Job Description:
Project Casting is seeking actors for “Quit My Life,” a non-union, indie music video production being filmed in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area this summer. Directed by an emerging filmmaker, this shoot offers a unique opportunity to gain portfolio footage, network with creatives, and earn credit in an artistic, stylized project inspired by 1930s Hollywood glamour.
Job Responsibilities:
• Portray high-status individuals in a vintage couture setting
• Deliver subtle, stylized performances aligned with the film’s elegant visual tone
• Collaborate with the creative team in a volunteer production environment
Requirements:
• Male and female actors, late 20s–early 30s
• Must embody sophistication, elegance, and a strong camera presence
• Must be available on shoot dates: July 26, 27, 28 and September 13, 14
• Local to Toronto or GTA preferred
• Open to all ethnicities and backgrounds
Compensation:
• Volunteer-based opportunity (no monetary payment)
• Craft services provided during shoot
• On-screen credit and portfolio-worthy footage
• Valuable networking experience with indie filmmakers
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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.