Lead Role Casting Call for Proof of Concept Short Film

Job Description

TMH is seeking a male child photo double for an upcoming production filming across Toronto and Mississauga. Casting directors are looking for a brunette child who closely matches the required physical specifications. Piano-playing experience is also being sought for hand-double work, although separate performers may be considered for the photo and hand double roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a photo double for a child performer during production.
• Match the required appearance, height, size, and physical characteristics.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Perform hand-double scenes involving piano playing if qualified.
• Maintain consistent appearance throughout the production.

Requirements

• Male, ages 10–14.
• Caucasian with brunette hair.
• Height between 4’9″ and 5’0″.
• Approximately 80 lbs.
• Clothing size 12–14.
• Piano-playing experience preferred for hand-double work.
• Must be available to work in Toronto and Mississauga.

Compensation

• $284.50/8 hours under IPA photo double rates.
• Overtime: $53.25/hour.

Job Description

We Were Liars Season 2 is casting a large group of background performers for an extravagant present-day gala scene filming in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Production is seeking adults to portray wealthy and influential gala guests, along with high-end event staff. These are continuity roles, and selected performers must be available for both filming days. New faces and present-day background performers are welcome to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an upscale gala guest or professional event staff member.
• Participate in large ballroom scenes alongside principal cast members and other background performers.
• Follow direction from the production, wardrobe, hair, and makeup teams.
• Event staff performers will portray high-end servers and wait staff.
• Remain available for full shoot days, which may involve extended hours.

Requirements

• Gala Guests: Ages 18–75 approximately.
• Event Staff: Ages 18–50 approximately.
• Must be a Nova Scotia resident, pay taxes in Nova Scotia, and be legally permitted to work in Canada.
• Must be available for both filming days due to continuity requirements.
• Gala guests must have flexibility to attend a wardrobe fitting in HRM.
• Applicants with their own tuxedo or formal floor-length gown should mention this when applying.
• Event staff should highlight any previous service or hospitality industry experience.
• Event staff must provide black dress shoes, black dress pants, a black belt, and a white shirt; remaining costume pieces will be provided.
• Performers previously used as 1999 or Season One background should not apply for these roles.

Compensation

• ACTRA background performer rates apply for union talent.
• Non-union rate: $16.75 per hour.

Job Description

The TV series “We Were Liars” Season 2 is casting background performers to portray Vineyard Passersby in a 1999-era scene filming in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. The production is seeking diverse male and female talent ages 18 and older who can naturally fit an upscale but casual Martha’s Vineyard-inspired setting. This casting call is specifically for 1990s-era background talent or new faces. Performers who previously appeared as Season 1 or present-day background talent should not submit for this role.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a Vineyard passerby in background scenes set in 1999.
• Wear wardrobe appropriate for an upscale but casual 1990s Martha’s Vineyard look.
• Follow direction from the production and background casting teams.
• Maintain continuity and remain available for the full filming commitment.

Requirements

• Male and female talent ages 18 and older.
• Must be a Nova Scotia resident and eligible to work in Canada.
• Must have reliable transportation to the Lunenburg filming location.
• Must be available for the entire shoot day with no conflicting commitments.
• Must be either a new face or suitable for 1999-era background work.
• Season 1 and present-day background performers should not apply for this role.
• Recent, accurate photos and current measurements/sizing are required.
• Union and non-union performers may apply.

Compensation

• ACTRA background rates apply for union performers.
• Non-union rate: $16.75 as listed in the casting notice.

TV Project – Child Speaking Roles

Job Description

A television project filming in Vancouver, Canada, is seeking two young performers for paid on-camera roles. The production is looking for a Black/African American boy ages 6–9 for a role with several lines and an outgoing, imaginative Caucasian girl ages 4–6 for a role with potential to recur. Previous professional set experience is helpful but not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform an assigned character role for a television project.
• Deliver scripted lines naturally and confidently when required.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Participate in multiple workdays if booked.
• Maintain focus and professionalism while working on set.

Requirements

• Seeking a Black/African American boy, ages 6–9.
• Seeking a Caucasian girl, ages 4–6.
• Girl should have an outgoing and imaginative personality.
• Previous set experience is preferred but not required.
• Union and non-union performers may apply.
• Must be available as a local hire in Vancouver, Canada.
• Must be available for multiple workdays if required.

Compensation

• UBCP rate.
• 110% buyout.

Job Description

A Burger King campaign is seeking real Burger King fans ages 18–65 in the Toronto area for a paid, non-union commercial opportunity. Casting is open to individuals, duos, and French-speaking participants who genuinely enjoy Burger King and can bring natural, authentic reactions on camera. Duos may include mothers and daughters, twins, siblings, friends, partners, or family members. The campaign will feature real Canadians discovering and trying some of Burger King’s lesser-known menu items, capturing genuine surprise, discovery, and food reactions rather than polished performances.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera for a Burger King commercial campaign.
• Try selected Burger King menu items during filming.
• Provide genuine and natural reactions to the food.
• Interact comfortably on camera individually or with a partner if applying as a duo.

Requirements

• Ages 18–65.
• Toronto-area talent.
• Individuals, duos, and French speakers are encouraged to apply.
• Must genuinely enjoy Burger King.
• Must be natural and comfortable on camera.
• Must be able to eat food containing cheese, jalapeños, and potatoes.
• Must not have allergies to the food being featured.
• Non-union project.

Compensation

• $2,500 CAD per selected person.
• Buyout is based on survival of the edit and includes all lifts, edits, and versions.

Job Description

A non-union investment campaign is seeking a woman ages 40–60 in the Toronto area who genuinely lives an adventurous, outdoors-focused camper van lifestyle. The ideal talent should feel natural, grounded, confident, and comfortable in outdoor environments, with an understated sense of confidence rather than a traditional polished model look. Owning a camper van is a strong bonus, as production may feature the selected talent’s actual vehicle in the campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear naturally on camera for an investment campaign.
• Portray an authentic, adventurous camper van lifestyle.
• Participate in an outdoor scene while seated on top of a camper van.
• Follow production direction throughout the shoot.
• Potentially provide a personal camper van for use in the campaign.

Requirements

• Female talent, ages 40–60.
• Based in or around Toronto.
• Natural, adventurous, grounded, and outdoorsy presence.
• Must be comfortable with heights.
• Genuine camper van lifestyle experience preferred.
• Owning a camper van is a bonus.
• Ability to travel to an out-of-town filming location preferred.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• Approximately $4,675 CAD if selected.
• Buyout is dependent on survival of the edit and includes applicable lifts, edits, and versions.
• Additional $1,000 CAD if the selected talent’s camper van is used in the production.

Job Description

A gentle, melancholic short film titled Final Acts of Love is casting two lead actors to portray Sarah and Isaac. Filming will take place in Toronto, Ontario. The story explores the fragile beauty of human connection and the quiet ways relationships begin to change over time. Sarah is an intelligent, warm, and naturally extroverted woman in her mid-20s who has learned to rely primarily on herself. Isaac is a kind, caring, and quietly charismatic man in his mid-20s who instinctively puts others first.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray either Sarah or Isaac as a lead character in the short film.
• Deliver grounded, natural, and emotionally authentic performances.
• Perform relationship-driven scenes centered on love, connection, and emotional change.
• Communicate vulnerability and subtle emotional shifts naturally on camera.

Requirements

• Sarah: Female actor in her mid-20s.
• Isaac: Male actor in his mid-20s.
• Strong dramatic and naturalistic acting ability.
• Comfortable performing emotionally intimate and relationship-driven material.
• Non-union performers.
• Must be able to work in Toronto, Ontario.

Compensation

• Small honorarium provided.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

An independent, non-union psychological thriller and drama short film is casting multiple roles for an upcoming production in Toronto. The story follows Zofia, a Polish-Canadian woman visiting her grandparents. During an ordinary summer day, interactions with her family gradually expose the pressures surrounding her unmarried life while an uncanny presence that has long haunted the house begins drawing closer. As reality and Slavic folklore start to blur, Zofia is confronted by an unsettling spirit in the garden.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray one of the lead or supporting characters in the psychological thriller.
• Perform character-driven scenes involving family tension, cultural themes, and supernatural elements.
• Deliver natural and emotionally grounded performances appropriate to the role.
• Perform Polish-language material where required.
• Perform simulated smoking where specifically required by the character.

Requirements

• Zofia: Female, 30s, Caucasian; lead role.
• Babcia: Female, 70+, Eastern European; supporting lead; must be fluent in Polish and comfortable performing simulated smoking.
• Dziadek: Male, 70+, Eastern European; supporting role; must be fluent in Polish and comfortable performing simulated smoking.
• Lala: Female, 50–70+, open to all ethnicities; supporting role; must be fluent in Polish and comfortable performing simulated smoking.
• Jenn: Female, 30s, BIPOC; supporting role.
• Must be comfortable working with dramatic and psychological thriller material.
• Non-union production.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Applicable expenses covered.
• Travel provided.
• Meals provided.

Job Description

A non-union short film titled “Call It” is seeking a female actor in her 20s to portray Heather.  The story centers on Rob, a young man confronting adulthood and deciding whether to remain trapped by familiarity or risk pursuing a different future. Heather is described as a spectre of the unknown, appearing in the form of Rob’s past crush and visible only to him. She represents the possibilities he could pursue if he were willing to overcome his hesitation and take a risk.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Heather as Rob’s past crush and a representation of unrealized possibility.
• Create a mysterious yet emotionally grounded presence on screen.
• Build believable emotional history with the actor portraying Rob.
• Support the film’s themes of uncertainty, risk, regret, and adulthood.
• Deliver a nuanced performance suited to the character’s symbolic role in the story.

Requirements

• Female actor in her 20s.
• Must be comfortable portraying a subtle, character-driven dramatic role.
• Ability to convey emotion through understated performance and screen presence.
• Must be able to work on Vancouver Island in the Nanaimo/Qualicum area.
• Accommodation and carpooling to set may be discussed if needed.

Compensation

• Volunteer/unpaid role.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

A non-union short film titled “Call It” is casting a male actor in his 60s for the role of Cashier. The Cashier is the older, wizened owner of a local gas station store and represents a possible future version of the film’s protagonist, Rob. He is blunt, experienced, and unwilling to tolerate attitude, particularly from younger people he considers lazy. Beneath that rough exterior, however, he has genuine wisdom to share.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an older, experienced local gas station store owner.
• Bring a blunt, no-nonsense personality to interactions with younger characters.
• Communicate the character’s underlying wisdom beneath his tougher exterior.
• Help establish the character as a possible reflection of Rob’s future.
• Deliver a grounded performance appropriate for the film’s reflective tone.

Requirements

• Male actor in his 60s.
• Must convincingly portray an older, wizened and outspoken character.
• Strong character acting and natural dramatic delivery preferred.
• Must be able to work on Vancouver Island in the Nanaimo/Qualicum area.
• Accommodation and carpooling to set may be discussed if needed.

Compensation

• Volunteer/unpaid role.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

A non-union short film titled “Call It” is seeking a male actor in his 20s to portray Joey, the energetic best friend of the film’s central character, Rob. The project explores the uncertainty, relationships, and difficult choices that come with reaching adulthood. Joey is Rob’s rambunctious, happy-go-lucky best friend who genuinely values their companionship. He pushes Rob beyond his comfort zone and brings an adventurous energy to their friendship, but Rob’s willingness to wander further than expected begins to challenge Joey’s own limits.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Joey as energetic, rambunctious, and outwardly carefree.
• Create believable chemistry and friendship with the actor portraying Rob.
• Balance the character’s playful personality with his genuine concern for his friend.
• Perform character-driven scenes exploring friendship, risk, and uncertainty.
• Take direction and collaborate effectively with the cast and production team.

Requirements

• Male actor in his 20s.
• Must convincingly portray an energetic and happy-go-lucky young adult.
• Ability to balance comedic or playful energy with more grounded emotional moments.
• Must be able to work on Vancouver Island in the Nanaimo/Qualicum area.
• Accommodation and carpooling to set may be discussed if needed.

Compensation

• Volunteer/unpaid role.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

A non-union short film titled “Call It” is casting a male actor in his 20s for the lead role of Rob. The story follows a young man standing at the crossroads of adulthood who has one night to decide whether to remain within the familiar rhythm of his small town or take control of his own future. Rob is a directionless young man with a natural knack for engines and dreams of driving far away from his current life. Although frustrated and unfulfilled by his routine, he struggles to commit to meaningful change and even relies on the flip of a coin for guidance.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Rob as a directionless young man struggling with an important life decision.
• Capture the character’s restlessness, hesitation, and desire for a different future.
• Perform dramatic scenes centered on Rob’s relationships and personal uncertainty.
• Bring emotional authenticity to the character’s transition into adulthood.

Requirements

• Male actor in his 20s.
• Must be able to portray a young adult at a crossroads in life.
• Strong dramatic and character-driven acting ability.
• Must be able to work on Vancouver Island in the Nanaimo/Qualicum area.
• Accommodation and carpooling to set may be discussed if needed.

Compensation

• Volunteer/unpaid role.
• Non-union production.