MADE | Nous – Stories That Made Us Documentary Open Casting Call

Job Description

A commercial campaign is seeking child talent for an upcoming back-to-school advertising project. The production is looking for a diverse group of children across multiple age ranges, including preschool-aged children, grade school students, and teenagers. Selected talent will participate in a professional photo and video campaign for digital, social media, retail, and advertising use.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in photo and video shoots for a back-to-school marketing campaign.
• Follow direction from photographers, directors, and production staff.
• Maintain a positive attitude and professional behavior on set.
• Represent the brand in lifestyle and promotional content.
• Attend the full scheduled shoot day if selected.

Requirements

• Children must fall into one of the following age categories:
  • 2 Preschool-aged children
  • 3 Grade school-aged children
  • 5 Teenagers
• Parent or legal guardian must submit on behalf of minors.
• Must provide multiple recent photos.
• Must provide age, name, and clothing sizes during submission.
• Comfortable participating in a commercial campaign.
• All ethnicities encouraged to apply.

Compensation Details

• $650 per day
• Agency fee paid in addition to talent rate
• Usage includes:
  • Digital media
  • Social media
  • Out-of-home advertising (OOH)
  • Paid advertising
  • In-store print materials
• Usage term: 3–6 months

Small Business Owners for Financial Campaign Demo

Job Description

A financial campaign is seeking real small business owners for a paid commercial-style demo project. Production is looking for passionate entrepreneurs who are proud of the businesses they have built and are comfortable sharing their experiences, insights, and reactions on camera. This opportunity is open to business owners from a variety of industries and does not require previous on-camera experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a financial campaign demo project
• Share authentic experiences as a small business owner on camera
• Participate in interviews and filmed segments
• Follow direction from the production team
• Attend the scheduled shoot date and maintain professionalism throughout production

Requirements

• Must be a real small business owner
• Comfortable speaking about your business on camera
• Must be an Ontario resident
• Non-union talent only
• Previous acting or on-camera experience is not required
• Businesses may be from industries including:
  • Retail
  • Hospitality
  • Contracting
  • Realty
  • Professional Services
  • Law Firms
  • Accounting Firms
• Must be available for a half-day shoot during the production window

Compensation

• $1,700+
• Featured role in a financial campaign
• Professional production experience
• Opportunity to promote your entrepreneurial story
• Half-day shoot commitment

Church Crowd Extras for TV Series

Job Description

A television production is seeking attractive new faces to portray church crowd members in an upcoming scene. This background acting opportunity is ideal for performers looking to gain professional on-set experience while contributing to a realistic community gathering environment. Production is seeking talent with a wholesome, Hallmark-style appearance for this featured crowd scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a church attendee in background scenes
• Follow direction from assistant directors and production staff
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming
• Help create an authentic church community atmosphere
• Arrive prepared and available for the full filming schedule

Requirements

• Ages 25–55
• Open to diverse talent and white talent as specified by production needs
• Must be a new face who has not previously appeared on the production
• Attractive, wholesome, Hallmark-style appearance
• Men must be clean-shaven with no facial hair
• Must be available to work in the Gilford/Innisfil area
• ACTRA Apprentice or Full ACTRA members only
• Reliable and able to follow on-set direction

Compensation

• Paid television background role
• Professional production experience
• Opportunity to work on an established TV series
• Networking opportunities within the entertainment industry

Asian Women Age 80+ for Charity Commercial

Job Description

A charity commercial project is seeking Asian women age 80 and older for a paid non-union production in Montreal. This heartfelt commercial aims to tell an inspiring story and is looking for authentic individuals who can bring warmth, presence, and genuine emotion to the screen. No previous acting experience is necessary, making this an excellent opportunity for first-time performers.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a commercial production for a charitable campaign
• Follow direction from the production team during filming
• Participate in on-camera scenes as required
• Bring authenticity and natural emotion to the project
• Maintain professionalism throughout production

Requirements

• Asian women age 80 or older
• No acting experience required
• Comfortable appearing on camera
• Available to work in Montreal
• Reliable and able to follow production direction

Compensation

• Paid commercial opportunity
• Professional production experience
• Opportunity to support a meaningful charity campaign
• On-set experience in a commercial production

Identical Latina Twin Girls for Popular TV Series

Job Description

A popular television series is casting identical Latina twin girls for a recurring actor role. This exciting TV casting opportunity is seeking twins who can portray a featured character across multiple filming days. The production is looking for talented young performers who closely resemble one another and are ready to gain experience on a professional television set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured character in a television series
• Participate in filming across multiple production days
• Follow direction from the production team and directors
• Maintain professionalism on set
• Attend all scheduled filming dates as required

Requirements

• Identical Latina twin girls
• Ages 6–8
• Must be legally 6 years old or older
• Twins must closely resemble each other
• Comfortable working on a professional television production
• Available for multiple filming dates
• Parent or guardian must be available to assist with the casting process

Compensation

• Paid television acting opportunity
• Multiple filming days
• Professional on-set experience
• Opportunity to appear in a popular TV series
• Resume-building and industry exposure

Real Chefs & Bakers as Hand Models for Commercial Project

Job Description

A commercial production is seeking real chefs and bakers to serve as hand models for an upcoming advertising campaign. This opportunity is ideal for culinary professionals who are comfortable demonstrating authentic kitchen skills on camera. Production is looking for individuals with real-world experience handling food preparation tasks, helping create genuine and relatable commercial content.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform kitchen and food preparation tasks on camera
• Demonstrate authentic culinary techniques and hand movements
• Handle ingredients and cooking tools naturally and professionally
• Follow direction from the production team during filming
• Participate in commercial video and photography content

Requirements

• Professional chef or baker experience
• Comfortable working as a hand model
• Skilled in cracking eggs, slicing meat, kneading dough, and similar kitchen tasks
• Strong attention to detail and hand coordination
• Able to follow production direction
• Reliable and professional on set

Compensation

• $1,500 per day
• Non-union commercial opportunity
• Professional commercial production experience
• Opportunity to appear in a national food-related campaign
• Networking opportunities with industry professionals

Ethnic Women for TV Series Background Roles

Job Description

A television production is seeking ethnic women for paid background roles in an upcoming shoot. Production is looking for physically fit performers who are comfortable working outdoors and can portray looters in dynamic scene work. This is a great opportunity for talent interested in gaining experience on a professional television set while contributing to large-scale production scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as background talent in television scenes
• Portray looter characters as directed by production
• Follow instructions from assistant directors and production staff
• Participate in outdoor filming environments
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Ethnic women only
• Must be physically fit
• Comfortable working outdoors in summer conditions
• Must be able to provide and apply personal sunscreen
• Available for filming in Hamilton, Ontario
• Must not have previously appeared on the current season of the production or be booked for future dates
• ACTRA Apprentice (AABP) or non-union talent welcome as specified by production

Compensation

• Paid television background role
• Professional on-set experience
• Opportunity to work on a major TV production
• Networking opportunities within the entertainment industry

Ethnic Male Background Talent for TV Series

Job Description

A television production is seeking ethnic male background talent for an upcoming shoot. This casting opportunity is open to performers who have not previously appeared on the series and are available for the scheduled filming date. Production is looking for talent who can accurately match wardrobe sizing requirements and bring authenticity to background scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as background talent in a television production
• Follow direction from the assistant directors and production team
• Arrive camera-ready and prepared for filming
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout the shoot
• Participate in scenes as directed by production

Requirements

• Ethnic male
• Ages 30–50
• Height between 5’11” and 6’2″
• Weight approximately 190–220 lbs
• Must fit production wardrobe sizing requirements
• Must not have previously appeared on the current season of the series
• Available for filming in the Toronto area
• ACTRA Apprentice (AABP) or non-union talent welcome as specified by production

Compensation

• Paid television background role
• Professional on-set experience
• Opportunity to work on an established TV production
• Networking opportunities within the entertainment industry

Adult Couple for Luxury Resort Commercial Shoot

Job Description

A luxury resort and spa commercial is seeking local non-union talent for a paid lifestyle shoot in the North Okanagan area. Casting directors are looking for either a real adult couple or two individuals who can convincingly portray a couple on camera. This resort advertising campaign will feature luxury amenities, relaxation, and upscale experiences in a beautiful destination setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a couple enjoying luxury resort amenities
• Participate in lifestyle and promotional scenes for a commercial campaign
• Follow direction from the production and photography teams
• Perform naturally on camera in resort and spa environments
• Attend all scheduled shoot dates

Requirements

• Adults in the 30–40 age range
• Non-union talent
• Acting and/or modeling experience preferred
• Must be local to the Okanagan area
• Comfortable wearing swimwear on camera
• Comfortable participating in water-related scenes, including swimming pools
• Available for all scheduled production dates
• Able to submit a self-tape audition if requested

Compensation

• Paid commercial opportunity
• Professional resort and lifestyle campaign experience
• Opportunity to work with an experienced production team
• Portfolio-building content and industry exposure

Young Kern for Documentary Recreation

Job Description

A documentary production is casting a child actor to portray a younger version of a key figure in a powerful biographical story. This acting opportunity is part of a documentary exploring the life journey of an established author and their experience immigrating to Canada at a young age. The production is seeking a talented young performer who can bring authenticity and emotional depth to the role.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the character of Young Kern in documentary recreation scenes
• Follow direction from the director and production team
• Participate in scheduled filming sessions
• Deliver natural and believable on-camera performances
• Collaborate professionally with cast and crew

Requirements

• Male child actor, playing age 11–12
• Dark complexion
• Slender build
• Short hair preferred
• Non-union talent welcome
• Must be based in or able to work in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
• Acting experience is a plus but not required

Compensation

• Paid documentary acting opportunity
• Professional on-set experience
• Opportunity to appear in a meaningful documentary project
• Resume-building and networking opportunities

Job Description

A non-union short film titled Dream Girl is seeking South Asian actors for lead and supporting roles. The story follows a middle-aged Indian mother who faces the decision of a lifetime when her longtime Bollywood crush unexpectedly appears at her doorstep with a marriage proposal. This heartfelt and character-driven film is scheduled to premiere at the Reel Asian Film Festival 2026.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray assigned characters in a narrative short film.
• Attend rehearsals and filming sessions as scheduled.
• Deliver authentic performances in both Hindi and English.
• Collaborate with the director and fellow cast members.
• Follow production schedules and creative direction throughout the project.

Available Roles

Kiran (Lead)

• Female
• South Asian
• Ages 35–45

Rajat

• Male
• South Asian
• Ages 35–45

Prem

• Male
• South Asian
• Ages 25–35

Arjun

• Male
• South Asian
• Teenager

Requirements

• South Asian performers only.
• Comfortable performing in Hindi and English.
• Previous acting experience preferred.
• Must submit a CV and showreel for consideration.
• Available for the production schedule.

Compensation Details

• Non-union production.
• Compensation details were not specified.
• Film scheduled to premiere at the Reel Asian Film Festival 2026.

Job Description

A paid commercial production is seeking talented actors for two lead roles in an upcoming non-union commercial. Producers are looking for performers with natural charisma, expressive performances, and strong on-camera chemistry to portray a young couple. The project will film in the Greater Toronto Area and requires a self-taped audition submission.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray one half of a young couple in a commercial production.
• Deliver emotional storytelling through non-verbal performance.
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams.
• Participate in a one-day commercial shoot if selected.
• Demonstrate authentic chemistry and strong on-camera presence.

Requirements

Male Lead

• Male, approximately 24–35 years old.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Strong expressive and emotional acting ability.

Female Lead

• Female, approximately 24–35 years old.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Strong expressive and emotional acting ability.

Self-Tape Requirements

Applicants should submit a short audition tape based on the following scenario:

• Imagine your partner is standing in front of you.
• Without dialogue, convey a quiet emotional connection through facial expressions, eye contact, and subtle movements.
• Focus on warmth, softness, hesitation, breathing, and emotional connection.

Additional Notes:

• No props required.
• Any camera angle is acceptable.
• Minimal editing is preferred to showcase authentic performance.

Compensation Details

• $300 per selected talent.
• One-day commercial shoot.
• Non-union production.