Casting Call for Japanese and Korean Men and Women in Greater Toronto Area
Job Description: We are on the lookout for Japanese and Korean men and women, aged 30-65, who are outgoing and comfortable being filmed. This is a unique opportunity to participate in a non-union project that celebrates cultural diversity. No prior acting experience is required.
Job Responsibilities:
- Participate in a professional video shoot and possibly an interview.
- Attend a wardrobe appointment for fitting.
- Collaborate with the director and crew to achieve the desired performance.
Requirements:
- Must be of Japanese or Korean descent.
- Aged between 30 and 65 years.
- Outgoing personality and comfortable being filmed and interviewed.
- Legally eligible to work in Canada.
- Available to film in the Greater Toronto Area.
- Available for a brief audition with the director on June 26th if shortlisted.
- Available for a wardrobe appointment on July 6th (approximately 2 hours).
- Available for filming on July 7th and/or July 8th.
Compensation Details:
- $75 for the wardrobe appointment.
- $500 for one day of filming.
- If your footage/stills are used in the final commercial, you will receive up to an additional $8,000 for its use.
Related jobs:
Casting Call for Skilled Hockey Players – Feature Film “Youngblood” Adaptation
Job Description: We are seeking skilled hockey players for an upcoming adaptation of the feature film Youngblood. This project requires hockey players who can perform on the ice while portraying characters in the film. If you have strong skating skills and can pass for a 20-year-old on camera, this is an exciting opportunity to combine your athletic abilities with acting.
Job Responsibilities:
- Portray a hockey player in the adaptation of Youngblood.
- Participate in scenes requiring ice skating, puck handling, and other hockey-related activities.
- Work closely with the production team to ensure all scenes are performed safely and authentically.
- Follow direction from the film’s coaches, choreographers, and production crew to ensure your actions align with the vision of the film.
Requirements:
- Must be 18 years or older, but able to convincingly play a 20-year-old character.
- Must be a skilled hockey player with strong skating and game experience.
- All positions are welcome (forwards, defensemen, goalies).
- Must be able to legally work in Canada.
- Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
- Must reside in the Greater Toronto Area.
- Must file taxes in Ontario.
Compensation:
- Compensation details will be provided to shortlisted candidates, based on union or non-union status.
Casting Call for Feature Film “Late Bloomer” – South Asian Talent Needed
Job Description: We are seeking South Asian talent to fill various roles in the upcoming feature film “Late Bloomer.” The production is looking for actors between the ages of 7 and late 70s who can speak Punjabi or Hindi. We are also looking for talent who can play the guitar, with the potential to sing. This is an exciting opportunity for both union and non-union actors to be part of a major production in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform in a feature film in a role that fits your age, language skills, and any additional talents (such as playing the guitar or singing).
- Follow the direction of the film’s production team on set.
- Engage fully with the character and contribute to the overall storytelling of the film.
Requirements:
- Must be of South Asian descent and fit within the age range of 7 to late 70s.
- Must be fluent in either Punjabi or Hindi.
- For certain roles, the ability to play the guitar and possibly sing is required.
- Must be able to legally work in Canada.
- Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
- Must ordinarily reside in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
- Must have filed taxes in Ontario for the year prior to principal photography (2023).
- If booked, must be able to provide production with documentation proving Ontario residency and tax filing.
Compensation:
- Compensation details will be provided upon casting and will adhere to industry standards.