Jigsaw Casting

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.

Arthritis Medication Commercial Casting for Skilled Talent

Job Description

A paid commercial campaign for an arthritis medication brand is casting skilled performers and real professionals in the Toronto area. This non-union production is seeking experienced table tennis players, a professional BBQ pitmaster, a drumline instructor, and a youth marching band for featured roles. If you have real-world experience in these specialties, this is an opportunity to showcase your talents in a national advertising campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform your specialty skill on camera.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Participate in commercial scenes that highlight your expertise.
• Collaborate professionally with the cast and crew.

Requirements

• Hero Female Ping Pong Player: Female, ages 45–60. Must be an expert-level table tennis player. Competition experience is a plus.
• Secondary Ping Pong Players: Ages 40–60. Any gender. Must be skilled table tennis players.
• Hero Female BBQ Pitmaster: Female, ages 40–50. Must barbecue professionally.
• Hero Male Drumline Instructor: Male, ages 45–60. Must have experience with snare drum in a drum corps, drumline, or marching band.
• Drumline Marching Band: Ages 15–20. Any gender. Must have marching band experience.

Compensation

• Paid commercial opportunity.

Large Male Actor for Furniture Commercial Campaign

Job Description

A furniture commercial campaign is casting a large male performer for an upcoming production filming in Toronto. Casting directors are seeking a towering, rugged individual with a commanding presence reminiscent of a mountain man or Viking-inspired character. This paid union opportunity is open to talent across Canada, with travel, accommodations, and per diem provided for those living outside the Toronto area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured character in a furniture commercial campaign.
• Follow direction from the director and creative team.
• Participate in professional commercial filming in Toronto.
• Collaborate with wardrobe, hair, and makeup to achieve the desired look.
• Maintain professionalism throughout production.

Requirements

• Male, ages 40–60.
• Minimum height of 6’3″.
• Large build with a rugged, mountain man appearance.
• Longer hair and beard are preferred but not required.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Scandinavian, weathered, explorer, Viking, or 1800s fur trader-inspired look is a plus.
• Must be able to work in Toronto.
• ACTRA union project.

Compensation

• Approximately $2,500 CAD.
• Additional usage fees for television and digital campaigns, where applicable.
• Travel, accommodations, and per diem provided for selected talent traveling from outside Toronto.