby cast as Luna will participate in on-camera scenes in Vancouver.

Job Responsibilities:

• The selected baby will appear in scenes as the character “Luna.”
• Guardians must ensure the baby is comfortable, calm, and able to follow the on-set guidelines for filming with infants.
• Collaborate with the production team to ensure smooth on-set filming.
• Be available for multiple days of shooting, as required by the production schedule.

Requirements:

• Baby must be 12 months old and of Latinx/Hispanic ethnicity.
• Must be non-union.
• Guardians must be comfortable having the baby on set and working with the production team.
• Availability for the specified shooting schedule in Vancouver.

Compensation:

• Non-Union OCP: $4,000 CAD + 15% agent fee.
• Additional $600 CAD + 15% agent fee for another portion of the work.

Casting Real People for Financial Company Campaign

Job Description: An upcoming campaign for a major financial institution is seeking real people from the Greater Toronto Area to feature in a non-union project. We are looking for authentic stories that reflect the diverse lives and communities in the region. The campaign aims to highlight personal journeys, family dynamics, and unique contributions to society. If you fit the description of one of the stories listed below, we encourage you to submit a video introducing yourself and sharing your story.

Types of Stories/People We Are Looking For:

1. Cyclists: Individuals who either have a disability or cycle for charity/good causes.
2. Father/Daughter (or Grandfather/Grandchild): Sharing their love of fly fishing or other outdoor activities.
3. Families with a Child with a Disability: Featuring milestones like learning new tasks or family activities.
4. Parents/Single Parents: Business owners with a strong support network, balancing work and family life.
5. Friends Group: A group of 3-5 friends who play sports, have game nights, or travel together.
6. Barbers: Those who donate services to youth or adults with special needs.
7. Veterans with Pets or Animal Shelter Volunteers.
8. South Asian or East Asian Families: Ideally, three generations.
9. Parents Supporting Their Child’s or Teenager’s Creative Journey: Funky hair, fashion choices, etc.
10. Coaches and Kids Who Play Hockey or Football (American).
11. Charity Workers: Those dedicated to charitable organizations like Habitat for Humanity, Food Banks, etc.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in the filming of personal stories that capture your unique experiences or contributions.
• Work closely with the production team to create authentic, relatable content.
• Submit a video introducing yourself and sharing your story (required for consideration).

Requirements:

• Must be real people fitting one of the categories listed above.
• Must be available for shoot dates and flexible with schedules.
• Must be comfortable being filmed and sharing personal aspects of your life on camera.
• Talent must reside in the Greater Toronto Area.

Compensation:

• $600 per session (10-hour day).
• $90/hour overtime.
• $75 for wardrobe fitting (2 hours).
• $37/hour overtime for wardrobe fitting.
• $5000 for a 2-year usage buyout (must appear in final edit).
• Option for an additional 2-year buyout at $6000.

Casting Call: Kids Football and Hockey Coaches in Toronto for Major Financial Campaign

Job Description: We are seeking real football and hockey coaches in the Greater Toronto Area for an exciting upcoming campaign with a major financial institution. Coaches will share their authentic stories in a professionally filmed campaign, highlighting their experiences in youth sports.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a one-day shoot as a coach, showcasing your authentic coaching experience.
• Be comfortable on camera and able to share your personal story and experiences coaching kids in either football or hockey.
• Attend a wardrobe fitting before the shoot.

Requirements:

• Must be a real football or hockey coach based in the Greater Toronto Area.
• Comfortable speaking on camera about your experiences.
• Availability for all shoot dates (November 8-10) as exact scheduling will be determined closer to filming.
• Non-union participants only.

Compensation:

• $600/Session (for a 10-hour day)
• $90/hour for overtime
• $75 for a 2-hour wardrobe fitting
• $37/hour for overtime during wardrobe fitting
• $5000 for 2-year usage if you are included in the final edit (usage buyout)
• Additional 2-year usage option available for $6000

Casting Call: Single Parent Entrepreneurs for Major Financial Campaign

We are currently casting real single parent entrepreneurs for an exciting upcoming campaign for a major financial institution. This is a fantastic opportunity to share your story, showcase your business journey, and be featured in a professional advertising campaign.

Job Details:

• Project: Advertising Campaign for a Major Financial Institution
• Role: Single Parent Entrepreneur
• Location: Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
• Type: Non-Union

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a professionally produced campaign, showcasing your story and experiences as a single parent entrepreneur.
• Be available for filming on the scheduled shoot days (dates TBD).
• Follow direction from the production team to ensure an authentic portrayal of your story for the campaign.
• Engage in interviews or on-camera discussions about your personal and professional experiences, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of being a single parent entrepreneur.

Requirements:

• Single parent entrepreneurs located in the Greater Toronto Area.
• You must be willing to share your personal journey and business experiences on camera.
• No acting experience is required, but you should feel comfortable in front of the camera.
• Non-Union project, so no union affiliation is needed.
• If you have an agent, please ask them to submit on your behalf via Breakdown Express.

Compensation: Ranges from $600 to $5,600, depending on your role in the project.

Casting Call for People with Special Relationship to Pets or Animals – Financial Company Campaign (Greater Toronto Area)

Job Description: The Casting Group is seeking people in the Greater Toronto Area who have a unique bond with a pet or animal, such as military veterans with service dogs, for an upcoming campaign for a major financial institution. This is a non-union project, and we are looking for real people who can authentically share their stories about the special connection they have with their animals.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a video shoot where you will share your personal story and the special bond you have with your pet or animal.
• Follow the direction of the production team to create engaging and heartfelt content for the campaign.
• Be available for the entire duration of the shoot, which is typically one day.

Requirements:

• Must have a special relationship with a pet or animal (e.g., service dog, therapy animal, etc.).
• Must be available to work as a local hire in the Greater Toronto Area.
• Prior experience is not required, but participants must be comfortable on camera.
• Open to all ages, genders, and ethnicities.

Compensation Details:

• Session Rate: $600 for a 10-hour day
• Overtime: $90/hour
• Wardrobe Fitting: $75 for 2 hours (if required)
• Wardrobe Overtime: $37/hour (if required)
• Usage Fee: $5000 for a 2-year usage period (must appear in the final edit for buyout)
• Additional Usage Option: Option for an additional 2-year buyout at $6000

Casting Daughters Who Go Fishing with Their Fathers/Grandfathers for Financial Institution Campaign

Job Description:
We are seeking real daughters and their fathers or grandfathers who enjoy fishing together for an upcoming campaign for a major financial institution. This campaign aims to highlight authentic family connections and the shared bonding experience of fishing. The project will take place in the Greater Toronto Area and is open to non-union participants.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a campaign where you and your father or grandfather share your real fishing experiences.
• Record and submit a video introducing yourselves and telling your story about fishing together.
• Collaborate with the production team to authentically showcase your family bond.

Requirements:

• Real father/daughter or grandfather/daughter pairs who enjoy fishing together.
• Must reside in the Greater Toronto Area.
• Available to participate in a one-day shoot.
• Non-union project.

Compensation Details:

• $600 per 10-hour session.
• $90 per hour for overtime.
• $75 for wardrobe fittings (2-hour session).
• Usage buyout: $5000 for 2 years if featured in the final edit.
• Additional 2-year option at $6000.

Casting Multigenerational Chinese, Indian, and Japanese Families for Financial Institution Campaign

Job Description:
We are casting multigenerational Chinese, Indian, and Japanese families in the Greater Toronto Area for an upcoming campaign with a major financial institution. This is a non-union project, and we are looking for real people with compelling stories who are interested in sharing their experiences. The campaign will feature families in authentic, meaningful situations that highlight community, connection, and support.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a filmed campaign for a financial institution, sharing your family’s unique story.
• Be available for a one-day shoot during the specified shoot dates.
• Collaborate with the production team to ensure an authentic portrayal of your story.

Stories/People We Are Looking For:

• Cyclists or athletes with a health story, ideally with a community focus or charity involvement.
• Multigenerational families (father/daughter and potentially a grandfather/grandchild) sharing a passion for fly fishing or other outdoor activities.
• Families rallying around a child with special needs.
• Single parents who are business owners, with a strong support network.
• Friends planning or participating in a group trip (e.g., “Guys Trip”).
• Urban barbershop owners who donate services to people in need.
• People with special relationships to pets (e.g., military veterans with service dogs, animal shelter volunteers, etc.).
• Chinese, Japanese, or Indian extended families (must include 3 generations).
• Parents supporting their child’s self-expression through creative endeavors.

Requirements:

• Must be a real family residing in the Greater Toronto Area.
• Available for one of the shoot dates between Nov 8-10.
• Open to all Chinese, Indian, and Japanese families, with a focus on multigenerational stories.

Compensation Details:

• Session Rate: $600 for up to 10 hours of work.
• Overtime: $90/hour after 10 hours.
• Wardrobe Fitting: $75 for 2 hours, with $37/hour overtime.
• Usage Buyout: $5000 for 2 years if featured in the final edit.
• Additional 2-Year Option: $6000 for further usage.

Casting Call: Performers for IKEA Campaign in Toronto

Job Description:
We are seeking talented and dynamic performers for an upcoming IKEA campaign in Toronto. The campaign will feature a variety of roles, showcasing different skills and unique looks in several themed spots. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced dancers, cirque artists, gymnasts, stunt performers, parkour athletes, breakdancers, and hipster mixologists, bartenders, or chefs. Successful candidates will bring an authentic and edgy style to the project, helping to create a captivating visual experience for the brand’s promotion.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perfume Spot: Performers will engage in dance, gymnastics, stunts, or circus-style movements. Experience with wire work is an asset but not mandatory.
• Spirits Spot: Male performers will act as mixologists, bartenders, or chefs, embodying a hipster style with distinctive features such as tattoos, piercings, or an international look.
• Fashion Spot: Performers will display skills in dance, parkour, breakdancing, or gymnastics. May involve simple harness work for a chair-balancing scene (stunt fees apply for wire work).

Requirements:

• Perfume Spot: Female performers, ages 18-40, with a background in dance, gymnastics, stunts, or circus arts. All ethnic appearances are welcome.
• Spirits Spot: Male performers, ages 35-60, who exude a hipster vibe and ideally have real-life experience as a bartender, mixologist, or chef. Those with a distinct look (tattoos, piercings, etc.) and international style (e.g., Japanese, Irish, European) are encouraged to apply.
• Fashion Spot: Performers of any gender, ages 18-40, with experience in dance, parkour, gymnastics, or breakdancing. Must have a cool, urban, rebellious, or punk aesthetic.
• Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents. This campaign is an ACTRA project, but non-union performers are also welcome, with permit fees waived.

Compensation:

• $3,000.00 per person for the campaign.
• Additional $800.00 for those involved in wire harness stunt work.

Casting Call for Eastern European Women (50+) – National Bank Women’s Initiative

Job Description:
Milo Casting is seeking Eastern European women aged 50 and above to participate in an exciting National Bank Women’s Initiative campaign. This opportunity will involve a one-day shoot where selected participants will be featured in the bank’s advertising campaign that aims to highlight and celebrate the stories of women in the community.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a one-day professional photo or video shoot for the campaign.
• Follow the directions provided by the creative team to ensure a smooth and successful shoot.
• Represent the campaign with authenticity and enthusiasm, bringing your unique experiences to the project.

Requirements:

• Must be an Eastern European woman aged 50 years or older.
• Must be a resident of Ontario.
• Comfortable being photographed and/or filmed for a professional advertising campaign.
• Available for a fitting session (approx. 1-2 hours) on Nov 7 or Nov 8, as well as a one-day shoot on Nov 13, 14, or 15.
• Recent photos required for submission (no hats, masks, or sunglasses).

Compensation Details:

• Selected participants will be compensated $1,700 and up for their participation in the one-day shoot.
• Compensation covers all involvement in the campaign.

Casting Call for Bilingual Product Presenter – Canadian Retailer Halloween Commercial

Job Description:
A major Canadian retailer is seeking a fun, relatable, and engaging bilingual talent (English and French) for an upcoming Halloween commercial. The selected individual will present various products on camera in both languages, bringing an energetic and playful style to the campaign. The role requires someone who can deliver an improvisational yet professional performance that resonates with a wide audience.

Job Responsibilities:

• Present products on camera in both English and French in a fun, relatable, and engaging manner.
• Follow direction from the production team to create lively and entertaining product presentations.
• Use improvisational skills to enhance the presentation while maintaining the required structure.
• Speak directly to the camera, demonstrating light product usage.

Requirements:

• Age Range: 45-55 years old
• Gender: Any
• Ethnicity: Open to all ethnicities
• Must be fluent in both French and English.
• Ability to take direction and adapt performance based on feedback.
• Experience in product presentation or hosting is a plus.

Compensation:

• Session Fee: $500 CAD per session
• Usage Fee: $1,000 CAD for one year (digital usage)
• Total compensation: $1,500 CAD
• Project Type: Non-Union
• Usage: One year digital campaign, no conflicts with other large Canadian retailers.