Casting Call for “A Better Life” Short Series

Job Description

A non-union commercial is seeking male and female talent ages 18–55 for an upcoming production in Hamilton. This commercial casting opportunity is open to adults who can work locally and provide their own transportation to the shoot location.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as on-camera talent for a non-union commercial production.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Remain available for up to 12 hours of production, plus a one-hour lunch break.
• Provide your own transportation to the Hamilton shoot location.

Requirements

• Male or female talent.
• Ages 18–55.
• Must be available to work in Hamilton.
• Must be able to self-drive to the production location.

Compensation

• $350 rate.
• Overtime compensation applies when applicable.

$500/Day Video Shoot Casting Call

Accomplice Content is casting New Brunswick-based talent for two roles in the upcoming “Project Gifting” video spot. The non-union production will film in Moncton, NB, and is seeking performers ages 30-50 of any gender and ethnicity. Selected talent will audition ahead of the shoot with a slate that includes their name, height, city of residence, agent (or self-rep),and the fronts and backs of their hands.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in two featured talent roles for the “Project Gifting” video spot.
• Submit an audition slate including name, height, city of residence, agent (or self-rep),and a display of the fronts and backs of hands.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.

Requirements

• Ages 30-50.
• Open to all genders and ethnicities.
• Must be based in New Brunswick and available to work in Moncton, NB.
• Must be non-union.
• Must submit an audition by Friday, October 9, 2026, at 9:00 AM.

Compensation

• $350-$500 for the shoot.
• Usage: 3-month buy with an option to renew for the following year at the rate plus 10%.

Dr. Morgan Casting Call for “A Happy Kind of Blue”

Job Description

The non-union production “A Happy Kind of Blue” is seeking a female actor to portray Dr. Morgan, the doctor caring for a family whose young son is facing a degenerative eye disease. The character is gentle, perceptive, direct, calm, and reassuring. Filming will take place in the Toronto/GTA area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Dr. Morgan in scripted dramatic scenes
• Bring a calm, professional, and reassuring presence to the role
• Deliver dialogue naturally while conveying empathy and confidence
• Follow direction from the director and production team

Requirements

• Female actor
• Open ethnicity
• 40s
• Must be able to portray a gentle, perceptive, and professional doctor
• Must be available to work in the Toronto/GTA area

Compensation

• Food provided
• Transportation provided

Meta Description
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Adult Miles Casting Call for “A Happy Kind of Blue”

Job Description

The non-union production “A Happy Kind of Blue” is seeking a male actor to portray Adult Miles. Now blind, Miles retains the kindness and sense of wonder he had as a child while becoming more mature, nostalgic, and deeply grateful. Filming will take place in the Toronto/GTA area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the adult version of Miles in dramatic scripted scenes
• Bring maturity, kindness, nostalgia, and gratitude to the character
• Deliver a sensitive and authentic performance portraying a blind character
• Follow direction from the director and production team

Requirements

• Male actor
• Latino or open ethnicity
• 20s
• Must be comfortable portraying a blind character respectfully and authentically
• Must be available to work in the Toronto/GTA area

Compensation

• Food provided
• Transportation provided

Wade Casting Call for “A Happy Kind of Blue”

Job Description

The non-union production “A Happy Kind of Blue” is seeking a male actor to portray Wade, Caleb’s boss and the owner of a food shipping company. Wade is ambitious, pragmatic, and expects reliability from the people who work for him. Filming will take place in the Toronto/GTA area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Wade in scripted dramatic scenes
• Bring an ambitious, pragmatic, and authoritative personality to the character
• Interact naturally with other principal characters
• Follow direction from the director and production team

Requirements

• Male actor
• Open ethnicity
• 50s–60s
• Must be able to portray a confident and pragmatic business owner
• Must be available to work in the Toronto/GTA area

Compensation

• Food provided
• Transportation provided

June Casting Call for “A Happy Kind of Blue”

Job Description

The non-union production “A Happy Kind of Blue” is seeking a female actor to portray June, the loving and protective mother of a young boy facing a degenerative eye disease. June is sweet, caring, and deeply concerned about her son, requiring an actor capable of delivering an emotionally authentic family performance. Filming will take place in the Toronto/GTA area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray June in dramatic and emotional family scenes
• Bring warmth, compassion, and protective energy to the character
• Deliver a believable performance as a mother concerned for her son
• Follow direction from the director and production team

Requirements

• Female actor
• Latino or open ethnicity
• 30s–40s
• Must be comfortable performing emotional dramatic scenes
• Must be available to work in the Toronto/GTA area

Compensation

• Food provided
• Transportation provided

Young Miles Casting Call for “A Happy Kind of Blue”

Job Description

The non-union production “A Happy Kind of Blue” is seeking a young male actor to portray Young Miles, a curious and imaginative boy facing a degenerative eye disease. The character is intelligent, stubborn, deeply sweet, and determined to fulfill his biggest dream of seeing the ocean for the first time. Filming will take place in the Toronto/GTA area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Young Miles in a heartfelt dramatic production
• Bring curiosity, imagination, intelligence, and emotional depth to the character
• Perform dramatic scenes centered on family, hope, and the character’s changing vision
• Follow direction from the director and production team

Requirements

• Male actor
• Playing age: 10
• Latino or open ethnicity
• Must be able to portray a curious, imaginative, intelligent, stubborn, and sweet character
• Must be available to work in the Toronto/GTA area

Compensation

• Food provided
• Transportation provided

Caleb Casting Call for “A Happy Kind of Blue”

Job Description

The non-union production “A Happy Kind of Blue” is seeking a male actor to portray Caleb, the father of a young boy living with a degenerative eye disease. Caleb is caring but reserved and feels a deep responsibility to provide for his family while giving his son the best life possible. Filming will take place in the Toronto/GTA area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Caleb in emotionally driven family scenes
• Capture the character’s caring, reserved, and responsible personality
• Deliver a natural and believable performance as a devoted father
• Follow direction from the director and production team

Requirements

• Male actor
• Latino or open ethnicity
• 30s–40s
• Must be comfortable performing emotional and dramatic material
• Must be available to work in the Toronto/GTA area

Compensation

• Food provided
• Transportation provided

Major commercial Casting Call for Farmers

Job Description

VAKA Street Casting is looking for male farmers for a major commercial shooting in Vancouver, British Columbia. This is a paid project open to submissions from anywhere in B.C. Talent must be men aged 45-60 with real farming experience, and everyone must hold a Class 5 driver’s licence. Callbacks take place October 7-8 in a Vancouver studio, wardrobe fitting is October 18-19, and shoot dates are October 21-25, with talent most likely needed for one of those days.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a farmer in a major commercial
• Attend callbacks, wardrobe fitting, and the assigned shoot day in Vancouver

Requirements

• Men, 45-60 years old, with real farming experience
• Must hold a Class 5 driver’s licence
• Based in British Columbia and available for callbacks, wardrobe, and shoot dates

Compensation

• $600 per 10-hour day
• $450 per day for travel and holdover days
• $6,000 CAD buyout if in the final cut of the commercial, plus 15% agency fee if represented

Casting Call for Indigenous Stand-In

Job Description

DJT Casting is working as the background team on a new untitled television series and urgently needs submissions for a female stand-in role. Stand-in experience is preferred but not required. This opportunity is for ACTRA members only. Options are being viewed the morning of October 3rd, so talent should submit as soon as possible. Filming availability is required Monday through Friday from October 13th to November 26th.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as female stand-in on a new television series
• Be available for weekday filming from October 13th to November 26th

Requirements

• ACTRA members only
• Stand-in experience preferred, but not required
• Fully free Monday through Friday between October 13th and November 26th

Compensation

• ACTRA SI rate plus overtime

Job Description

“The Incident,” a non-union student short film in Montreal, is seeking a female actor to portray Catherine, a therapist. Catherine takes a traditional approach to therapy and typically prefers direct questions that encourage reflection. However, previous sessions with Croh have been unusual, leaving her more cautious in how she responds during their conversations.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Catherine, a therapist, in the short film.
• Deliver a natural and emotionally grounded performance.
• Bring depth and subtlety to therapy-session scenes.
• Take direction and collaborate with the director and production team.

Requirements

• Female actor, ages 30–60.
• Strong dramatic acting and character performance skills.
• Comfortable portraying a therapist in dialogue-driven scenes.
• Must be able to work in Montreal.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Food and transportation provided.

Job Description

“The Family Secret,” a non-union supernatural thriller and horror feature film, is seeking a female actor for the lead role of Leily. Filming will take place in Hamilton, Ontario, and surrounding areas. The story follows Leily as she prepares her family’s Victorian estate for sale and begins experiencing financial stress, unexplained physical phenomena, and disturbing supernatural events connected to the property’s dark history.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Leily, the lead character in a supernatural thriller feature film.
• Perform emotionally and physically demanding dramatic scenes.
• Bring authenticity to a character dealing with family conflict, financial pressure, and supernatural events.
• Perform scripted internal tension and emotional transformation throughout the story.
• Collaborate professionally with the director, cast, and production team.

Requirements

• Female actor with a playing age in the early 30s.
• Mixed heritage or olive skin preferred; performers from mixed backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
• Strong dramatic acting ability.
• Must be comfortable performing a heavily emotional and physical lead role.
• Must be able to portray subtle internal tension and emotional transformation.
• Must be based in or able to work as a local in Hamilton/GTA, Ontario.

Compensation

• Paid; daily rate negotiable based on experience.
• Meals provided.
• IMDb credit provided.
• Copy provided for reel.