$7200 Commercial Casting Call for Plus-Size Actors

Job Description

A local food chain commercial is seeking male and female actors to appear as restaurant patrons in an upcoming 30-second advertisement filming in Calgary. This paid commercial casting opportunity is open to performers of all ethnicities who can bring a natural, relatable presence to an everyday restaurant setting. Selected talent will portray customers enjoying food at a local restaurant, helping create an authentic and welcoming atmosphere for the commercial.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a restaurant patron in a 30-second commercial.
• Perform naturally in food and restaurant-based scenes.
• Create believable interactions appropriate for a casual restaurant environment.
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams.
• Be available for the required one- to two-day production commitment.

Requirements

• Male and female actors.
• Ages 25–35.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be comfortable appearing on camera in a commercial setting.
• Must be able to work in Calgary.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity at a day rate.
• Non-union production.
• Full buyout.

Job Description

A non-union photo campaign for an investing platform is casting six distinctive characters for a commercial shoot in Montreal. The production is looking for confident, expressive personalities who can lean into exaggeration and bring playful, memorable character energy to the campaign. Casting is seeking a diverse mix of adults across different ages, backgrounds, relationships, and life stages. Some selected middle-aged talent will be paired with a child and senior performer to portray family dynamics.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a professional photo campaign for an investing platform.
• Portray a distinctive and expressive character on camera.
• Bring confident, playful personality to the campaign’s creative concept.
• Participate in a required fitting and studio photo shoot.
• Follow direction from the photographer and production team.

Requirements

• Seeking one Black woman, ages 25–40.
• Seeking one White woman, ages 25–40.
• Seeking one White man, ages 30–40.
• Seeking one Brown man, including Indian, Asian, Hispanic, or similar backgrounds, ages 25–40.
• Seeking one White or mixed-race child, ages 6–10.
• Seeking one White man, age 60.
• Confident, self-assured presence and expressive smile preferred.
• Bold or memorable hairstyles, including vibrant colors, are encouraged.
• Must be able to work in Montreal.

Compensation

• $5,150 total per selected talent.
• $150 fitting fee.
• $1,500 per 12-hour shoot day, for two shoot days.
• $2,000 usage fee.
• Usage includes website, app, App Store, digital marketing channels, paid and organic social, display, app, CRM, and fixed imagery on CTTV.
• Usage term: 2 years.

Job Description

A spec commercial is seeking a female performer to portray the daughter in an independently produced family portfolio project in Scarborough, Ontario. The story captures a family of four celebrating their son’s graduation together around their backyard pool. The selected performer will appear alongside actors portraying the father, mother, and son, helping create natural and believable family interactions.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the daughter in the family-centered spec commercial.
• Participate in backyard and poolside family scenes.
• Perform natural interactions with the other family characters.
• Follow creative direction throughout filming.
• Collaborate professionally with the cast and crew.

Requirements

• Female performer able to portray the family’s daughter.
• Must be able to work in Scarborough, Ontario.
• Comfortable performing naturally on camera.
• Able to work collaboratively with other performers.

Compensation

• Very low-budget collaborative project.
• Food provided.
• Finished footage provided for portfolio or demo reel use.

Job Description

A collaborative spec commercial is casting a female performer to portray the mother in a family-focused portfolio project in Scarborough, Ontario. The commercial centers on a family of four gathering in their backyard to celebrate their son’s graduation by the pool. The production is seeking someone who can bring a natural, believable family presence to the commercial.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the mother in the family-centered commercial.
• Perform naturally alongside the father, son, and daughter characters.
• Participate in backyard and poolside celebration scenes.
• Follow creative direction during filming.
• Collaborate professionally with the cast and production team.

Requirements

• Female performer able to portray a mother.
• Must be able to work in Scarborough, Ontario.
• Comfortable performing in a family-oriented commercial setting.
• Able to deliver natural and believable on-camera interactions.

Compensation

• Very low-budget collaborative project.
• Food provided.
• Finished footage provided for portfolio or demo reel use.

Job Description

A spec commercial is seeking a male performer to portray the son in a family-centered portfolio project filming in Scarborough, Ontario. The story follows a family of four celebrating the son’s graduation by the pool in their backyard. The son plays a central part in the commercial and must be comfortable jumping into a swimming pool during filming. The selected performer will also participate in a second shoot alongside the actor portraying the father.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the graduating son in the spec commercial.
• Perform naturally in family celebration scenes.
• Participate in poolside scenes and jump into a swimming pool as required.
• Participate in an additional shoot with the actor portraying the father.
• Follow direction from the production team.

Requirements

• Male performer able to portray the family’s son.
• Must be comfortable jumping into a swimming pool.
• Must be able to work in Scarborough, Ontario.
• Comfortable performing naturally on camera.
• Must be available for the main shoot and an additional father-and-son shoot.

Compensation

• Very low-budget collaborative project.
• Food provided.
• Finished footage provided for portfolio or demo reel use.

Job Description

A spec commercial is casting a male performer to portray the father in a family-centered portfolio project filming in Scarborough, Ontario. The commercial follows a family of four celebrating their son’s graduation together by the backyard pool. This is a collaborative, independently funded production intended to create strong portfolio material for everyone involved. The selected performer will participate in the main family shoot as well as an additional shoot featuring the father and son.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the father in a family-focused spec commercial.
• Perform naturally alongside actors portraying the mother, son, and daughter.
• Participate in backyard and poolside family scenes.
• Return for an additional shoot involving the father and son.
• Follow creative direction throughout production.

Requirements

• Male performer able to portray a father.
• Must be able to work in Scarborough, Ontario.
• Comfortable performing in a family-oriented commercial setting.
• Must be available for both the primary shoot and an additional father-and-son shoot.

Compensation

• Very low-budget collaborative project.
• Food provided.
• Finished footage provided for portfolio or demo reel use.

Job Description

A commercial campaign for a major power tool brand is casting experienced tradesmen based in Ontario. The production is looking for real professionals who can authentically represent the skilled trades and feel natural working with power tools on camera. Selected talent will participate in a professional commercial campaign and will work one shoot day.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a commercial campaign for a power tool brand.
• Represent skilled trades authentically and confidently on camera.
• Participate in a fitting and any required casting recalls.
• Follow creative direction during the commercial shoot.
• Perform naturally in a professional production environment.

Requirements

• Must be a tradesman with relevant professional or hands-on experience.
• Must not be a member of ACTRA.
• Must be available for the required recall, fitting, and production windows.
• Selected talent will work one shoot day.

Compensation

• $6,500+ for talent selected for the commercial campaign.

Comedic and Improv Actors Casting Call for Mockumentary-Style Commercial

Job Description

A mockumentary-style commercial campaign is seeking strong comedic and improv actors who can deliver natural, spontaneous, and engaging performances. Casting is looking for performers with comedy or improvisation experience who are comfortable thinking quickly on camera and bringing authentic humor to character-driven scenes. Selected talent will participate in a one-day commercial shoot, with compensation based on role placement and final usage.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in a mockumentary-style commercial campaign.
• Deliver natural comedic and improvisational performances.
• Develop authentic character reactions and spontaneous moments on camera.
• Take creative direction while remaining flexible during improvised scenes.
• Collaborate professionally with the director, cast, and production team.
• Participate in auditions, callbacks, and fittings as required.

Requirements

• Strong comedy and/or improvisation experience.
• Confident performing unscripted or partially improvised material.
• Strong comedic timing and character instincts.
• Comfortable adapting quickly to creative direction.
• Able to deliver natural, engaging performances in a mockumentary format.
• Must be available for required production activities if selected.

Compensation

• $600–$6,600 for a one-day shoot.
• Final compensation depends on role placement and usage in the final edit.

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