Casting Call for Female Host

Kids Program Co-Host Casting Call

Job Description

A children’s television program is casting a new co-host for an upcoming contract based in Toronto, Ontario. The production is seeking Canadian performers living with a disability who can bring an authentic, engaging, and confident presence to an on-camera hosting role. This paid co-host opportunity is ideal for talent interested in children’s television and accessible media representation.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as an on-camera co-host for a children’s television program.
• Engage young audiences with an energetic and approachable presence.
• Deliver assigned material naturally and confidently on camera.
• Collaborate with fellow hosts, producers, and the production team.
• Participate in approximately 1–5 filming commitments per month as needed.

Requirements

• Open to Canadian talent.
• Seeking performers who are living with a disability.
• Comfortable speaking and performing on camera.
• Engaging, personable, and confident communication style.
• Must be able to work in Toronto, Ontario.

Compensation

• Paid CMG freelance contract.

1950s Period Drama Casting Call for Female Maids

Job Description

A 1950s period production is seeking two Caucasian female actors to portray maids. This background casting opportunity calls for performers with a natural, period-appropriate appearance who can authentically fit the production’s 1950s setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a maid in a 1950s period production
• Follow on-set direction from the production team
• Maintain a natural, period-appropriate appearance
• Participate in a required wardrobe fitting
• Perform professionally throughout filming

Requirements

• Caucasian female
• Ages 34–37
• Bust measurement approximately 27–30 inches
• Shoulder-length natural hair
• No dyed hair, fake nails, fake eyelashes, or obvious cosmetic fillers
• Must meet the production’s 1950s period look
• Must not have previously worked on Scott and Friends
• Union status requested by production

Compensation

• Rate not provided

1950s Period Drama Casting Call for Psychiatric Patients

Job Description

A 1950s period production is seeking non-union or AABP male and female background actors to portray psychiatric patients. The production is looking for performers with distinctive, character-driven appearances who can convincingly portray patients within a period setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a psychiatric patient in a 1950s period production
• Take direction from the production team during filming
• Maintain the required period appearance while on set
• Participate in a required wardrobe fitting
• Perform naturally and professionally as background talent

Requirements

• Men and women
• Non-union or AABP talent
• Women must be no larger than size 12
• Men must have a waist no larger than 34 inches and jacket size no larger than 42
• Performers with distinctive facial features are encouraged
• Men must be clean-shaven with no shaved sides of the head
• Women should have shoulder-length natural hair with no dyed hair, fake nails, fake eyelashes, or obvious cosmetic fillers
• Must not have previously worked on Scott and Friends

Compensation

• Rate not provided

Project Family Casting Call for East Asian Men Ages 70+

Job Description

A project filming in Vancouver is seeking non-union East Asian male talent ages 70 and older for a family-focused production. This Vancouver casting call is an opportunity for senior actors and performers interested in appearing in an upcoming entertainment project.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as assigned for the production
• Follow direction from the production team while on set
• Participate professionally throughout filming
• Be available for the production schedule as required

Requirements

• East Asian men
• Age 70 or older
• Non-union talent
• Must be available to work in Vancouver

Compensation

• Compensation details not provided

1950s Period Drama Casting Call for Male Orderly

Job Description

A 1950s period production is seeking a Caucasian male actor to portray an orderly. This background acting opportunity requires talent with a clean-shaven, period-appropriate appearance and natural hair with no shaved sides. Applicants should be comfortable completing a wardrobe fitting before filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an orderly in a 1950s period production
• Follow direction from the production team while on set
• Maintain a period-appropriate appearance throughout filming
• Participate in a required wardrobe fitting
• Perform professionally as background talent

Requirements

• Caucasian male
• Clean-shaven appearance
• No shaved sides of the head
• Waist no larger than 34 inches
• Jacket size no larger than 42
• Must meet the production’s 1950s period look
• Must not have previously worked on Scott and Friends
• Union status requested by production

Compensation

• Rate not provided

Kim – Lead Role for Family Drama Short Film

Job Description

An upcoming non-union short film shooting in Montreal, Quebec, is seeking an Asian or mixed Asian female actor to portray Kim, a principal character in a family drama set within the world of an underground casino. Kim is a quiet, observant woman in her mid-20s with a strong moral compass who feels increasingly out of place in the world created by her father. Actors and non-actors are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Kim, a principal character in a dramatic short film.
• Deliver a grounded and emotionally authentic performance.
• Portray a quiet, observant character navigating complex family dynamics.
• Perform scenes in both English and French.
• Follow direction and collaborate professionally with the cast and production team.

Requirements

• Female, ages 25–30.
• Asian or mixed Asian, including Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, and other Asian backgrounds.
• Must speak English and French.
• Actors and non-actors may apply.
• Must be able to work in Montreal, Quebec.
• Non-union.

Compensation

• $500 per day for principal role.

Peter – Lead Role for Family Drama Short Film

Job Description

An upcoming non-union short film filming in Montreal, Quebec, is seeking an Asian or mixed Asian male actor to portray Peter, a principal character in a family drama set around an underground casino. Peter is in his mid-40s and seeks connection and validation but often undermines himself. As one of the casino’s loyal customers, he spends much of his time losing money while struggling with his personal circumstances.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Peter in a principal dramatic role.
• Deliver an authentic and emotionally nuanced performance.
• Perform scenes involving complex personal and family dynamics.
• Perform dialogue in English and French.
• Follow creative direction and collaborate professionally with the production team.

Requirements

• Male, ages 40–50.
• Asian or mixed Asian, including Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, and other Asian backgrounds.
• Must speak English and French.
• Actors and non-actors may apply.
• Must be able to work in Montreal, Quebec.
• Non-union.

Compensation

• $500 per day for principal role.

Zach – Lead Role for Family Drama Short Film

Job Description

An upcoming non-union short film filming in Montreal, Quebec, is seeking an Asian or mixed Asian male actor to portray Zach, a principal character in a family drama set within an underground casino. Zach is confident, loud, confrontational, charismatic, and threatening, using his dominant personality to conceal deep insecurity and fears of inadequacy.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Zach in a principal role for a dramatic short film.
• Deliver a confident, charismatic, and confrontational performance.
• Bring emotional depth to a character masking underlying insecurity.
• Perform dialogue naturally in English and Thai or another Asian dialect.
• Follow direction and collaborate professionally with the cast and crew.

Requirements

• Male, ages 40–50.
• Asian or mixed Asian, including Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, and other Asian backgrounds.
• Must speak English.
• Must speak Thai or another Asian dialect.
• Actors and non-actors may apply.
• Must be able to work in Montreal, Quebec.
• Non-union.

Compensation

• $500 per day for principal role.

Job Description

Carly Granovsky Casting is seeking women ages 27–35 with lived experience of breast cancer for a non-union Cancer Awareness PSA filming in Toronto, Ontario. The production is looking for women who are currently undergoing treatment or have recently completed treatment and are comfortable sharing aspects of their personal journey for the project. Selected talent will participate in the PSA filming on August 13, 2026. Applicants should submit a recent photo along with a few words about their breast cancer journey for casting consideration.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in filming for a Cancer Awareness PSA
• Share authentic lived experience relevant to the project’s message
• Work professionally with the production and creative teams
• Follow on-set direction during filming

Requirements

• Women ages 27–35
• Must have lived experience of breast cancer
• Currently undergoing or recently completed treatment
• Non-union production
• Include a few words about your personal journey with the application

Compensation

$500 per day.

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.

Background Actors Casting Call for Hospital Drama in Mississauga

Job Description

A hospital drama filming in Mississauga, Ontario, is seeking non-union background actors for several available roles. Casting is looking for upscale business-class guests, café servers, and an ethnic male performer to portray a fertility clinic staff member. Talent who recently worked on the production or portrayed hospital staff on the project are not eligible for these specific roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a background actor in a professional hospital drama production.
• Portray an upscale business guest, café server, or fertility clinic staff member.
• Follow direction from the production and assistant directing teams.
• Maintain character and wardrobe continuity throughout filming.
• Work professionally with cast, crew, and other background performers.

Requirements

• Non-union talent.
• Three upscale business-class guests with a polished, luxury appearance.
• Two ethnic performers for upscale business-class guest roles.
• Café servers.
• Ethnic male performer for a fertility clinic staff role.
• Must be able to work locally in Mississauga, Ontario.
• Transportation is not provided.
• Must not have recently appeared on this production or portrayed regular hospital staff.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Job Description

HOUS Management is scouting fresh modeling talent during an in-person open call at Thatch & Fringe in St. Jacobs, Ontario. The agency is seeking aspiring models who bring individuality, confidence, personality, and natural presence. The open call welcomes new faces who meet the listed height guidelines. Applicants should arrive in form-fitting clothing with natural hair and no makeup. Talent under 18 may attend but must be accompanied by a parent.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in agency castings, fittings, and modeling assignments when selected
• Pose confidently for photography, fashion, commercial, or promotional projects
• Follow creative direction from photographers, stylists, and production teams
• Maintain a professional and reliable attitude during bookings
• Represent yourself naturally and confidently during casting opportunities

Requirements

• She/Her: 5’8″+
• He/Him: 6’0″+
• They/Them: 5’9″+
• Fresh and aspiring models are encouraged to attend
• Must attend the in-person open call
• Applicants under 18 must attend with a parent
• Wear form-fitting clothing
• Arrive with no makeup and natural hair
• Individuality, confidence, and personality encouraged

Compensation

Not specified.