Art Director

Conversation Participants for Speech Technology Research Project

Job Description

A paid speech technology research project is seeking participants in Vancouver, British Columbia, to have natural conversations with another person while helping improve speech recognition and interpretive technology. The project supports technology that processes and understands different ways people speak, including applications related to accessibility and assistive technology. This is not a voice-cloning or generative AI project, and participants’ voices will not be used to create synthetic performances. Acting or technology experience is not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in natural, unscripted conversations with another person.
• Speak clearly and authentically during recorded research sessions.
• Help researchers improve technology designed to recognize and interpret human speech.
• Follow session instructions provided by the research team.
• Participate professionally throughout sessions lasting approximately 4–8 hours.

Requirements

• Comfortable having natural conversations with another person.
• No acting experience required.
• No AI or technology background required.
• Able to communicate naturally during extended recording sessions.
• Must be able to participate in projects based in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Compensation

• Up to $125 per hour.
• Paid projects generally run 4–8 hours, with most sessions lasting approximately 8 hours.

Job Description

LETHFW is holding an open model casting for upcoming fashion opportunities. The casting is open to male and female models who are comfortable and confident walking in front of a crowd and camera. No previous modeling experience is necessary. During the casting, the team will take measurements, capture a few photos, and ask each model to complete a short runway walk. Talent should arrive prepared to present themselves naturally and confidently.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in an open model casting.
• Complete a short runway walk for the casting team.
• Have measurements and photos taken during the casting.
• Demonstrate confidence in front of a crowd and camera.
• Follow instructions provided by the casting team.

Requirements

• Male and female models ages 13 and older.
• No previous modeling experience required.
• Must be comfortable and confident in front of a crowd and camera.
• Wear fitted clothing and heels to the casting.
• Must attend the in-person casting at Fairmont Common, 2810 Fairway St S.

Compensation

• Compensation is not specified.

Job Description

A coming-of-age comedy/drama short film is casting a male performer in his 20s for a dual actor and voice-over role connected to Reese’s ex-boyfriend. The performer will provide the voice for an AI character with six lines and will also appear as Reese’s ex-boyfriend in a non-speaking capacity. The character has a musician/film-bro quality and is somewhat lost in life but genuinely trying his best.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform six lines as the AI voice.
• Appear on camera as Reese’s ex-boyfriend.
• Portray the ex-boyfriend naturally without spoken dialogue.
• Bring a believable musician/film-bro quality to the character.
• Follow performance and voice-over direction from the production team.

Requirements

• Male performer in his 20s.
• Open ethnicity.
• Comfortable performing both voice-over and on-camera work.
• Able to portray a slightly directionless but sympathetic young man.
• Union and non-union performers may apply.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Job Description

A coming-of-age comedy/drama short film is casting a principal performer to play Evan, Reese’s roommate and best friend. Evan is kind, thoughtful, and emotionally perceptive, with an ability to see the bigger picture when emotions become overwhelming. When Reese wakes Evan up with a plan to egg her ex-boyfriend’s house, Evan is hesitant but ultimately wants to support her friend. The character requires a warm, grounded performance with natural comedic timing and believable friendship chemistry.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Evan in a principal role.
• Develop a convincing roommate and best-friend dynamic with Reese.
• Balance Evan’s hesitation with genuine loyalty and care for her friend.
• Deliver thoughtful, naturalistic comedic and dramatic moments.
• Follow direction and collaborate with the production team.

Requirements

• Female or non-binary performer in their 20s.
• Open ethnicity.
• Able to portray a kind, thoughtful, emotionally intelligent character.
• Strong naturalistic acting and comedic timing.
• Union and non-union performers may apply.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Job Description

A coming-of-age comedy/drama short film is casting a principal performer to play Reese, a woman in her 20s who is navigating a difficult breakup. Reese is stubborn, deeply caring, honest, and sometimes impulsive. She carries shame about how she has handled the breakup and worries that she has relied too heavily on her best friend and roommate, Evan. The role calls for a performer who can balance comedy with emotional vulnerability and portray Reese as messy, relatable, and sincere.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Reese in a principal role.
• Deliver a grounded performance combining comedy and emotional vulnerability.
• Capture Reese’s impulsive personality, heartbreak, and complicated friendship with Evan.
• Build believable chemistry with the other principal performer.
• Follow creative direction throughout production.

Requirements

• Female performer in her 20s.
• East Asian or Southeast Asian.
• Strong comedic and dramatic acting ability.
• Able to portray an emotionally vulnerable, stubborn, and impulsive character naturally.
• Union and non-union performers may apply.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Job Description

An upcoming art course in Windsor is seeking life models based in Berkshire or Surrey. The opportunity is open to a diverse range of models who are comfortable posing for artists in a course setting. Male, female, non-binary, and gender-fluid models are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Pose as a life model for an upcoming art course.
• Hold poses as directed during drawing or art sessions.
• Work professionally with the artist and course participants.
• Follow posing and session direction throughout the course.

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to work in the Berkshire, Surrey, or Windsor area.
• Open to male, female, non-binary, and gender-fluid models.
• Must be comfortable working as a life model.
• Reliable and able to follow direction during art sessions.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Job Description

A fashion content production is seeking a London-based Director/Producer to lead an upcoming creative shoot. The storyboard and overall creative direction are already established, and the selected professional will take responsibility for bringing the concept to life through production and directing. The project has a surreal, experimental, and visually distinctive style, making experience with fashion or lifestyle brands particularly relevant.

Job Responsibilities

• Direct and produce a fashion-focused content shoot.
• Execute the existing storyboard and creative direction.
• Coordinate casting, crew, location, equipment, and other production requirements.
• Manage the production process from preparation through the shoot.
• Translate surreal and experimental concepts into strong visual content.
• Collaborate with the creative team to maintain the intended aesthetic.

Requirements

• Professional directing and/or producing experience.
• Able to independently manage cast, crew, locations, and equipment.
• Experience working with fashion or lifestyle brands is preferred.
• Experience creating surrealist, experimental, or visually unconventional content is a plus.
• Strong production management and creative communication skills.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Real Drummers for Online Commercial

Job Description

A fun non-union online commercial filming in the Greater Toronto Area is seeking real drummers with authentic skills, personalities, and life experience. Casting is looking for interesting individuals who genuinely play the drums and can bring their unique energy and musical ability to the camera. This opportunity is ideal for professional musicians, hobbyists, and passionate drummers with real-world experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a real drummer in an online commercial.
• Demonstrate authentic drumming skills on camera.
• Perform naturally while showcasing personality and musical ability.
• Participate in commercial scenes and activities as directed.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Bring genuine energy and personal style to the production.

Requirements

• Must be a real drummer.
• Professional drummers and hobbyists are welcome.
• Must have genuine drumming experience and skills.
• Interesting and authentic personalities are encouraged.
• Comfortable performing and appearing on camera.
• Non-union talent.
• Must be able to work in the Greater Toronto Area.

Compensation

• $2,000+.

Actress for Prop Photo Shoot

Job Description

A production filming in Burlington, Ontario, is seeking a female performer for a prop photo shoot connected to a sensitive scene. The role involves portraying the aftermath of a self-harm scenario while remaining fully clothed. The scene may include visible simulated wrist injuries and theatrical blood, so performers should be comfortable working with mature and potentially distressing subject matter.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a staged prop photo shoot for a scripted production.
• Portray a character involved in a sensitive self-harm-related scene.
• Work with simulated injuries and theatrical blood as required.
• Follow posing and creative direction from the production team.
• Maintain professionalism while working with sensitive material.

Requirements

• Female performer in her mid-to-late 20s.
• Any hair color.
• Must be comfortable portraying sensitive subject matter involving simulated self-harm injuries.
• Comfortable working with theatrical blood.
• Must be a new face to the production.
• Must be able to work in Burlington, Ontario.

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity.

Drivers With Cars for Film Project

Job Description

A film project in Toronto is seeking background actors who can appear with their own vehicles in upcoming scenes. Casting is looking for new faces who can help create authentic driving and street sequences for the production.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a background performer with a personal vehicle.
• Portray a driver naturally during filming.
• Operate or position the vehicle as directed by the production team.
• Follow on-set instructions and maintain continuity between takes.
• Maintain a professional and reliable presence throughout filming.

Requirements

• Must have a personal vehicle available for filming.
• Red, white, and black vehicles are not eligible.
• Must be a new face to the production.
• Must not have future filming dates already booked with the project.
• Must be available to work in Toronto.
• Early morning availability required.

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity.

Cyclists With Bikes for Film Project

Job Description

A Toronto film project is seeking cyclists with their own bikes for background scenes. This opportunity is looking for new faces who are comfortable riding a bicycle and can naturally portray everyday cyclists in an on-camera environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a cyclist in film background scenes.
• Ride or handle a personal bicycle as directed.
• Perform natural cycling actions safely and confidently.
• Follow production instructions throughout filming.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism between takes.

Requirements

• Must have access to a bicycle for filming.
• Must be comfortable and confident riding a bike.
• Must be a new face to the production.
• Must not have future filming dates already booked with the project.
• Must be available to work in Toronto.
• Early morning availability required.

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity.

Waiter for Film Project

Job Description

A Toronto film production is casting a background performer to portray a waiter. This role is ideal for talent who can naturally portray hospitality staff and confidently perform realistic restaurant or service-related actions in front of the camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a waiter in a film scene.
• Perform natural restaurant and hospitality-related background actions.
• Interact naturally with other performers as directed.
• Follow instructions from the production team.
• Maintain professionalism and continuity during filming.

Requirements

• Must be comfortable portraying a waiter.
• Must be a new face to the production.
• Must not have future filming dates already booked with the project.
• Must be available to work in Toronto.
• Early morning availability required.

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity.