Casting Call for Santa

Job Description

A Burger King campaign is seeking real Burger King fans ages 18–65 in the Toronto area for a paid, non-union commercial opportunity. Casting is open to individuals, duos, and French-speaking participants who genuinely enjoy Burger King and can bring natural, authentic reactions on camera. Duos may include mothers and daughters, twins, siblings, friends, partners, or family members. The campaign will feature real Canadians discovering and trying some of Burger King’s lesser-known menu items, capturing genuine surprise, discovery, and food reactions rather than polished performances.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera for a Burger King commercial campaign.
• Try selected Burger King menu items during filming.
• Provide genuine and natural reactions to the food.
• Interact comfortably on camera individually or with a partner if applying as a duo.

Requirements

• Ages 18–65.
• Toronto-area talent.
• Individuals, duos, and French speakers are encouraged to apply.
• Must genuinely enjoy Burger King.
• Must be natural and comfortable on camera.
• Must be able to eat food containing cheese, jalapeños, and potatoes.
• Must not have allergies to the food being featured.
• Non-union project.

Compensation

• $2,500 CAD per selected person.
• Buyout is based on survival of the edit and includes all lifts, edits, and versions.

Job Description

A non-union investment campaign is seeking a woman ages 40–60 in the Toronto area who genuinely lives an adventurous, outdoors-focused camper van lifestyle. The ideal talent should feel natural, grounded, confident, and comfortable in outdoor environments, with an understated sense of confidence rather than a traditional polished model look. Owning a camper van is a strong bonus, as production may feature the selected talent’s actual vehicle in the campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear naturally on camera for an investment campaign.
• Portray an authentic, adventurous camper van lifestyle.
• Participate in an outdoor scene while seated on top of a camper van.
• Follow production direction throughout the shoot.
• Potentially provide a personal camper van for use in the campaign.

Requirements

• Female talent, ages 40–60.
• Based in or around Toronto.
• Natural, adventurous, grounded, and outdoorsy presence.
• Must be comfortable with heights.
• Genuine camper van lifestyle experience preferred.
• Owning a camper van is a bonus.
• Ability to travel to an out-of-town filming location preferred.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• Approximately $4,675 CAD if selected.
• Buyout is dependent on survival of the edit and includes applicable lifts, edits, and versions.
• Additional $1,000 CAD if the selected talent’s camper van is used in the production.

Job Description

A new mockumentary-style television series titled The JC Collective is casting a male lead for filming in Jersey City, New Jersey. The comedy follows business owners whose entrepreneurial ventures take a criminal turn. Casting is seeking an actor to portray Marco, a young entrepreneur with a confident, charming, and flirtatious personality. The character is described as suave with a reality-TV dating show guest vibe.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Marco, a charismatic young entrepreneur, in a mockumentary-style TV series.
• Deliver a confident, flirtatious, and naturally comedic on-camera performance.
• Work collaboratively with the director, cast, and production team.
• Return for additional filming if the character develops into an ongoing role.

Requirements

• Male actor, ages 20–30.
• Strong screen presence with a suave and charismatic personality.
• Comfortable performing in a mockumentary/comedy format.
• Ability to play guitar is a bonus but not required.
• Must be available to work in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.
• SAG rates.

Job Description

A SAG low-budget independent film is casting local actors in the Fire Island and Massapequa areas of Long Island, New York. The production is seeking talent for two character roles, including a young woman portraying a 16-year-old Long Island girl and a male actor in his 20s portraying an indie-rock-inspired local character. This opportunity is specifically seeking SAG performers who are local to the filming area.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the assigned character authentically in an independent film.
• Perform scripted scenes according to the director’s creative vision.
• Take direction and collaborate professionally with the cast and production team.
• Work as a local hire in the Fire Island/Long Island area.

Requirements

• Female Role: Actor must be 18+ and able to portray a 16-year-old girl; white; described as a cool girl from Long Island.
• Male Role: Actor in his 20s; white; seeking an indie-rock, cute-boy look from Long Island.
• Must be a SAG performer.
• Must be local to Fire Island, Massapequa, or the surrounding Long Island area.
• Represented performers should submit through their agent.
• Unrepresented SAG performers may contact the casting team directly.

Compensation

• SAG low-budget independent film.

Job Description

A London-based production is seeking middle-aged female twins with distinctive or interesting looks and features for an upcoming shoot. Casting is open to women of any ethnicity who are currently based in the United Kingdom and available to work in London. The production is specifically interested in real twin sisters who bring a memorable and authentic presence on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear together as female twins in an upcoming London production.
• Participate in the required audition process.
• Follow creative direction during the production.
• Maintain a professional and natural on-camera presence.

Requirements

• Middle-aged female twins.
• Open to any ethnicity.
• Must have interesting or distinctive looks/features.
• Must be available to shoot in London.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Job Description

A paid short documentary is seeking real people in the Charlotte area to share authentic stories about their lives, work, education, and plans for the future. The project will explore the choices people are making about their next steps, particularly while navigating challenging economic circumstances. This is not an acting opportunity and there are no scripts. Casting is focused on genuine experiences and perspectives from high school students, recent graduates, people building their careers, and individuals considering or currently making a career change.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a short documentary as yourself.
• Share your real experiences, goals, challenges, and plans for the future.
• Discuss topics related to education, employment, career development, or career changes.
• Speak naturally and honestly on camera without a scripted performance.

Requirements

• Must be based in the Charlotte area.
• Seeking real people rather than actors.
• High school students and recent graduates are encouraged to submit.
• Career builders and career changers are encouraged to submit.
• Must be comfortable sharing personal perspectives and future goals on camera.

Compensation

• $500 for participants selected for the final shoot.

Job Description

A new dating show presented in partnership with a major UK bank is casting singles for a paid branded-content production filming in London. The project is seeking LGBTQ+ Gen Z singles and heterosexual Millennial singles who are open to taking part in an on-camera dating experience. Casting is looking for genuine singles who are comfortable appearing on camera and bringing their personality to the show.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as a single cast member in a dating show.
• Take part naturally in the show’s on-camera dating experience.
• Engage comfortably and authentically with other participants.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.

Requirements

• LGBTQ+ singles ages 24–30.
• Heterosexual singles ages 29–45.
• Must currently be single.
• Comfortable participating in a dating show and appearing on camera.
• Must be able to work in London.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Job Description

An upcoming television series adaptation of Sam Kerr’s Kicking Goals books is conducting an Australia-wide casting search for a Sudanese or South Sudanese boy to play a lead supporting role. The opportunity is open to young talent based anywhere in Australia, with no previous acting experience required. This is an opportunity for a young newcomer to join a professional television production based on the popular Kicking Goals book series.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a lead supporting character in the Kicking Goals television series.
• Perform scripted scenes as directed by the production team.
• Participate professionally in rehearsals, filming, and other production requirements.
• Take direction and collaborate with fellow cast members and crew.

Requirements

• Male talent approximately 10–13 years old.
• Sudanese or South Sudanese background.
• Can be based anywhere in Australia.
• No previous acting experience required.
• Parents or guardians must complete the application process for interested minors.

Compensation

• Paid acting opportunity.

Job Description

A psychological thriller short film titled Exposure is casting male and female actors for the lead roles of Mary and Jamal. Filming will take place in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The story unfolds during a tense dinner where Mary confronts her cheating boyfriend with a calculated trap that could ultimately cost him everything. Mary is calm, observant, and emotionally guarded, maintaining a controlled exterior despite being pushed beyond her breaking point. Jamal is charming but defensive, with his composure gradually deteriorating as his lies begin to unravel.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray either Mary or Jamal in a psychological thriller short film.
• Deliver a grounded and emotionally layered dramatic performance.
• Perform an intense relationship confrontation centered on betrayal and deception.
• Convey escalating tension and emotional conflict naturally on camera.
• Jamal actor must perform a convincing physical sequence involving an allergic reaction, choking, distress, and collapsing.

Requirements

• Mary: Female actor, ages 25–35, African American.
• Jamal: Male actor, ages 25–35, African American.
• Strong dramatic acting ability.
• Jamal actor must be comfortable with the physical demands of the simulated death scene.
• Must be able to work in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Meals provided.
• Screen credit provided.

Job Description

A gentle, melancholic short film titled Final Acts of Love is casting two lead actors to portray Sarah and Isaac. Filming will take place in Toronto, Ontario. The story explores the fragile beauty of human connection and the quiet ways relationships begin to change over time. Sarah is an intelligent, warm, and naturally extroverted woman in her mid-20s who has learned to rely primarily on herself. Isaac is a kind, caring, and quietly charismatic man in his mid-20s who instinctively puts others first.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray either Sarah or Isaac as a lead character in the short film.
• Deliver grounded, natural, and emotionally authentic performances.
• Perform relationship-driven scenes centered on love, connection, and emotional change.
• Communicate vulnerability and subtle emotional shifts naturally on camera.

Requirements

• Sarah: Female actor in her mid-20s.
• Isaac: Male actor in his mid-20s.
• Strong dramatic and naturalistic acting ability.
• Comfortable performing emotionally intimate and relationship-driven material.
• Non-union performers.
• Must be able to work in Toronto, Ontario.

Compensation

• Small honorarium provided.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

A New Zealand talent agency is seeking exceptionally tall men in Auckland for an upcoming screen production. Casting is looking for men over 6’7″ who can work for approximately one to two shoot days. The opportunity is open to all ages and ethnicities, and previous acting or modeling experience is not required. This casting is particularly suitable for new faces interested in gaining experience in film, television, or commercial productions.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera for an upcoming screen production.
• Work for approximately one to two shoot days as required.
• Follow instructions from the casting and production teams.
• Maintain a professional and reliable attitude throughout production.

Requirements

• Male talent over 6’7″ tall.
• Open to all ages.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must be based in or able to work in Auckland, New Zealand.
• Must not currently be registered with another talent agency.

Compensation

• Compensation not specified.

Job Description

An independent, non-union psychological thriller and drama short film is casting multiple roles for an upcoming production in Toronto. The story follows Zofia, a Polish-Canadian woman visiting her grandparents. During an ordinary summer day, interactions with her family gradually expose the pressures surrounding her unmarried life while an uncanny presence that has long haunted the house begins drawing closer. As reality and Slavic folklore start to blur, Zofia is confronted by an unsettling spirit in the garden.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray one of the lead or supporting characters in the psychological thriller.
• Perform character-driven scenes involving family tension, cultural themes, and supernatural elements.
• Deliver natural and emotionally grounded performances appropriate to the role.
• Perform Polish-language material where required.
• Perform simulated smoking where specifically required by the character.

Requirements

• Zofia: Female, 30s, Caucasian; lead role.
• Babcia: Female, 70+, Eastern European; supporting lead; must be fluent in Polish and comfortable performing simulated smoking.
• Dziadek: Male, 70+, Eastern European; supporting role; must be fluent in Polish and comfortable performing simulated smoking.
• Lala: Female, 50–70+, open to all ethnicities; supporting role; must be fluent in Polish and comfortable performing simulated smoking.
• Jenn: Female, 30s, BIPOC; supporting role.
• Must be comfortable working with dramatic and psychological thriller material.
• Non-union production.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Applicable expenses covered.
• Travel provided.
• Meals provided.