Toronto Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting Call for Real Mother and Child – Hospital Scene

Job Description
Casting directors are seeking a real mother and child (ages 8–9) to work together in a hospital scene for the production Brilliant Minds. This is a wonderful opportunity for families interested in gaining on-set experience and being picture-cast directly by the director.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear together in a hospital scene as background performers

• Follow direction from the production team to deliver authentic reactions

• Remain available for filming throughout the day, afternoon, or evening

Requirements

• Real mother and child pair

• Child must be 8–9 years old

• ACTRA preferred but non-union talent may apply

• Must be available for a 6:30 AM crew call and full 8-hour day

Compensation

• ACTRA rate per IPA for ACTRA talent

• $17.20/hour with 8-hour minimum for AABP/Non-Union talent

Casting Call for Professional Dancers – High-End Gala

Job Description
Casting directors are seeking 8 professional SSE dancers to perform at an exclusive high-end gala event. This is a paid opportunity for experienced dancers who can bring elegance and professionalism to a luxury setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform choreographed routines during the gala

• Maintain a polished and professional presence throughout the event

• Collaborate with event coordinators to ensure seamless performances

Requirements

• Professional dance experience required

• Men must provide black tuxedos

• Women must provide gowns (any color except black)

• Must be available for the scheduled event date

Compensation

• Paid performance opportunity at a prestigious gala

Casting Call for Multiple Roles – Major Social Media Platform Campaign

Job Description
Casting directors are seeking diverse, authentic talent for a motion and stills campaign for a major social media platform. The storyline follows a group of individuals returning home for the holidays, reconnecting with old friends and rediscovering themselves. Filming will take place in Vancouver, Canada, with travel and accommodations provided.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a 5–7 day shoot capturing authentic, emotional moments

• Deliver grounded, natural performances that feel spontaneous and relatable

• Collaborate with the production team for both still photography and motion scenes

Requirements

• Non-union talent, must have a valid passport

• Seeking multiple roles:

  • Michelle: Female, 28–35, independent and slightly reserved freelance designer reconnecting with old friends

  • Jason: Male, 20s, slightly awkward but endearing, reconnecting with old friends and a crush

  • Zara Lansing: Female, 20s, charismatic and warm, reconnecting with Jason after a long absence

  • Adam: Male, late 20s, athletic and rugged, excited to reunite with friends

  • Chloe: Female, late 30s, corporate executive who softens during her holiday visit

  • Bowen: Male, 20s, personable and relatable, junior marketing employee with a crush on a coworker

  • Joan: Female, 30s–50s, calm and grounded with a complex emotional range

  • Alex: Female, 20s, warm and magnetic, the office crush with a playful personality

Compensation

• Buyout: $7,500 + 20% (guaranteed)

• Session Fee: $750/day + 20%

• Fitting Fee: $250 + 20%

• Travel Days: $500/day + 20%

Casting Call for Young Boy – The Westies

Job Description
Casting directors are seeking a white male child to portray a character in The Westies. This is a great opportunity for young talent to gain on-set experience and be part of a professional production.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in fittings prior to the filming date

• Portray the character as directed during filming

• Follow production guidance on set and remain professional

Requirements

• White male child, ages 6–9

• Hair should closely match the provided reference photos

• Must be available for a fitting prior to filming

Compensation

• Paid role, non-union

• Professional production experience

Casting Call for TV Pilot – Lady Luck Inc.

Job Description
A new TV pilot is seeking actors for a heartfelt, character-driven story exploring the lives of a landlady, May, and her tenants. The series dives into relationships, cultural surroundings, and personal challenges, highlighting community and connection within a shared home. The script allows space for improvisation, encouraging actors to bring their unique perspectives to the characters.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray characters with authenticity and emotional depth

• Collaborate with the creative team to bring character arcs to life

• Engage in improvisation to enhance storytelling

• Participate in rehearsals and filming according to the production schedule

Requirements

• Open to actors of various ethnicities and backgrounds

• Strong acting skills with the ability to embody complex, layered characters

• Comfortable with collaborative and improvisational performance style

Roles Available

• May: Early 60s, open ethnicity. Eccentric, warm, and wise matriarch of the house, holding the community together with humor and care.

• Fay: Mid-20s, May’s free-spirited art student daughter who often unintentionally stirs up chaos.

• Brandon: Mid-20s, May’s serious and level-headed law student son, the voice of reason in the household.

• Fan: Early 60s, May’s quirky sister, fluent in Mandarin. Adds humor and cultural depth to the family dynamic.

• Lavpreet (Cast): Early 30s, Indian IT specialist balancing ambition, love, and career.

• Vanessa: Mid-20s, political science student adjusting to a new culture, forming a bond with Yan through music and art.

Compensation

• Paid role with meal and credit provided

Casting Marton for Short Film

Job Description:
A short film is seeking an actor to play Marton, the lead character. This character is a complex, introspective man with a quiet intensity, and the role requires strong acting skills to portray emotional depth with subtlety.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Marton, a man in his 30s to early 40s, who is introverted with an emotional inner world

• Deliver lines in English with an accent that matches the character’s background

• Collaborate closely with the director to convey hidden emotions and internal conflict

Requirements:

• Male actor, 30s to early 40s

• Must be fluent in Hungarian or another Eastern European language

• Able to perform with nuanced emotion and quiet presence

• Open to both ACTRA and non-union actors

Compensation:

• Paid role, rate to be discussed upon selection

Background Talent for Black-Tie Gala Scene

Job Description:
Casting background talent for a black-tie gala scene in a high-end fundraiser setting. This is an exciting opportunity to appear in a glamorous and upscale environment while helping create the elegant atmosphere needed for the production.

Job Responsibilities:

• Appear as background talent in formal gala scenes

• Wear approved wardrobe (black tuxedo for men, long gowns for women)

• Follow production instructions to maintain the scene’s upscale look and flow

Requirements:

• Men: Ages 30s to early 60s, must own and wear a black tuxedo (not a black suit)

• Women: Ages 30s to early 60s, must wear long gowns in any color except black

• Must be ACTRA, AABP, or non-union

• Must submit clear photos of tuxedo or gown options for approval prior to the shoot

• Wardrobe pictures should be submitted by the specified deadline

Compensation:

• $50 wardrobe bump for bringing approved attire

• Additional 2-hour fitting time will be added to the voucher and paid

ACTRA Casting Call for Wealthy Donor Roles in “Vladimir”

Job Description
The production Vladimir is seeking ACTRA members to portray upscale business types and wealthy philanthropists at a fundraiser event. This is an interior shoot and a great opportunity for performers who can bring sophistication and authenticity to the scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray high-society donors and philanthropists at a formal fundraiser

• Follow direction from the production team to create a realistic upscale event atmosphere

• Be available for the full day of filming

Requirements

• ACTRA members only

• Ages 40+

• New faces preferred (those who have not recently worked on this production)

Compensation

• Paid ACTRA background rate

Background Casting Call for Parents and Teens at Sparrow Lake

Job Description
A production filming near Sparrow Lake, Orillia, is seeking non-union and AABP talent to portray parents and teens in an upcoming shoot. Transportation (shuttle) is available for those who need it.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray camper parents and teens in outdoor camp scenes

• Follow direction from the production team during filming

• Be available for the scheduled filming dates

Requirements

• Adults ages 30–40 (camper parents)

• New parents ages 30–40 and new teens ages 12–15

Compensation

• Paid background work (rate provided upon booking)

Background Casting Call for Festival Scene in Milton

Job Description
A production is seeking background talent for an overnight exterior shoot portraying festival goers. This is a non-union and AABP-only opportunity, perfect for those looking to gain on-set experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a festival goer in exterior overnight scenes

• Follow on-set direction to help create a realistic festival environment

• Remain available for the entire duration of the shoot

Requirements

• Non-union or AABP talent only

• Ages 20–69, all ethnicities welcome

• Must be available to work on September 19th in Milton

• Must have reliable transportation (limited shuttles provided, self-drivers preferred)

Compensation

• Paid background work (rate disclosed upon booking)