Actor Jobs in Toronto, Ontario

Job Description:
A union commercial production is seeking child performers with ballet experience for a background role. This project will film in Toronto and requires young talent who can confidently perform or demonstrate ballet skills on camera. This is a great opportunity for children with dance training to gain on-set experience in a professional commercial production.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform as a background actor in a commercial production
• Demonstrate ballet skills as required for the role
• Follow direction from the production and casting team
• Maintain focus and professionalism on set
• Be available for the full duration of the shoot

Requirements:

• Children ages 7–10
• Must have ballet experience
• Must be available for all scheduled shoot days
• Ability to follow direction and work well in a production environment
• Parent/guardian must submit required materials

Compensation:

• Union General Background rate
• 15% agency commission applies

Female Basketball Players for Beauty Brand Commercial

Job Description
A major beauty brand commercial is casting female basketball players in Toronto who can perform at an intermediate to advanced level. This role is ideal for athletic talent who are confident on camera and comfortable showcasing their skills in a commercial setting. No acting experience is required, but a strong personality and natural presence will help bring the campaign to life.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform basketball skills on camera for a commercial shoot
• Participate in interviews or on-camera interactions if required
• Follow direction from the production and creative team
• Maintain energy and professionalism throughout filming
• Attend scheduled fittings or brief auditions if selected

Requirements

• Female talent, ages 20–35
• Intermediate to advanced basketball skills
• Comfortable being filmed and interviewed
• Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• Based in or able to work in the Greater Toronto Area
• Available for audition, wardrobe fitting, and filming schedule

Compensation

• $600 for one day of filming
• $75 for wardrobe fitting
• Additional $3,000 if featured in final commercial usage
• Opportunity to appear in a major brand campaign

Giant Male Talent for Lotto Commercial Campaign

Job Description
A Lotto commercial campaign is now casting across Canada for a “Giant” male character. Production is seeking a very tall, large-built man to portray a warm, friendly, and slightly unaware-of-his-size suburban dad type. This role will be featured across multiple commercial spots as part of a full campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a key character in a commercial campaign
• Deliver a natural, expressive, and physical performance
• Follow creative direction on set
• Participate in wardrobe fitting and recall sessions

Role

• Giant Man

Requirements

• Male, ages 35–50
• Height: 6’6” or taller
• Must have a large, bulky build (not slim/lanky)
• Open to all ethnicities
• Friendly, jovial personality with strong on-camera presence
• Must be available for all scheduled dates
• Must submit a self-tape audition

Compensation

• $8,675 CAD (campaign buyout for 3 spots)

Parents and Teen Duos for Documentary Project

Job Description
A documentary-style project is casting parents and their teenage children for a heartfelt film exploring how families use technology in everyday life. Selected participants will be featured in a branded film for a major telecommunications campaign, highlighting real family dynamics in an authentic setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as a parent-teen duo in a documentary-style shoot
• Share real-life experiences and interactions on camera
• Engage in filmed interviews and natural family moments
• Allow filming to take place in your home if required

Requirements

• Parent and teen (ages 14–17)
• Must be based in the Greater Toronto Area
• Both participants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents
• Comfortable being filmed and interviewed
• Outgoing and natural on camera (no acting experience required)
• Available for filming and potential interview dates

Compensation

• $900–$2,200 per person for one day of filming
• Additional $1,500 if filming takes place in your home
• Additional $1,400 usage fee if featured in final commercial

Kids Ages 6–9 for Commercial Casting

Job Description
A commercial production is casting kids in the Greater Toronto Area for a fun veggie chip campaign. This project is looking for natural, expressive children with big imaginations who can bring charm, personality, and playful energy to a lighthearted commercial.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in a commercial as a featured child actor
• Showcase personality, humor, and natural reactions on camera
• Follow direction from the production team
• Participate in callbacks and scheduled filming
• Bring energy and creativity to the shoot

Requirements

• Kids ages 6–9
• All ethnicities and genders welcome
• Outgoing, expressive, and comfortable on camera
• Strong imagination and playful personality
• Must be local to Toronto or GTA

Compensation

• $1,000 CAD
• Plus 15% agency fee (if applicable)
• 1-year online usage
• Paid commercial opportunity

Father & Sons for TV Commercial Casting

Job Description
A commercial production is casting a Black father and sons for a soccer-themed TV spot filming in Toronto. This project will feature a family watching soccer together, capturing authentic, heartfelt moments in a relatable home setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a father and sons in a family-focused commercial
• Engage naturally in scenes watching and reacting to soccer
• Follow direction from the production team
• Deliver authentic and emotionally engaging on-camera performances
• Participate in scheduled filming days

Requirements

• Father: Male, ages 35–45, Black
• Sons: Male, ages 7–20, Black
• Comfortable performing in a family setting on camera
• Father must be able to interact physically (e.g., piggyback with younger child)
• Comfortable with light prosthetics if required
• Must be local to Toronto or able to work as a local hire

Compensation

• Father & adult son: $500 session + $2,000 usage (+15% agency fee)
• Teen/child sons: $500 session + $1,500 usage (+15% agency fee)
• Paid commercial opportunity with additional usage fees

Job Description:
A non-union commercial is now casting male and female talent for an upcoming production filming in Toronto. This project is seeking individuals with a professional look and strong on-camera presence for a commercial shoot. Selected talent will participate in a full-day production with potential overtime.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform in a commercial production

• Follow direction from the director and production team

• Be present and prepared for a full-day shoot

• Maintain professionalism on set

• Collaborate with crew and other talent during filming

Requirements:

• Male and female talent

• Ages 25–65

• Comfortable on camera and able to take direction

• Must be available for a full 12-hour shoot day

• Must submit required materials including headshot and personal details

Compensation:

• $300 for up to 12 hours (plus 1-hour lunch)

• Overtime pay if applicable

• 15% agency commission applies

Job Description
A union (ACTRA) short film is seeking male and female actors for an upcoming production. This project offers an opportunity for performers to work in a professional union production environment, contributing to a creative and collaborative film set.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform assigned roles in a short film production

• Follow direction from the director and production team

• Maintain professionalism on set during filming

• Be available for the full duration of scheduled shoot days

• Collaborate effectively with cast and crew

Requirements

• Male and female actors

• Ages 20–60

• Must be an ACTRA union member

• Must be available for all required filming days

• Comfortable performing on camera

• Ability to take direction and work in a team environment

Compensation

• $141 per day

• 8-hour shoot plus 1-hour lunch

• Subject to 15% agency commission

Job Description
A non-union commercial production is seeking male and female talent for an upcoming advertising shoot in Toronto, Ontario. The production is looking for individuals between the ages of 20 and 60 to appear in a commercial project. Selected talent will participate in a professionally produced commercial shoot alongside a creative team responsible for capturing high-quality advertising content.

This opportunity is ideal for individuals interested in gaining experience in commercial production and working on a professional set.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as on-camera talent in a commercial production

• Follow direction from the production and creative teams during filming

• Maintain professionalism and punctuality throughout the production schedule

• Participate in scenes as directed by the production team

• Be prepared for a full production day on set

Requirements

• Male and female talent

• Ages 20–60

• Must be available to work locally in Toronto, Ontario

• Comfortable appearing on camera for a commercial production

• Ability to follow direction and collaborate with the production team

• Professional attitude and reliability

Compensation

• $300 flat rate

• Up to 12-hour workday plus a 1-hour lunch break

• Overtime pay if applicable

• Agency commission of 15% may apply

Job Description

A student short film titled Devil Gone Home is seeking a male actor in his 20s to 30s for a lead role. The project follows a lone traveler who encounters the devil at a crossroads, forcing him to confront the tension between pursuing greatness and risking the loss of himself.

This short film will be produced as a creative student project and filmed using a virtual LED volume wall stage, offering performers the opportunity to work with innovative film technology in a cinematic storytelling environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the lead character in a dramatic student short film

• Perform scripted scenes exploring themes of ambition, fear, and personal conflict

• Collaborate with the director and production team to bring the story to life

• Participate in filming on a virtual LED volume stage production setup

• Follow direction during filming to achieve the intended visual and emotional performance

Requirements

• Male actor aged 20–30

• Open to all ethnicities

• Acting experience preferred but not required

• Must provide a headshot, resume, and demo reel when submitting

• Ability to perform in a dramatic short film role

Compensation

• This is an unpaid student film opportunity

• Participants will gain experience working on a short film production utilizing LED volume stage technology

• Opportunity to collaborate with emerging filmmakers and build portfolio material