Crew Casting Call for Comedy Short Film

Male Look-Alike for True Crime Series

Job Description

A new true crime series is seeking a male look-alike for an upcoming non-union production filming in the Toronto, Ontario area. Casting is looking for talent with a similar overall appearance to the reference character, with the strongest emphasis on matching the hairstyle, hair texture, facial hair, and beard shape. An exact resemblance is not required, but candidates should have a convincing general likeness.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a real-life subject in true crime recreation scenes.
• Match the general appearance and visual characteristics of the reference character.
• Maintain the required hairstyle and facial hair throughout filming.
• Follow performance, blocking, and continuity direction from the production team.
• Work professionally with cast and crew during production.

Requirements

• Male talent.
• Must have a similar overall appearance to the reference character.
• Similar hairstyle and hair texture are strongly preferred.
• Must have comparable facial hair and beard shape.
• Exact facial resemblance is not required.
• Must be able to work in the Toronto, Ontario area.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• $450 per day.

Job Description

A Toronto food platform is seeking content creators and influencers to take part in a special CNE food tasting experience. Selected creators will receive a Festival Beast Taste Pass and have the opportunity to sample popular menu items from Bacon Nation Canada, Dirty Sodas Canada, and Mexican Street Food TO in exchange for original social media content. This opportunity is ideal for foodies and digital creators who enjoy discovering new foods, producing engaging content, and sharing their experiences with an online audience.

Job Responsibilities

• Attend the CNE and participate in the Festival Beast Taste Pass experience.
• Sample featured food and beverage items from participating vendors.
• Create engaging social media content around the tasting experience.
• Share authentic reactions and showcase featured menu items to your audience.
• Produce content suitable for potential resharing by the participating brands.
• Represent the collaboration professionally while attending the event.

Requirements

• Content creators, influencers, and food-focused social media personalities are encouraged to apply.
• Must already be attending the CNE.
• Strong interest in food, events, and social media content creation.
• Must be comfortable creating and sharing original content with an online audience.

Compensation

• Unpaid collaboration.
• Selected creators receive a Festival Beast Taste Pass and featured food items in exchange for content.
• Creators receive full credit and will be tagged in applicable content reshares.

Kissing Couple for TV Series

Job Description

A television series is seeking a real couple for an intimate wrap-party scene. Casting is looking for adults who are comfortable performing together on camera while dressed in period-inspired “Anne of Green Gables” costumes. The scene involves kissing, making out, and simulated intimate movement under the guidance of an intimacy coordinator.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear together as a couple in a television series scene.
• Portray guests attending an on-screen wrap party.
• Perform kissing and making-out scenes with your real-life partner.
• Perform simulated intimate movement as directed by the intimacy coordinator.
• Wear production-provided period-inspired costumes.
• Follow direction from the production and intimacy teams throughout filming.

Requirements

• Real couples only.
• Ages 20–38.
• Must apply and work together as a couple.
• Both performers must be comfortable kissing and making out on camera.
• Must be comfortable with simulated intimate movement, including grinding against each other.
• Must be comfortable working with an intimacy coordinator.
• Talent with smaller to average builds is preferred.
• Must be available for the required fitting and production schedule.

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity.

Burger King Lovers for Commercial Campaign

Job Description

A Burger King campaign is seeking real Burger King fans in Toronto to appear in a non-union commercial project. Casting is looking for individuals, duos, and French speakers who can authentically represent Canada while discovering and trying lesser-known Burger King menu items on camera. Talent should have natural, engaging personalities and be comfortable sharing genuine reactions to food. No acting experience is required, and duos may include friends, couples, roommates, or family members.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera for a Burger King commercial campaign.
• Try selected Burger King menu items and share genuine reactions.
• Speak naturally about your experience and favorite Burger King products.
• Bring an authentic, relaxed personality to the production.
• Follow direction from the creative and production teams.
• Duos should demonstrate natural chemistry and interaction on camera.

Requirements

• Ages 18–34.
• Open to individuals and duos.
• French-speaking talent is encouraged to apply.
• Must genuinely enjoy Burger King.
• Comfortable eating foods containing cheese, jalapeño, and potatoes.
• Must not have allergies to the featured food ingredients.
• Comfortable appearing naturally on camera.
• No acting experience required.
• Must be available to work in Mississauga, Ontario.

Compensation

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

Irish Pub Patrons for Film Scene

Job Description

A film production is seeking background actors to portray Irish pub patrons for an upcoming scene filming in downtown Toronto. The scene is set in Prince Edward Island and calls for performers with an authentic Canadian, British, or Irish look to help create a lively and believable pub atmosphere.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an Irish pub patron in a film scene.
• Create natural background interactions with other performers.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Maintain appropriate continuity and positioning between takes.
• Contribute to an authentic and energetic pub environment.

Requirements

• Male and female talent.
• Ages 20s–late 40s.
• Seeking Canadian, British, or Irish looks.
• Non-European performers are especially encouraged to apply.
• Must be available to work in downtown Toronto.
• Non-union and AABP performers only.

Compensation

• This is a paid background acting opportunity.

Nightclub Goers for Film Scene

Job Description

A film production is seeking attractive background actors to portray nightclub goers for an upcoming scene filming in downtown Toronto. This opportunity is ideal for performers who can bring a stylish, energetic, and natural presence to a lively nightlife setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a nightclub guest in a busy nightlife scene.
• Create natural social interactions and background movement.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain continuity between takes.
• Help create an authentic and energetic nightclub atmosphere.

Requirements

• Male and female talent.
• Ages 20–30.
• Open to mixed ethnicities.
• Must be a new face who has not previously worked on this production.
• Must be available to work in downtown Toronto.
• Non-union and AABP performers only.

Compensation

• This is a paid background acting opportunity.

Bartenders for Film Scene

Job Description

A film production is casting background talent to portray bartenders in an upcoming nightlife scene filming in downtown Toronto. Performers should be comfortable working in a fast-paced bar environment and creating realistic interactions that support the atmosphere of the scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a bartender during a nightclub or bar scene.
• Perform natural bar-related background actions as directed.
• Interact professionally and naturally with other background performers.
• Follow blocking and continuity instructions from the production team.
• Remain attentive and professional throughout filming.

Requirements

• Male and female talent.
• Must be comfortable portraying a bartender on camera.
• Must be a new face who has not previously worked on this production.
• Must be available to work in downtown Toronto.
• Non-union and AABP performers only.

Compensation

• This is a paid background acting opportunity.

Job Description

A short film is casting a Black female actor to portray Michelle, an accomplished defense attorney in her 40s–50s who is intelligent, resilient, and accustomed to maintaining high expectations. Described as a power player, Michelle is confident and reserved but faces a more vulnerable challenge in her personal life as she learns to open herself to love. The role calls for a commanding performer who can balance professional authority with subtle emotional vulnerability.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Michelle as a confident and accomplished defense attorney.
• Perform dramatic and relationship-focused scenes with emotional nuance.
• Balance the character’s strength, intelligence, and reserved nature.
• Follow direction and collaborate professionally with cast and crew.

Requirements

• Black female actor.
• Playing age: 40s–50s.
• Strong dramatic acting and on-camera presence.
• Able to portray authority alongside emotional vulnerability.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Job Description

A short film is seeking a Black female actor to portray Alesha, a holistic healer and loctician in her 40s who embodies wisdom, intuition, and empathy. Alesha is emotionally deep and accustomed to carrying the pain of others, but she remains guarded when it comes to her own relationships. Her character journey involves learning to receive the same love and emotional support she regularly gives to others.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Alesha with warmth, intuition, and emotional depth.
• Perform character-driven dramatic and relationship scenes.
• Communicate the character’s wisdom while revealing her guarded vulnerability.
• Work closely with the director and fellow cast members.

Requirements

• Black female actor.
• Playing age: 40s.
• Strong ability to portray emotionally nuanced material.
• Comfortable performing a mature, intuitive, and empathetic character.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Job Description

A short film is casting a Black female actor to portray Dashia, a successful marketing executive in her 30s navigating ambition, independence, and romance. Dashia is characterized as a successful romantic who is ambitious and loyal but also guarded and insecure, with a tendency toward control. Her story centers on learning how to love while maintaining her own identity, requiring a performer who can balance confidence with emotional vulnerability.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Dashia in dramatic and relationship-focused scenes.
• Bring authenticity to the character’s ambition, loyalty, and emotional vulnerability.
• Develop believable chemistry with other principal performers.
• Take direction and collaborate with the production team.

Requirements

• Black female actor.
• Playing age: 30s.
• Able to portray a confident yet emotionally layered professional.
• Strong dramatic and interpersonal performance skills.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Job Description

A short film is casting a Black male actor to portray Marcus, a celebrated filmmaker in his 40s–50s whose career has been built around telling emotionally honest stories. Following a devastating personal loss, Marcus earns critical acclaim for his most personal film and begins navigating a new chapter in both his career and personal life. Marcus is an introspective artist who is empathetic and visionary but emotionally unavailable, conflict-avoidant, and still grieving.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Marcus with emotional depth and authenticity.
• Perform dramatic scenes centered on grief, relationships, and personal growth.
• Capture the character’s introspective and emotionally guarded personality.
• Collaborate with the director and follow creative direction throughout production.

Requirements

• Black male actor.
• Playing age: 40s–50s.
• Strong dramatic and character-driven acting ability.
• Comfortable portraying emotionally complex relationship material.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Job Description

A non-union film production in Calgary is seeking background actors to portray university students. These non-speaking roles will help populate classroom scenes and a Halloween party taking place within the story. This opportunity is open to young adult performers interested in gaining on-set experience in a film production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray university students in background scenes.
• Participate in classroom and Halloween party sequences.
• Follow blocking and direction provided by the production team.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism while filming.

Requirements

• Any gender.
• Ages 18 through late 20s.
• Open to any ethnicity.
• Non-speaking background roles.
• Must be available to work in Calgary, Alberta.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Non-union production.