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Waitstaff for Commercial Production

Job Description

A commercial production is casting a polished and professional waitstaff performer for a featured role. Producers are seeking a high-end, clean-cut individual who can portray upscale hospitality staff in a premium commercial setting. This opportunity is ideal for talent with a refined appearance and strong on-camera presence.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a professional waitstaff member in commercial scenes
• Follow direction from the production team
• Maintain a polished and upscale appearance on camera
• Perform hospitality-related actions naturally and professionally
• Arrive prepared and ready for filming

Requirements

• Male or female, approximately 30s
• High-end, polished appearance
• No facial hair
• Professional demeanor and strong on-camera presence
• One diverse candidate will be considered
• Available to work in Toronto
• Apprentice and full union members only

Compensation

• Paid commercial opportunity
• Professional production experience
• Opportunity to work with an experienced creative team

Bartender for Commercial Production

Job Description

A commercial production is casting a male bartender for a featured role. Producers are seeking a polished, upscale performer who can authentically portray a bartender in a high-end environment. This role is ideal for talent with a professional appearance and strong screen presence.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a bartender in commercial scenes
• Follow creative direction from the production team
• Perform bar-related actions naturally on camera
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming
• Contribute to the upscale atmosphere of the production

Requirements

• Male, approximately 30s
• Caucasian
• High-end, polished appearance
• No facial hair
• Height between 6’0″ and 6’1″
• Comfortable performing on camera
• Available to work in Toronto
• Apprentice and full union members only

Compensation

• Paid commercial opportunity
• Work on a professional commercial production
• Gain valuable on-camera experience

Caucasian Female Actor for Flashback Scene

Job Description

A production is casting a Caucasian female actor for a flashback scene. This role is ideal for performers who can portray a natural, authentic look on camera. Selected talent will participate in a fitting before filming and work closely with the production team during the shoot.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a character in a flashback scene
• Follow creative direction from the production team
• Attend a scheduled wardrobe fitting prior to filming
• Maintain a natural on-camera appearance that fits the role
• Arrive on time and prepared for all production activities

Requirements

• Caucasian female, ages 40–57
• Clothing size 6–8
• Natural appearance required
• No gel nails, fake nails, or fake eyelashes
• Natural hair color preferred
• Available to attend a fitting in Mississauga
• Prior acting experience is a plus
• ACTRA or non-union performers welcome

Compensation

• Paid acting opportunity
• Professional on-set experience
• Opportunity to work with an established production team

Valet Attendant for Commercial Production

Job Description

A commercial production is seeking a male valet attendant for a featured role. Casting directors are looking for a clean-cut performer with a professional appearance who can portray an upscale valet in a premium commercial environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a valet attendant in commercial scenes
• Follow production and director instructions
• Interact naturally in hospitality and customer service settings
• Maintain continuity throughout filming
• Present a polished and professional image on camera

Requirements

• Male, late teens to late 20s
• Caucasian
• No facial hair
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Professional and polished appearance
• Comfortable working on camera
• Available to work in Toronto
• Apprentice and full union members only

Compensation

• Paid commercial opportunity
• Professional on-set experience
• Opportunity to work with an established production team

Job Description

A student short film titled Summer is seeking actors for several supporting and featured roles. Filming will take place in the UBC and Greater Vancouver area. This non-union production explores themes of adulthood, relationships, self-discovery, and personal growth through an ensemble cast of compelling characters.

Actors of all backgrounds and experience levels are encouraged to apply. The lead role has already been cast, and production is currently seeking performers for key supporting and featured characters.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray assigned characters in a scripted short film.
• Attend rehearsals and filming as scheduled.
• Collaborate with directors, cast members, and crew.
• Deliver authentic and emotionally engaging performances.
• Follow production direction and maintain professionalism on set.

Available Roles

Lucy (Supporting)

• Female, ages 30–50.
• Eccentric, unpredictable, and deeply genuine.
• Funny, insightful, and socially unconventional.

Olivia (Featured)

• Female, early 20s.
• Summer’s best friend.
• Warm, loyal, confident, and emotionally perceptive.

Dante (Featured)

• Male, 20s.
• Ambitious, intelligent, and charismatic.
• Confident and driven with an intense presence.

Mark (Featured)

• Male, ages 30–40s.
• Additional character details provided by production.

Requirements

• Open to actors of all backgrounds and experience levels.
• Headshot required.
• Résumé preferred but not required.
• Acting reel or additional acting materials welcome but optional.
• Must be available to work in the Greater Vancouver area.
• Comfortable working on a student film production.

Compensation Details

• Unpaid opportunity.
• Meals provided during production.
• Valuable on-set experience and networking opportunities.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

Versa Films is casting performers for a series of coming-of-age vignettes in an upcoming music video for a Saskatoon artist. The project explores themes of freedom, rebellion, friendship, and youthful adventure through cinematic slow-motion sequences featuring children, teenagers, and young adults.

This non-union production welcomes both actors and non-actors and is seeking talent for a variety of featured roles portraying memorable moments from adolescence and young adulthood.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray featured characters in scripted music video scenes.
• Follow creative direction from the director and production team.
• Participate in age-appropriate action sequences and group activities.
• Collaborate with fellow performers during filming.
• Maintain professionalism and reliability throughout production.

Requirements

Skateboarder Teens

• Any gender.
• Any ethnicity.
• Ages 15–23.
• Comfortable skateboarding and performing action-oriented scenes.

Kids on Bikes

• Any gender.
• Any ethnicity.
• Ages 9–13.
• Comfortable riding bicycles.

Water Balloon Kids

• Any gender.
• Any ethnicity.
• Ages 9–13.
• Comfortable participating in outdoor group scenes.

Jump Rope and Hopscotch Kids

• Any gender.
• Any ethnicity.
• Ages 9–12.
• Comfortable participating in playground-style activities.

Prankster Pre-Teens

• Any gender.
• Any ethnicity.
• Ages 12–15.
• Energetic personality and comfortable performing playful scenes.

Wrestling Siblings

• Any gender.
• Any ethnicity.
• Ages 14–18.
• Two performers able to portray siblings.

Kissing Couple

• Any gender.
• Any ethnicity.
• Ages 19–23.
• Comfortable performing scenes involving kissing and sharing a cigarette prop.

Compensation Details

• Pay: $50 per actor
• Time commitment: 60–90 minutes per role
• Non-union production.
• Non-actors are encouraged to apply.

Job Description

Soul Chocolate is seeking a Chocolate Production Assistant to join its team in Toronto. This hybrid position combines hands-on chocolate production responsibilities with customer-facing café duties, offering a unique opportunity to work across multiple areas of a growing artisan chocolate business.

The successful candidate will help produce chocolate products, support packaging and wholesale preparation, assist with café operations, and contribute to the company’s busy seasonal production schedule.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with chocolate production and manufacturing processes.
• Package finished chocolate products for retail and wholesale distribution.
• Support wholesale order preparation and fulfillment.
• Prepare coffee and other café beverages.
• Provide excellent customer service and engage with café guests.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in production and café areas.
• Assist with seasonal product launches and production initiatives.

Requirements

• Interest in chocolate production, food manufacturing, or specialty coffee.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Experience in chocolate production or coffee preparation is preferred but not required.
• Willingness to learn and contribute across multiple areas of the business.

Compensation Details

• Starting pay: $18 per hour
• Compensation is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
• Schedule: 10-hour shifts, 4 days per week
• Three consecutive days off each week.

Job Description

A software company specializing in product recommendation solutions for e-commerce stores is casting talent for a series of commercial advertisements. Production is seeking performers to portray entrepreneurs and industry professionals within the e-commerce space.

Casting directors are looking for authentic, relatable talent to fill three featured roles in a non-union commercial campaign filming in the Greater Toronto Area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured character in a commercial advertising campaign.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Participate in on-camera performances and promotional content.
• Collaborate with cast and crew throughout filming.
• Maintain professionalism during all production activities.

Requirements

Adrian

• Male.
• Playing age: Mid-20s to Mid-40s.
• Any ethnicity.
• Portrays an e-commerce founder growing a Shopify store.

Jessica

• Female.
• Playing age: Mid-20s to Mid-40s.
• Any ethnicity.
• Portrays an e-commerce founder growing a Shopify store.

Chris

• Male.
• Playing age: Mid-20s to Mid-50s.
• Any ethnicity.
• Portrays an e-commerce podcast host.

General Requirements

• Non-union performers.
• Comfortable appearing in commercial advertising content.
• Reliable and available for filming in the Greater Toronto Area.

Compensation Details

• Pay Rate: $100 per hour
• One shoot day.
• Non-union production.
• Additional project details will be provided to selected talent.

Job Description

A Canada Arts Council-funded short film is seeking an Eastern Asian actress or non-actress to play a lead role in an upcoming production. The film explores themes of grief, motherhood, and closure against the backdrop of Forillon National Park in Gaspé, Quebec.

Casting directors are looking for a woman in her early to mid-50s who can portray a thoughtful, reserved, and emotionally nuanced character. Both experienced performers and individuals without acting experience are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a lead character in a dramatic short film.
• Collaborate with the director and production team throughout filming.
• Deliver an authentic and emotionally compelling performance.
• Attend rehearsals and filming sessions as scheduled.
• Participate in production activities as required.

Requirements

• Female.
• Eastern Asian.
• Early to mid-50s.
• Fluent English speaker.
• Open to actresses and non-actresses.
• Able to portray a character who is curious, quiet, and emotionally reserved.
• Must be based in Quebec or able to work in the province.

Compensation Details

• Rate: $1,200 CAD flat fee
• Transportation per diem provided.
• Non-union production.
• Additional project details will be discussed with selected applicants.

Sheriff Country Background Actor – Power Company Employee

Job Description

A television production filming at Mississippi Studio is seeking a male background actor to portray a Power Company Employee in Sheriff Country. This background acting opportunity is ideal for performers looking to gain experience on a professional TV set while working alongside an experienced production team. Talent must be available for all scheduled filming days and have reliable transportation.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a Power Company Employee in background scenes
• Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors
• Maintain continuity across filming days
• Arrive on set prepared and on time
• Work professionally with cast and crew members

Requirements

• Male talent
• Ages 30–55
• Average build
• Waist size 32–36
• Medium or large shirt size
• Available to work all scheduled filming days
• Reliable transportation
• Able to follow on-set instructions and maintain continuity

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity
• Professional on-set experience
• Opportunity to work on a television production

Indigenous Models for Runway Fashion Event

Job Description

A major runway fashion event is seeking Indigenous models of all backgrounds, identities, and experience levels to participate in an upcoming fashion showcase in Toronto. This opportunity welcomes both experienced runway professionals and first-time models who are passionate about representing Indigenous beauty, culture, and storytelling through fashion. Selected talent will have the opportunity to walk in a high-profile event celebrating community, resilience, and creative expression.

Job Responsibilities

• Walk the runway during a live fashion event
• Model designer clothing and accessories
• Attend rehearsals, fittings, and event-related activities
• Follow direction from producers, designers, and event coordinators
• Represent the vision and values of the fashion showcase with professionalism

Requirements

• Indigenous talent of all backgrounds and identities
• Open to all experience levels, including first-time models
• Comfortable performing in front of a live audience
• Reliable, professional, and punctual
• Able to follow creative and production direction
• Passion for fashion, culture, and community representation

Compensation

• Opportunity to participate in a featured runway fashion event
• Professional exposure within the fashion industry
• Networking opportunities with designers and industry professionals
• Additional compensation details provided to selected applicants

Deputies for Auction Scene Background Roles

Job Description

A production is casting background actors to portray deputies in an upcoming auction scene. Casting directors are seeking attractive, fit performers who can convincingly portray law enforcement personnel. This is a great opportunity to gain on-set experience while working alongside a professional film and television production team.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray deputies during auction scene filming
• Follow direction from assistant directors and production staff
• Maintain continuity throughout filming
• Arrive prepared and ready to work on set
• Work professionally with cast and crew members

Requirements

• Non-union performers only
• Attractive and physically fit appearance
• Able to convincingly portray a deputy or law enforcement officer
• Reliable, punctual, and professional
• Comfortable following on-set direction
• Available for the scheduled filming date

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity
• Professional film and television set experience
• Opportunity to work with an experienced production team