$6,000 Financial Company Commercial Casting Call for Military Veterans

Casting Call: Single Parent Entrepreneurs for Major Financial Campaign

We are currently casting real single parent entrepreneurs for an exciting upcoming campaign for a major financial institution. This is a fantastic opportunity to share your story, showcase your business journey, and be featured in a professional advertising campaign.

Job Details:

• Project: Advertising Campaign for a Major Financial Institution
• Role: Single Parent Entrepreneur
• Location: Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
• Type: Non-Union

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a professionally produced campaign, showcasing your story and experiences as a single parent entrepreneur.
• Be available for filming on the scheduled shoot days (dates TBD).
• Follow direction from the production team to ensure an authentic portrayal of your story for the campaign.
• Engage in interviews or on-camera discussions about your personal and professional experiences, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of being a single parent entrepreneur.

Requirements:

• Single parent entrepreneurs located in the Greater Toronto Area.
• You must be willing to share your personal journey and business experiences on camera.
• No acting experience is required, but you should feel comfortable in front of the camera.
• Non-Union project, so no union affiliation is needed.
• If you have an agent, please ask them to submit on your behalf via Breakdown Express.

Compensation: Ranges from $600 to $5,600, depending on your role in the project.

Casting Call for People with Special Relationship to Pets or Animals – Financial Company Campaign (Greater Toronto Area)

Job Description: The Casting Group is seeking people in the Greater Toronto Area who have a unique bond with a pet or animal, such as military veterans with service dogs, for an upcoming campaign for a major financial institution. This is a non-union project, and we are looking for real people who can authentically share their stories about the special connection they have with their animals.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a video shoot where you will share your personal story and the special bond you have with your pet or animal.
• Follow the direction of the production team to create engaging and heartfelt content for the campaign.
• Be available for the entire duration of the shoot, which is typically one day.

Requirements:

• Must have a special relationship with a pet or animal (e.g., service dog, therapy animal, etc.).
• Must be available to work as a local hire in the Greater Toronto Area.
• Prior experience is not required, but participants must be comfortable on camera.
• Open to all ages, genders, and ethnicities.

Compensation Details:

• Session Rate: $600 for a 10-hour day
• Overtime: $90/hour
• Wardrobe Fitting: $75 for 2 hours (if required)
• Wardrobe Overtime: $37/hour (if required)
• Usage Fee: $5000 for a 2-year usage period (must appear in the final edit for buyout)
• Additional Usage Option: Option for an additional 2-year buyout at $6000

Casting Daughters Who Go Fishing with Their Fathers/Grandfathers for Financial Institution Campaign

Job Description:
We are seeking real daughters and their fathers or grandfathers who enjoy fishing together for an upcoming campaign for a major financial institution. This campaign aims to highlight authentic family connections and the shared bonding experience of fishing. The project will take place in the Greater Toronto Area and is open to non-union participants.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a campaign where you and your father or grandfather share your real fishing experiences.
• Record and submit a video introducing yourselves and telling your story about fishing together.
• Collaborate with the production team to authentically showcase your family bond.

Requirements:

• Real father/daughter or grandfather/daughter pairs who enjoy fishing together.
• Must reside in the Greater Toronto Area.
• Available to participate in a one-day shoot.
• Non-union project.

Compensation Details:

• $600 per 10-hour session.
• $90 per hour for overtime.
• $75 for wardrobe fittings (2-hour session).
• Usage buyout: $5000 for 2 years if featured in the final edit.
• Additional 2-year option at $6000.

Casting Multigenerational Chinese, Indian, and Japanese Families for Financial Institution Campaign

Job Description:
We are casting multigenerational Chinese, Indian, and Japanese families in the Greater Toronto Area for an upcoming campaign with a major financial institution. This is a non-union project, and we are looking for real people with compelling stories who are interested in sharing their experiences. The campaign will feature families in authentic, meaningful situations that highlight community, connection, and support.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a filmed campaign for a financial institution, sharing your family’s unique story.
• Be available for a one-day shoot during the specified shoot dates.
• Collaborate with the production team to ensure an authentic portrayal of your story.

Stories/People We Are Looking For:

• Cyclists or athletes with a health story, ideally with a community focus or charity involvement.
• Multigenerational families (father/daughter and potentially a grandfather/grandchild) sharing a passion for fly fishing or other outdoor activities.
• Families rallying around a child with special needs.
• Single parents who are business owners, with a strong support network.
• Friends planning or participating in a group trip (e.g., “Guys Trip”).
• Urban barbershop owners who donate services to people in need.
• People with special relationships to pets (e.g., military veterans with service dogs, animal shelter volunteers, etc.).
• Chinese, Japanese, or Indian extended families (must include 3 generations).
• Parents supporting their child’s self-expression through creative endeavors.

Requirements:

• Must be a real family residing in the Greater Toronto Area.
• Available for one of the shoot dates between Nov 8-10.
• Open to all Chinese, Indian, and Japanese families, with a focus on multigenerational stories.

Compensation Details:

• Session Rate: $600 for up to 10 hours of work.
• Overtime: $90/hour after 10 hours.
• Wardrobe Fitting: $75 for 2 hours, with $37/hour overtime.
• Usage Buyout: $5000 for 2 years if featured in the final edit.
• Additional 2-Year Option: $6000 for further usage.

Casting Call: Performers for IKEA Campaign in Toronto

Job Description:
We are seeking talented and dynamic performers for an upcoming IKEA campaign in Toronto. The campaign will feature a variety of roles, showcasing different skills and unique looks in several themed spots. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced dancers, cirque artists, gymnasts, stunt performers, parkour athletes, breakdancers, and hipster mixologists, bartenders, or chefs. Successful candidates will bring an authentic and edgy style to the project, helping to create a captivating visual experience for the brand’s promotion.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perfume Spot: Performers will engage in dance, gymnastics, stunts, or circus-style movements. Experience with wire work is an asset but not mandatory.
• Spirits Spot: Male performers will act as mixologists, bartenders, or chefs, embodying a hipster style with distinctive features such as tattoos, piercings, or an international look.
• Fashion Spot: Performers will display skills in dance, parkour, breakdancing, or gymnastics. May involve simple harness work for a chair-balancing scene (stunt fees apply for wire work).

Requirements:

• Perfume Spot: Female performers, ages 18-40, with a background in dance, gymnastics, stunts, or circus arts. All ethnic appearances are welcome.
• Spirits Spot: Male performers, ages 35-60, who exude a hipster vibe and ideally have real-life experience as a bartender, mixologist, or chef. Those with a distinct look (tattoos, piercings, etc.) and international style (e.g., Japanese, Irish, European) are encouraged to apply.
• Fashion Spot: Performers of any gender, ages 18-40, with experience in dance, parkour, gymnastics, or breakdancing. Must have a cool, urban, rebellious, or punk aesthetic.
• Open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents. This campaign is an ACTRA project, but non-union performers are also welcome, with permit fees waived.

Compensation:

• $3,000.00 per person for the campaign.
• Additional $800.00 for those involved in wire harness stunt work.

Casting Call for Eastern European Women (50+) – National Bank Women’s Initiative

Job Description:
Milo Casting is seeking Eastern European women aged 50 and above to participate in an exciting National Bank Women’s Initiative campaign. This opportunity will involve a one-day shoot where selected participants will be featured in the bank’s advertising campaign that aims to highlight and celebrate the stories of women in the community.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a one-day professional photo or video shoot for the campaign.
• Follow the directions provided by the creative team to ensure a smooth and successful shoot.
• Represent the campaign with authenticity and enthusiasm, bringing your unique experiences to the project.

Requirements:

• Must be an Eastern European woman aged 50 years or older.
• Must be a resident of Ontario.
• Comfortable being photographed and/or filmed for a professional advertising campaign.
• Available for a fitting session (approx. 1-2 hours) on Nov 7 or Nov 8, as well as a one-day shoot on Nov 13, 14, or 15.
• Recent photos required for submission (no hats, masks, or sunglasses).

Compensation Details:

• Selected participants will be compensated $1,700 and up for their participation in the one-day shoot.
• Compensation covers all involvement in the campaign.

Casting Call: Commercial Casting for Quirky White Women (Non-Union)

Job Overview:
Molly Knight Casting is seeking non-union white women, aged 20 to 80 years old, with quirky looks and unique features for an upcoming commercial shoot. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your individuality and distinctive personality in a creative commercial setting. The shoot will take place in Toronto on October 25, 2024, and selected talent will be compensated $650 per session.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in the commercial shoot by following the creative direction provided by the production team.
• Convey a quirky and distinctive personality on camera.
• Collaborate with the director and fellow cast members to ensure the commercial’s vision is executed successfully.
• Maintain a positive, professional attitude on set and be adaptable to any changes in direction or setup.

Requirements:

• White women aged 20-80 years old.
• Must have unique or quirky looks, with features that stand out.
• Non-union talent only.
• Must be local to Toronto or able to self-report to the shoot location on October 25, 2024.
• Must be comfortable on camera and able to take direction.
• Professionalism and punctuality are essential.

Compensation:

• $650 per session.
• Further details will be discussed upon booking.

Casting Call for Bilingual Product Presenter – Canadian Retailer Halloween Commercial

Job Description:
A major Canadian retailer is seeking a fun, relatable, and engaging bilingual talent (English and French) for an upcoming Halloween commercial. The selected individual will present various products on camera in both languages, bringing an energetic and playful style to the campaign. The role requires someone who can deliver an improvisational yet professional performance that resonates with a wide audience.

Job Responsibilities:

• Present products on camera in both English and French in a fun, relatable, and engaging manner.
• Follow direction from the production team to create lively and entertaining product presentations.
• Use improvisational skills to enhance the presentation while maintaining the required structure.
• Speak directly to the camera, demonstrating light product usage.

Requirements:

• Age Range: 45-55 years old
• Gender: Any
• Ethnicity: Open to all ethnicities
• Must be fluent in both French and English.
• Ability to take direction and adapt performance based on feedback.
• Experience in product presentation or hosting is a plus.

Compensation:

• Session Fee: $500 CAD per session
• Usage Fee: $1,000 CAD for one year (digital usage)
• Total compensation: $1,500 CAD
• Project Type: Non-Union
• Usage: One year digital campaign, no conflicts with other large Canadian retailers.

Casting Call: Jewish Women for Hanukkah Commercial

Job Description:

We are casting Jewish women aged 45-60 in the Greater Toronto Area for an exciting and fun Hanukkah commercial. This project is seeking women with outgoing personalities to celebrate the spirit of Hanukkah on camera. No acting experience is required, just enthusiasm and a great energy!

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a one-day shoot for a commercial celebrating Hanukkah.
• Bring a fun, energetic, and engaging presence to the production.
• Follow direction from the production team while keeping a natural and joyful performance.
• Enjoy showcasing the celebration of Hanukkah on camera.

Requirements:

• Jewish women, aged 45-60.
• Must reside in the Greater Toronto Area.
• No prior acting experience required, just an outgoing personality and comfort being on camera.
• Enthusiastic about Hanukkah and ready to showcase that excitement in the commercial.

Compensation Details:

• Pay Range: $675 – $5,675 for one day of filming, depending on the level of involvement in the project.

Casting Call: Real Couples for Mobile Payment Platform Commercial

Job Description: We are seeking real couples aged 28-34 in the Greater Toronto Area for an exciting commercial promoting a mobile payment platform. If you and your partner are outgoing, have great natural chemistry, and enjoy being on camera, we want to hear from you!

Job Responsibilities:

• Appear as a real couple in a fun and engaging commercial.
• Showcase your natural chemistry and interactions in front of the camera.
• Follow the direction of the production team to deliver an authentic and relatable performance.
• Be comfortable working with your partner on set for a full day of filming.

Requirements:

• Real couples aged 28-34.
• Must be outgoing and comfortable on camera.
• Located in or near the Greater Toronto Area (must be able to self-report to set).
• Show great natural chemistry and connection.

Compensation:

• Rate: $675 – $5,675 per person for one day of filming.

Casting Call: Real Paramedics for a Fun Commercial

Job Description:
Groundglass Casting is seeking real paramedics aged 25-55, based in the Greater Toronto Area, to appear in a fun telecommunications and internet commercial. This is an exciting opportunity for paramedics who are passionate about their job to share their skills and experiences on camera while participating in a high-profile commercial shoot in Vancouver.

Job Responsibilities:

• Appear in a commercial as a paramedic, showcasing your real-life expertise.
• Perform basic paramedic-related tasks on camera, following the production team’s direction.
• Engage with the camera and represent the brand with enthusiasm, professionalism, and authenticity.
• Collaborate with the production crew to deliver an authentic and engaging performance.

Requirements:

• Real paramedics with hands-on experience in the field.
• Male or female paramedics, aged 25-55.
• Must be based in the Greater Toronto Area.
• Outgoing and comfortable being filmed for a commercial.

Compensation:

• Rate: $1,800 – $9,000+ for one day of filming.
• Final compensation will depend on the role and extent of participation.

Casting Call: Real Mechanics for a Fun Commercial

Job Description:
Groundglass Casting is seeking outgoing real mechanics aged 35-50, based in the Greater Toronto Area, for an exciting telecommunications and internet commercial. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your skills on camera while participating in a fun, light-hearted commercial shoot. The shoot will take place in Vancouver, and all mechanics with automotive or motorcycle experience are encouraged to apply!

Job Responsibilities:

• Appear in a commercial as a mechanic, bringing your real-life expertise to the role.
• Perform basic mechanic-related tasks on camera as required by the production team.
• Follow the direction of the production crew to deliver an authentic portrayal of your craft.
• Represent the brand in a fun, outgoing, and engaging manner.

Requirements:

• Real mechanics with experience in automotive or motorcycle repair.
• Male or female mechanics, aged 35-50.
• Must be based in the Greater Toronto Area.
• Outgoing personality and comfortable being filmed for a commercial.

Compensation:

• Rate: $1,800 – $9,000+ for one day of filming.
• Final compensation will depend on the role and the extent of participation.