Job Description
A non-union commercial production is seeking toddlers and adult background talent for an upcoming shoot taking place across multiple locations. Filming will include both interior and exterior scenes, and selected talent must be available for all scheduled shoot days. The production is looking for a range of individuals, including young children comfortable with simple physical actions.
Job Responsibilities
- Participate in a commercial production as featured or background talent
- Follow on-set direction from the production team
- Perform natural actions on camera, including riding a tricycle (for toddler role)
- Maintain professionalism throughout filming
Requirements
- Toddlers ages 2–4 who are comfortable riding a tricycle (must include child’s age in submission)
- Male and female talent, ages 18–70
- Must be available for all shoot days
- Must be able to self-drive to locations (Stoney Creek, Ajax, Pickering)
- Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors
Compensation
- $300 flat rate
- 10-hour shoot day plus a 1-hour lunch break
- Overtime pay if applicable
- Additional $50 travel fee for talent working in Stoney Creek
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Commercial Background Talent
Job Description
A paid non-union commercial is casting male and female background talent for an upcoming production filming in Pickering. The production is seeking adults with a natural on-camera presence to appear in commercial scenes over two filming days. Talent must be available for the full schedule and able to self-drive to the filming location.
Job Responsibilities
- Appear as background talent in a commercial.
- Follow direction from the production team.
- Maintain continuity throughout filming.
- Be available for both scheduled production days.
- Work professionally with the cast and crew.
Requirements
- Male and female talent.
- Ages 25–55.
- Valid government-issued ID required on set.
- Must be available for both filming days.
- Must be able to self-drive to Pickering.
- Comfortable working an extended filming schedule, including an afternoon-to-late-night shoot.
Compensation
- $300 for up to 12 hours.
- One-hour meal break.
- Overtime paid if applicable.
- Less 15% commission.
