$4,800 Commercial Casting Call for Castaways

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.

Indigenous Talent for Public Awareness Campaign

Job Description

A public awareness campaign is seeking Indigenous talent from South British Columbia for a paid commercial photoshoot. Casting directors are looking for real people as well as actors to participate in this meaningful campaign. No previous acting experience is required, making this an excellent opportunity for Indigenous talent to be featured in a professional public awareness project.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a public awareness campaign photoshoot.
• Follow direction from the creative and production teams.
• Represent the campaign in an authentic and professional manner.
• Collaborate with the production team during the scheduled shoot.

Requirements

• Open to BC First Nations applicants only.
• Seeking masculine-presenting individuals ages 20–30.
• Seeking feminine-presenting individuals ages 50 and older.
• Seeking individuals ages 20–30 who identify as Two-Spirit or LGBTQ+.
• No acting experience is required.
• Must be able to work in the Vancouver area.

Compensation

• $1,200 paid opportunity.
• Professional photoshoot for a public awareness campaign.

East African Parent for Commercial Project

Job Description

A paid commercial project is seeking an East African parent for a featured role in an upcoming production. Casting directors are looking for authentic talent between their mid-30s and late 50s to portray a parent in the commercial. No previous acting experience is required, making this an excellent opportunity for first-time performers and experienced talent alike.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as an East African parent in a commercial production.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Portray authentic and natural interactions on camera.
• Be available for the scheduled filming session.

Requirements

• Seeking East African adults.
• Ages mid-30s to late 50s.
• Open to both male and female talent.
• No acting experience required.
• Must be available for the production schedule.

Compensation

• Paid commercial opportunity.
• Half-day filming commitment.
• Opportunity to gain on-camera commercial experience.

Job Description

A non-union commercial is casting a lifeguard role for an upcoming production in Toronto. This paid commercial opportunity is seeking male and female talent who can convincingly portray a lifeguard on camera. If you’re an aspiring or experienced performer looking to expand your commercial acting portfolio, this is a great opportunity to work on a professional production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a lifeguard in a commercial production.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Perform naturally and professionally on camera.
• Maintain continuity throughout filming.
• Arrive prepared and available for the full production day.

Requirements

• Male or female talent.
• Ages 15–25.
• Non-union performers only.
• Able to portray a lifeguard.
• Available to film in Toronto.
• Submit your full name, headshot, height, weight, and phone number with your application.

Compensation

• $300 for up to 10 hours of work.
• One-hour lunch break included.
• Overtime paid when applicable.
• Note: A 15% commission applies to booked talent.

Model Open Call for Fashion and Commercial Representation

Job Description
A modeling agency is seeking new talent for an upcoming open call in Waterloo, Ontario. Casting directors are looking for aspiring models with confidence, strong presence, and a passion for the fashion industry. This opportunity is open to a wide range of body types and offers a chance to be considered for future fashion, commercial, and lifestyle modeling opportunities.

Job Responsibilities

• Attend an in-person model evaluation
• Showcase confidence, personality, and professionalism
• Meet with talent scouts and agency representatives
• Participate in future castings, photoshoots, and campaigns if selected
• Represent brands in fashion, commercial, and lifestyle projects

Requirements

• Ages 16–25
• Women must be between 5’8″ and 5’11”
• Men must be between 6’0″ and 6’2″
• All sizes are welcome
• Strong confidence and positive attitude
• Interest in professional modeling opportunities
• Arrive with natural hair and makeup and fitted clothing for evaluation

Compensation

• Opportunity for professional modeling representation
• Access to future modeling and casting opportunities
• Exposure to industry professionals
• Portfolio and career development opportunities
• Gift packages available for select attendees

Party Scene Commercial Background Talent

Job Description

A non-union commercial production is seeking Caucasian men and women to portray partygoers in a post-party scene. Selected talent will appear as individuals asleep on the floor or in a corner following a party gathering. This paid commercial opportunity is filming in downtown Toronto and is ideal for performers interested in commercial and background acting work.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a party guest in a commercial production
• Perform as someone resting or asleep after a party scene
• Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming
• Be available for the full production schedule

Requirements

• Caucasian men and women
• Ages 26–33
• Non-union talent only
• Comfortable portraying a sleeping partygoer on camera
• Available to work in downtown Toronto
• Able to commit to a full filming day

Compensation

• $300 flat rate
• 10-hour workday plus 1-hour lunch
• Overtime paid if applicable
• Professional commercial production experience

Female Villainess for Non-Union Commercial

Job Description

A non-union commercial production is casting a female actor to portray a lead villainess character. This speaking role offers an opportunity for a strong on-camera performer to bring confidence, charisma, and presence to a featured commercial project.

Casting directors are seeking a talented actress who can deliver dialogue naturally and convincingly. The role includes a small number of speaking lines and requires fluent English with a neutral accent.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the lead villainess character in a commercial production
• Deliver scripted dialogue on camera
• Follow direction from the production team
• Participate in all required filming activities
• Maintain professionalism and punctuality on set
• Collaborate effectively with cast and crew

Requirements

• Female talent, ages 30–49
• Caucasian appearance
• Fluent English speaker with no accent
• Strong on-camera presence and acting ability
• Comfortable performing a lead character role
• Reliable and able to follow production direction
• Available for filming as scheduled

Compensation

• $400 flat rate
• Paid commercial opportunity
• Lead speaking role
• Professional production experience

Job Description

A commercial campaign is seeking individuals with visible and severe acne for a paid photo and video project. The production is looking for confident, expressive people who can interact naturally on camera while helping showcase authentic skin representation.

The campaign welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and seeks talent who are comfortable sharing their natural appearance in a professional advertising environment. Selected talent will appear in content for web and social media usage.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a professional commercial photo and video shoot.
• Engage naturally and confidently on camera.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Attend scheduled production activities as required.
• Provide recent photos and accurate application materials during the casting process.

Requirements

• Ages 18–35, with priority given to applicants ages 18–25.
• Must have visible and severe acne.
• All skin tones welcome.
• Open to all races, genders, and non-binary individuals.
• Piercings, tattoos, and colored hair are welcome.
• Outgoing, expressive, and comfortable on camera.
• Must submit:
  • 2–3 selfies taken within the last 48 hours.
  • Close-up photos clearly showing acne on the forehead and cheeks.
  • Photos without hats, makeup, sunglasses, or filters.
  • One current full-length photo.

Compensation Details

• $2,000 per selected participant.
• Usage includes photos and video content.
• Distribution across web and social media platforms.
• Usage territory: United States.
• Usage term: 1 year.

CIA Agent for Commercial Production

Job Description

A commercial production is seeking a Caucasian male actor to portray a CIA agent in a featured lead role. Casting directors are looking for talent with a professional appearance, strong screen presence, and fluent English with no accent. This role includes a small amount of dialogue and offers an excellent opportunity to appear in a commercial campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a CIA agent in commercial scenes
• Deliver one to two scripted lines naturally and confidently
• Follow direction from the production team and director
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming
• Collaborate effectively with cast and crew members

Requirements

• Caucasian male, ages 30–50
• Fluent English speaker with no accent
• Strong on-camera presence and acting ability
• Comfortable performing a lead role with dialogue
• Reliable and professional attitude
• Available for the scheduled filming date

Compensation

• $400 flat rate

Tanned Woman for Commercial Production

Job Description

A commercial production is seeking a female performer of any ethnicity to portray a featured character in an upcoming project. This speaking role includes a small amount of dialogue and requires talent who can deliver lines naturally with fluent English and no noticeable accent. Casting directors are looking for a confident performer who is comfortable appearing in swimwear and can bring a strong on-camera presence to the role.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured character in a commercial production
• Deliver one to two lines of dialogue naturally and professionally
• Follow direction from the production team and director
• Participate in filming as scheduled
• Maintain professionalism throughout production

Requirements

• Female talent
• Any ethnicity
• Ages 20–30
• Fluent English speaker
• No noticeable accent
• Must be comfortable appearing in a bikini
• Comfortable performing a speaking role on camera
• Reliable and professional

Compensation

• $400 flat rate
• Featured speaking role
• Professional commercial production experience
• Opportunity to work with an experienced production team

Reporter for Commercial Production

Job Description

A commercial production is seeking a female performer of any ethnicity to portray a reporter in a featured speaking role. This role includes a small amount of dialogue and requires talent who can deliver lines naturally with fluent English and no noticeable accent. Casting directors are looking for someone with a confident, professional on-camera presence who can authentically portray a news reporter.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a reporter in a commercial production
• Deliver one to two lines of dialogue naturally and professionally
• Follow direction from the production team and director
• Participate in filming as scheduled
• Maintain professionalism throughout production

Requirements

• Female talent
• Any ethnicity
• Ages 20–40
• Fluent English speaker
• No noticeable accent
• Comfortable performing a speaking role on camera
• Confident and professional on-screen presence
• Reliable and professional

Compensation

• $400 flat rate
• Featured speaking role
• Professional commercial production experience
• Opportunity to work with an experienced production team

Lead Party Women for Commercial Production

Job Description

A commercial production is seeking two female performers of any ethnicity to portray lead party women in an upcoming project. This featured speaking role includes a small amount of dialogue and requires talent who can deliver lines naturally with fluent English and no noticeable accent. Casting directors are looking for confident, charismatic performers who can bring energy and authenticity to the scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a lead party guest in a commercial production
• Deliver one to two lines of dialogue naturally and professionally
• Follow direction from the production team and director
• Participate in filming as scheduled
• Maintain professionalism throughout production

Requirements

• Female talent
• Any ethnicity
• Ages 35–50
• Fluent English speaker
• No noticeable accent
• Comfortable performing a speaking role on camera
• Confident and engaging on-screen presence
• Reliable and professional

Compensation

• $500 flat rate
• Featured speaking role
• Professional commercial production experience
• Opportunity to work with an experienced production team