Producer Job for Psychological Drama Short Film in Toronto

Job Description

HOUS Management is holding an open model call to scout fresh faces and aspiring talent who want to pursue modeling. The casting will take place at Thatch & Fringe in St. Jacobs. The agency is seeking individuals with distinctive style, confidence, and individuality. Modeling experience is not listed as a requirement, making this an opportunity for aspiring models and new faces to introduce themselves to the agency.

Job Responsibilities

• Attend the in-person model open call on the scheduled date and time.
• Meet with representatives from HOUS Management.
• Present a natural, authentic appearance during the casting.
• Follow instructions provided by the scouting team.
• Wear form-fitting clothing suitable for evaluating proportions and overall look.
• Be prepared to discuss your interest in pursuing modeling.

Requirements

• She/Her: Minimum height of 5’8″.
• He/Him: Minimum height of 6’0″.
• They/Them: Minimum height of 5’9″.
• Arrive wearing form-fitting clothing.
• Attend with no makeup and natural hair.
• Applicants under 18 must attend with a parent.
• Previous modeling experience is not specified as required.

Compensation

Not specified.

Job Description

A music video production is casting three male supporting actors, ages 20–35, for an upcoming shoot in Vancouver, British Columbia. Filming is scheduled for the evening of August 17, and the production is looking for a diverse group of talent to appear in supporting roles throughout the video. Previous acting or on-camera experience is considered a plus but is not required, making this opportunity open to both experienced performers and newcomers interested in gaining music video experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a supporting performer in a professionally produced music video.
• Perform scenes and actions according to production direction.
• Maintain a natural and engaging presence on camera.
• Collaborate professionally with the production team and other performers.
• Remain available for the scheduled evening shoot on August 17.

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 20–35.
• Production is ideally seeking a diverse mix of Black and White talent.
• Must be available in Vancouver, BC on August 17 in the evening.
• Acting or on-camera experience is a plus but not required.

Compensation

Not provided.

Job Description

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) School of Filmmaking is casting lead and supporting characters for the fourth-year student short film Sharp. The non-union production will shoot in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with auditions being accepted via self-tape. Sharp follows Lizzie, who is thrilled when her older sister Camille returns home from a teen treatment center. As they spend time together, Lizzie begins to understand that her sister is not perfect, but is still someone she deeply loves and is willing to fight for.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a lead or supporting character in the student short film Sharp.
• Prepare and perform scenes according to the provided audition sides.
• Bring authentic emotion and believable character relationships to the story.
• Collaborate professionally with the director, cast, and student production team.

Requirements

• Open to actors interested in lead and supporting roles.
• Must submit a self-tape audition for consideration.
• Non-union production.

Compensation

Unpaid.

Job Description

A paid OAC-granted short film is casting multiple actors for principal roles. The production is considering both ACTRA and non-union performers and is specifically seeking Persian, Arab, White, and mixed-race/ethnically ambiguous talent across several age ranges. Several roles require fluent Farsi, while others require fluent English. Selected performers will join a professionally produced short film project, with roles available for adults, seniors, and a young performer.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform the assigned scripted role for the short film.
• Attend scheduled production activities as required.
• Deliver dialogue naturally in the language specified for the role.
• Collaborate professionally with the director, cast, and production team.
• Arrive prepared and follow creative direction during filming.

Requirements

• Leily: Female, 35–49, Persian; fluent in Farsi and English.
• Ava: Female, 35–39, Persian; fluent in Farsi and English.
• Eric: Male, 40–45, Arab or White; fluent in English.
• Ellie: 12–15, mixed-race/ethnically ambiguous; fluent in English.
• Betty: Female, 60s, Persian; fluent in Farsi.
• Ibrahim: Male, 60s–70s, Persian; fluent in Farsi.
• ACTRA and non-union performers may apply.

Compensation

Paid.

Lifeguard Featured Background Casting Call for TV Series

Job Description

A television series is casting a fit young man to portray a lifeguard in a featured background role filming in the Beconia, Thalberg, St. Clements, Manitoba, and surrounding areas. The production is set in present-day Chicago and is seeking talent who can bring an athletic, believable lifeguard presence to the screen. No previous acting experience is required for this paid featured background opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a lifeguard in a professional television production
• Perform as featured background talent in on-camera scenes
• Bring a fit, athletic, and authentic presence to the role
• Perform natural background actions as directed
• Follow instructions from the production and assistant directing teams
• Maintain professionalism throughout the production day

Requirements

• Male talent
• Ages 18+
• Any ethnicity
• Fit and athletic appearance
• Comfortable portraying a lifeguard
• No previous acting experience required
• Any visible tattoos must be able to be covered with clothing or makeup
• Must be able to work in the Manitoba filming area

Compensation

• Paid featured background opportunity
• Selected talent will receive compensation for the production day

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.

Job Description

Candido Cornejo Casting is casting two lead roles for “The Trip,” a SAG-AFTRA short film segment of the anthology feature “Through the Blinds.” The production will shoot in Los Angeles from August 28–30 and is seeking Los Angeles local hires only.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a principal character role in a SAG-AFTRA short film.
• Bring emotional depth and authenticity to the character.
• Collaborate with the director and production team during filming.
• Be available for the scheduled Los Angeles production dates.

Requirements

• Larry Williams: Man, early 20s; Black, Hispanic/Latinx, Indigenous, or mixed ethnicity; queer. Character is loyal, deep, adventurous, and planning a motorcycle trip through South America.
• Janie White: Woman, early 20s; Filipina American. Character is fierce, feminist, inclusive, career-driven, academically accomplished, and extremely loyal to her friends.

Compensation

$260 per day.

Job Description

An independent food documentary production is seeking a Makeup Artist for multiple filming dates in Vancouver, British Columbia, between August 24 and September 1. The production will film approximately two people per day and requires natural, camera-ready makeup. The goal is to help documentary subjects look fresh and polished on camera while still looking like themselves. This is a modestly paid opportunity suited to a professional who is comfortable working on a small independent production.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide natural and minimal camera-ready makeup for documentary subjects.
• Prepare approximately two people per filming day.
• Maintain a polished yet authentic appearance appropriate for documentary filming.
• Bring and maintain your own professional makeup kit.
• Maintain a professional, reliable, and easygoing presence on set.

Requirements

• Experience providing makeup for film, photography, or other on-camera productions.
• Comfortable creating natural and minimal makeup looks.
• Must have your own makeup kit.
• Applicants who cannot work every filming date may still be considered.

Compensation

$100 day rate + $25 makeup kit fee.

Job Description

“The Frontrunner,” an animated short film directed by Oshi Wanigasekera, is casting two South Asian lead voice-over actors for a paid, non-union production. The film follows an imaginative young girl caught in the middle of her divorced parents’ custody battle. When her dance recital brings their ongoing conflict to a head, the story explores the lasting effects of parental conflict on a child’s identity and self-worth. Voice-over recording will take place in Toronto during September 2026. Natural and authentic South Asian accents based on the actor’s ethnicity are encouraged.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a lead voice-over role for the animated short film.
• Deliver an authentic and emotionally grounded character performance.
• Participate in an in-person recording session in Toronto.
• Collaborate with the director and production team during recording.

Requirements

• Seeking 2 South Asian lead actors.
• Mother: South Asian female, approximately 40–55.
• Father: South Asian male, approximately 40–55.
• Natural and authentic South Asian accents are encouraged.
• Non-union production.

Compensation

Paid.

Job Description

The short film “Well Hell,” a film by Brettina Davis, is casting a female actor for a strong supporting lead role. Production is seeking an Indigenous/Native American woman in her mid-30s for a three-day shoot in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The character is a woman who has not always felt that she fits within her own community and has found comfort and connection through her Black American best friend. She is brave, honest, curious, and often the voice of reason, while also struggling to listen to her elders and navigating the pressures of the modern world.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a strong supporting character in the short film.
• Deliver an emotionally grounded and authentic performance.
• Collaborate with the director, cast, and production team.
• Participate in three scheduled filming days.
• Follow creative direction throughout production.

Requirements

• Female actor.
• Indigenous/Native American.
• Able to portray a woman in her mid-30s.
• Strong dramatic and character-driven acting abilities.

Compensation

$750 total project stipend.

Job Description

An upcoming relationship drama short film is casting two lead actors in New York City. The story follows a couple whose future is challenged by an unexpected revelation, forcing them to confront trust, love, and what happened while they were apart.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a lead role in a relationship-focused short film.
• Portray emotionally complex scenes involving trust and relationships.
• Attend required rehearsals in NYC.
• Follow creative direction throughout filming.
• Complete a self-tape audition for consideration.

Requirements

• Female Lead: Emotionally complex role portraying a woman revealing information that could change her relationship while hoping to preserve it.
• Male Lead: Emotionally grounded role portraying a man processing the revelation and questioning whether the relationship can survive.
• Self-tape audition required.
• Submit via direct message to receive audition details.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Job Description

Memoria Di is seeking extras for an upcoming film shooting in South Brooklyn, New York. The production is looking for young adult talent to portray members of a friend group in paid background roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a background extra in a film.
• Portray a member of a young friend group.
• Follow production direction while on set.
• Maintain a professional presence throughout filming.

Requirements

• Ages 18–22.
• Must be available to film in South Brooklyn, NYC.
• Submit your name and current pictures.

Compensation

• Paid.