Vancouver Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Advanced Female Dancers for Beauty Commercial

Job Description
A beauty products commercial is now casting advanced and professional female dancers in Toronto for a high-energy, on-camera opportunity. This commercial casting call is seeking confident performers with strong hip-hop and/or cheer dance experience who are ready to bring personality and movement to a national campaign.

This is an ACTRA project, and both union and non-union performers are welcome to apply. No acting experience is required; however, selected talent should be outgoing, expressive, and comfortable being filmed and interviewed.

Filming will take place in Toronto, and performers must be available for all required audition, wardrobe, and shoot dates if selected.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform choreographed or freestyle dance on camera

• Participate in a brief audition with the director if shortlisted

• Attend a wardrobe fitting (approximately 2 hours)

• Be available for full-day commercial filming

• Represent the brand with high energy and professionalism

Requirements

• Female dancers, ages 18–39

• Advanced or professional-level hip-hop and/or cheer experience

• Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident

• Must live in the Greater Toronto Area and be able to film in Toronto

• Comfortable being filmed and interviewed

• Available for audition, wardrobe, and filming dates

Compensation

• $850 per day of filming

• Additional $1,000 in residuals if likeness appears in final commercial

• Professional commercial credit

• Opportunity to work on a national beauty campaign

Job Description
An independent production team is staffing up for upcoming 2026 projects in Vancouver, including a music video and a narrative short film. The team is seeking experienced and collaborative crew members across multiple departments to support a low-budget independent production.

Honorarium will be provided per role, with meals, credit, and potential festival exposure included. The production is committed to uplifting underrepresented voices and prioritizes POC and queer creatives while remaining open to all applicants.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the director and creative team to execute production vision

• Fulfill department-specific duties throughout pre-production, production, and wrap

• Maintain professionalism and strong communication on set

• Support a safe, inclusive, and efficient working environment

Open Crew Positions

• Production Designer

• Set Dresser

• Costume / Wardrobe Stylist

• On-Set Sound

• BTS / Stills Photographer

• 1st Assistant Director

• 2nd Assistant Director

Requirements

• Relevant experience in the selected department preferred

• Ability to work on an independent, low-budget production

• Strong teamwork and communication skills

• Submit resume or brief bio, portfolio/website/IMDb (if applicable), and role of interest

Compensation Details

• Honorarium provided per role (based on scope and experience)

• Meals included

• Production credit

• Festival exposure opportunity

Male Country Singer for Major Beer Commercial Campaign

Job Description
A major beer commercial campaign is now casting a real male country music singer for a high-paying non-union project filming in Mexico City. Casting is taking place in Canada, and selected talent will travel internationally for the shoot. Travel and accommodations will be provided.

Production is looking for an authentic country performer with strong live performance skills. A guitar-playing singer with a distinctive, gravelly or “hoarse” country vocal style is preferred. This is a featured commercial role with significant compensation and digital usage.

If you are a professional country singer ready for a global campaign opportunity, this is your chance to showcase your talent.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a country singer in a commercial campaign

• Participate in recall audition (in-studio or remote)

• Travel to Mexico City for filming

• Attend wardrobe fitting prior to shoot

• Deliver authentic live-style performance on camera

Requirements

• Male, late 20s to 55

• Open ethnicity

• Real country music singer with strong performance ability

• Guitar skills preferred

• Valid passport required for international travel

• Must be available for recall, wardrobe, travel, and shoot dates

Compensation

• $4,600 CAD per person for the shoot

• $100 per diem per day

• $300 per day for down/fitting

• $600 per travel day

• Buyout includes lifts, edits, versions, and stills for digital use

• Travel and accommodation provided

Job Description
Applications are now open for designers to showcase their collections at one of Canada’s most influential fashion events. Selected designers will have the opportunity to position their brand within Toronto’s leading fashion industry platform during an exclusive Spring/Summer showcase.

This event highlights innovative talent and provides exposure to industry professionals, media, and fashion insiders. Designers will present their work as part of a curated runway experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Present a Spring/Summer collection during the fashion event

• Participate in scheduled fittings, rehearsals, and production coordination

• Collaborate with event organizers and production teams

• Ensure garments are show-ready and professionally styled

Requirements

• Established or emerging fashion designers

• Complete collection ready for runway presentation

• Ability to meet event production timelines

• Professional portfolio or lookbook for submission

Compensation Details

• Brand exposure at a leading Canadian fashion event

• Industry networking opportunities

• Media and fashion industry visibility

Snowmobile Actors for Survival Series Episode

Job Description
A survival television series is casting two non-union actors for a paid shoot taking place in the Falcon Lake / West Hawk Lake area. This project requires talent who are comfortable riding or being on a snowmobile in outdoor winter conditions.

The production is looking for performers who can realistically portray characters in a rugged survival setting. Actors must come prepared with appropriate winter outdoor gear.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in scripted survival series scenes

• Ride or appear confidently on a snowmobile

• Follow direction from the production team

• Work in outdoor winter conditions

Requirements

• Open to all ethnicities and genders

• Must be comfortable on a snowmobile

• Must provide proper outdoor winter gear (snow pants, parka, toque, mittens, boots)

• Reliable and available for full filming day

• Non-union

Compensation

• $250 per role

• Paid non-union opportunity

Job Description
An independent filmmaker is casting a short film set to premiere at film festivals. This unpaid opportunity offers actors strong portfolio material and the chance to collaborate on a creative studio-based production. The project will be filmed in Toronto and is seeking performers between the ages of 25–35 for contestant and supporting roles.

The production is looking for dedicated actors who can bring emotional depth, personality, and authenticity to character-driven roles in a short film format.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray assigned character with emotional range and authenticity

• Participate in studio filming in Toronto

• Collaborate with director and fellow cast members

• Attend rehearsals if required

• Be prepared for both speaking and non-speaking scenes depending on role

Requirements

• Ages 25–35

• Comfortable performing in a studio environment

• Ability to embody distinct character traits as described

• Professional attitude and strong communication skills

• Headshot required; CV preferred (if available)

Available Roles

Male Contestant

• Sensitive

• Shy

• Muscular

• Tall

Female Contestant

• City girl persona

• Agreeable

• Oblivious

• “Done with everyone” attitude

Crew Roles (On-Screen)

• 1 Speaking Role

• 1 Non-Speaking Role

• Characters described as annoyed, tired, sarcastic, and frustrated with colleagues

Compensation Details

• Unpaid opportunity

• Portfolio-building material

• Film festival submission and premiere exposure

MMA Fighters / Martial Artists / Boxers (Male) for “Boston Blue” – Toronto

Job Description
The series Boston Blue is casting 8 male MMA fighters, martial artists, or boxers for a gym scene. This role requires athletic talent with real combat sports experience.

Filming will take place in an MMA gym setting, and authenticity is key. If you have genuine fight training or competitive experience, this is a strong opportunity to showcase your skills on screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray MMA fighters or gym trainees

• Perform realistic gym movements and drills

• Follow direction from stunt or production coordinators

• Maintain professional conduct on set

Requirements

• Male

• Real MMA, boxing, or martial arts experience

• Athletic build

• ACTRA / NON-UNION / AABP eligible

• Available for Toronto filming

Compensation

• Paid television role (rate based on union status)

• Professional credit

• Gym scene exposure

“Thuggish” Buddies (Male, Mid-20s–30s) for “Boston Blue” – Toronto

Job Description
Boston Blue is casting two male actors to portray “thuggish” buddy types in a picture cast role. This role requires strong on-camera presence and believable street-style energy.

Filming will take place in downtown Toronto with both interior and exterior scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray close friends with tough, street-smart energy

• Perform background or featured actions in scripted scenes

• Follow production direction

• Be available for full filming schedule

Requirements

• Male

• Mid-20s to 30s

• Convincing “thuggish” or tough persona

• ACTRA / NON-UNION / AABP eligible

• Available for Toronto filming

Compensation

• Paid picture cast role (rate based on union status)

• Professional TV credit

• On-set experience

“Sketchy” Types (Male) for “Boston Blue” – Toronto

Job Description
The television series Boston Blue is casting 10 male background actors to portray “sketchy” types in downtown exterior and interior scenes filming in Toronto. This role calls for gritty, character-driven looks suitable for urban street scenes.

Casting directors are seeking men who can naturally embody rough-around-the-edges personalities while maintaining professionalism on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray urban “sketchy” characters in background scenes

• Perform natural street-style movements and reactions

• Follow direction from assistant directors

• Be available for full filming day

Requirements

• Male

• Strong character look

• Comfortable portraying edgy or rough personas

• ACTRA, NON-UNION, or AABP eligible

• Available for downtown Toronto filming

Compensation

• Union or non-union background rates (based on status)

• Professional TV credit

• On-set experience

Background Actors (18+) for “Boston Blue” – Coffee Shop Scene – Toronto

Job Description
A television production is casting background actors for Boston Blue in a downtown Toronto exterior scene. Casting directors are seeking adults 18 and older to portray passersby and coffee shop patrons in a lively city setting.

This is a union background opportunity for ACTRA members and will film outdoors with an early morning call time. If you’re available and ready to bring authentic city energy to set, this is a great chance to work on an established series.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray downtown passersby and coffee shop patrons

• Perform natural background action in an exterior city scene

• Follow direction from assistant directors

• Be available for early morning call time

• Maintain professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Ages 18+

• ACTRA members only

• Comfortable working in an outdoor downtown setting

• Must disclose prior work on Boston Blue (if applicable)

• Available for early call time (approx. 6:30 AM draft call)

• Local to Toronto

Compensation

• ACTRA union background rates

• Professional television credit

• On-set experience with established series

• Paid union role