Jesse Griffiths Casting

Job Description

Jesse Griffiths Casting is seeking a teen performer with strong basketball ability for the lead role of Fawad Choudhry in Regent Boy, a non-union feature film based on Humayun Khan’s novel Wrong Side of the Court. The production will film in the Greater Toronto Area. Fawad is a 15–16-year-old Pakistani or North Indian (Punjabi) boy living with his mother and sister in Regent Park. He is a gifted basketball player navigating family tensions, friendships, and personal growth while finding his confidence and voice on the court.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the lead character, Fawad Choudhry.
• Perform basketball sequences confidently on camera.
• Deliver dramatic and character-driven scenes.
• Collaborate professionally with the director, cast, and production team.
• Participate in self-tape auditions and additional casting stages as required.

Requirements

• Boy, playing age 15–16.
• Pakistani or North Indian (Punjabi).
• Must have strong basketball skills.
• Must be capable of carrying a lead role in a feature film.

Compensation

$300/day, with approximately 25 shoot days anticipated.

Skilled Performers for Global Tech Commercial

Job Description

A global tech commercial is casting talented performers with real-world skills for a high-paying commercial campaign filming in the Greater Toronto Area. This non-union casting call is seeking skateboarders, drummers, street riders, divers, barbers, hairdressers, and basketball players who can authentically showcase their abilities on camera. If you have genuine talent in one of these specialties and are looking for a premium commercial opportunity, this production wants to hear from you.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform your real-life skill naturally and confidently on camera.
• Participate in a virtual callback if selected.
• Attend a wardrobe fitting before filming.
• Collaborate with the director and production team during the commercial shoot.
• Complete one guaranteed filming day as scheduled.

Requirements

• Non-union performers.
• Must be available for callbacks, wardrobe fitting, and filming in the Greater Toronto Area.
• Seeking the following talent:
  • Skateboarders (any gender, ages 18–20) with strong skateboarding skills.
  • Male drummers (ages 18–25) with real drumming experience.
  • Wheelie or street riders (18+) who can confidently perform bike wheelies or similar riding skills.
  • Diving performers (ages 18–30) confident diving from a platform.
  • Real barbers and hairdressers (ages 21–35).
  • Basketball players (ages 18–40) with genuine basketball skills.
• Open to all ethnicities.

Compensation

• Session fee: $600 for up to 12 hours.
• Wardrobe fitting: $75 for up to 2 hours.
• Overtime for wardrobe: $50 per hour.
• Buyout: $6,000.
• 15% agency fee applies.
• 10% renewal option.

South Asian Male Actor for Feature Film “Import”

Job Description
A non-union feature film casting call is now seeking a South Asian male actor for a principal role in the upcoming movie Import. Filming will take place in Belgrade, Serbia, with travel and accommodations provided by production.

Casting directors are looking to authentically cast the role of Seraj, a young undocumented migrant traveling from Afghanistan to Germany. This powerful drama explores migration, resilience, and identity against the backdrop of the Balkan refugee crisis. The film follows an American basketball player whose life changes dramatically while overseas, intersecting with Seraj’s journey in an unexpected and meaningful way.

This is a compelling opportunity for emerging actors seeking international feature film roles and character-driven storytelling projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the character Seraj in a lead-supporting capacity

• Perform scripted scenes in English and Dari/Farsi/Pashto

• Collaborate closely with the director and cast

• Participate in scheduled filming days and potential travel days

• Bring authenticity and emotional depth to a migration-focused drama

Requirements

• Male, ages 18–25 (must be 18 or older)

• South Asian (Afghan)

• Must speak English and either Dari, Farsi, or Pashto

• Strong acting ability with emotional range

• Valid passport and ability to travel internationally

• Available for approximately 12 days of filming (exact dates TBD)

Compensation

• $600 per shoot day

• $300 per travel day

• $300 per hold day

• $65 per diem

• Travel and accommodation provided by production