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Niche Business Entrepreneurs for Banking Campaign in British Columbia

Job Description

A pop-up-style banking campaign is seeking entrepreneurs who run niche businesses in British Columbia. Selected business owners will be featured in the campaign, with potential compensation of up to $5,000.

Filming takes place in Vancouver and requires availability for three or more days during the production window, including possible weekend work.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as a featured entrepreneur in a banking campaign.
• Represent your niche business on camera.
• Follow the production team’s direction during filming.

Requirements

• Be an entrepreneur operating a niche business in British Columbia.
• Must not be a member of ACTRA.
• Be available for three or more filming days in Vancouver, including possible weekends.
• Submit your name, age, ethnicity, location, and contact information.
• Provide a photo of yourself without hats, masks, or sunglasses.
• Upload a video following the instructions in the online application.
• If represented by an agent, have your agent submit on your behalf.

Compensation

• Selected participants may receive up to $5,000 to be featured.

Kids with Mobility Disabilities and Parents for Toy Commercial

Job Description

A toy commercial is seeking real parent-and-child duos featuring young children with mobility disabilities. The production is looking for children who are familiar with Ms. Rachel and comfortable interacting with an adapted Ms. Rachel Speak & Sing Doll. Previous acting or on-set experience is not required, making this an opportunity for real families to participate in a commercial production together.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a toy commercial as a real parent-and-child duo.
• Interact naturally with an adapted Speak & Sing Doll on camera.
• Follow simple creative direction during filming.
• Demonstrate authentic parent-and-child interactions for the commercial.
• Participate comfortably in a professional production environment.

Requirements

• Children approximately 2–6 years old with a mobility disability, such as cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, limb difference, or amputation.
• Child should recognize Ms. Rachel and be comfortable interacting with an adapted Ms. Rachel Speak & Sing Doll.
• One parent of any gender must participate with the child.
• Real parent-and-child duos are encouraged to apply.
• Previous acting or on-set experience is not required.

Compensation

• This is a paid opportunity; compensation details will be discussed with selected families.

Adults Ages 30+ for Smoking Cessation Testimonial Campaign in Canada

Job Description

A nonunion testimonial campaign is seeking adults ages 30 and older across Canada to share their experiences with cutting back on or quitting cigarettes. Everyday Canadians from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including current smokers and people who recently quit using the featured nicotine replacement product.

This paid on-camera opportunity offers potential compensation of up to $5,100 per person, depending on final usage and inclusion in the finished edit.

Job Responsibilities

• Share honest, firsthand experiences about smoking, cutting back, or quitting.
• Discuss your motivation for changing your smoking habits and your personal goals.
• Participate in a filmed testimonial and be comfortable being publicly identified.
• Complete a self-tape introducing yourself and explaining why you want to quit or cut back.
• If applicable, discuss the personal goals the featured product is helping you pursue.

Requirements

• Be at least 30 years old and appear 30 or older on camera.
• Reside in Canada.
• Fit one of the following participant profiles: currently using the featured product to quit or cut back; motivated to quit or cut back and open to trying it before filming; have tried other nicotine replacement therapies without success and are open to switching; or have recently quit using the featured product.
• Be comfortable describing your experience naturally and honestly.
• Submit an application and self-tape.
• Be available for a callback in person in Montreal or via Zoom for other cities.
• Be available for one filming day in Montreal, Toronto, or Vancouver, with the final location to be confirmed.
• If travel is required, be available to arrive one or two days before filming.

Compensation

• Potential total compensation of up to $5,100 per person.
• Final payment depends on usage and whether your footage appears in the finished edit.
• Buyout covers all lifts, edits, and versions for one year.
• Travel and accommodation are provided for selected participants who do not live near the chosen studio.
• Nonunion project.

Car Commercial Casting Call – Female Asian Cellists

Job Description
A national car commercial is seeking talented female Asian cellists for an upcoming shoot. This casting call is open across Canada and requires skilled musicians who can confidently perform on camera. This is a unique opportunity to showcase musical ability while being featured in a high-profile commercial.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a cellist during the commercial shoot

• Bring authenticity, presence, and confidence to the role

• Collaborate with the production team to deliver a professional on-camera performance

Requirements

• Female, Asian cellists

• Must be available for the specified shoot dates

• Open to talent across Canada

• Professional playing ability required

Compensation

• Paid role with competitive rates

Casting Kids for Skincare Commercial Campaign

Job Description
A national skincare brand is casting children ages 4 to 7 for an upcoming commercial and print campaign in Toronto. This project celebrates real kids with vibrant personalities and diverse backgrounds to help showcase the gentle care of Aveeno for Kids. Scenes will highlight playful, everyday moments that connect to skincare and confidence. All talent must be allergy-free to Aveeno products.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a commercial and/or print shoot promoting children’s skincare

• Perform simple, joyful actions while interacting naturally on camera

• Follow light direction from the production team to ensure relaxed, real moments are captured

• Represent inclusive beauty and personality across media platforms

Requirements

• Children ages 4–7

• Must not be allergic to Aveeno skincare products

• Casting for the following roles:

  • Chinese or Asian/White mixed girl (makeup play)

  • White boy (active and adventurous)

  • East Asian boy (Chinese, Japanese, Korean, or Taiwanese)

  • Hispanic or South Asian girl

  • Black girl

• Must be local to Toronto or able to work as a local hire

Compensation

• Wardrobe: $75 for up to 2 hours

• Session Fee: $600 for an 8-hour shoot day

• Backup Session Fee: $600

• Buyout Options (based on edit selection):

  • $5400 for motion and print (Broadcast TV, Digital, Social – 2 Years)

  • $2700 for print use only (OOH/Worldwide – 2 Years)

• 2 kids will appear in motion and print; 3 will appear in print-only

• Buyout is campaign-based and dependent on final cut

Casting Call: Musicians for Alcohol Brand Commercial in Toronto

Job Description
An alcohol brand commercial is seeking talented musicians aged 25-55 to star in a professionally directed production in Toronto. This non-union opportunity allows musicians to showcase their personality and skills on camera, with no prior acting experience required.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a filmed commercial for a leading alcohol brand.
• Follow direction from the production team to deliver a compelling performance.
• Exhibit confidence, charisma, and authenticity while being filmed.

Requirements

• Must be 25 years or older.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Available to film in Toronto.
• Submit an audition video as part of the application process.
• Outgoing personality and comfort in front of the camera.
• Availability for wardrobe fittings and potential shoot days if selected.

Compensation

• Earn $675 to $26,775+ for one day of filming.
• All shortlisted candidates must be available for auditions, wardrobe fittings, and potential filming days