Toronto Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

CASTING FORKLIFT OPERATORS

RECEIVE $750-$3,250+, IF SELECTED

• CASTING REAL FORKLIFT OPERATORS, 18 YRS+, IN THE GREATER TORONTO AREA, TO HELP PROMOTE BREAKING BARRIERS IN THE WORKPLACE IN A MEANINGFUL COMMERCIAL!

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND ONLY APPLY IF YOU FIT THE CRITERIA.

We’re seeking forklift operators in the GTA who have faced any type of barrier do to their race, mental health, gender, sexual orientation, etc. 

PLEASE NOTE:

– This is a non-union project. No acting experience is required, however, you should be outgoing and comfortable being filmed and taking direction.

– Strict COVID-19 safety protocol will be adhered to during the production of this commercial and it will be produced in accordance with public health guidelines at the time of filming. For more information, please visit: https://www.theaccp.tv/

– To apply, you MUST be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

– If shortlisted, you MUST be available for a brief online interview with the director during the week of October 18th. You will only be required briefly on one day.

– If selected, you MUST be available for a COVID test between October 31st – November 3rd. You will only be required briefly on one day.

– If selected, you MUST be available for a wardrobe appointment between October 31st – November 3rd. You will only be required briefly on one day.

– If selected, you MUST be available for filming between November 5th – 7th. You will only be required on one day, but must keep all the dates available until booked.

– If booked, you will receive $75 for a covid test appointment, $100 for a wardrobe appointment (if required), and $750 for one day of filming. If your footage is in the final commercial, you will receive an additional $2,500- $4,500, depending on use. 

IF SHORTLISTED, YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 21ST.

THANKS FOR APPLYING!

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

CASTING TECH-SAVVY PARANORMAL ENTHUSIASTS

Canada-Wide

A new paranormal series is looking for a very tech-savvy lover of all things paranormal, to be the on camera tech-researcher for the team. Applicants MUST be Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents. Toronto locals preferred, but willing to go Canada wide. This is a Non Union series. 

Filming will be in 2021. 

LGBTQ2S+ and BIPOC candidates are encouraged to apply. 

NOW CASTING PROJECT LUXURY/COUNTRYSIDE 

 – NON UNION

A lifestyle commercial for a real estate brand is seeking real couples in Ontario with horseback riding experience!

Audition: Tuesday, October 5, 2021 Virtual via Zoom

Shooting Starts: Thursday October 14th to Friday October 15th, 2021 – TBC in the GTA area

Rates: Woman and Man/Real Couple: $800 flat per person for 1.5 day shoot, full buyout plus travel expenses. Meals and one night accommodation at a property included.

Markets: Website, social media (photo/video) and pre-roll ads

Roles:

• SOC – Woman – Female – 40 To 55
  • All Ethnicities. Must be comfortable riding a horse.
• SOC – Man – Male – 40 To 55
  • All Ethnicities. Must be comfortable riding a horse.

Milo Casting is seeking Same Sex Couples for a Delivery campaign! 

Looking For:

• You are a real same sex couple of any ethnicity. 
• You are approx 30 – 50 yrs of age. 

Bonus if you are comfortable interacting with dogs. (Not mandatory)  

Previous on set experience not necessary! Simply looking for real couples with great smiles! 

Details & Submission Information 

• Those chosen for this campaign will be paid minimum $1400 per couple for a half-day shoot (Rate may increase if required for more time on set) 
• If interested, you must submit in order to be considered for this project. 

You must be available for these key dates:

No Live Auditions! This will be a direct booking

SHOOT: Oct 21st 

*Extensive covid safety protocols will be in place for the shoot, all talent will be covid tested and not allowed on set without a negative covid test paid for by production

NOW CASTING HAND MODELS – NON UNION 

Talent will be trimming a bonsai tree in time lapse photography. 

All Ethnicities. Male and Female, 20-40. 

Must have clean nails, no noticeable scars, cuts, burns, or tattoos.

Shooting Date: Tuesday, October 5th 2021 (10am until 2pm) in Burlington, ON 

Rate: $250/day – approx. 4 hours + $100 for transportation and incidentals, unlimited usage.

Production and talent will follow strict Covid-19 safety protocols.

DOVE & MiLO Casting are seeking women who have experienced dandruff for a Shampoo Commercial! 

About you: 

• 1. You are female or female-identifying, of any background roughly 20- 65 yrs of age or older, and currently living in Ontario. 
• 2. You have dealt with dandruff at some time in your past or are currently experiencing mild to severe dandruff. 
• 3.Looking for women of all hair types! – wavy, curly, straight, short or long! We are excited to see all hair types!
• 4. No prior professional on-camera experience is mandatory – this is very important. Great smiles and a positive attitude is all you need! 
• 5. You should not be an actor, model, reality TV participant or beauty pageant contestant. 

Details & Submission Information 

Those chosen will be paid up to $6,000+ CAD ($1000 for prep/shoot and $5000+ for usage if featured in the campaign)

*Note: payment rate listed  above is converted from European currency. Rate is subject to change. Payment will reflect the conversion rate on the day payment is issued.*

You must be available for these key dates: 

No in-person auditions! This will be a direct booking from your video submission and informal virtual call, if necessary. We’re all very excited to meet you!

SHOOT (outside dates): Oct 12th – Oct 14th (for prep)  and  Oct 15th (for shoot).Exact dates for prep TBA. (You will be needed for 1 prep day between Oct 12th-14th  and shoot day-Oct 15th ).

*Extensive covid safety protocols will be in place for the shoot, all talent will be covid tested and not allowed on set without a negative covid test paid for by production 

*PLEASE NOTE THAT DOVE DOES NOT HIRE MODELS, PROFESSIONAL ACTORS, REALITY TV PARTICIPANTS AND BEAUTY PAGEANT CONTESTANTS FOR ANY OF THEIR ADVERTISEMENTS. 

Please submit ASAP! 

*If an agent represents you, please allow them to submit you for this project, however, you should not be a performer.

NOW CASTING!

“Wildcard”

Short Film

UNION – Must be ACTRA/ACTRA APPRENTICE

Writer/Director: Kelly Paoli

Producer: Josh Clapp

Casting Director: Jesse Griffiths

Casting Assistants: Tanu Ravi & Leah Galloway

Audition Date: First Round by Tape

Callback Date: TBD

Start Date: October 7th-9th 2021

Rate of Pay: ACTRA – Low Budget Guidelines – Tier 4 Production – Principal – $162/8 hour day Actor – $132/8 hour day

Location: Toronto

Storyline: Navigating his 30s, a struggling actor is his biggest critic as he finds himself plagued by internalized homophobia and addiction.

DOVE & MiLO Casting are seeking women who have BOLDLY COLOURED HAIR for a new DOVE Hair Trial Campaign! 

About you: 

• 1. You are female or female-identifying, of any background (seeking broad BIPOC representation) roughly 25-60yrs of age, and currently living in Ontario 
• 2. You have AWESOME hair and love to colour your hair in bold colours as a way to express your individuality, personal style, and personality!
• 3. Your hair is at least shoulder length or longer – your hair is boldly coloured – red, green, blue, platinum, multicoloured, bright coloured streaks, ombre, balayage etc.
• 4. You may be more classic or have a bold personal style such as tattoos,  piercings, exciting street style, retro style etc. 
• 5. No prior professional on-camera experience is mandatory – this is very important. Great smiles and a positive attitude is all you need!) 
• 6. You should not be an actor, a model, a reality TV participant or a Beauty Pageant Contestant. 

Details & Submission Information 

Those chosen for the hair trial will be paid 1,000 Euros. Those chosen to be used in the final work will be paid from 1,050 Euros upwards to 11,000 Euros – depending on if you are featured regionally or globally!

*PLEASE NOTE THAT DOVE DOES NOT HIRE MODELS, PROFESSIONAL ACTORS, REALITY TV PARTICIPANTS AND BEAUTY PAGEANT CONTESTANTS FOR ANY OF THEIR ADVERTISEMENTS. 

Please submit ASAP! 

*If an agent represents you, please allow them to submit you for this project, however, you should not be a performer.

Jigsaw Casting is seeking various Individuals who speaks with the following accents and/or languages for an Innovation Technology Campaign in Toronto

**This is filming in Toronto but we are open to individuals across Canada who do not live in the GTA. Travel and Accommodation will be provided.

Looking for the following roles:

1. Dutch Speaker – Must be able to speak Dutch fluently. Age 30 to 55. 
2. Japanese Speaker – Must be able to speak Japanese fluently. Age 30 to 55. 
3. French (France) Speaking Little Girl – Must be someone who speaks French from France and not Quebecois French. Age 8 to 12. Please also submit her dad if he is available, he is non speaking in this campaign. Dad should be around 35 to 55. If dad is N/A. Daughter can still apply alone. 
4. German Speaker – Must be able to speak German fluently. He or she doesn’t have to be from Germany as long as they speak German. Age 30 – 55. 
5. Chinese / Singaporean Accent Person – Looking for a Chinese Individual who speaks English with a Singaporean accent. He or she will only speak English in this campaign. Age 30 to 55. 
6. Female with an Australian accent – Age 30 to 55 years old. With an Australian Accent OR can Fake an Australian accent perfectly! Bonus if she has red hair but please do not limit.
7. Person who speaks with a British/ London Accent – Age 40 to 55 years old. Who has either an authentic British / London Accent or Can fake one perfectly. Ideally a Male with a  Black, South Asian, Asian or Middle Eastern background but please do not limit.

IF YOU KNOW OF SOMEONE, PLEASE PASS THIS ON!

This is a non union campaign. If selected, pay is $2,500 per person. COVID test will be required prior to shooting.