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$3,500 TV Commercial Casting Call for Semi-Truck (Class 1) Drivers

Semi-Truck Drivers for TV Commercial

Job Description
A national TV commercial is seeking real truck drivers who can operate a semi-truck (Class 1) in Alberta. The production is looking for non-union men, ages 35–65, with authentic driving experience to bring realism and professionalism to the shoot. Selected drivers will be featured on camera, sharing their passion for trucking in a campaign that celebrates the industry.

Job Responsibilities

  • Drive a semi-truck (Class 1) safely and confidently during the commercial shoot

  • Participate in on-camera interviews about your experience and love for driving

  • Follow all directions from the production team for a smooth filming process

  • Present a professional, reliable, and positive attitude on set

Requirements

  • Male, ages 35–65

  • Valid Class 1 semi-truck driver’s license

  • Real truck driving experience

  • Non-union status

  • Available for shoot dates in Alberta

  • Ability to follow on-set instructions and appear natural on camera

  • Submit self-tape and contact info as requested

Compensation

  • $2,500–$3,500 per booking

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Extra

Job Description

A non-union commercial filming in the Toronto and Mississauga area is casting kids who own a complete set of hockey equipment. This opportunity is seeking young talent who can arrive prepared with the required gear and participate comfortably in a professional commercial production.

Job Responsibilities

  • Participate in hockey-themed scenes for a commercial.
  • Wear and use personal hockey equipment during filming.
  • Follow on-set instructions from the production team.
  • Participate professionally and comfortably during the shoot.
  • Arrive prepared with all required hockey gear.

Requirements

  • Kids ages 10–14.
  • Must own full hockey gear.
  • Required equipment includes skates, helmet with cage/shield, gloves, pads, and hockey stick.
  • Child’s age must be included in the submission.
  • Non-union talent.

Compensation

  • $350 per day.
  • Approximately 10 hours of work plus a one-hour lunch.
  • Overtime paid if applicable.
  • 15% agency commission applies to booked work.
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Extra

Job Description

A non-union commercial filming in Toronto or Mississauga is seeking kids who are comfortable playing road hockey. The production is looking for young talent who can naturally perform hockey actions and confidently participate in active scenes on camera. Selected talent should have practical road hockey experience and their own required equipment.

Job Responsibilities

  • Play road hockey naturally during commercial filming.
  • Perform hockey movements and actions as directed.
  • Participate comfortably in active on-camera scenes.
  • Follow instructions from the production team.
  • Bring required personal equipment for filming.

Requirements

  • Kids ages 12–15.
  • Must be comfortable playing road hockey.
  • Must own a road hockey stick and running shoes.
  • Child’s age must be included in the submission.
  • Non-union talent.

Compensation

  • $350 per day.
  • Approximately 10 hours of work plus a one-hour lunch.
  • Overtime paid if applicable.
  • 15% agency commission applies to booked work.
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Skills:
Extra

Job Description

A non-union commercial filming in the Toronto and Mississauga area is casting kids who are confident rollerbladers. The production is looking for young talent who can skate, stop, and comfortably play with a ball while moving. Selected talent will perform active rollerblading sequences on camera and must have their own required equipment.

Job Responsibilities

  • Rollerblade confidently during commercial filming.
  • Perform skating and stopping movements as directed.
  • Play with a ball while moving on rollerblades.
  • Follow instructions from the production team.
  • Bring required personal equipment to the shoot.

Requirements

  • Kids ages 10–14.
  • Must be confident rollerblading.
  • Able to skate, stop, and play with a ball while moving.
  • Must own rollerblades, a hockey stick, helmet, and protective gear.
  • Child’s age must be included in the submission.
  • Non-union talent.

Compensation

  • $350 per day.
  • Approximately 10 hours of work plus a one-hour lunch.
  • Overtime paid if applicable.
  • 15% agency commission applies to booked work.
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Other
Skills:
Hockey

Job Description

A non-union commercial filming in the Toronto and Mississauga area is casting male and female hockey players who can skate confidently and handle a puck while moving. The production is seeking talent ages 17–40 with practical hockey skills, including controlled starts, stops, skating, and puck handling. Team or league experience should be included when applying.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform hockey actions naturally for a commercial production.
  • Skate confidently while handling a puck.
  • Perform starts, stops, and other hockey movements as directed.
  • Bring and use personal hockey equipment for filming.
  • Follow direction from the production team throughout the shoot.

Requirements

  • Male and female talent ages 17–40.
  • Must be able to play hockey and skate well.
  • Confident with starts, stops, and puck handling while moving.
  • Must own a hockey stick and full hockey gear, including skates, helmet with cage/shield, gloves, and pads.
  • Non-union talent.

Compensation

  • $350 per day.
  • Approximately 10 hours of work plus a one-hour lunch.
  • Overtime paid if applicable.
  • 15% agency commission applies to booked work.
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Other
Skills:
Acting

Burger King Lovers for Commercial Campaign

Job Description

A Burger King campaign is seeking real Burger King fans in Toronto to appear in a non-union commercial project. Casting is looking for individuals, duos, and French speakers who can authentically represent Canada while discovering and trying lesser-known Burger King menu items on camera. Talent should have natural, engaging personalities and be comfortable sharing genuine reactions to food. No acting experience is required, and duos may include friends, couples, roommates, or family members.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear on camera for a Burger King commercial campaign.
  • Try selected Burger King menu items and share genuine reactions.
  • Speak naturally about your experience and favorite Burger King products.
  • Bring an authentic, relaxed personality to the production.
  • Follow direction from the creative and production teams.
  • Duos should demonstrate natural chemistry and interaction on camera.

Requirements

  • Ages 18–34.
  • Open to individuals and duos.
  • French-speaking talent is encouraged to apply.
  • Must genuinely enjoy Burger King.
  • Comfortable eating foods containing cheese, jalapeño, and potatoes.
  • Must not have allergies to the featured food ingredients.
  • Comfortable appearing naturally on camera.
  • No acting experience required.
  • Must be available to work in Mississauga, Ontario.

Compensation

  • $2,500 per person.
  • Buyout is based on survival of the edit and includes all lifts, edits, and versions.
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Real Factory Workers – Toronto Online Commercial

Job Description

A non-union online commercial is seeking real factory workers from Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. The production is looking for authentic people with genuine factory experience, real-world skills, unique personalities, and interesting life experiences who can bring a natural presence to the campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a professionally produced online commercial
• Represent the factory worker profession authentically on camera
• Showcase natural personality and real-world experience
• Participate in filming and follow creative direction from production
• Maintain a professional and collaborative attitude throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Real factory workers
• Must be based in Toronto or the Greater Toronto Area
• Genuine experience working in a factory environment
• Interesting, authentic personalities encouraged
• Comfortable appearing naturally on camera
• No professional acting experience required

Compensation

• $2,000+

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Other
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Basketball

Job Description

A non-union commercial filming across Toronto, Mississauga, and North York is casting kids and adults who are comfortable playing basketball. The production is seeking talent who can confidently participate in basketball-related scenes and perform naturally on camera. Both young and adult basketball players are encouraged to apply, with selected talent required to be available for all scheduled production days.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear in basketball-related commercial scenes.
  • Play basketball naturally and confidently on camera.
  • Follow direction from the production team.
  • Maintain professionalism and remain available throughout filming.

Requirements

  • Kids ages 5–15 who are comfortable playing basketball.
  • Male and female adults ages 20–60 who are comfortable playing basketball.
  • Must be available for all required production days.

Compensation

  • $300 for 10 hours plus a 1-hour lunch.
  • Overtime provided if applicable.
  • 15% commission applies to jobs worked.
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Job Type:
Other
Skills:
Acting

Bodybuilder / Strong Man Casting Call – Toronto Commercial Campaign

Job Description

A non-union commercial campaign in Toronto is casting a male bodybuilder or strong man, ages 20–50, with a big, broad, and powerful presence paired with a warm, approachable personality. The selected performer will take on the unexpected role of a ballet dancer, creating a fun contrast between physical strength and graceful movement. Previous dance or movement experience is a bonus but is not required. Talent will be required to eat a protein bar during production.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform as a bodybuilder or strong man in a professional commercial campaign.
  • Participate in movement and ballet-inspired scenes for the production.
  • Attend required rehearsals, wardrobe fitting, and filming.
  • Take direction and perform physical movements comfortably on camera.
  • Eat the featured protein bar product during filming.

Requirements

  • Male talent ages 20–50.
  • Must have a bodybuilder, strong man, or similarly big, broad, and powerful physique.
  • Must have a warm, friendly, and approachable presence.
  • Dance or movement experience is a plus but not required.
  • Must be comfortable performing ballet-inspired movement.
  • Must be able to safely consume the featured protein bar.
  • Must have no food allergies or dietary restrictions involving the product’s ingredients, including dairy, peanuts, or wheat.

Compensation

  • Rehearsal: $1,200 per day, likely two 10-hour days.
  • Session: $1,200 for a 10-hour day.
  • Wardrobe: $75.
  • Motion buyout: $2,000 if used.
  • Print buyout: $2,000 if used.
  • Buyout is based on survival of the edit and includes lifts, edits, and versions.
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Other
Skills:
Cooking

Real Japanese Chef Casting Call for Non-Union Commercial

Job Description
A non-union commercial filming in Vancouver, British Columbia, is seeking an experienced Japanese chef, approximately ages 40–60, for a paid on-camera role. The production is looking for a real culinary professional with an authentic, confident presence and strong cooking skills. Experience handling a wok or demonstrating knife skills is especially valuable. This commercial casting opportunity is ideal for Vancouver-based Japanese chefs who can naturally showcase their expertise and craftsmanship on camera.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray an experienced Japanese chef in a non-union commercial.
  • Demonstrate authentic professional cooking techniques on camera.
  • Perform actions such as wok handling, tossing noodles, food preparation, and plating.
  • Showcase wok or knife skills when applicable.
  • Bring a confident, serious, and experienced culinary presence to the role.
  • Participate in the required wardrobe session and commercial shoot.

Requirements

  • Experienced Japanese chef, approximately ages 40–60.
  • Strong professional cooking experience.
  • Genuine wok and/or knife skills are preferred.
  • Comfortable demonstrating culinary techniques on camera.
  • Must be based in Vancouver, BC, or able to work as a Vancouver local.
  • Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Compensation

  • CAD $600 per shoot day.
  • CAD $8,000 one-year buyout if appearing in the final cut.
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Job Type:
Other
Skills:
Dancing

Streaming Video Campaign Casting Call

Job Description

A streaming video campaign is seeking authentic, energetic individuals in the Toronto area for a paid non-union production. Casting directors are looking for people ages 20 to 80 who love to dance for fun—not professional dancers—as well as individuals with unique or unusual talents that stand out. This campaign celebrates originality and is searching for real people from diverse backgrounds who bring personality, creativity, and individuality to the screen.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform as yourself in a streaming video campaign.
  • Showcase your enthusiastic dancing or unique talent on camera.
  • Participate in wardrobe fitting and filming as scheduled.
  • Follow direction from the production team throughout the shoot.

Requirements

  • Ages 20–80.
  • Must be a non-professional dancer who enjoys dancing, or possess a unique or unusual talent.
  • Open to individuals from all backgrounds.
  • Must be available for wardrobe and filming if selected.
  • Must be able to work in the Toronto area.

Compensation

  • $4,675 per person if selected.
  • Non-union project.
  • Compensation includes applicable buyout based on final edit usage.
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Job Type:
Other
Skills:
Acting

Government of Alberta Campaign – Real Albertans

Job Description

A paid Government of Alberta campaign is seeking real Albertans from diverse backgrounds to appear in an upcoming commercial campaign. Casting directors are looking for authentic individuals, families, students, and skilled professionals who genuinely live and work in Alberta. This opportunity celebrates the province’s diversity and is open to people of all ages, genders, and ethnicities who can represent everyday life across Alberta.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear as yourself in a government campaign.
  • Represent your real profession, lifestyle, or family.
  • Participate in a professional commercial production.
  • Follow direction from the production team during filming.

Requirements

  • Must be a real Alberta resident.
  • Open to all ages, genders, and ethnicities.
  • Seeking the following:
    • Farmers.
    • Nurses.
    • Teachers.
    • Urban professionals (white-collar workers).
    • University students.
    • University athletes.
    • Suburban families (3–4 members).
    • Rural families (4–6 members).
    • Electricians.
    • Carpenters.
    • Auto mechanics.
    • Oil and gas workers.
    • Individuals with other occupations not listed.
  • Must be available to film for one day in Alberta.

Compensation

  • $3,000 per person.
  • Includes $600 session fee.
  • Includes $2,400 usage fee.
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Job Type:
Other
Skills:
Hockey

Kids Hockey Player Commercial Casting

Job Description

A paid commercial is now casting kids who play hockey for an upcoming automotive brand campaign filming in the Greater Toronto Area. Casting directors are seeking outgoing boys and girls ages 6–12 who are comfortable on camera and enjoy playing hockey. No previous acting experience is required, making this an exciting opportunity for young athletes to appear in a major commercial.

Job Responsibilities

  • Participate in a commercial production for a major automotive brand.
  • Showcase hockey skills naturally on camera.
  • Follow direction from the production team during filming.
  • Attend an audition and wardrobe fitting if selected.

Requirements

  • Boys and girls ages 6–12 who play hockey.
  • Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
  • Must live in the Greater Toronto Area and be able to film in Toronto.
  • Outgoing, comfortable being filmed, and willing to participate in interviews.
  • No acting experience required.

Compensation

  • Wardrobe fitting: $75.
  • Filming day: $600.
  • Additional usage payment: $3,000 if featured in the final commercial.
  • Total potential compensation: Up to $3,675.

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05-28-2025

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