Lead Role Casting Call for Proof of Concept Short Film

Tom Cruise Lookalike for Live Event

Job Description

A live event is seeking a male performer who closely resembles Tom Cruise during his Mission: Impossible era. Casting directors are looking for a friendly, approachable individual who can interact with guests, pose for photos, and help create an exciting experience at a conference-style event. Previous acting or impersonation experience is not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a Tom Cruise lookalike at a live event
• Interact professionally with event attendees
• Pose for photos with guests throughout the event
• Maintain a friendly and engaging presence
• Follow event staff and production team directions

Requirements

• Male, ages 30–60
• Strong resemblance to Tom Cruise, particularly his Mission: Impossible appearance
• Outgoing, approachable, and comfortable interacting with large groups
• Professional demeanor and positive attitude
• Available for the scheduled event date
• Must be an Ontario resident

Compensation

• Minimum $600 for one event day
• Opportunity to participate in a high-profile live event
• Professional event experience

Job Description

TMH is seeking a Caucasian male performer for work on the television series Never on Crossroad Springs. The production is looking for either an apprentice or experienced actor between the ages of 30 and 40 who is local to the Barrie or Gilford area. This opportunity is ideal for performers interested in working on a professional television production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in scenes as directed by the production team.
• Attend scheduled filming and production activities.
• Follow on-set direction and maintain professionalism.
• Work collaboratively with cast and crew members.
• Provide accurate sizing and casting information as requested.

Requirements

• Caucasian male.
• Ages 30–40.
• Apprentice or experienced performers welcome.
• Preferably local to Barrie or Gilford.
• Must submit:
  • Full name
  • Recent photo
  • Phone number
  • Email address
  • Union status
  • Height
  • Weight
  • Neck measurement
  • Jacket size
  • Waist measurement
  • Inseam measurement
  • Shoe size
• Must use the requested subject line when applying.

Compensation Details

• Compensation details were not specified.
• Additional production information will be provided to selected applicants.

Wampanoag Men & Women for Historical Docudrama

Job Description

A historical docudrama is seeking Wampanoag men and women for speaking roles in a paid non-union production filming in Toronto, Canada. Casting directors are looking for performers who can authentically portray characters in a historical storytelling project. This opportunity is ideal for talent interested in meaningful, character-driven work within a professionally produced docudrama.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray historical characters in a docudrama production
• Perform scripted speaking roles on camera
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams
• Participate in filming as scheduled
• Contribute to an authentic and engaging historical narrative

Requirements

• Wampanoag men and women
• Ages 30–50s
• Strong communication and performance skills
• Comfortable performing speaking roles on camera
• Must have a U.S. passport or legal authorization to work in Canada
• Ability to work in Toronto, Canada

Compensation

• $400–$500 per day for speaking roles
• Paid non-union opportunity
• Professional film credit
• Additional production details provided to selected talent

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

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.

Job Description

A paid, non-union independent comedy film is seeking Canadian actors for multiple lead and supporting roles. The production is looking for talented performers with strong comedic instincts and on-camera experience to bring a diverse cast of characters to life.

This low-budget indie comedy offers paid opportunities for actors interested in collaborating on a character-driven film project.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray scripted characters in an independent comedy film.
• Participate in rehearsals and filming as scheduled.
• Deliver engaging and authentic comedic performances.
• Collaborate with the director and cast throughout production.
• Follow creative direction and production requirements.

Requirements

Male Lead

• Male, ages 25–35.
• White.
• Strong acting and comedic abilities preferred.

Female Lead

• Female, ages 25–35.
• Dark-haired or redhead.
• Mixed ethnicity performers will be considered.
• Strong acting and comedic abilities preferred.

Asian Male Supporting Role

• Male, ages 25–50.
• Asian ethnicity.
• Supporting character role.

Brown Male Supporting Role

• Male, ages 25–50.
• Supporting character role.
• Remote work opportunity available for this role.

Additional Requirements:

• Canadian applicants only.
• Non-union performers.
• Must submit a demo reel or performance sample for consideration.
• Previous acting experience preferred.

Compensation Details

• Paid opportunity.
• Compensation details will be provided to selected applicants.
• Non-union independent film production.

Job Description

A production is seeking actors and actresses for a vacation-themed self-tape training project. Selected participants will appear in still photos, video clips, and footage demonstrating actors recording self-tape auditions while on vacation. The content will be used for training modules and educational materials related to self-tape auditioning.

Talent will participate in acting-related scenarios that showcase the process of creating self-tape auditions in a camping or vacation environment. This is a non-union project.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in staged self-tape audition recording scenarios.
• Perform in vacation and camping-themed acting segments.
• Follow creative direction and production instructions during filming.
• Appear in promotional still photographs and video footage.
• Collaborate with the production team to capture educational training content.

Requirements

• Open to actors and actresses ages 16–70.
• Must be comfortable appearing in self-tape training footage and still photography.
• Must be willing to follow all production instructions and guidelines.
• Applicants from London, Ontario, Komoka, St. Thomas, Aylmer, and surrounding areas are encouraged to apply.
• Previous acting experience is not required but is considered an asset.
• Must submit a headshot or head-and-shoulders selfie against a plain background.
• Must include a brief summary introducing yourself and your interest in participating.
• Resumes and acting experience may be submitted but are optional.

Compensation Details

• This is a non-paid opportunity.
• Selected participants will receive IMDb credits for their involvement in the project.

Job Description

A dramatic short film titled When He Built a Table is seeking English-speaking actors for an upcoming independent production. Directed by Darion Jacobs, this character-driven project will be filmed in the Greater Montreal area and offers performers the opportunity to collaborate on a meaningful short-form film.

The production welcomes actors of all experience levels, making it an excellent opportunity for both emerging and experienced performers.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray characters in a scripted dramatic short film.
• Attend rehearsals and filming sessions as scheduled.
• Collaborate with the director and fellow cast members.
• Follow creative direction and production requirements.
• Deliver authentic and emotionally engaging performances.

Requirements

• Must be able to perform in English.
• Prior acting experience is not required but is considered an asset.
• Open to both non-union performers and ACTRA members.
• Reliable and available for production dates.
• Strong interest in participating in an independent film project.

Compensation Details

• Compensation details were not specified by the production.
• Non-union project open to both union and non-union performers.
• Opportunity to gain experience and collaborate on an independent dramatic film.

Job Description

A student-produced pilot episode titled The Reservation is casting lead actors for a dark comedy and psychological drama project. Produced by film students at George Brown College, the standalone pilot serves as a proof of concept for a larger series featuring complex characters and ongoing storylines.

The story follows an engaged couple whose invitation to an exclusive hidden restaurant transforms an elegant evening into a tense and emotionally charged confrontation as secrets and buried tensions begin to surface.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a principal character in a scripted pilot episode.
• Deliver emotionally nuanced and character-driven performances.
• Collaborate with the director and production team throughout filming.
• Attend rehearsals and scheduled production days as required.
• Help bring a psychologically layered and dramatic narrative to life.

Requirements

Mia (Lead)

• Female, late 20s.
• Ambitious, composed, and perceptive.
• Able to portray a character who maintains control while avoiding emotional conflict.
• Strong dramatic acting skills preferred.

Tom (Lead)

• Male, early to mid-30s.
• Sensitive and emotionally complex.
• Able to balance humor with vulnerability.
• Strong emotional range required.

Evelyn (Lead)

• Female, early to mid-30s.
• Warm yet subtly unsettling presence.
• Intelligent, observant, and calculated.
• Strong screen presence and character work required.

Submission Requirements

Please submit:

• Headshot
• Acting résumé
• Demo reel (if available)

Compensation Details

• Unpaid opportunity.
• Non-union student production.
• Meals provided.
• Valuable portfolio-building and on-set experience.

Job Description

A national commercial campaign is seeking confident, expressive individuals for an upcoming photo and video production focused on authentic representation of people with visible acne. Casting directors are looking for talent who can naturally engage with the camera and showcase genuine personality. The project welcomes diversity in race, gender, and appearance, including non-binary individuals.

The production is casting both principal roles and background talent for multiple creative concepts.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a professional photo and video shoot for a commercial campaign.
• Portray authentic, confident, and relatable interactions on camera.
• Follow creative direction from the production team during filming.
• Attend the scheduled shoot and remain available for production dates as required.
• Submit requested photos and self-tape materials during the casting process.

Requirements

Principal Characters (4 Roles)

• Ages 18–35 (priority given to ages 18–25).
• Must have visible moderate to severe active acne.
• Comfortable appearing on camera with visible skin texture and acne.
• All skin tones, ethnicities, genders, and non-binary individuals encouraged to apply.
• Piercings, tattoos, and colored hair are welcome.
• Must have an upbeat, expressive, and naturally confident personality.

Extras (2 Roles)

• Ages 18–35.
• No acne requirement.
• Comfortable appearing in commercial lifestyle scenes.
• Must be able to take direction and interact naturally on camera.

Submission Requirements

• 2–3 clear photos showing visible acne close-ups, including forehead and cheeks.
• One current full-length photo.
• Self-tape/video introduction including:
  • Name, age, city of residence, occupation, and hobbies.
  • Natural movements and casual interactions.
  • Personality and attitude showcase.
  • Confident poses and smile.
  • Skateboarders are encouraged to demonstrate a kickflip or other skateboarding skills.

Compensation Details

• Principal Characters: $2,000 CAD
• Extras: $1,000 CAD

Jacked Male Talent for Feature Film

Job Description

A feature film production is seeking highly muscular male talent to appear in an upcoming project. Casting directors are looking for individuals with a strong, athletic physique who can portray physically imposing characters on screen. This is a great opportunity for talent interested in working on a major film production and gaining valuable on-set experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured background or picture cast role in a feature film
• Follow direction from the production and casting teams
• Participate in costume fittings and production-related activities
• Maintain a professional attitude while working on set
• Be available for scheduled filming and fitting dates

Requirements

• Male talent with a muscular, athletic physique
• No visible tattoos
• Comfortable appearing on camera in wardrobe that showcases physique
• Reliable and professional with a strong work ethic
• Available for fittings and filming as scheduled
• Union and non-union talent may apply if eligible

Compensation

• Paid feature film opportunity
• Professional film set experience
• Networking opportunities with industry professionals
• Additional details provided to selected talent