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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.
Senior Woman and Senior Male Musicians for Sandwich Campaign
Job Description
A paid commercial campaign is now casting senior talent for a sandwich brand advertisement filming in Toronto. Producers are seeking a senior woman with distinctive curly white, silver, or gray hair and senior male musicians with a strong, authentic presence. This campaign celebrates personality, character, and real-life charm, making it an excellent opportunity for older performers and musicians to appear in a professionally produced commercial project.
Job Responsibilities
- Appear in a commercial campaign for a sandwich brand
- Participate in lifestyle and character-driven scenes
- Follow direction from the production and creative teams
- Interact naturally with other talent and featured elements on set
- Maintain professionalism throughout filming
Requirements
- Seeking a senior woman with naturally curly or styled white, silver, or gray hair
- Comfortable working with a poodle during filming
- No dog allergies and comfortable around animals
- Seeking senior male musicians with a strong character look
- Guitar-playing experience preferred but not required
- Long hair is a plus for musician roles
- Friends or musical partners are encouraged to apply together
- Reliable, professional, and able to follow direction
Compensation
- $3,675 CAD per selected talent
- Non-union commercial project
- Buyout includes all edits, versions, and usage covered by production
- Professional commercial production experience
