Jigsaw Casting

Streaming Video Campaign Casting Call

Job Description

A streaming video campaign is seeking authentic, energetic individuals in the Toronto area for a paid non-union production. Casting directors are looking for people ages 20 to 80 who love to dance for fun—not professional dancers—as well as individuals with unique or unusual talents that stand out. This campaign celebrates originality and is searching for real people from diverse backgrounds who bring personality, creativity, and individuality to the screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as yourself in a streaming video campaign.
• Showcase your enthusiastic dancing or unique talent on camera.
• Participate in wardrobe fitting and filming as scheduled.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout the shoot.

Requirements

• Ages 20–80.
• Must be a non-professional dancer who enjoys dancing, or possess a unique or unusual talent.
• Open to individuals from all backgrounds.
• Must be available for wardrobe and filming if selected.
• Must be able to work in the Toronto area.

Compensation

• $4,675 per person if selected.
• Non-union project.
• Compensation includes applicable buyout based on final edit usage.

Government of Alberta Campaign – Real Albertans

Job Description

A paid Government of Alberta campaign is seeking real Albertans from diverse backgrounds to appear in an upcoming commercial campaign. Casting directors are looking for authentic individuals, families, students, and skilled professionals who genuinely live and work in Alberta. This opportunity celebrates the province’s diversity and is open to people of all ages, genders, and ethnicities who can represent everyday life across Alberta.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as yourself in a government campaign.
• Represent your real profession, lifestyle, or family.
• Participate in a professional commercial production.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.

Requirements

• Must be a real Alberta resident.
• Open to all ages, genders, and ethnicities.
• Seeking the following:
  • Farmers.
  • Nurses.
  • Teachers.
  • Urban professionals (white-collar workers).
  • University students.
  • University athletes.
  • Suburban families (3–4 members).
  • Rural families (4–6 members).
  • Electricians.
  • Carpenters.
  • Auto mechanics.
  • Oil and gas workers.
  • Individuals with other occupations not listed.
• Must be available to film for one day in Alberta.

Compensation

• $3,000 per person.
• Includes $600 session fee.
• Includes $2,400 usage fee.

Beauty Campaign Casting Call for Individuals with Skin or Hair Conditions

Job Description

A paid beauty campaign is seeking a diverse cast of individuals in Toronto to share authentic skin and hair experiences on camera. Casting is looking for women, men, pregnant women, new moms with babies, and individuals with visible skin or hair conditions to appear in a campaign celebrating real beauty and representation. People of all backgrounds, body types, abilities, and identities are encouraged to apply, with a focus on reflecting Canada’s diversity.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a beauty campaign highlighting real skin and hair experiences.
• Participate in on-camera filming as directed by the production team.
• Share authentic features that represent the campaign’s focus.
• Follow creative direction throughout production.

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to work in Toronto.
• Open to all ethnicities, backgrounds, body types, and abilities.
• Non-binary and transgender individuals are encouraged to apply for all applicable roles except the pregnant woman/new mom role.
• Seeking the following:
  • Women ages 40–49 with visible facial blemishes.
  • Pregnant women or new moms ages 28–35 with a baby between 15 days and 9 months old, ideally with visible hormonal hair changes.
  • Women ages 35–55 with naturally greying hair.
  • Men ages 18–28 with acne or breakouts, who may apply alone or with a girlfriend, female friend, or sister.
  • Women ages 50–70 with fine lines, wrinkles, and/or dark spots.
  • Individuals ages 18–70 of any gender with visible skin or hair conditions.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.