Toronto Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Production Title: Artistic Music Video

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting actors to work on scenes filming in Toronto, Canada, from Friday, July 15th to Sunday, July 17th. Must be able to work from the said date. 

Role: Hero

• All Ethnicities
• Female with a shaved head and/or Androgynous feature
• Age range: 20 – 35 years old
• A young woman sits in a jail cell awaiting her execution. She’s strong-willed and determined.
• She won’t go down easy. She rises into her power as she’s strapped into an electric chair and harnesses the electricity—reference: Girl With The Dragon Tattoo.

Covid Test: TBD

Rate: Pay is $1000/day, Wardrobe Fitting: $75/day, PCR Test: $75/day

Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development

As a Designer, you are excited to contribute to the development of creative concepts that translate visually. You are an original thinker and a team player—matching strategic direction with appropriate design results across digital experiences. There’s a line between creative expression and commercial reality—but you’ve got that covered. You’ve tackled the basics of design-related applications—and a keen attention to detail is what makes your work stellar. Most importantly, you are driven by a passion for design.

You will:

• Design solutions that meet or exceed strategic objectives.
• Create interactive design concepts.
• Design mood boards, storyboards, interactive page layouts, site grids and interface demos, photo retouches and enhancements, and animated GIFs.
• Provide quality assurance on creative deliverables.
• Build and maintain a rapport with creative team, account managers, and project managers.

You have:

• 1+ years design and interactive work experience.
• Strong design portfolio.
• Strong visual, interactive and graphic design skills.
• Solid working knowledge of the latest design toolsets.
• Time management skills to manage responsibilities and to always be prepared.
• An ability to brainstorm and contribute to the bigger idea.
• Developed and diverse communication skills to articulate creative ideas.
• A proven aptitude for fast-paced creative thinking with acute attention to detail within demanding deadlines.
• A self-motivated and accountable attitude.
• Experience in the latest versions of Mac OS, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• An understanding of the strengths and limitations of After Effects, QuickTime, Director, and ImageReady, as well as information architecture and hierarchy.
• Comprehensive understanding of interactivity and the Web.Illustration in both electronic and traditional media.
• Motion graphics experience for the Web and video

Critical Mass

Production Title: ViceTV Docu-Drama Wrestling Series

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting wrestlers to work on scenes filming in Toronto, Canada, between July and September of 2022. Must be able to work from the said date. 

Role: Wrestlers

• bodybuilders
• strongmen
• powerlifters, and more, to play various wrestlers throughout the decades
• No acting experience is required. 

Covid Test: TBD

Rate: Pay is $300/day

Production Title: Insurance Campaign

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting actors to work on scenes filming in Ontario, Canada, from Tuesday, July 19th to Wednesday, July 20th. Must be able to work from the said date. 

Role: 

• South Asian/Indian
• Men and Women aged 50-75 yrs 
• You may submit as an individual or as a couple 
• Previous experience is not necessary.
•  Ontario residence only

Covid Test: TBD

Rate: Pay is $1350 per person

Production Title: Feature Films Extras Casting Call

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting background extras to work on scenes filming in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, from Tuesday, June 28 to August 2022. Must be able to work from the said date. 

Role: Background Extras

• Kids
• Age Range: 6-12 years old
• All ethnicities
• Adult 
• Age Range: 18 years old and above
• All ethnicities

We are currently needing extras on this film below

• Design Christmas
• The House Next Door
• Swindler Seduction
• Second Chance Christmas

Covid Test: TBD

Rate: Pay is $$

The Executive Producer is responsible for acquiring commercial projects as well as overseeing the workflow of the projects through the facility. They take a lead role in developing existing client relationships and actively exploring new business opportunities, ensuring they are consistently meeting annual sales objectives. They manage and mentor our commercial producers, possess strong networking and leadership skills and have a knack for creative problem solving. A passion for sales is a must! 

Responsibilities:

• Nurture and maintain current client relationships while continually exploring new opportunities
• Develop an annual sales strategy 
• Update accounting regularly on status of invoicing and payments 
• Work closely with the Head of Post Production to ensure workflow in the facility is following the established sequence and is on track to meet forecasted delivery dates
• Ensure all quotes are accurate, fair and error free prior to submission to clients
• Act as a liaison with the client throughout the life of the project, communicating any modifications to the project team on a timely basis, proactively communicating any potential overages and promoting ongoing relationships
• Work with internal office team (client services) to communicate expectations are met for all in person client sessions
• Provide relevant content and updates for company social media channels as well as granting approvals on content when necessary
• Provide training, feedback and guidance to producers ensuring continued growth and development of the team
• Foster the development of creative talent within the commercial department internally ensuring that they are feeling supported and fulfilled. Also maintaining an eye externally of any up and coming artists that may be a good fit for our studio either on staff or freelance. 

Requirements:

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of post-production workflows
• Previous sales experience 
• Strong negotiation skills and a sales driven mindset
• Ability to handle a fast paced environment supervising multiple projects in various points of production (from development through delivery)
• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Must have exceptional people skills and communication skills (both written and verbal), as well as active listening skills
• Technical proficiency in Mac Operating systems and MS Office (specifically Excel)

REDLAB is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and accessible. If accommodation is needed at any point throughout the recruitment process please reach out to [email protected] and we will work with you to make sure your needs are met. 

REDLAB

Company Description

With a team of more than 500 creative, passionate and innovative talents, Ubisoft Quebec continues to grow and expand. Founded in 2005, the Quebec City studio has carved out a place for itself among the leaders in the video game industry. Involved in several of Ubisoft’s flagship franchises, it has acquired solid expertise, positioning it in the development of major AAA games. Involved in the Assassin’s Creed franchise since 2010, the Quebec City team has assumed leadership of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Immortals Fenyx Rising as well as the new crossover stories of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey and Valhalla.

Job Description

As an Associate Producer at Ubi Quebec, you’ll drive the development of a specific part of a game. Depending on the project’s larger production strategy and organizational structure, your part could be a component like animation, level design, gameplay, world, or a combination of a few.

All in all, you’ll guide one or many multidisciplinary teams to bring your assigned portion to life from start to end. You’ll pair well-designed work processes with clear expectations for your team members to do their best work and optimize their talents.

Through careful planning, follow-through, and oversight, you’ll keep development on pace, ensuring that time is spent on the right things, and pivot when need be. You will be keen to ensure that everything that goes into the game brings value and you will challenge your teams to get there.

While pushing production capacity and quality, you’ll see to it that your team is ready and able to deliver their chunk of the game on time and in a supportive environment.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with the core team to understand the overall game vision and requirements + communicate them across the production floor;
• Establish the scope of your area of focus: create its long-term roadmap and schedule, establish its deliverables, quality targets, and key milestones, and define its development strategies and budgets;
• Put everything in place to pave the way for production: develop workflows and pipelines + implement means to facilitate interaction between colleagues;
• Set clear goals for your team members to achieve + make sure the process of delivering those goals is as smooth as possible;
• Anticipate risks & put plans of action in place to overcome them;
• Meet with your team to clarify milestones, prioritize deliverables, give updates, address concerns, provide direction, gather feedback, etc.;
• Sync up with the producer, production director, and production managers on progress and momentum + follow up on budgets;
• Look for opportunities to improve and evolve our processes, methods, and practices;
• Help create a healthy, inclusive and positive work environment and escalate issues that could affect employees or the project as needed;
• Take part in recruitment to build your team + foster their professional growth and career progression.

What You Bring

Qualifications

• Experience in production or project management in the video game industry (or other relevant experience);
• Plenty of flexibility to adapt to a range of situations & navigate interdependencies;
• A degree in Project Management or Business Administration (or related training);
• Familiarity with a variety of project management methodologies;
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills;
• An attentive, collaborative, and innovative spirit;
• A people-oriented approach: sure, you care about results, but you never lose sight of the dedicated people behind them.

What To Send Our Way

Additional Information

• Your resume highlighting your background, skills, and any games shipped.

Working at Ubisoft means

• Have access to benefits that make a real difference in your day-to-day life :
• A hybrid and flexible work mode, 6 weeks of vacation in your first year, an enriched parental leave, a Ubi gym directly in our offices, a complete group insurance program, access to complete Dialogue telemedicine services, an RRSP with a contribution from Ubisoft, an advantageous bonus program, concrete measures to ensure the right to disconnect, the option of working part-time and much more. Click here for all the details.
• Joining a team of 21,000 Ubisoft employees working across more than 40 locations around the world, are boundby a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their dedication and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come;
• Working for an equal opportunity employer who believes that diversity of backgrounds and perspectives is essential to creating worlds where gamers and their teams can thrive and express themselves. It’s about taking on exciting challenges, being at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and being part of the future of entertainment.

Ubisoft Québec

Seeking kid dancers and singers to join Mini Pop Kids.
“The #1 music brand for kids in Canada is searching for new talent. Selected hopefuls will represents the brand in commercials, music videos, album recording(s), live touring shows/appearances, and so much more! 

We are looking for boys and girls (ages 9-13), all ethnicities, who can sing and dance 
looking for a pop sound / Hip Hop style movement (acro/breakdance tricks are a plus). 

This is a highly visible role which is part of a classical training program where the selected talent learns the basis of being a pop star, in addition to professional training for acting, live performances and film opportunities. All rehearsals take place in the GTA. 

All participants in the Mini Pop Kids are allowed to pursue outside opportunities as long as they are not a direct conflict of the brand. Current members are in Netflix shows, broadcast television, commercials and films while in the program. Past Mini Pop Kids have gone on to achieve North American success as artists, actors, and influencers for some of the worlds biggest names. 

Refer to the MINI POP KIDS online content on YouTube and Spotify for further clarification on the caliber of talent we are seeking, along with the style of music and dance styles we are looking for in the audition videos.”

Production Title: Photo Shoot for Kids with ADHD

Job Description: Casting directors are now casting children for an FDA-approved video game treatment for kids with ADHD. Filming in Greater Toronto Area on Thursday, June 30th. Must be able to work from the said date. 

Role: Child

• Female
• 8-12 years old
• All Ethnicities
• The child has ADHD.
• She will be playing a video game, showing emotions, doing some tasks, and doing outdoor moments. 
• No prior acting experience required.

Covid Test: TBD

Usage: Online unlimited – website and social media (Instagram)

Rate: Pay is $650 per day