Casting Call: Newcomers for Inspiring Commercial in Toronto
Job Description:
Seeking newcomers in the Greater Toronto Area, aged 25 and older, to share their unique stories for a meaningful commercial project. This is a fantastic opportunity to represent the diverse journeys of individuals who have recently settled in Canada.
Job Responsibilities:
- Share your personal story as a newcomer to Canada.
- Participate in a one-day filming session.
- Collaborate with the production team to authentically represent your experiences.
Requirements:
- Must be a newcomer to Canada within the past 5 years.
- Open to individuals aged 25 or older.
- Special interest in those who emigrated from China, The Philippines, Nigeria, or India, though applicants from any country outside North America are welcome.
- No requirement to be a current customer of any specific institution.
Compensation:
- $1000 to $2500 for one day of filming.
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Basketball Player Stand-In Casting Call – Commercial Project
Job Description
A commercial campaign is casting a skilled basketball stand-in for an upcoming shoot. This is a non-union, paid opportunity where the performer’s face will not be visible on camera. The project will be used for Canadian broadcast and digital platforms. Talent must closely match the physical specifications of the lead actor and demonstrate strong basketball ability, including dribbling and dunking on a standard 10 ft hoop.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform basketball actions including dribbling and dunking
- Match the build and movement of the principal actor
- Execute accurate physical movements under direction
- Maintain high energy and consistency on set
Requirements
- Male, White, ages 25–38
- Height: Approximately 6’5″
- Weight: Approximately 215 lbs
- Must be able to dunk on a 10 ft regulation basketball hoop
- Must be local to Toronto (no travel compensation)
- Non-union performers only
Compensation
- $1,000 flat rate for one shoot day
- Usage: 1 month Canadian broadcast, 6 months digital
Casting Call: Parents with Toddlers for Commercial
Exciting opportunity for parents and their toddlers to be featured in a fun yoga socks brand commercial! Seeking real families to bring authenticity and warmth to this non-union commercial shoot.
Job Responsibilities
- Participate in a one-day commercial shoot alongside your child
- Engage naturally on camera in a family-friendly setting
- Attend a brief audition with the director if shortlisted
Requirements
- Parents with toddlers (12-18 months) and/or daughters (ages 3-5)
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada
- Must be able to film in Toronto
- Outgoing personality and comfortable being filmed
Compensation
- $500 per adult, $300 per child for the filming day
- Additional $500 per person if final footage is used in the commercial
- Paid opportunity with potential earnings up to $3,600+
Now Casting Male Soccer Coach, Napoleon, and British General for Software Campaign in Toronto
Job Description
A high-profile software campaign is seeking a real male soccer coach, a French-speaking actor to play Napoleon, and a British-accented actor to portray a general. This is a paid, non-union project filming in Toronto, offering a fantastic opportunity for performers to showcase their talents in a commercial production.
Job Responsibilities
- Deliver a high-energy performance suited to the role assigned
- Follow production team directions to bring authenticity to the character
- Soccer coach: Give a motivational locker room speech to players
- Napoleon & British General: Sit on a horse during the shoot (horse trainer will be on set for safety)
- Maintain professionalism and engagement throughout filming
Requirements
- Male Soccer Coach:
- Age 40-60, fit build
- Real coaching experience preferred (soccer preferred, but other sports considered)
- Must be able to deliver an inspiring speech (Think Ted Lasso or Ricky Abbott)
- Napoleon (French Speaker):
- Male, late 30s-50s
- French-speaking preferred, but not mandatory
- Must be comfortable sitting on a horse (no allergies or fears)
- Wig may be provided for accuracy, height is not a major concern
- British General (Speaking Role):
- Male, white, late 30s-50s
- Must have a real British accent or be able to fake one convincingly
- Must be comfortable sitting on a horse (no allergies or fears)
Compensation
- Soccer Coach: $5,675.00
- Napoleon & British General: $6,275.00 (risk fee included)
- Buyout includes all edits, lifts, and versions
- Paid one-day shoot with professional production exposure
Casting Arabic Children for Commercial
Job Description
A commercial production is seeking non-union Arabic children for featured background roles. This is a great opportunity for young talent to gain on-set experience in a professional production while being part of a diverse campaign.
Job Responsibilities
- Participate as a featured background actor in a commercial
- Follow on-set directions from the production team
- Maintain professionalism and patience during filming
Requirements
- 12-year-old girl
- 1.5 to 3-year-old boy
- Must be non-union
- Able to work as a local hire in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
- Parents/guardians must submit recent photos, full contact details, height, and weight
Compensation
- $350 flat rate
- Professional on-set experience
- Opportunity for future projects