Vancouver Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

CASTING NON UNION HOCKEY PLAYERS AND OTHER BACKGROUND $200-$250 – TORONTO

A Non union commercial for a crypto currency app is looking for background on Nov 16 and 17th in Toronto. We are looking for business professionals and hockey player roles. Due to locations, all talent must provide proof of double vaccination. Both dates are daytime shoots. 

ROLES/RATES

Business Professional: $200. All genders, 40-55. Clean cut looks. Tuesday, Nov 16. 

Hockey Player $250 (must have own ice skates and gear). All genders 25-45. Must be proficient playing ice hockey. We are also specifically looking for someone with goalie gear. Wednesday, Not 17th. 

NOW CASTING PROJECT GOOGLE – ACTRA 

A digital ad for Google, celebrating 20 years of making an impact in Canada.

Auditions: Self-Tape 

Callback Date: Wednesday November 17, 2021 Virtual via Zoom – TBC

Shooting Starts: Sunday November 21, 2021 Toronto, ON

Rates: ACTRA Scale

Markets: 1 year online

Roles:

SOC – Grandparent – All – 65 To 75

• All ethnicities. Kind and friendly.

SOC – Child – All – 7 To 9

• All ethnicities. Shy, quiet demeanour.

SOC – Father – Male – 40 To 50

• Middle Eastern.

SOC – Mother – Female – 40 To 50

• Middle Eastern.

SOC – Boy – Male – 7 To 10

• Middle Eastern. Curious and expressive eyes.

SOC – Girl – Female – 10 To 13

• Middle Eastern.

SOC – Adult – All – 20 To 25

• All ethnicities. Easygoing. Sincere and approachable.

SOC – Child – All – 7 To 12

• White. Curious disposition but in a quiet, pensive way.

SOC – Teen – Female – 13 To 15

• All ethnicities. Intellectual. Confident and independent.

Milo Casting is paying $2000+ for Indigenous Canadians in Ontario and Quebec to share their stories on receiving Tax Benefits for a Commercial for the CRA!  

Seeking: 

You are an Indigenous Canadian (19 yrs of age or older) who has received one of the following Tax Benefits:

Canada child benefit: A parent with their child/children, under the age of 18, who has received the Canada Child Benefit within the last 3yrs. 

Disability tax credit: An adult who has claimed the disability tax credit and is receiving it or has received it within the last 3yrs.

Canada workers benefit: A worker of any age that is not a student and received the Canada workers benefit within the last 3yrs.

GST/HST credit: An adult who has received the GST/HST credit within the last 3yrs.

Free tax clinics: An adult who has received help to do their taxes from a free tax clinic through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program within the last 3yrs.

You would like to share your story on the impact of receiving one of the above Tax benefits. 

We are seeking both English speakers and French speakers for each benefit category listed above!

Details & Submission Information: 

Those chosen for this campaign will be paid $2000-$3500+ for a 1 day shoot

NOW CASTING

I DON’T KNOW WHO YOU ARE

Feature Film

NON-UNION

Writer/Director: MH Murray

Producers: Martine Brouillet & Victoria Long

Casting Director: Jesse Griffiths

Casting Assistants: Tanu Ravi & Leah Galloway

Shoot Date: November 26th – December 12th 2021

Location: Toronto, ON

Storyline: Benjamin, a working class gay man living in Toronto, struggles to obtain expensive healthcare after being assaulted by a stranger.

ROLES

• [MALCOLM] 25 to 45 years old, all ethnicities male. Malcolm is a tall, strong man with a beautiful smile who is sensitive and in touch with his emotions. Malcolm is HIV positive but is undetectable and lives a healthy life, but is still unpacking some trauma surrounding his experience. He works as a handyman and plumber and has a steady income, and is therefore looking for something more serious when it comes to romantic relationships. He is kind, sensitive, but a bit guarded. He likes to work with his hands. 4-5 DAYS. $300.00/day. NOTE: Partial nudity required – Actor will be topless, and buttocks shown from behind. One short scene where implied intimacy is required. LEAD
• [ARIEL] 25 to 39 years old, all ethnicities gender fluid/non-binary person. Ariel is Benjamin’s best friend who is queer and gender-fluid. They are bubbly, colourful, fun, effervescent, sarcastic and the most loyal friend anyone could ask for. They are empathetic, but aren’t afraid to tell people the truth or express what they think about any given situation. No Nudity Required. 4 – 5 DAYS. $180.00/day PRINCIPAL
• [OSCAR] 25 to 39 years old, all ethnicities male. Oscar is a “bad boy” who is charming but a bit careless. He is Benjamin’s ex-boyfriend and they used to make music and tour together. He is handsome, but a bit rough, and he likes to show off his body whenever he gets a chance. Oscar jumps from relationship to relationship and often has trouble staying loyal to one person. 1 DAY. $180.00/day. NOTE: No nudity required but actor must be comfortable having shoulders rubbed/hugging by another actor in the scene. PRINCIPAL

SHORT FILM | VOLUNTEER

Vancouver, BC, Canada (Locals Only Please)

Must be willing to work in all types of weather.

Must be comfortable working with horses, previous experience is a bonus.

Target Shoot Dates: Jan / Feb 2022

Project Synopsis: Surviving family vacations takes on a grave new meaning when a young teen finds herself separated from her mother and running for her life in the midst of a camping trip deep in the woods.

*Sides for self tapes will be sent after applying*

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Role: MELANIE

Late 30’s to Early 50’s

Female

Supporting Main

Any Ethnicity

Melanie tries her best to support her daughter while keeping Karl happy. But when push comes to shove, she’ll always stand up for Ailee. She longs to give her daughter a strong family upbringing and hopes Ailee and Karl will finally bond.

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Role: KARL

40’s to 50’s

Male

Supporting Main

Any Ethnicity

Growing up with an abusive father has left marks on Karl that others can’t see, with an obsessive need to be loved. He tries to be a good presence, but his aggressive need for control might push Melanie and Ailee away.

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BACKGROUND ROLES

Hunters – X1 Scene | Age 20+ | Any Ethnicity

Cops – X1 Scene | Age 20+ | Any Ethnicity

Milo Casting is paying $4000+ to New Parents and their baby 10-20 months for a Messenger App Commercial! 

Looking For

• You are a Real LGBTQ Couple or Hetero Couple of any enthnicity, 
• You have a baby that is roughly 10 -20 months of age 
• No previous on camera experience necessary! Simply looking for Real LGBTQ and Hetero Families!

Details & Submission Information 

• Those chosen for this campaign will be paid $4000+ per family ($1800/parent and $500 for baby!)

You must be available for these key dates: No Live Auditions! This will be a direct booking!

Fitting & Covid Testing: Nov 15th

SHOOT:  November 17th 

*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 submit ASAP! **If an agent represents you please allow them to submit you for this project

*Ontario Residents Only

NOW CASTING PROJECT SANDWICH – NON UNION

30-sec digital spot for a sandwich chain

No acting experience is required!

Audition: Self-Tape

Shooting Starts: The week of November 15th – TBC in the GTA area

Rate: $1500/day, unlimited usage

Markets: Digital and social media

Role:

SOC – Hero – Female – 25 To 35
All ethnicities. Expressive. Needs to be able to move convincingly to a beat. Some dance experience is helpful.
* Talent will have to bite into a sandwich that contains bread, cheese, lettuce, tomato, ham, and salami.
* Knowledge of social media (TikTok is a bonus!)

Milo Casting is paying $2000+ for Canadians in Ontario and Quebec to share their stories on receiving Tax Benefits for a Commercial for the CRA!  

Seeking: 

• You are a Real Canadian Citizen and/or permanent or temporary Resident having lived in Canada a minimum of 18mos  (19 yrs of age or older) who has received one of the following Tax Benefits :
• Canada child benefit: A parent with their child/children, under the age of 18, who has received the Canada Child Benefit within the last 3yrs. 
• Disability tax credit: An adult who has claimed the disability tax credit and is receiving it or has received it within the last 3yrs.
• Canada workers benefit: A worker of any age that is not a student and received the Canada workers benefit within the last 3yrs.
• GST/HST credit: An adult who has received the GST/HST credit within the last 3yrs.
• Free tax clinics: An adult who has received help to do their taxes from a free tax clinic through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program within the last 3yrs.
• You would like to share your story on the impact of receiving one of the above Tax benefits. 
• We are seeking both English speakers and French speakers for each benefit category listed above!

Details & Submission Information 

Those chosen for this campaign will be paid $2000-$3500+ for a 1 day shoot

SEEKING HOCKEY PLAYERS!

CHEVROLET

Commercial

UNION

Callback Dates: TBD

Wardrobe Date: November 8th

Shoot Dates: November 11th or 12th

Usage: ACTRA – 2x 13 week National TV cycles and 6 months online

Conflicts: Cars

Location: Toronto

Rate of Pay: ACTRA Scale

Location: Toronto

ROLE

• [HOCKEY PLAYERS] 8 to 12 years old, BIPOC male or female.  EXPERIENCE PLAYING HOCKEY IS A MUST. SOC

NOW CASTING!

PROJECT RIDESHARE

Commercial

NON-UNION

Callback Dates: November 3rd/4th

Shoot Dates: November 9th-12th

Location: Toronto

ROLES

• [MAX] 30 to 35 years old, East Asian male. You can sense an earnest, eagerness from him even though it’s approaching the end of a working day. He’s an ambivert and internalizes his emotions. Rate: $2500/Day + Buyout 1 year: $4500, with the option to renew for 2nd and 3rd year with 10% bump
• [OLDER WOMEN] 50 to 60 years old, Hispanic female. Two passengers in Evelyn’s car. Rate: $750/Day + Buyout 1 year: $4500, with the option to renew for 2nd and 3rd year with 10% bump
• [FEMALE DRIVER] 40 to 50 years old, Hispanic female. One of the drivers Max encounters. Rate: $750/Day + Buyout 1 year: $4500, with the option to renew for 2nd and 3rd year with 10% bump