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ACTRA Body Doubles for Digital Commercial

Job Description
A digital and connected TV commercial is casting ACTRA body doubles for multiple featured roles. This production is seeking talent who closely match specific physical characteristics to serve as body doubles for principal performers. The project will film in Ontario and requires professional, detail-oriented performers who can maintain continuity on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a body double for principal talent

• Match physical appearance, wardrobe fit, and movement for continuity

• Follow precise on-set direction from the production team

• Participate in fittings and filming as scheduled

Requirements

• Must be ACTRA members

• Must be 25 years or older

• Comfortable working as a body double on camera

• Available for fitting and both potential shoot days

• Open to the following specific matches:

  • Male, white, 20s–30s, approx. 5’9”, 190–200 lbs, dark brown hair

  • Male, biracial (Black/White), 40s–50s, approx. 5’6”, 160–170 lbs, black hair

  • Female, white, 30s–40s, approx. 5’2”, 200 lbs, blonde hair

  • Female, white, 40s–50s, approx. 5’6”, 177 lbs, brown hair

Compensation

• ACTRA demo rate at scale

• One shoot day guaranteed

Job Description

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

• Perform a professional pen spin on camera (must be highly consistent and camera-ready).

• Follow direction for hand placement, speed, and repetition for multiple takes.

• Maintain neat, clean, well-manicured hands suitable for close-up filming.

• Provide requested submission materials and be responsive to production communication.

Requirements

• Female, ages 20–40 (any ethnicity).

• Must be a very good pen spinner and able to perform the “roll around” style spin confidently.

• Must have nice, clean, well-manicured hands (no visible distractions for close-ups).

• Local hire only (Greater Toronto Area).

Compensation Details

• $750 all-inclusive

• 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

• 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)

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