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Non-Union Dancers for Social Media Campaign

Job Description
A high-energy social campaign for a major retail brand is casting non-union talent in the Toronto area to star in a dance-inspired digital ad. This campaign is all about personality, fun, and movement—not perfect choreography. Talent of all shapes, sizes, and experience levels are encouraged to apply. If you’ve got rhythm, confidence, and love being on camera, this is your time to shine.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a short, upbeat dance routine inspired by the campaign concept

• Submit a self-taped dance video prior to applying

• Bring natural energy, creativity, and expression to the shoot

• Follow direction on set and collaborate with the production team

Requirements

• All genders, ages 20–65

• Must be based in or able to work locally in Toronto

• All body types and backgrounds encouraged to apply

• Should be comfortable dancing on camera—no need to be a professional

• Must be unrepresented by an agent (this submission is for self-submitting talent only)

Compensation

• $800 session fee

• $1000 usage fee (if featured in final edit)

• 6-month usage across digital, social, and connected TV in Canada

Real People Wanted for Digital Beauty Campaign

Job Description
A Toronto casting call is seeking non-union talent aged 20 + for a one-day digital beauty campaign. The production wants real people—especially those who don’t consider themselves beauty enthusiasts—to speak on camera about beauty, self-care, and their morning beauty routine. Selected participants will film July 16 (rain date TBC) and appear in content used across Canada for one year. A short self-tape audition in landscape orientation (under one minute) is required with your application.

Job Responsibilities

• Share authentic thoughts on beauty and self-care in a relaxed on-camera interview.

• Describe your personal morning beauty routine—minimal to multi-step.

• Follow self-tape guidelines: landscape format, daytime/low/no-makeup look.

• Wear wardrobe options that show everyday style (athletic, streetwear, casual, summery, business-casual).

• Be available in Toronto on the confirmed shoot date and flexible for the rain date.

Requirements

• Non-union talent, 20 + , based in the Greater Toronto Area.

• Comfortable speaking on camera with natural or low-makeup appearance.

• Able to provide a recent photo and self-tape audition (under one minute).

• Willing to undergo a production-paid background check if shortlisted.

• Accept 1-year digital usage in Canada.

Compensation

• $500 half-day rate.

• Background check costs covered by production.

• Professional credit and exposure through a national digital campaign.

Teens and Youth Needed for National PSA Campaign

Job Description
A national public service announcement for Kids Help Phone is casting teens and youth across Canada to portray powerful, emotionally resonant roles. This campaign focuses on real stories and lived experiences, spotlighting strength, vulnerability, and hope. The production team is specifically seeking Indigenous, Trans, Non-Binary, Queer youth, and individuals with disabilities. All talent must be able to convey layered emotion through subtle expressions and movement.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray key roles in a high-impact PSA with sensitivity and authenticity

• Express nuanced emotion through minimal dialogue or silent action

• Attend casting callbacks, fittings, and full-day shoot

• Work with a professional team to bring awareness to mental health support

Requirements

• Age range: 10–21

• Must be available for both shoot days

• Must represent one or more of the following communities: Indigenous, Trans, Non-Binary, LGBTQ+, or living with disabilities

• Casting the following roles:

  • Diary Hero: Non-binary teen (12–16), capable of handwriting and expressing anxiety

  • Blurred Hero: Transgender female (appears 17–18), comfortable applying makeup on camera

  • Fighter Hero: Trans male or non-binary (appears 17–21), must be able to throw a punch and portray injury

  • Game Hero: Indigenous male (appears 10–16)

  • Cast Hero: All genders (ages 10–20) with visible disability

  • Dance Hero: 2SLGBTQ+ male (appears 17–18), any ethnicity

Compensation

• $500 honorarium

• $75 fitting fee (if applicable)

• Usage: 18 months across TV, cinema, OOH, digital, and social media

• Inclusive of all edits, versions, and agency fees