Job Description
A collaborative spec commercial is casting a female performer to portray the mother in a family-focused portfolio project in Scarborough, Ontario. The commercial centers on a family of four gathering in their backyard to celebrate their son’s graduation by the pool. The production is seeking someone who can bring a natural, believable family presence to the commercial.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray the mother in the family-centered commercial.
- Perform naturally alongside the father, son, and daughter characters.
- Participate in backyard and poolside celebration scenes.
- Follow creative direction during filming.
- Collaborate professionally with the cast and production team.
Requirements
- Female performer able to portray a mother.
- Must be able to work in Scarborough, Ontario.
- Comfortable performing in a family-oriented commercial setting.
- Able to deliver natural and believable on-camera interactions.
Compensation
- Very low-budget collaborative project.
- Food provided.
- Finished footage provided for portfolio or demo reel use.
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Job Description
A collaborative spec commercial is casting a female performer to portray the mother in a family-focused portfolio project in Scarborough, Ontario. The commercial centers on a family of four gathering in their backyard to celebrate their son’s graduation by the pool. The production is seeking someone who can bring a natural, believable family presence to the commercial.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray the mother in the family-centered commercial.
- Perform naturally alongside the father, son, and daughter characters.
- Participate in backyard and poolside celebration scenes.
- Follow creative direction during filming.
- Collaborate professionally with the cast and production team.
Requirements
- Female performer able to portray a mother.
- Must be able to work in Scarborough, Ontario.
- Comfortable performing in a family-oriented commercial setting.
- Able to deliver natural and believable on-camera interactions.
Compensation
- Very low-budget collaborative project.
- Food provided.
- Finished footage provided for portfolio or demo reel use.
Job Description
A spec commercial is seeking a male performer to portray the son in a family-centered portfolio project filming in Scarborough, Ontario. The story follows a family of four celebrating the son’s graduation by the pool in their backyard. The son plays a central part in the commercial and must be comfortable jumping into a swimming pool during filming. The selected performer will also participate in a second shoot alongside the actor portraying the father.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray the graduating son in the spec commercial.
- Perform naturally in family celebration scenes.
- Participate in poolside scenes and jump into a swimming pool as required.
- Participate in an additional shoot with the actor portraying the father.
- Follow direction from the production team.
Requirements
- Male performer able to portray the family’s son.
- Must be comfortable jumping into a swimming pool.
- Must be able to work in Scarborough, Ontario.
- Comfortable performing naturally on camera.
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Compensation
- Very low-budget collaborative project.
- Food provided.
- Finished footage provided for portfolio or demo reel use.
Job Description
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Job Responsibilities
- Portray the father in a family-focused spec commercial.
- Perform naturally alongside actors portraying the mother, son, and daughter.
- Participate in backyard and poolside family scenes.
- Return for an additional shoot involving the father and son.
- Follow creative direction throughout production.
Requirements
- Male performer able to portray a father.
- Must be able to work in Scarborough, Ontario.
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- Must be available for both the primary shoot and an additional father-and-son shoot.
Compensation
- Very low-budget collaborative project.
- Food provided.
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Job Description
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Job Responsibilities
- Appear in a commercial campaign for a power tool brand.
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Requirements
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Compensation
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Job Description
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Job Responsibilities
- Perform in a mockumentary-style commercial campaign.
- Deliver natural comedic and improvisational performances.
- Develop authentic character reactions and spontaneous moments on camera.
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- Collaborate professionally with the director, cast, and production team.
- Participate in auditions, callbacks, and fittings as required.
Requirements
- Strong comedy and/or improvisation experience.
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- Must be available for required production activities if selected.
Compensation
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- Final compensation depends on role placement and usage in the final edit.
Casting Arabic Children for Commercial
Job Description
A commercial production is seeking non-union Arabic children for featured background roles. This is a great opportunity for young talent to gain on-set experience in a professional production while being part of a diverse campaign.
Job Responsibilities
- Participate as a featured background actor in a commercial
- Follow on-set directions from the production team
- Maintain professionalism and patience during filming
Requirements
- 12-year-old girl
- 1.5 to 3-year-old boy
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- Parents/guardians must submit recent photos, full contact details, height, and weight
Compensation
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