Toronto Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Female Actra Member with Friendly Dog for TV Production

Job Description
A television production is seeking a female ACTRA member with a medium-sized, friendly dog for an upcoming shoot. Additional spots are available for background neighbors and passersby who have not yet worked on this project.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on set with a friendly, medium-sized dog

• Participate as a neighbor or passerby in outdoor scenes

• Follow direction from the production team to maintain scene continuity

Requirements

• Female ACTRA member (no AABP/Non-Union needed)

• Must provide a picture of the dog

• Additional background spots available for ACTRA members who have not yet appeared

• Must email name, age, and recent picture for consideration

Compensation

• Paid ACTRA background role

Extras to Play Patrons at Upscale Trattoria

Job Description
A production is seeking fresh faces to portray patrons at an upscale trattoria for an upcoming project. This is a great opportunity for performers who have not worked on this production before and want to gain on-set experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray restaurant patrons in a natural and realistic way

• Follow direction from the production team to ensure continuity

• Be punctual and prepared for the shoot day

Requirements

• Performers ages 28+

• Must be a new face (not previously cast in this production)

• Must be comfortable working in a restaurant environment

Compensation

• Paid background extra role

Tell Me Lies Casting Call

Job Description
The television production Tell Me Lies is now casting performers to portray college students in upcoming scenes. This project is seeking youthful, energetic talent who can authentically capture the look and feel of university life. This is a great opportunity for ACTRA members to be part of a professional set while gaining valuable on-camera experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Play background roles as college students in campus scenes

• Take direction from the production team and perform naturally on camera

• Help bring an authentic college environment to life on screen

Requirements

• Performers ages 18–24

• Must be ACTRA members (full, apprentice, or AABP)

• Non-union submissions will not be considered

• Must be able to work locally in Toronto

Compensation

• Paid roles under ACTRA agreement

Car Commercial Casting Call – Female Asian Cellists

Job Description
A national car commercial is seeking talented female Asian cellists for an upcoming shoot. This casting call is open across Canada and requires skilled musicians who can confidently perform on camera. This is a unique opportunity to showcase musical ability while being featured in a high-profile commercial.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a cellist during the commercial shoot

• Bring authenticity, presence, and confidence to the role

• Collaborate with the production team to deliver a professional on-camera performance

Requirements

• Female, Asian cellists

• Must be available for the specified shoot dates

• Open to talent across Canada

• Professional playing ability required

Compensation

• Paid role with competitive rates

Casting Call – Performer with Large Dog for Park Scene

Job Description
The production Brilliant Minds is casting a performer who owns a large, light-colored dog to appear in an upcoming park scene. This background role requires talent who can work comfortably with their pet on set. Both ACTRA members and non-union talent are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a park scene with a large, light-colored dog

• Ensure the dog is calm, well-behaved, and able to work safely on set

• Follow direction from the production team during filming

Requirements

• Must have a large, light-colored dog

• Open to ACTRA members and non-union talent

• Must be available for a full day of filming as a local hire

• New faces and those rarely seen on set are encouraged to apply

Compensation

• ACTRA Full/Apprentice: Paid background rates per IPA

• AABP/Non-Union: $17.20 per hour with an 8-hour minimum

• Additional $40 bump for bringing a dog to set

Casting Call – Real Musicians for Upcoming Project

Job Description
A major production is casting real musicians for multiple roles across Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal. This project seeks authentic performers with strong musical skills to bring live performance energy to screen. Non-union talent only.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform live on set as part of a professional production

• Showcase authentic musicianship and stage presence

• Take direction from the creative team to deliver strong performances

Requirements

• Real Singer: Black male, ages 25–45, non-union

• Guitar Player: White male, ages 25–45, non-union

• Drummer: Latinx female, ages 25–45, non-union

• Trumpet Player: White male, ages 25–45, non-union

• Bassist: Black male, ages 25–45, non-union

• Must be available for callbacks, fittings, and filming on scheduled dates

Compensation

• Paid roles, rate details provided upon selection

Amazon Series Casting Call – Upper Limb Amputee Role

Job Description
An Amazon series is casting male talent with upper limb amputations for an upcoming production in Toronto. This is a unique opportunity to bring authentic representation to screen. No acting experience is required, and submissions are open to new and experienced talent alike.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured role in an Amazon series

• Collaborate with the production team and follow direction on set

• Deliver authentic on-screen presence in line with the project’s creative vision

Requirements

• Male, ages 40–50

• Must be an upper limb amputee

• No acting experience necessary

• Must be available for the full filming schedule

Compensation

• Paid role with competitive rates under professional production standards

Casting Call – SSE Server Role

Job Description
A television production is seeking a male actor in his 20s to portray a server for an upcoming scene. The role requires prior serving experience to ensure authenticity on screen. This is a great opportunity to appear in a professional production while showcasing real-life skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a server authentically in a television series scene

• Demonstrate professional serving skills and natural interactions

• Take direction from the production team to ensure realism on camera

Requirements

• Male, 20s

• Must have prior serving experience

• Must be available for early morning call time

• Union and non-union performers considered

Compensation

• $43 per hour

Job Description

A film/TV production team is seeking talented non-union actors for a recorded table read of the horror feature film It’s In The Blood. The project follows a family of vampires who reconnect over the holidays while under threat from malicious home invaders. This table read will serve as a plot and dialogue showcase for the concept piece and will be digitally recorded, allowing participation from any location.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform assigned character roles during a recorded script table read.

• Accurately capture the tone, emotions, and motivations of the assigned character.

• Collaborate with the production team to bring authenticity to the concept showcase.

• Participate in a digital recording session (remote work possible).

Requirements

• Non-union actors only.

• Ability to perform in a recorded table read format.

• Comfortable portraying complex characters within a horror/drama setting.

• Availability to participate in October 2025 recording sessions.

Roles Available

• Leora (Female, mid-to-late 50’s, Black): A vampire who has lived for centuries. Neurotic, self-destructive, and estranged from her adoptive family of young vampires. She imposes a paranoid worldview on those around her.

• Julien (Male, early 20’s, Middle-Eastern or South-Asian): A kind and well-intentioned vampire, Leora’s adoptive son. Often mediates family drama with charm and sarcasm.

• Connor (Male, mid-to-late 20’s, any non-white ethnicity): A nervous vampire visiting his girlfriend’s family. An artist with a love for antiques, he struggles to control himself under pressure.

• Sam (Male, mid-to-late 30’s, white): A vampire hunter and antagonist. Obsessed with eliminating vampires, he has spun into a religious psychosis and is dangerously unstable.

Compensation

• Rate: Unpaid.

• Format: Concept piece showcase; digital recording.

Casting Call for Non-Union Talent – Commercial Shoot

Job Description
A commercial project is now seeking non-union talent to appear in an upcoming shoot. This opportunity is open to all genders and ethnicities, offering participants the chance to gain valuable on-set experience while being featured in a digital advertising campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a half-day commercial shoot

• Work collaboratively with the production team to capture authentic performances

• Bring energy and professionalism to represent the campaign’s message

• Be comfortable on camera in both photo and video formats

Requirements

• All genders, ages 18–25

• Open to all ethnicities

• Must be available for the scheduled shoot dates

• Professional, reliable, and able to follow direction on set

Compensation

• Session fee: $300 (half-day)

• Usage: $1,200 for 6 months of web and social media use

• 15% agency fee applies