Toronto Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting Call for Local Performers

An exciting opportunity is now open for local performers to join an upcoming production. This casting call seeks individuals who are passionate about performance and eager to contribute their talents to a creative project. Whether you have acting experience or you’re just getting started, this is a great chance to be part of a professional set.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in on-set performance activities as directed
• Collaborate with the production team to fulfill creative objectives
• Follow instructions and adapt to performance needs on the shoot days

Requirements

• Must be between 18 and 65 years old
• Local to the Agassiz, BC area or able to work as a local hire
• Reliable, punctual, and comfortable performing on camera
• No prior acting experience required, but a plus

Compensation

• $22/hour
• Paid per hour of work on set

Lead Actress for Canadian Feature Film

A major casting call is underway for a powerful lead role in an upcoming Canadian feature film directed by a critically acclaimed filmmaker. This is an opportunity to portray a compelling and emotionally rich character navigating love, identity, and empowerment. The role centers around a woman who reclaims her strength through dance after facing betrayal and emotional control in a long-distance marriage.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the lead character with emotional depth and cultural authenticity
• Perform scenes that involve hip-hop dance or physical movement
• Collaborate with the director and creative team to bring the character’s journey to life
• Deliver dialogue in fluent English, Cantonese, and/or Mandarin

Requirements

• Female, late 20s to early 30s, of Chinese descent
• Must speak fluent English, Cantonese, and/or Mandarin
• Dance background required; experience in hip-hop, ballet, or physical movement is a major plus
• Strong acting skills with the ability to portray complex emotional arcs
• Must have access to Google/Gmail to submit application
• Open to performers with or without representation

Compensation

• Paid lead role (details provided upon selection)

Now Casting Real Women 40+ for Dove Skincare Campaign

A new Dove Skincare campaign is seeking women ages 40 and up with natural beauty, great energy, and no professional on-camera experience. This is a unique opportunity to be featured in a major skincare campaign that celebrates authenticity, confidence, and real-life stories. Dove is specifically looking for Ontario-based women who are not actors, models, reality TV participants, or beauty pageant contestants.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a Dove Skincare photo and potential video shoot
• Share your personality and story through authentic images and video
• Follow light direction during the shoot while maintaining a natural presence

Requirements

• Women ages 40 and older
• Must be a current resident of Ontario
• No prior professional acting, modeling, or on-camera experience
• Must be comfortable being photographed in a tank top and shorts
• Should not have appeared in any Dove campaigns before
• Availability required the week of March 24 for the photo shoot, and mid-April for a possible video shoot

Compensation

• Paid opportunity (rate provided upon booking)

BIPOC Talent for Chicken Campaign Commercial

A non-union commercial shoot is seeking dynamic, hip, and urban BIPOC individuals for a food-focused campaign. The project will highlight a vibrant and contemporary vibe, featuring participants enjoying chicken and fries in a fun and engaging shoot.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as part of a lifestyle-themed chicken campaign
• Eat chicken and fries on set (no food allergies, please)
• Deliver authentic, confident, and expressive presence on camera
• Follow direction in a professional production environment

Requirements

• BIPOC male, age 25–35
• BIPOC female, age 25–30
• Must be comfortable eating chicken and fries on camera
• Must be located in or near Toronto
• Non-union talent only

Compensation

• $4,700 CAD per person
• Buyout includes all versions, edits, and media usage, conditional on final edit inclusion

Basketball Player Stand-In Casting Call – Commercial Project

Job Description
A commercial campaign is casting a skilled basketball stand-in for an upcoming shoot. This is a non-union, paid opportunity where the performer’s face will not be visible on camera. The project will be used for Canadian broadcast and digital platforms. Talent must closely match the physical specifications of the lead actor and demonstrate strong basketball ability, including dribbling and dunking on a standard 10 ft hoop.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform basketball actions including dribbling and dunking
• Match the build and movement of the principal actor
• Execute accurate physical movements under direction
• Maintain high energy and consistency on set

Requirements

• Male, White, ages 25–38
• Height: Approximately 6’5″
• Weight: Approximately 215 lbs
• Must be able to dunk on a 10 ft regulation basketball hoop
• Must be local to Toronto (no travel compensation)
• Non-union performers only

Compensation

• $1,000 flat rate for one shoot day
• Usage: 1 month Canadian broadcast, 6 months digital

Casting Call for Black Background Talent for Multiple Day Shoot

A new project is seeking Black background actors aged 18 and up who can believably portray younger for an upcoming shoot spanning multiple days. The production is looking for local talent in the Hamilton area who have flexible availability and can commit to consistent on-set presence across the selected shoot dates.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray younger characters as part of a background ensemble
• Maintain continuity across multiple shoot days
• Follow on-set instructions and remain professional throughout the production
• Arrive on time and be prepared for full-day availability

Requirements

• Must be Black, 18 or older, with the ability to play younger
• Must be local to the Hamilton area
• Reliable transportation to and from set required
• Must provide a current selfie, union status, and full contact information
• Must be available for at least some days between March 10–14, with continuity preferred
• Height, weight, and city of residence required
• Preferred background agent (if applicable)

Compensation

• Paid background role (rate details upon selection)

Hockey Players Needed for Feature Film “Smudge the Blades” – Edmonton

Job Description:
A feature film, Smudge the Blades, is searching for elite hockey players and teams in Edmonton, aged 18-25, for featured and background roles. This is an exciting opportunity for real hockey players to showcase their skills on screen.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform as a hockey player in game scenes and team interactions.
• Execute on-ice moves, team plays, and game simulations.
• Take direction from the production team for camera angles and movement coordination.

Requirements:

• Male and female players of all ethnicities.
• Ages 18-25.
• Must be local to Edmonton.
• Must have strong hockey skills (this role requires authentic on-ice action).
• Full teams are encouraged to submit together (teams may be cast as a unit).

Compensation:

• Paid opportunity (rate to be disclosed upon selection).

Casting Call: Parents with Toddlers for Commercial

Exciting opportunity for parents and their toddlers to be featured in a fun yoga socks brand commercial! Seeking real families to bring authenticity and warmth to this non-union commercial shoot.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a one-day commercial shoot alongside your child
• Engage naturally on camera in a family-friendly setting
• Attend a brief audition with the director if shortlisted

Requirements

• Parents with toddlers (12-18 months) and/or daughters (ages 3-5)
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada
• Must be able to film in Toronto
• Outgoing personality and comfortable being filmed

Compensation

• $500 per adult, $300 per child for the filming day
• Additional $500 per person if final footage is used in the commercial
• Paid opportunity with potential earnings up to $3,600+

Now Casting Male Hockey Coach for Corporate Hockey Video in Toronto

Job Description
A corporate instructional video for a hockey organization is seeking a male hockey coach (ages 45-50) to portray the role of Coach Jack. This is a non-union, paid opportunity for an experienced coach who can skate and demonstrate hockey techniques. Filming will take place in Toronto/GTA, and selected talent may be needed for one or two days of shooting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Coach Jack, a knowledgeable and authoritative hockey coach
• Demonstrate hockey techniques and training drills on camera
• Follow on-set direction to ensure a professional instructional delivery
• Engage with young players and convey an inspiring presence

Requirements

• Male, ages 45-50
• All ethnicities welcome
• Must be able to skate and play hockey
• Experience coaching hockey at any level preferred
• Must be comfortable delivering clear and confident instruction on camera

Compensation

• Flat Rate: $450 (all-inclusive)
• Usage: Internal corporate video (3-year term with option to renew)
• Great opportunity to showcase coaching skills in a professional setting

Now Casting Young Male Hockey Player for Corporate Hockey Video in Toronto

Job Description
An internal corporate video for a hockey organization is seeking a young male hockey player (11-13 years old) to portray the role of Alex. This is a non-union paid opportunity for a skilled skater with hockey experience to be featured in an instructional training video. Filming will take place in Toronto/GTA, and selected talent may be needed for one or two days of shooting.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as Alex, a young hockey player, in a corporate instructional video
• Follow on-set direction to demonstrate hockey drills and skating techniques
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude throughout the shoot
• Be available for one or two days within the scheduled filming period

Requirements

• Male, ages 11-13
• All ethnicities welcome
• Must be able to skate and play hockey
• Comfortable following coached instructions for on-camera performance

Compensation

• Flat Rate: $450 (all-inclusive)
• Usage: Internal corporate video (3-year term with option to renew)
• Valuable experience in a professional hockey-related production