Vancouver Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Job Description:
Amici Productions is seeking passionate and talented creatives to join a sci-fi 48-hour film challenge as part of a collaborative production team. This volunteer opportunity is ideal for individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced filmmaking environment. Selected candidates will work together to bring a short sci-fi film project to life within a limited timeframe.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the production team to execute a short sci-fi film
• Perform duties specific to assigned crew role (camera, sound, production, post, etc.)
• Assist with on-set operations, logistics, and creative execution
• Support pre-production, filming, and post-production processes as needed
• Maintain professionalism and teamwork in a fast-paced environment

Requirements:

• Interest or experience in film production or related roles
• Ability to work collaboratively under tight deadlines
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Preferred: Access to personal equipment or gear (kit)
• Open to a variety of roles including:
  • Grip, Camera Operator, Director of Photography (DOP)
  • Director, 1st AD, 1st AC, 2nd AC, DIT
  • BTS Stills Photographer
  • Picture Editor, Colorist, Post Sound/Music
  • Production Designer, Set Dresser
  • Locations & Transportation Coordinator
  • Set PA/Driver, Location Sound Mixer
  • Hair & Makeup (HMU) Artist

Compensation:

• Volunteer opportunity
• Transportation and food provided

Female Basketball Players for Beauty Brand Commercial

Job Description
A major beauty brand commercial is casting female basketball players in Toronto who can perform at an intermediate to advanced level. This role is ideal for athletic talent who are confident on camera and comfortable showcasing their skills in a commercial setting. No acting experience is required, but a strong personality and natural presence will help bring the campaign to life.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform basketball skills on camera for a commercial shoot
• Participate in interviews or on-camera interactions if required
• Follow direction from the production and creative team
• Maintain energy and professionalism throughout filming
• Attend scheduled fittings or brief auditions if selected

Requirements

• Female talent, ages 20–35
• Intermediate to advanced basketball skills
• Comfortable being filmed and interviewed
• Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• Based in or able to work in the Greater Toronto Area
• Available for audition, wardrobe fitting, and filming schedule

Compensation

• $600 for one day of filming
• $75 for wardrobe fitting
• Additional $3,000 if featured in final commercial usage
• Opportunity to appear in a major brand campaign

Teen Boys Casting for Commercial (Music/Beat Making Skills)

Job Description
A commercial production is casting male teens in Toronto who have experience using beat-making equipment or MIDI controllers. This is a great opportunity for creative young talent to showcase their musical skills and personality in a fun, non-union commercial project.

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrate beat-making or music production skills on camera
• Participate in a commercial shoot and possible interview segments
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams
• Engage naturally while showcasing musical creativity

Requirements

• Male teens ages 13–17
• Must have experience using a beat-making machine or MIDI controller
• Outgoing and comfortable being filmed and interviewed
• Must be based in the Greater Toronto Area
• Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• Availability for audition, wardrobe fitting, and filming schedule

Compensation

• $675 for one day of filming
• Additional $75 for wardrobe fitting
• Potential additional $4,000 if featured in the final commercial

Teen Girls Casting for Commercial

Job Description
A commercial production is casting female teens in Toronto who love sewing, crafting, or creating clothes. This is a great opportunity for creative young talent to showcase their personality and skills on camera in a fun, non-union project.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a commercial shoot showcasing crafting or sewing skills
• Be comfortable on camera during filming and interviews
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams
• Engage naturally while demonstrating creative activities

Requirements

• Female teens ages 13–17
• Must enjoy sewing, crafting, or making clothes
• Outgoing and comfortable being filmed and interviewed
• Must be based in the Greater Toronto Area
• Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• Availability for audition, wardrobe fitting, and filming schedule

Compensation

• $675 for one day of filming
• Additional $75 for wardrobe fitting
• Potential additional $4,000 if featured in the final commercial
• Great exposure in a national commercial campaign

Giant Male Talent for Lotto Commercial Campaign

Job Description
A Lotto commercial campaign is now casting across Canada for a “Giant” male character. Production is seeking a very tall, large-built man to portray a warm, friendly, and slightly unaware-of-his-size suburban dad type. This role will be featured across multiple commercial spots as part of a full campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a key character in a commercial campaign
• Deliver a natural, expressive, and physical performance
• Follow creative direction on set
• Participate in wardrobe fitting and recall sessions

Role

• Giant Man

Requirements

• Male, ages 35–50
• Height: 6’6” or taller
• Must have a large, bulky build (not slim/lanky)
• Open to all ethnicities
• Friendly, jovial personality with strong on-camera presence
• Must be available for all scheduled dates
• Must submit a self-tape audition

Compensation

• $8,675 CAD (campaign buyout for 3 spots)

Newborn Baby for Hospital Scene

Job Description
Casting a newborn baby for a hospital scene in a film production. The role involves portraying a newborn in recovery and crib scenes alongside actors playing parents.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in hospital scene settings as a newborn
• Be held or placed in a crib for filming scenes
• Participate in scheduled filming days

Requirements

• Newborn baby, approximately 15 days to 1 month old
• Small baby (under 9 lbs preferred)
• Mixed ethnicity, light-skinned Black, or South Asian appearance preferred
• Must have darker skin tone (not caucasian/fair)
• Must be available for filming in Hamilton and Ancaster

Compensation

• $380 per day

Job Description
A lifestyle and athleisure brand is seeking fresh faces to represent upcoming marketing campaigns. This opportunity is open to individuals who embody an active, balanced lifestyle and feel confident in front of the camera. No prior modeling experience is required, making this an ideal opportunity for new talent looking to break into the industry.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in photo and video shoots for brand campaigns
• Represent the brand’s athleisure and lifestyle aesthetic
• Pose naturally and confidently on camera
• Collaborate with photographers and creative team
• Promote a healthy, active lifestyle through visual content

Requirements

• Must be based in St. John’s
• Comfortable in front of the camera
• Confident and expressive personality
• Interest in fitness, wellness, or lifestyle content
• Open to all experience levels (no prior modeling required)

Compensation

• Compensation details provided upon selection
• Opportunity to be featured in brand campaigns
• Portfolio-building experience
• Potential for ongoing collaboration

Colorist for Crime Thriller Short Film

Job Description
A crime thriller short film is seeking a skilled colorist to help complete post-production. The project is a 21-minute film with partial color already completed, and the selected candidate will take over the remaining scenes to ensure visual consistency and a polished final look for festival submissions.

Job Responsibilities

• Color grade remaining footage to match existing scenes
• Ensure visual consistency across the entire film
• Collaborate with the filmmaker to achieve the desired tone and style
• Deliver a high-quality final color grade ready for festival submission

Requirements

• Experience with film color grading and post-production workflows
• Strong eye for color consistency and cinematic tone
• Ability to match existing color work seamlessly
• Familiarity with industry-standard color grading software
• Passion for storytelling and independent film projects

Compensation

• Unpaid (credit provided, including IMDb credit and festival exposure)

Parents and Teen Duos for Documentary Project

Job Description
A documentary-style project is casting parents and their teenage children for a heartfelt film exploring how families use technology in everyday life. Selected participants will be featured in a branded film for a major telecommunications campaign, highlighting real family dynamics in an authentic setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as a parent-teen duo in a documentary-style shoot
• Share real-life experiences and interactions on camera
• Engage in filmed interviews and natural family moments
• Allow filming to take place in your home if required

Requirements

• Parent and teen (ages 14–17)
• Must be based in the Greater Toronto Area
• Both participants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents
• Comfortable being filmed and interviewed
• Outgoing and natural on camera (no acting experience required)
• Available for filming and potential interview dates

Compensation

• $900–$2,200 per person for one day of filming
• Additional $1,500 if filming takes place in your home
• Additional $1,400 usage fee if featured in final commercial

Fashion Models for Editorial Photoshoot

Job Description
A bold and creative fashion editorial is casting models for an upcoming photoshoot in Toronto. This project is seeking confident, edgy talent who embody a rebellious and stylish aesthetic, perfect for a high-fashion, statement-driven campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Model for an editorial fashion photoshoot
• Showcase strong poses, expressions, and attitude on camera
• Collaborate with photographers and creative team
• Bring a confident, edgy, and unique presence to the shoot

Requirements

• Must be based in Toronto or able to travel
• Strong, confident, and expressive personality
• Open to creative direction and styling
• Portfolio or modeling experience preferred

Compensation

• Creative collaboration (details provided upon selection)