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$2,575 Photo Shoot Casting Call for Arab Talent

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Casting Call: Arabs in Toronto – Various Roles

About Us: We are a Toronto-based production company seeking vibrant and outgoing individuals of Arabic heritage for an upcoming project. We believe in diversity and representation, and we’re excited to showcase the Arab community in the Greater Toronto Area. Our project aims to portray everyday scenarios in a respectful and authentic manner.

Roles:

  1. Female Senior

    • Age: 65+
    • Role Description: A regular transit user who takes pride in her seniors discount. We’re looking for someone who embodies the wisdom and warmth of the elder generation.
  2. Child

    • Age: 8-12, any gender
    • Role Description: Enjoys riding the train with their parent. We’re particularly interested in children applying alongside their dads, to capture genuine family interactions.
  3. Student

    • Age: 21-25, any gender
    • Role Description: A student commuting to school, representing the daily life of young adults in the education system.
  4. Male Working Professional

    • Age: 35-50
    • Role Description: He’s a working professional commuting into the city on the train with his child. Dads applying with their child are highly encouraged, to showcase real parental relationships.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Participate in a one-day video shoot in the Greater Toronto Area.
  • Work closely with the director and crew to bring the character to life.
  • Follow direction and provide feedback when necessary.
  • Be prepared to perform multiple takes to ensure the best possible outcome.

Requirements:

  • Must have Arabic heritage.
  • Located in or able to travel to the Greater Toronto Area for the shoot.
  • Comfortable being in front of the camera.
  • For child roles, a parent or guardian must be present during the shoot.
  • No previous acting experience required, but must be able to portray the role authentically.
  • Must be available for the entirety of the shoot day.

Compensation Details:

  • The compensation ranges from $575 to $2575, depending on the role and final edit inclusion.
  • Payment will be made upon completion of the shooting day.

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Actor
Skills:
Acting

Teen Male Actors for Recurring TV Series Role

Job Description

A major television series adaptation of the iconic Canadian film Meatballs is seeking male actors for a large recurring role. Casting directors are looking for talented young performers ages 13–15 who are interested in gaining valuable on-set experience while working on a high-profile television production. This is an exciting opportunity for aspiring actors to secure a recurring role in a series for a leading streaming platform.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a recurring character in a television series
  • Participate in filming, rehearsals, and production activities as scheduled
  • Follow direction from the director and production team
  • Deliver authentic and engaging on-screen performances
  • Collaborate professionally with cast and crew members throughout production

Requirements

  • Male actors
  • Ages 13–15
  • Strong interest in acting and television production
  • Able to take direction and work effectively on set
  • Available for the production schedule
  • Previous acting experience is a plus but not required

Compensation

  • Paid recurring television role
  • Opportunity to work on a major TV series production
  • Valuable industry experience and exposure
  • Potential for long-term involvement throughout the series
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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Senior Background Actors for Non-Union TV Series

Job Description

A non-union television series is seeking senior background actors for paid roles in an upcoming season. Casting directors are looking for individuals ages 60 and older with flexible schedules who are available for weekday filming. This is an excellent opportunity for mature performers interested in gaining television production experience in a professional on-set environment.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray background characters in television series scenes
  • Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors
  • Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming
  • Be available for varying filming schedules as needed
  • Participate in daytime and evening shoots, including late-night filming when required

Requirements

  • Ages 60 and older only
  • Open to all ethnicities
  • Open to all genders
  • Must not have previously been booked on this production
  • Strong availability throughout the filming period
  • Comfortable working weekday schedules
  • Must be willing to work late hours, including shifts that may extend until 1–2 AM
  • Reliable, professional, and able to follow on-set instructions
  • Preference given to applicants with minimal scheduling conflicts

Compensation

  • $200 flat rate per day
  • Paid background acting opportunity
  • Professional television production experience
  • Potential for multiple filming days depending on role assignment
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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Identical Latina Twin Girls for Popular TV Series

Job Description

A popular television series is casting identical Latina twin girls for a recurring actor role. This exciting TV casting opportunity is seeking twins who can portray a featured character across multiple filming days. The production is looking for talented young performers who closely resemble one another and are ready to gain experience on a professional television set.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a featured character in a television series
  • Participate in filming across multiple production days
  • Follow direction from the production team and directors
  • Maintain professionalism on set
  • Attend all scheduled filming dates as required

Requirements

  • Identical Latina twin girls
  • Ages 6–8
  • Must be legally 6 years old or older
  • Twins must closely resemble each other
  • Comfortable working on a professional television production
  • Available for multiple filming dates
  • Parent or guardian must be available to assist with the casting process

Compensation

  • Paid television acting opportunity
  • Multiple filming days
  • Professional on-set experience
  • Opportunity to appear in a popular TV series
  • Resume-building and industry exposure
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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Ethnic Women for TV Series Background Roles

Job Description

A television production is seeking ethnic women for paid background roles in an upcoming shoot. Production is looking for physically fit performers who are comfortable working outdoors and can portray looters in dynamic scene work. This is a great opportunity for talent interested in gaining experience on a professional television set while contributing to large-scale production scenes.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform as background talent in television scenes
  • Portray looter characters as directed by production
  • Follow instructions from assistant directors and production staff
  • Participate in outdoor filming environments
  • Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout the shoot

Requirements

  • Ethnic women only
  • Must be physically fit
  • Comfortable working outdoors in summer conditions
  • Must be able to provide and apply personal sunscreen
  • Available for filming in Hamilton, Ontario
  • Must not have previously appeared on the current season of the production or be booked for future dates
  • ACTRA Apprentice (AABP) or non-union talent welcome as specified by production

Compensation

  • Paid television background role
  • Professional on-set experience
  • Opportunity to work on a major TV production
  • Networking opportunities within the entertainment industry
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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Ethnic Male Background Talent for TV Series

Job Description

A television production is seeking ethnic male background talent for an upcoming shoot. This casting opportunity is open to performers who have not previously appeared on the series and are available for the scheduled filming date. Production is looking for talent who can accurately match wardrobe sizing requirements and bring authenticity to background scenes.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform as background talent in a television production
  • Follow direction from the assistant directors and production team
  • Arrive camera-ready and prepared for filming
  • Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout the shoot
  • Participate in scenes as directed by production

Requirements

  • Ethnic male
  • Ages 30–50
  • Height between 5’11” and 6’2″
  • Weight approximately 190–220 lbs
  • Must fit production wardrobe sizing requirements
  • Must not have previously appeared on the current season of the series
  • Available for filming in the Toronto area
  • ACTRA Apprentice (AABP) or non-union talent welcome as specified by production

Compensation

  • Paid television background role
  • Professional on-set experience
  • Opportunity to work on an established TV production
  • Networking opportunities within the entertainment industry
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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description

TMH is seeking a Caucasian male performer for work on the television series Never on Crossroad Springs. The production is looking for either an apprentice or experienced actor between the ages of 30 and 40 who is local to the Barrie or Gilford area. This opportunity is ideal for performers interested in working on a professional television production.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform in scenes as directed by the production team.
  • Attend scheduled filming and production activities.
  • Follow on-set direction and maintain professionalism.
  • Work collaboratively with cast and crew members.
  • Provide accurate sizing and casting information as requested.

Requirements

  • Caucasian male.
  • Ages 30–40.
  • Apprentice or experienced performers welcome.
  • Preferably local to Barrie or Gilford.
  • Must submit:
    • Full name
    • Recent photo
    • Phone number
    • Email address
    • Union status
    • Height
    • Weight
    • Neck measurement
    • Jacket size
    • Waist measurement
    • Inseam measurement
    • Shoe size
  • Must use the requested subject line when applying.

Compensation Details

  • Compensation details were not specified.
  • Additional production information will be provided to selected applicants.
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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Wampanoag Men & Women for Historical Docudrama

Job Description

A historical docudrama is seeking Wampanoag men and women for speaking roles in a paid non-union production filming in Toronto, Canada. Casting directors are looking for performers who can authentically portray characters in a historical storytelling project. This opportunity is ideal for talent interested in meaningful, character-driven work within a professionally produced docudrama.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray historical characters in a docudrama production
  • Perform scripted speaking roles on camera
  • Follow direction from the production and creative teams
  • Participate in filming as scheduled
  • Contribute to an authentic and engaging historical narrative

Requirements

  • Wampanoag men and women
  • Ages 30–50s
  • Strong communication and performance skills
  • Comfortable performing speaking roles on camera
  • Must have a U.S. passport or legal authorization to work in Canada
  • Ability to work in Toronto, Canada

Compensation

  • $400–$500 per day for speaking roles
  • Paid non-union opportunity
  • Professional film credit
  • Additional production details provided to selected talent
Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description

A production is seeking actors and actresses for a vacation-themed self-tape training project. Selected participants will appear in still photos, video clips, and footage demonstrating actors recording self-tape auditions while on vacation. The content will be used for training modules and educational materials related to self-tape auditioning.

Talent will participate in acting-related scenarios that showcase the process of creating self-tape auditions in a camping or vacation environment. This is a non-union project.

Job Responsibilities

  • Participate in staged self-tape audition recording scenarios.
  • Perform in vacation and camping-themed acting segments.
  • Follow creative direction and production instructions during filming.
  • Appear in promotional still photographs and video footage.
  • Collaborate with the production team to capture educational training content.

Requirements

  • Open to actors and actresses ages 16–70.
  • Must be comfortable appearing in self-tape training footage and still photography.
  • Must be willing to follow all production instructions and guidelines.
  • Applicants from London, Ontario, Komoka, St. Thomas, Aylmer, and surrounding areas are encouraged to apply.
  • Previous acting experience is not required but is considered an asset.
  • Must submit a headshot or head-and-shoulders selfie against a plain background.
  • Must include a brief summary introducing yourself and your interest in participating.
  • Resumes and acting experience may be submitted but are optional.

Compensation Details

  • This is a non-paid opportunity.
  • Selected participants will receive IMDb credits for their involvement in the project.
Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description

A student-produced pilot episode titled The Reservation is casting lead actors for a dark comedy and psychological drama project. Produced by film students at George Brown College, the standalone pilot serves as a proof of concept for a larger series featuring complex characters and ongoing storylines.

The story follows an engaged couple whose invitation to an exclusive hidden restaurant transforms an elegant evening into a tense and emotionally charged confrontation as secrets and buried tensions begin to surface.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a principal character in a scripted pilot episode.
  • Deliver emotionally nuanced and character-driven performances.
  • Collaborate with the director and production team throughout filming.
  • Attend rehearsals and scheduled production days as required.
  • Help bring a psychologically layered and dramatic narrative to life.

Requirements

Mia (Lead)

  • Female, late 20s.
  • Ambitious, composed, and perceptive.
  • Able to portray a character who maintains control while avoiding emotional conflict.
  • Strong dramatic acting skills preferred.

Tom (Lead)

  • Male, early to mid-30s.
  • Sensitive and emotionally complex.
  • Able to balance humor with vulnerability.
  • Strong emotional range required.

Evelyn (Lead)

  • Female, early to mid-30s.
  • Warm yet subtly unsettling presence.
  • Intelligent, observant, and calculated.
  • Strong screen presence and character work required.

Submission Requirements

Please submit:

  • Headshot
  • Acting résumé
  • Demo reel (if available)

Compensation Details

  • Unpaid opportunity.
  • Non-union student production.
  • Meals provided.
  • Valuable portfolio-building and on-set experience.
Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

TV Series Open Casting Call

Job Description
A hit television series is now holding an open casting call for fresh faces and non-union performers in the Greater Toronto Area. Casting directors are seeking talented individuals interested in joining the upcoming third season of a popular comedy-style production.

This is a great opportunity for aspiring actors and performers looking to gain television experience and work on a professional scripted series production.

Job Responsibilities

  • Participate in casting auditions and production opportunities
  • Perform scripted scenes and follow creative direction
  • Collaborate with cast members and production teams on set
  • Maintain professionalism during rehearsals and filming
  • Be available for potential filming schedules if selected

Requirements

  • Must be a non-union performer
  • Must reside in the Greater Toronto Area
  • Must be legally able to work in Canada
  • Open to fresh faces and aspiring talent
  • Comfortable working on a television production set
  • Previous acting experience is a plus but not required

Compensation

  • Opportunity to appear in a television series production
  • Professional on-set experience and industry exposure
  • Networking opportunities with casting and production professionals
  • Portfolio and resume-building opportunity
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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Male and Female Stand-Ins Needed for Upcoming TV Series

Job Description
A new television series is now casting male and female stand-ins for filming in Winnipeg, Manitoba and surrounding areas. Casting directors are seeking talent who closely match specific measurements for production needs. This is a great opportunity for performers interested in behind-the-scenes television work and gaining professional on-set experience with a major upcoming series.

Job Responsibilities

  • Serve as a stand-in for principal actors during production setup
  • Work closely with the camera and lighting departments
  • Follow detailed direction from the production crew
  • Maintain consistency and professionalism throughout filming
  • Be available for the full filming schedule if selected

Requirements

  • One male stand-in and one female stand-in needed
  • Must closely match production measurements
  • Must be available for the entire filming range
  • Ability to work professionally on a television production set
  • Must be local to Winnipeg, Manitoba or surrounding areas

Compensation

  • Paid stand-in opportunity for a television series
  • Gain valuable behind-the-scenes production experience
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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Casting Call for Male Actors – 1950s Military Role

Job Description
A period production is now casting male actors to portray military recruits in a 1950s setting. The role requires authenticity, professionalism, and attention to historical detail, ideal for performers who can embody the disciplined and confident look of the era.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a 1950s military recruit with accurate posture, movement, and demeanor.

  • Collaborate with the director and production team to deliver realistic performances.

  • Maintain readiness for an early call time and follow all on-set directions.

Requirements

  • Male actors, ages 18–35.

  • Must be ACTRA or AABP eligible.

  • Must fit wardrobe sizes: Jacket 44–46, Pants 34/36/38, Boot 12–13 (possibly 11).

  • Must have short military-style hair.

  • Submit a current selfie and full-length photo, along with name, age, union status, phone number, and complete sizes.

  • Indicate if you have previously appeared in “Dreamland.”

Compensation

  • Paid role at industry-standard rates.

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