“BLOOM” Non-Union Short Film Open Casting Call

Petite Women for Elf Look-Alike Commercial Role

Job Description

A production is seeking petite women to portray elf look-alike characters for an upcoming non-union project filming in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. Talent of all ethnicities is encouraged to submit for this unique on-camera opportunity.

This casting call is ideal for performers with a distinctive look who can bring fantasy-inspired characters to life.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an elf-inspired character on camera.
• Participate in scheduled production sessions.
• Work with wardrobe and production teams to create the desired character appearance.
• Maintain a professional attitude throughout the project.

Requirements

• Women ages 25-35.
• Must be 5’5″ or under.
• All ethnicities are encouraged to apply.
• Must be available for filming in Toronto/GTA.
• Non-union performers welcome.

Compensation

• Session pay: $600.
• Wardrobe fee: $75.
• Usage fee: $2,800.

Female Rancher for Major Vancouver Commercial

Job Description

A major non-union commercial is casting a female rancher with hands-on ranch experience for a Vancouver production. The team is seeking a woman ages 30-50 who is comfortable around horses and understands ranch life.

This role is designed for authentic performers who can showcase real equestrian and agricultural experience in a commercial setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an experienced rancher on camera.
• Demonstrate confidence working with horses and ranch environments.
• Follow creative direction during the commercial shoot.
• Participate in production activities including callbacks, fitting, and filming.

Requirements

• Woman ages 30-50.
• Must have experience with horses and working on a ranch.
• Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s licence.
• Open to talent anywhere in British Columbia.
• Must be available for callbacks October 7-8, wardrobe fitting October 18-19, and shoot dates October 21-25, 2026.

Compensation

• Pay: $600 per 10-hour shoot day.
• Travel and holdover days: $450 per day.
• Final cut buyout: $6,000 CAD per person.
• Represented talent receives an additional 15% agency fee.

Male Farmer for Major Vancouver Commercial

Job Description

A major non-union commercial is searching for a male farmer with authentic farming experience for a Vancouver production. The casting team is seeking a man ages 50-60 who can bring real agricultural knowledge and a natural on-camera presence.

This opportunity is open to performers throughout British Columbia who have firsthand farming experience and are comfortable working in a commercial environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as an experienced farmer.
• Represent farming skills and lifestyle authentically.
• Work professionally with the commercial production team.
• Participate in scheduled production activities.

Requirements

• Man ages 50-60.
• Must have real farming experience.
• Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s licence.
• Must be available in Vancouver for production dates.
• Must be available for callbacks October 7-8, wardrobe fitting October 18-19, and shoot dates October 21-25, 2026.

Compensation

• Pay: $600 per 10-hour shoot day.
• Travel and holdover days: $450 per day.
• Final cut buyout: $6,000 CAD per person.
• Represented talent receives an additional 15% agency fee.

Women Horse Riders for Major Vancouver Commercial

Job Description

A major non-union commercial production is seeking women who ride horses for an upcoming Vancouver shoot. The casting team is looking for female talent ages 20-30 and 50-60 with riding experience and confidence around horses.

This commercial opportunity is open to horse riders across British Columbia who can bring authentic equestrian skills and a natural presence on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as an experienced horse rider.
• Demonstrate comfort and confidence around horses.
• Follow direction from the commercial production team.
• Participate in callbacks, wardrobe fitting, and filming as scheduled.

Requirements

• Women ages 20-30 or 50-60.
• Must have horse riding experience.
• Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s licence.
• Open to submissions from anywhere in British Columbia.
• Must be available for callbacks October 7-8, wardrobe fitting October 18-19, and shoot dates October 21-25, 2026.

Compensation

• Pay: $600 per 10-hour shoot day.
• Travel and holdover days: $450 per day.
• Final cut buyout: $6,000 CAD per person.
• Represented talent receives an additional 15% agency fee.

Fly Fisher for Major Vancouver Commercial

Job Description

A major non-union commercial production is seeking a male fly fisher with authentic outdoor experience for a Vancouver shoot. The casting team is looking for someone ages 40-70 who has real fly fishing experience and can bring a genuine connection to the activity on camera.

This opportunity is open to talent throughout British Columbia. Selected performers will participate in a professional commercial production featuring real-life skills and outdoor lifestyles.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as an experienced fly fisher.
• Demonstrate authentic fly fishing knowledge and skills during filming.
• Work with the production team during callbacks, fitting, and shoot days.
• Bring a natural and believable presence to the commercial.

Requirements

• Man ages 40-70.
• Must have real fly fishing experience.
• Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s licence.
• Open to submissions from anywhere in British Columbia.
• Must be available for callbacks October 7-8, wardrobe fitting October 18-19, and shoot dates October 21-25, 2026.

Compensation

• Pay: $600 per 10-hour shoot day.
• Travel and holdover days: $450 per day.
• Final cut buyout: $6,000 CAD per person.
• Represented talent receives an additional 15% agency fee.

Female Fisher for Major Vancouver CommercialJob Description

A major non-union commercial is seeking a female fisher with real fishing experience for a Vancouver production. The casting team is looking for a woman ages 30-50 who can authentically represent an outdoor lifestyle and bring confidence to the screen.

This commercial casting opportunity is open to talent across British Columbia and welcomes performers with genuine fishing backgrounds.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as an experienced fisher.
• Show authentic fishing skills and familiarity with the activity.
• Collaborate with directors, producers, and the commercial production team.
• Participate in scheduled callbacks, wardrobe fitting, and filming.

Requirements

• Woman ages 30-50.
• Must have real fishing experience.
• Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s licence.
• Must be available to work in Vancouver, British Columbia.
• Must be available for callbacks October 7-8, wardrobe fitting October 18-19, and shoot dates October 21-25, 2026.

Compensation

• Pay: $600 per 10-hour shoot day.
• Travel and holdover days: $450 per day.
• Final cut buyout: $6,000 CAD per person.
• Represented talent receives an additional 15% agency fee.

Job Description

Groundglass Casting is urgently casting Black women ages 55-75 in the Greater Toronto Area for a fun cruise ship commercial filming in the Caribbean. Selected talent receive a free cruise plus pay.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera in a cruise commercial filmed on a ship in the Caribbean
• Be available for a wardrobe appointment on October 6 or 7
• Be available for travel and filming October 9-18

Requirements

• Black women, ages 55-75
• Based in the Greater Toronto Area
• Outgoing and adventurous, loves to travel
• Valid Canadian passport expiring no sooner than May 2027

Compensation

• $5,625-$15,625+ if selected, including $600/day filming, $450/travel day, $300/down day, $75/day per diem, $75 wardrobe appointment, and $6,000-$11,000 likeness buyout
• Free cruise included

Grunge Band and Professional Hip Hop Dancers for Mushroom Coffee Campaign – Toronto

Job Description

A non-union mushroom coffee campaign filming in Toronto is seeking a grunge band and professional hip hop dancers for featured roles. The production is looking for musicians with authentic instrumental performance skills and advanced dancers with professional hip hop experience. Talent of all genders and ethnicities is encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform on camera for a commercial mushroom coffee campaign.
• Musicians will portray and perform as members of a grunge band.
• Hip hop dancers will perform professional-level choreography as a featured dancer and dance crew.
• Follow creative and performance direction from the production team.
• Collaborate professionally with fellow performers and crew throughout production.

Requirements

• Grunge Band: All genders, ages 20–30.
• Grunge Band: Must have experience playing musical instruments.
• Ideally seeking a three-person band with the guitarist or bass player also serving as the singer; four-person bands and individual musicians may also be considered.
• Professional Hip Hop Dancers: Male or female talent, ages 18–30.
• Dancers must have professional or advanced hip hop dance experience.
• Seeking one female dancer to portray Alisha and four professional hip hop dancers of any gender for her dance crew.
• All ethnicities are welcome.
• Must be available to work in Toronto.

Compensation

• $6,675 per person.
• Buyout is based on survival of the edit and includes all lifts, edits, and versions.

Job Description

A short 1990s-inspired Halloween commercial parody filming in Montreal is seeking a teen girl for a featured role. The production is looking for a young performer who is comfortable with playful, expressive acting and can bring energy and personality to a fun, nostalgic commercial concept.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a teen girl in a short Halloween commercial parody.
• Deliver playful and expressive on-camera performances.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Collaborate professionally with the cast and crew during filming.

Requirements

• Female talent who can portray ages 13–17.
• Comfortable with playful and expressive acting.
• Previous acting experience is an asset but not required.
• Must be able to work in Montreal.

Compensation

• $100–$150 honorarium.

Job Description

A non-union film shooting in Brampton is casting one male referee, age 27 to 33, in good shape, for a shuttle shoot. This is a straightforward on-camera sports-officiating role. Talent must arrange their own transportation to Brampton; a shuttle is available for this role. Applications are by email only.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a referee in the film
• Take direction from the production team on set

Requirements

• Male, 27 to 33, in good shape
• Able to get yourself to Brampton (shuttle available for this role)
• Apply by email with name, photos, phone, email, union status, and measurements as requested

Compensation

• Unpaid / low-budget non-union production (no pay stated)

Job Description

A non-union film shooting in Brampton is casting three male football players, ages 17 to 24, for a shuttle shoot. Shoulder pads will be provided and you will not actually be playing football — this is a fun on-camera background opportunity. Talent must arrange their own transportation to Brampton; a shuttle is available for this role group. Applications are by email only.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a football player in the film
• Take direction from the production team on set

Requirements

• Male, 17 to 24
• In decent physical shape (football-player look)
• Able to get yourself to Brampton (shuttle available for this role)

Compensation

• Unpaid / low-budget non-union production (no pay stated)

Job Description

An inclusive toy commercial is seeking real kids with disabilities and their parents for a heartwarming campaign. We are looking for children roughly 2 to 6 years old with a physical, mobility, or developmental disability to appear with a parent in a direct-booking commercial — no auditions, and no previous on-set experience is necessary. Just real families, real connection, and real joy on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera with your child in a toy commercial
• Interact naturally with an adapted children’s toy doll during the shoot
• Attend a fitting (October 7 or 8) and the shoot (October 14–16, 1–2 days required)
• Follow gentle direction from the production team

Requirements

• Child roughly 2–6 years old with a physical, mobility, or developmental disability (including cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, limb difference, amputation, autism, and similar)
• One parent of any gender to appear alongside the child
• Child recognizes Ms. Rachel and is comfortable interacting with the adapted doll
• Ontario residents only
• Neither family member is an ACTRA member
• Available for the fitting and shoot dates

Compensation

• $2,500+ per parent-child duo
• Direct booking — no audition required