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$4,800 Commercial Casting Call for Castaways

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Male Actors for Commercial Shoot as Castaways

Job Description
A major commercial is seeking male talent to portray rugged “castaway” characters in an upcoming shoot in Mexico. This is an exciting opportunity for actors with a very slim build and a naturally unpolished, shaggy look to take part in an international production.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a realistic “castaway” appearance for a commercial shoot

  • Participate in travel, wardrobe fittings, and shoot days as scheduled

  • Work collaboratively with the production team to deliver authentic performances

  • Be comfortable with potential helicopter transport during production

Requirements

  • Male actors, ages 30–60, all ethnicities welcome

  • Very slim build with a rugged, shaggy look

  • Must have a valid passport for international travel

  • Comfortable traveling and working in Mexico

  • Non-union actors welcome

  • Ability to commit to travel and shoot schedule

Compensation

  • Session fee: $600 CAD per day (2–3 days)

  • Travel days: $600 CAD x 2

  • Fitting: $300 CAD

  • Total usage: $4,800 CAD

  • Usage term: 1 year – TVC + digital + in-store (Full Europe + select Central Asia markets, non-exclusive)

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Real Bartenders for Ice Cream Commercial Campaign

Job Description
A non-union ice cream brand campaign is casting real bartenders (not actors) for a paid commercial shoot. Casting is open to men, women, and non-binary talent ages 30–50, of all ethnicities, with authentic bartending experience and a confident, natural on-camera presence. Talent may be considered for one of two scripted concepts and should be comfortable performing real bartender actions naturally for camera.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform real bartender actions naturally on camera (pouring, serving, bar setup)

  • Follow direction from the commercial team for timing, movement, and continuity

  • Deliver a believable, authentic bartender presence in lifestyle-style scenes

  • Attend scheduled recall, wardrobe, and shoot commitments as required

Requirements

  • Ages 30–50

  • Open to all ethnicities

  • Open to male, female, and non-binary talent

  • Must be a real, experienced bartender

  • Must be able to submit a self-tape audition as part of the casting process

  • Must be available for required production dates (recall, wardrobe, and shoot)

Compensation

  • $3,475 per person

  • Buyout included (based on final edit; includes lifts, edits, and versions)

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Job Type:
Model
Skills:
Modeling

Models All Sizes for Waist Chain Jewelry Campaign

Job Description
A jewelry brand is casting models of all sizes for an upcoming waist chain campaign. This is a studio-style e-commerce shoot focused on confident, lifestyle-inspired posing and creative energy. If you love fashion, ocean-inspired vibes, and want fresh content for your portfolio, this modeling opportunity is a great fit.

Job Responsibilities

  • Model waist chain jewelry in a relaxed studio shoot environment

  • Pose for both photo and video content for e-commerce and social media

  • Perform light movement and lifestyle-inspired poses on camera

  • Collaborate with the creative team to capture confident, body-positive visuals

Requirements

  • Women of all sizes encouraged to apply

  • Comfortable modeling waist chain jewelry and showing midsection on camera

  • Confident with light movement and posing for photo/video

  • Professional, reliable, and able to follow simple direction on set

Compensation

  • Paid in jewelry/trade (up to $300 value)

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Job Type:
Other
Skills:
Acting

Pregnant Women for Non-Union Commercial

Job Description
A non-union commercial is seeking real pregnant women to portray an expectant mother in her third trimester for an international shoot. This commercial will film in Mexico City and is open to Vancouver-based talent with valid passports who are excited to travel and work on a professional set. This is a great opportunity for pregnant performers and real people interested in commercial work, on-camera experience, and pharmaceutical-related advertising.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a relatable, authentic pregnant woman in her third trimester on camera

  • Take direction from the director and production team during callbacks, wardrobe, and shoot days

  • Participate in wardrobe fittings and any required rehearsals

  • Deliver natural, grounded performances suitable for a pharmaceutical-related commercial

  • Be comfortable traveling from Vancouver to Mexico City for the production

  • Maintain professionalism and punctuality throughout the project

Requirements

  • Real pregnant woman in her 3rd trimester (no more than 35 weeks at time of filming)

  • Based in Vancouver, BC

  • Valid passport with at least 6 months remaining for international travel

  • Available for in-person callbacks in Vancouver

  • Available to travel to Mexico City for wardrobe, travel days, and a multi-day shoot

  • Comfortable working on a non-union commercial

  • Agree to pharmaceutical exclusivity for the duration of the usage/buyout period

  • If you have an agent, submissions must be made through your representative

Compensation

  • $600 per shoot day

  • $12,000 one-year buyout if you appear in the final edit

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Car Commercial Casting Ted Role

Job Description
A paid car commercial is casting Ted, a Caucasian male in his 30s–40s. Ted is the coworker who quietly resents you—because you’re younger, moving up faster, and have the kind of job title (and lifestyle) he wishes he had. He drives a car you can’t justify buying, and his vibe should read as subtly competitive, slightly smug, and emotionally tight. This role is ideal for talent who can deliver sharp, believable reactions and character work with minimal dialogue and strong on-camera presence.

This project is for Canadian talent only, filming in a studio setting. A Canadian passport is required.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray Ted with controlled jealousy and understated tension

  • Deliver natural, believable reactions that communicate status and competitiveness

  • Follow direction for timing, blocking, and continuity across takes

  • Maintain a consistent character attitude throughout filming

Requirements

  • Caucasian male, 30–45

  • Strong commercial acting instincts with expressive reaction work

  • Comfortable playing subtle resentment and smug energy without overdoing it

  • Must hold a Canadian passport (Canadian talent only)

Compensation

  • $556 session fee

  • Buyout applies (usage/edit details provided upon selection)

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Good Company Commercial Casting New Face Black Male 18–24

Job Description
A paid commercial project is seeking a new face Black male performer for a featured on-camera role. Casting is looking for talent ages 18–24 with a clean-shaven look and a natural, confident presence. This is a great opportunity for fresh commercial talent who can follow direction, stay professional on set, and deliver authentic reactions. You must be available for both scheduled work days.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear on camera in a commercial production as featured talent

  • Follow direction for blocking, timing, and natural performance

  • Maintain a clean, camera-ready appearance for continuity

  • Arrive on time and work professionally through a full shoot day

Requirements

  • Black male, 18–24

  • Clean-shaven

  • Must be a new face (limited or no prior commercial/on-camera work preferred)

  • Must be available for both scheduled production days

  • Able to work on set in a studio/interior environment

Compensation

  • Paid opportunity (rate provided upon selection)

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Car Commercial Casting Alien Mom SFX Prosthetic Role

Job Description
A paid car commercial is seeking an adult performer to portray Alien Mom, an optimistic extraterrestrial mother experiencing life on Earth. This is a non-speaking, full head SFX prosthetic role that relies on expressive physical performance, warmth, and clear emotional choices through movement and reaction. Talent must be comfortable working in heavy makeup that may restrict vision and hearing, and must have a Canadian passport (Canadian talent only).

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray an extraterrestrial mother character through physical performance (non-speaking)

  • Communicate optimism, curiosity, and emotion using body language and facial expression under prosthetics

  • Follow direction for blocking, timing, and continuity across takes

  • Remain professional and focused during makeup, fitting, and filming sessions

Requirements

  • Female talent, 35–45 (30s–40s acceptable)

  • Slender-to-average build

  • Comfortable wearing full head prosthetics and heavy SFX makeup that may restrict vision/hearing

  • Must not be susceptible to claustrophobia

  • Improvisation experience preferred

  • Must hold a Canadian passport (Canadian talent only)

  • Prior SFX makeup/prosthetic experience is a plus (share if applicable)

Compensation

  • Paid role (session and buyout details provided upon selection)

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Car Commercial Casting Car Dealer Role

Job Description
A paid car commercial is casting a Car Dealer—a trustworthy, professional presence who feels confident and approachable on camera. This role is ideal for talent who can deliver natural, believable reactions and light performance in a commercial setting. The character should come across as earnest and reliable, with the kind of personality that makes people feel comfortable making a big purchase.

This project is for Canadian talent only, filming in a studio environment. A Canadian passport is required.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a car dealer in a commercial scene with a friendly, trustworthy vibe

  • Follow direction for timing, blocking, and natural on-camera reactions

  • Maintain a polished, professional presence across multiple takes

  • Collaborate smoothly with cast and crew for continuity and performance consistency

Requirements

  • Male or female talent, 30–50 (30s–40s preferred)

  • Professional-looking, approachable, and trustworthy on camera

  • Comfortable performing in a commercial production environment

  • Must hold a Canadian passport (Canadian talent only)

Compensation

  • $556 session fee

  • $4,444 buyout (usage/edit details provided upon selection)

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Car Commercial Casting Alien Dad SFX Prosthetic Role

Job Description
A paid car commercial is seeking an adult performer to portray Alien Dad, a non-speaking extraterrestrial character brought to life with full head SFX prosthetics. This role requires strong physical performance and comfort working under heavy makeup that may restrict vision and hearing. Casting is looking for a male performer with a slender-to-average build who can make bold, believable choices through movement and reaction alone. Talent must have a Canadian passport and be Canadian talent.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray an extraterrestrial father character through physical performance (non-speaking)

  • Perform comfortably in full head prosthetics and heavy SFX makeup

  • Follow direction for blocking, timing, and reactions while maintaining continuity

  • Remain calm, focused, and professional throughout makeup, fitting, and filming

Requirements

  • Male talent, 35–45

  • Slender-to-average build

  • Comfortable wearing full head prosthetics that may restrict vision and hearing

  • Must not be susceptible to claustrophobia

  • Improvisation experience preferred

  • Must hold a Canadian passport (Canadian talent only)

  • Prior SFX makeup/prosthetic experience is a plus (share if applicable)

Compensation

  • Paid role (session and buyout details provided upon selection)

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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Car Commercial Casting Daughter Extraterrestrial Child Role

Job Description
A paid car commercial is seeking an adult performer to portray a 10-year-old extraterrestrial daughter in a non-speaking, full head-to-toe creature role. This performance will be created through heavy SFX makeup and facial prosthetics, including a full head prosthetic that may restrict vision and hearing. Casting is looking for petite talent who can commit physically to the character, take direction well, and stay calm and focused while fully transformed on set. This shoot films in a studio setting, and talent must have a Canadian passport and be Canadian talent.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a childlike extraterrestrial daughter through physical performance (non-speaking)

  • Perform comfortably in full SFX makeup, including restrictive prosthetics

  • Take direction for movement, timing, and reactions while maintaining character consistency

  • Work professionally through makeup sessions, fitting, and filming days

Requirements

  • Adult performer to play a 10-year-old child character

  • Petite performer preferred, ideally under 4’6″

  • Comfortable wearing full head and facial prosthetics and heavy SFX makeup

  • Must not be susceptible to claustrophobia (prosthetics may restrict vision/hearing)

  • Must hold a Canadian passport (Canadian talent only)

  • Prior SFX makeup/prosthetic experience is a plus (share if applicable)

Compensation

  • $556 session fee

  • Buyout applies (details provided upon selection; final usage/edit dependent)

  • Additional paid days may include travel, fitting, and down days (details shared upon booking)

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Job Type:
Extra
Skills:
Acting

Basketball Fan Commercial – Hero Roles (Male & Female, 20–25)

Job Description
A high-energy basketball fan commercial is casting two hero roles to lead the story on camera. Production is looking for expressive, relatable young adults who can deliver natural comedy and confident reactions that feel real, fun, and modern. If you love performance-driven content and can bring personality without overacting, this is a great opportunity for on-camera commercial work.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a lead “hero” character in a fan-focused commercial with strong visual storytelling

  • Deliver authentic reactions, physical comedy beats, and expressive moments on camera

  • Follow direction for timing, movement, and continuity across multiple takes

  • Attend a wardrobe fitting and arrive camera-ready for shoot day

Requirements

  • Female talent, ages 20–25: warm, expressive, relatable; naturally funny without overacting

  • Male talent, ages 20–25: energetic, funny, expressive; strong physical-comedy ability preferred

  • Comfortable carrying a scene with personality, charm, and clear on-camera presence

  • Reliable availability for a wardrobe appointment and the scheduled shoot day

Compensation

  • Paid commercial role (rate provided upon selection/booking)

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Job Type:
Actor

Dancing Couples (Ages 50–65) for Financial Commercial

Job Description
A fun financial institution commercial is casting real couples ages 50–65 who love to dance and feel comfortable on camera. This is a non-union commercial casting opportunity for outgoing partners who can be filmed and potentially interviewed as part of a lively, feel-good shoot. Talent must be based in the Greater Toronto Area and able to work locally in Toronto.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear on camera as a real couple in a financial commercial

  • Dance naturally and confidently for lifestyle-style scenes

  • Participate in light on-camera interview moments if requested

  • Attend a brief wardrobe appointment and follow production direction on set

Requirements

  • Real couples, ages 50–65

  • Must live in the Greater Toronto Area (local hire; filming in Toronto)

  • Comfortable being filmed and interviewed

  • Canadian citizen or permanent resident

  • Non-union talent

  • Must be available for a wardrobe appointment and one potential filming day within the production window

Compensation

  • Wardrobe appointment: $75 per person (approx. 2 hours)

  • Filming day: $600 per person (one day)

  • If featured in the final commercial: additional $1,500–$3,000 per person (usage/likeness)

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Job Type:
Other
Skills:
Acting

Individuals and Besties/Roommates – Commercial Casting

Job Description
A major mobile phone brand is casting fun, outgoing individuals and pairs of best friends or roommates for an exciting commercial campaign. This project will film abroad and aims to showcase real personalities, vibrant energy, and authentic connections. Talent should feel comfortable on camera, enjoy being interviewed, and bring a natural, relatable vibe to the production.

Job Responsibilities

  • Participate in on-camera interviews and commercial-style filming

  • Showcase authentic personality, chemistry, and natural reactions

  • Follow direction from the production team during scripted and unscripted moments

  • Engage in lifestyle-driven scenes showcasing friendship and everyday moments

Requirements

  • Individuals or besties/roommates ages 19–26

  • Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident

  • Outgoing, expressive, and comfortable being filmed

  • No acting experience required

  • Must have a valid passport

Compensation

  • Pay ranges from $1,600–$10,000+ per person if selected

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