- This is a NON-UNION project. No acting experience is required, however, you should be outgoing and comfortable being filmed and interviewed.
- To apply, you MUST be legally eligible to work in Canada.
- To participate, you MUST be able to film in Toronto and travel to Jamaica (Travel fees and accommodations will be covered).
- To participate, you MUST have a valid passport that expires after July 2023. If your passport is not valid, you will need to apply for a rush passport if selected.
- If shortlisted, you MUST be available for a brief Zoom interview with the director on Jan 27th. (You will only be required for about 1/2 an hour)
- If selected, you MUST be available for a brief wardrobe appointment in February (date TBC). You will only be required briefly (about 2 hours).
- If selected, you MUST be available for filming in Toronto on February 14 & 15 and in Jamaica on February 21 (with travel either end).
- If booked, each person (both father and son) will receive $75 for a wardrobe appointment of 2hrs, $350 per travel/down day, and $500 per day of filming.
- If your footage is in the final commercial, you will receive an additional $5,250 for its use. All travel and accommodation fees will be covered, as well as $100 each per diem.
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A writing assistant software commercial is seeking a female hand model to perform a clear, on-camera pen-spinning demonstration. This is a hands-only role focused on clean, polished presentation and smooth, confident pen control for close-up shots.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform a professional pen spin on camera (must be highly consistent and camera-ready).
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Follow direction for hand placement, speed, and repetition for multiple takes.
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Maintain neat, clean, well-manicured hands suitable for close-up filming.
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Provide requested submission materials and be responsive to production communication.
Requirements
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Female, ages 20–40 (any ethnicity).
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Must be a very good pen spinner and able to perform the “roll around” style spin confidently.
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Must have nice, clean, well-manicured hands (no visible distractions for close-ups).
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Local hire only (Greater Toronto Area).
Compensation Details
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$750 all-inclusive
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Non-union
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
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Perform real bartender actions naturally on camera (pouring, serving, bar setup)
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Follow direction from the commercial team for timing, movement, and continuity
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Deliver a believable, authentic bartender presence in lifestyle-style scenes
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Attend scheduled recall, wardrobe, and shoot commitments as required
Requirements
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Ages 30–50
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Open to all ethnicities
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Open to male, female, and non-binary talent
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Must be a real, experienced bartender
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Must be able to submit a self-tape audition as part of the casting process
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Must be available for required production dates (recall, wardrobe, and shoot)
Compensation
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$3,475 per person
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Buyout included (based on final edit; includes lifts, edits, and versions)
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