Toronto Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Job Type:

Skills:

Acting

Jigsaw Casting Ltd. Is seeking Female Real Bartenders / Mixologists from the GTA for a Pilot Cocktail Channel filming in Collingwood!

Looking for a Female, age 22 to 35 – talented cocktail bartender / mixologist to join our team for an upcoming, proof of concept social media channel with ongoing potential.

Someone who is attractive, fun, edgy, outgoing, “sexy” with a nice smile – The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of mixology and a passion for creating innovative, unique, and delicious cocktails.
We are looking for someone who is able to explain the cocktails they are preparing and potentially demonstrate some flair techniques, such as bottle juggling or fire tricks if they are proficient in those areas.
Wardrobe would be a high end nightclub type look, please see reference photos attached. Someone who will light up a room when she enters, noticed by everyone. She has to be confident in front of cameras and the production team.

If you have a strong background in bartending/mixology and are looking for a new challenge with ongoing potential, we encourage you to apply!

THIS IS NOT A COMMERCIAL – ITS A PILOT FOR A COCKTAIL DIGITAL CHANNEL
This is currently a test spot for digital use – There is no product being featured at this point. If Pilot gets picked up – non union Digital Rates to be negotiated at that time.

If selected, pay is: Travel Fee in Collingwood: $250.00 *All Travel costs will be covered by production (Hotel, gas, per diem).
Session Fee: $750.00 per shoot day. (2 days shoot)

Must be available for these key dates:

Travel to collingwood on Jan 29th or early am on Jan 30th, 2023.
Wardrobe: No Wardrobe Call.
Shoot Date: Jan 30 and 31 – Shooting in Collingwood, Ont.

Self tape instructions:
https://bit.ly/pilotcocktailchannel

January 16, 2023

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$2,000 Commercial Casting Call for Football

Job Type:

Skills:

Acting Football

CASTING ATHLETES!

RECEIVE $750-$2,000+ FOR ONE DAY OF FILMING, IF SELECTED.

CASTING MALE RUGBY/FOOTBALL PLAYERS, 30-39 YRS OLD, IN THE GREATER

TORONTO AREA FOR A FUN COMMERCIAL!

We’re seeking intermediate/advanced level rugby and football players in the GTA, ages 30-39, who are comfortable tackling and getting tackled.

Do you love rugby or football? Are you a passionate athlete? Are rugby or football big parts of your adult life? If so, we want to hear from you!

PLEASE NOTE:

This is a NON-UNION project. No acting experience is required, however, you should be outgoing and comfortable being filmed and interviewed.
To apply, you MUST be legally eligible to work in Canada.
To participate, you MUST be able to film in Toronto, ON
If shortlisted, you MUST be available for a brief online interview with the director on January 31st.
If selected, you MUST be available for a wardrobe appointment on February 10th. You will only be required briefly (about 3 hours)
If selected, you MUST be available for a rehearsal on February 13th. You will only be required briefly for one day.
If selected, you MUST be available for filming on February 16th. You will only be required for one day of filming.
If booked, you will receive $100 for a Covid test fee (if required), $150 for a wardrobe appointment, and $1,000 for one day of filming. You will receive an
additional $500 for a rehearsal, if selected. If your footage is in the final commercial, you will receive an additional $1,000 for its use. If you are booked as a
“demonstrator” (face not seen in final edit), you will receive $750 FLAT for your participation.

IF SHORTLISTED, YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 30th.

THANKS FOR APPLYING!

GROUNDGLASS is a premiere casting company, we cast people just like you in commercials for brands such as Procter & Gamble, Unilever, Johnnie Walker and Chevrolet.

January 16, 2023

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$2,000 Commercial Casting Call for Hockey Players

Job Type:

Skills:

Acting

CASTING HOCKEY PLAYERS

RECEIVE $750-$2,000+ FOR ONE DAY OF FILMING, IF SELECTED.

CASTING MALE HOCKEY PLAYERS, 30-39 YRS OLD, IN THE GREATER TORONTO AREA
FOR A FUN COMMERCIAL!

We’re seeking intermediate/advanced level hockey players in the GTA, ages 30-39, who are comfortable hitting/taking a hit into the boards.

Do you love hockey? Are you an advanced hockey athlete? Is hockey a big part of your adult life? If so, we want to hear from you!

This is a NON-UNION project. No acting experience is required, however, you should be outgoing and comfortable being filmed and interviewed.
To apply, you MUST be legally eligible to work in Canada.
To participate, you MUST be able to film in Toronto, ON
If shortlisted, you MUST be available for a brief online interview with the director on January 31st.
If selected, you MUST be available for a wardrobe appointment on February 10th. You will only be required briefly (about 3 hours)
If selected, you MUST be available for filming on February 16th. You will only be required for one day of filming.
If booked, you will receive $100 for a Covid test fee (if required), $150 for a wardrobe appointment, and $1,000 for one day of filming. If your footage is in the final commercial, you will receive and additional $1,000 for its use. If you are booked as a “demonstrator” (face not seen in final edit), you will receive $750 FLAT for your participation.

IF SHORTLISTED, YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 30th.

January 13, 2023

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Major Canadian Bank Photoshoot Casting Call

Job Type:

Skills:

Acting

Seeking Individuals, Couples or Families who are New Canadians for a Major Canadian Bank Photoshoot Campaign in Toronto!

We are looking for the following Newcomers who are first generation Canadians. Whether it’s 1 or 20 years, duration in Canada does not matter. Open to all genders, ages, ethnicities and abilities:

Families. Open on ages.
Individuals. Ages 20 to 65.
Couples. Ages 20 to 65.
Individuals with a visible disability. Ages 20 to 65.

IF YOU KNOW OF SOMEONE, PLEASE PASS THIS ON.

Compensation If selected:

For Individuals or Couples: each person will be paid $2,000 for a one day photoshoot. ($500 for session/day and $1,500 for buyout)
Families: $5,000 flat rate per family.

Must be available for one day out of the week of January 23 in Toronto.
We will select directly from your application. No recall required.

Entertainment Careers

Reflector Entertainment

January 13, 2023

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Outsourcing Director

Canada Montreal

Job Type:

Staff / Crew

Skills:

Videography

Établi à Montréal, Reflector, une compagnie du groupe Bandai Namco, est un studio de divertissement œuvrant avec les meilleurs talents et produisant du contenu engageant pour des publics du monde entier. À l’aide d’une approche trans-média focalisant d’abord sur la création d’univers narratifs, l’entreprise arrive à créer des propriétés originales engageantes qui interpellent les adeptes sur de multiples plateformes.

SOMMAIRE

Le/la directeur.trice de l’impartition relève du chef des finances et est une personne clé dans tous les mandats d’impartition du studio, principalement dans le contexte de la production de jeux vidéo. Il/elle travaillera en collaboration avec plusieurs équipes de Reflector afin d’optimiser les stratégies et les processus d’impartition principalement au niveau de la main d’œuvre.

Responsabilités

Construire et mettre en œuvre une approche stratégique d’externalisation tout en travaillant en étroite collaboration avec les parties prenantes du développement de jeux ;
Aligner les actions à court terme avec les futurs besoins et la vision du studio ;
Définir la portée appropriée des composants d’externalisation sur tous les projets du studio, en considération des coûts, de la qualité, du temps et de la disponibilité des ressources internes en collaboration avec les gestionnaires de projets ;
Revoir et améliorer les processus à partir de la définition du mandat jusqu’à l’acceptation des livrables en passant par les outils de gestion, les documents et les étapes d’approbation ;
Valider la clarté et la précision des mandats en travaillant en étroite collaboration avec toutes les parties prenantes pour minimiser le gaspillage et maximiser l’efficacité ;
Sélectionner les meilleurs partenaires d’impartition grâce à des processus de sélection diligents ;
Orienter les communications et entretenir des relations saines avec les fournisseurs actuels et potentiels ;
Collaborer avec le service des finances pour élaborer, suivre et respecter les budgets d’impartition tout en négociant les meilleurs taux et conditions possibles ;
Collaborer avec le service juridique interne pour définir les clauses contractuelles et veiller à leur respect.

Qualifications

8 ans d’expérience dans des rôles de production ou d’approvisionnement dans l’industrie du jeu vidéo ;
Expertise de collaboration directe avec les fournisseurs ou les sous-traitants ;
Axé sur les solutions et capable de faciliter efficacement la communication entre les différentes parties prenantes, y compris la haute direction ;
Sens aigu des affaires et compétences éprouvées en matière de réseautage et de négociation ;
Compétences démontrées en analyse et en organisation ;
Solide intérêt pour l’amélioration des processus et l’approche systémique.

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Headquartered in Montreal, Reflector, a company of the Bandai Namco group, is a new breed of studio working with top talents to create high-quality, compelling content for global audiences. By employing a true transmedia approach, where content is built outwards from fully fleshed “Storyworlds”, the company is able to tell richer, deeper stories that connect with fans everywhere.

Summary

The Outsourcing Director reports to the CFO and isa key person in all of the studio’s outsourcing mandates, mainly in the context of video game production. He/she will work in collaboration with many teamsat Reflector to optimize the outsourcing strategies and processes.

Responsibilities

Build and implement a strategic approach toward outsourcing while working closely with the game development stakeholders;
Align short term actionswith future global needs and studio vision;
Define the proper scope of outsourcing components on all projects across the studio, in regard to cost, quality,time, and availability of internal resources in collaboration with projects owners;
Review and improve processes from the mandate definition to the deliverable acceptance trough managementtools, documents and approval gates;
Validate the clarity and precision of the mandates by working closely with all stakeholdersto minimize waste and maximize efficiency;
Select the best outsourcing partners trough diligent selection processes;
Lead communications and maintain healthy relationships with current and prospective suppliers;
Collaborate with the finance department to elaborate, track and respect outsourcing budgets while negotiating the best rates and conditions possible;
Collaborate with the internal legal department to define contract terms and ensure their respect.

Qualifications

8 years’ experience in production or procurement roles in the video game industry;
Expertise in direct collaboration with suppliers and sub-contractors;
Solution driven and able to facilitate communication efficiently across different stakeholders including top management;
Strong business acumen and proven networking and negotiation skills;
Demonstrated analytical and organisation skills;
Profund interest for process improvement and systemic approach.

Reflector Entertainment

Entertainment Careers

Mikros Animation

January 13, 2023

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VFX Supervisor I Spontaneous application

Canada Montreal

Job Type:

Staff / Crew

Skills:

Videography

Company Description

This role is currently an open call. We are accepting submitted applications and will reach out when active recruitment for role is open. Please expect a delay in outreach as we are currently not actively recruiting for this position

Mikros Animation is a global CGI animation studio located in Paris, Montreal, Los Angeles, Bangalore and London, dedicated to feature films and episodic content. Since its inception, Mikros Animation has always put creativity and CG artistry at the heart of its animation and production activities, allowing our artists to work across a great variety of stories with a high level of stylized craft. So far, Mikros Animation has contributed to ten released feature animations and to numerous high-quality animated series, for the world’s best-known animation studios, either as creative studio, line producer or executive producer. Mikros Animation has also produced more than 250 hours of programming, broadcast by notable channels including Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, TF1, France TV, Gulli, M6, Gloob, and Super RTL. Our animated episodic content airs and streams globally, in over 180 countries.

At Mikros Animation, we believe great animation is about making real connections with real people. By partnering with filmmakers to unite their creative visions, with our industry-leading craftsmanship and artistry, we create characters that connect with audiences on an authentic and emotional level to bring powerful stories to life.

Job Description

Mikros Animation Montreal is looking for an experienced VFX Supervisor to join us on an exciting new animation project.

The VFX Supervisor is responsible for the direction and management of his team while working with of the Line Producer and CG Supervisor.

He is in charge of giving the necessary coaching and training to its team in order to reach its objectives and is responsible for the production and quality of the film and works closely with the clients.

As a Supervisor, he brings and implements his expertise both technically and artistically for the completion of the project.

The VFX Supervisor will work closely with the CG Supervisors and propose artistic and technical solutions to meet the project requirements.

He will be able to work with internal tools and adapt them to the specific needs of the project.

Our prospective VFX Supervisor will need to combine technical and artistic knowhow with perceptive leadership. You should have the enthusiasm and ambition to inspire our team to surpass the top quality work they are already producing.

Together with the Line Producer, they become the Client’s privileged interlocutors in order to support them throughout the project.

The successful candidate will play a central role in ensuring Mikros continues to create top-class feature entertainment.

Responsibilities

In collaboration with the Line Producer and the Head of CG, your main objectives will be:

Develop, manage and maintain timing and production quotas in accordance with production management;
Ensure that departments have all the necessary tools;
Organize and conduct team and clients meetings;
Inform Supervisors about changes and news related to the project;
Train and supervise the team throughout production;
Give feedback to each Supervisor about their performance;
Actively participate in the selection of new Supervisors and Leads;
Support and facilitate the integration of new employees;
Attend and actively participate to supervisors meetings;
Perform other related tasks as assigned by management;
Be a team leader!!!!! Lead, train and support your team, be a source of inspiration, build and maintain team spirit;

Qualifications

Familiar with the production pipeline and development of “in-house” tools;
Have held at least one VFX Supervisor or position;
Minimum five (5) to seven (7) years of work experience as a modeling artist in a film production environment, animated TV series or visual effects;
Strong ability to lead a team;
Ability to propose solutions to problems;
Good knowledge of the animated features workflow;
Proficiency in Maya;
Python scripting and / of C++ would be a plus;
Knowing an asset manager like Shotgun an asset;
Ability to manage a work team;
Be able to train and guide team members;
English is an asset

Additional Information

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If you require assistance applying, please reach out to [email protected] and we’ll be happy to assist.

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Mikros Animation

Havas CX Canada | Havas Media

Entertainment Careers

January 13, 2023

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Director, Experience Strategy

Canada Ontario

Job Type:

Staff / Crew

Skills:

Videography

Position overview:

In the role of Director, Experience Strategy at Havas CX, you will have a unique opportunity to help our clients at various stages of digital transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will be able to drive strategy of digital projects with a shared lens between customer centricity and business objectives. You will help our clients develop big picture vison for their business across all aspects of digital touchpoints. You will work in a fast paced, technology and innovation driven environment, on a mix of clients and verticals.

Responsibilities:

Discovery and research

Understand our client’s business context, goals and incorporate client’s unique requirements into strategy deliverables
Gather information on our client’s business context, process and competitive to identify whitespace opportunities
Plan and facilitate qualitative research with end users and summarize research in user profiles, personas, or other relevant documentation
Understand and develop customer journey maps and service workflows across all channels to uncover better ways to acquire, retain and service customers
Drive client collaboration by leading workshops (in person or virtually)

Experience strategy

Lead ideation and development of user-centric solutions, meeting client-identified business objectives
Leverage data in solutioning process – consume and synthesize data to derive solution insights (from client data and research data)
Create digital/experience transformation strategies across variety of clients and verticals (with focus on digital commerce, telco, financial services, and loyalty)
Develop strategic roadmaps to help visualize execution plans for experience and technology rollouts
Create sketches, storyboards, wireframes and/or high-level sitemaps to communicate an aspirational vision to the client

Leadership

Lead client engagements (or as part of team) across variety of clients and industry verticals
Communicate complex digital solution concepts to non-technical audiences
Lead collaboration with client teams and help develop client capabilities
Maintain stewardship of vision throughout project delivery
Be a thought leader on technology trends on projects as well as throughout organization internally as a digital SME
Contribute to estimating and proposal process
Establish relationships with senior client stakeholders

About you

You have real interest in all aspects of digital, from transformation through customer experience lens to MarTech and technology. You like to dig into a problem, are undaunted by ambiguity, and have a passion for innovative solutions. This calls for a good balance of analytical skill, strategic thinking, and creativity.

You like to take ownership of a project and leadership in a group. You need empathy too: knowing how to listen and speak, to users, clients and to your team. Data sense and analytical skills are critical: qualitative and quantitative, it’s all about rationale-based thinking.

Moreover, you want to be a mentor to other team members and lead a team of various cross-functional contributors. Beyond project execution, you have experience managing a team, supporting their work and managing their performance in a formal role.

You have excellent organizational abilities, superior communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written, strong problem-solving skills in a technical environment, attention to detail, and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.

For you creating a deck is not boring, but rather an opportunity to tell a compelling story – whether for the audience you are presenting to or someone who might be reading it months later.

Your background should include:

Agency or consulting experience:

7+ years of experience in a strategy role in consulting (digital focus) or digital agencies
Direct experience working with a multi-disciplinary team (including mix of agency, client and 3rd party vendors)
User experience design background preferred

Strategy projects in following areas:

Customer Experience Strategy
Product Strategy
Digital Transformation
eCommerce
Complex, multi-touchpoint digital solutions

Familiarity and experience with following activities and deliverables:

Workshop planning & facilitation
Requirements gathering
Strategic roadmaps
Developing digital ecosystems
Experience research and Customer Journey maps
Segment research and persona development
Content strategy
Conversion optimization

Familiarity and comfort with client management and business development:

Managing client relationships
Identify opportunities for new engagements as part of project delivery
Leading a project portfolio from perspective of strategy and client communication
Experience leading teams and understanding of project management in an asset

The Havas Team

The Director, Experience Strategy will be part of a multidisciplinary team of experience strategists who like to collaborate and share ideas. Our Strategy and UX practices are very closely integrated and play a role from the business development phase and all the way through project delivery and post-launch program-level work. We are all about rallying to a common cause: shaping and making experiences that informs and moves people. We envision and design stuff, and make sure it can be built (too many strategy documents are dying a slow death somewhere in the cloud…), so frequently we build it ourselves. Located in the King and Bathurst neighbourhood (when not at home), we are focused on Canadian with a sprinkling of international clients. We are a part of Havas CX network, which in turn is a part of a global Havas family of companies. Our work environment is informal, fast-paced and friendly.

If you see yourself in this job description and you are interested in an opportunity to work and learning an entrepreneurial and agile environment, then please get in touch.

Our Perks:

At Havas Media our people come first which is why we offer a comprehensive total rewards package including:

Centralized Downtown Office
Full flexibility around work from home or office
Work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks
RRSP Matching Plan
Physical & Mental Health Benefits
Dedicated Culture Committee & Diversity Team
Growth Opportunities & Employer-Paid Professional Development
Unlimited vacation, plus year-round bonus holiday office closures, Christmas closure
Paid Parental Top-Up Policy
Dog friendly office

No closed minds here – at Havas Canada, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to the inclusion and accommodation of all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origins, age, sexual orientation, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Selection decisions are solely based on job-related factors. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.

Location: 473 Adelaide St West, Toronto ON

Havas CX Canada | Havas Media