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New Ideas Festival Toronto

Seeking amazing woman who identifies as fat and trans for two-hander short play (20 min) that attacks transphobia, bullying, and fat shaming with biting humour and sensitivity.

Short time frame; we need to record by April 7 for broadcast later in the month. Rehearsals online, production recorded via OBS.

Playwright: DJ Sylvis (they/them) Director: Jen Frankel (she/her). Priority to trans women, then gender fluid/non-binary, then all others.

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Project Description:
LUSA is a Los Angeles-based lighting brand making architectural lighting for the home. We're producing a short interview-style series in which a lighting designer shares the principles behind good lighting — why a room can feel wrong even when everything in it is beautiful. Warm, intelligent, and design-led in tone. Non-union, shot at a location house in the LA area.

Role Name: Lighting Designer — On-Camera Host

Role Description:
On-camera speaking role, playing a lighting designer talking directly to the audience about design principles. We're looking for someone warm, articulate, and naturally authoritative — the kind of person you'd trust about design without them being stiff or overly polished. Conversational delivery, comfortable with scripted material and speaking to camera. Three short segments, each around 30 seconds, shot in three different setups. Script provided in advance.

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LUSA is a Los Angeles-based lighting brand making architectural lighting for the home. We're producing a short, cinematic brand film built around a simple idea: how a home feels when you walk into it at the end of a long day. The tone is quiet and elegant, closer to a fragrance ad than a commercial. Non-union, one location house in the LA area.

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Job Description

Citizen Lash is looking for content creators interested in joining the beauty brand’s creator community. The opportunity is open to creators who love beauty, makeup, lashes, and lifestyle content and want to collaborate with Citizen Lash. Selected creators may work with the brand to produce authentic social media content and showcase its beauty products to their audiences.

Job Responsibilities

  • Create authentic beauty and lifestyle content for Citizen Lash.
  • Feature Citizen Lash products in social media content.
  • Produce engaging makeup, lash, or beauty-focused posts and videos.
  • Share genuine experiences with the brand and its products.

Requirements

  • Must be a content creator interested in beauty or lifestyle.
  • Makeup artists and beauty creators are encouraged to apply.
  • Interest in lashes, makeup, and beauty products.
  • Comfortable creating and sharing social media content.

Compensation

  • Compensation and collaboration benefits not specified.
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Job Description

Kris & Kara Casting is seeking real female triplets, ages 10–19, for a non-union commercial filming in Vancouver, British Columbia. The selected triplets will portray siblings absorbed in their phones during everyday family moments, including walking behind their father and photographing each other while opening gifts.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray three siblings in a commercial campaign.
  • Perform natural, reaction-focused scenes involving smartphones.
  • Participate together in required commercial scenes.
  • Follow direction from the production team.
  • Attend callbacks, wardrobe, and filming if selected.

Requirements

  • Real female triplets, ages 10–19.
  • Must be based in Vancouver, BC, or able to work as Vancouver locals.
  • Must meet all applicable requirements to legally work in Canada.
  • Must be comfortable performing naturally on camera.
  • Must be available for the required production schedule.

Compensation

  • CAD $600 per shoot day.
  • CAD $2,500 three-month buyout if appearing in the final cut.
  • Exclusivity: Internet service, cable, and TV providers.
  • Non-union commercial.
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Job Description

Kris & Kara Casting is seeking a real, experienced female massage therapist for a non-union HR/payroll software commercial filming in Vancouver, British Columbia. The production is looking for women ages 40–60 who can authentically demonstrate professional massage techniques on camera. Experience with Ashiatsu massage is a plus.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a professional massage therapist in a commercial.
  • Perform authentic massage techniques on camera.
  • Follow direction from the commercial production team.
  • Participate in callbacks and wardrobe if selected.
  • Perform simple scripted dialogue naturally while demonstrating massage techniques.

Requirements

  • Female, ages 40–60.
  • Must be an experienced massage therapist.
  • Ashiatsu massage experience is a plus.
  • Must be based in Vancouver, BC, or able to work as a Vancouver local.
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Compensation

  • CAD $600 per shoot day.
  • CAD $4,000 one-year buyout if appearing in the final cut.
  • Exclusivity applies to HR/payroll software services.
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Actor
Skills:
Acting

Native American Background Talent with Vehicle

Job Description

An upcoming production filming in Senoia, Georgia is seeking Native American background talent, as well as performers with previous experience portraying Native American characters on camera. Selected talent will appear with their personal vehicle in scenes for the production.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear as background talent in assigned production scenes.
  • Bring and use a personal vehicle as required for filming.
  • Perform natural background actions and interactions on camera.
  • Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
  • Maintain professionalism and continuity across multiple takes.

Requirements

  • Native American talent or performers with previous experience portraying Native American characters on camera.
  • Must be able to work in Senoia, Georgia.
  • Must have a vehicle available for use during filming.
  • Must be comfortable working as background talent.
  • Able to follow production direction and work professionally on set.

Compensation

  • $182 for 12 hours.
  • Additional $35 vehicle bump.

Asian Male Actor for Advertising Campaign

Job Description

A paid advertising campaign filming in Alabama is seeking an Asian male actor ages 30–45. The production is looking for professional on-camera talent based in the Southeast who can bring a natural, confident, and engaging presence to the campaign. Talent must be able to travel by car to the production location in Alabama.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform as an actor in a professional advertising campaign.
  • Deliver a natural and engaging on-camera performance.
  • Follow creative direction from the director and production team.
  • Participate in required production activities and filming.
  • Maintain a professional attitude throughout the shoot.

Requirements

  • Asian male actor ages 30–45.
  • Must be based in the Southeast market.
  • Must be able to drive to the filming location in Alabama.
  • Professional acting or on-camera experience is preferred.
  • Must be comfortable performing for a commercial advertising campaign.

Compensation

  • $1,500.
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Elementary School Children for School Lunch Commercial

Job Description

A paid school lunch commercial filming in Tallahassee, Florida is seeking elementary school-aged children for multiple lead and extra roles. The production is looking for kids ages 5–12 who are comfortable appearing on camera and can bring natural, age-appropriate energy to a school setting.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear in a school lunch commercial as a lead or extra.
  • Portray an elementary school student in school-related scenes.
  • Perform natural, age-appropriate actions and reactions on camera.
  • Follow direction from the production team during filming.
  • Work cooperatively with other young performers, cast, and crew.

Requirements

  • Children ages 5–12.
  • Must be comfortable appearing on camera.
  • Must be able to work in Tallahassee, Florida.
  • Parent or legal guardian must accompany the child as required.
  • No previous acting experience is specified as required.

Compensation

  • This is a paid opportunity; compensation details will be discussed with selected talent.
Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description

ATL’s Talent Casting is seeking stylish and sophisticated men and women to appear in an upscale gala scene featuring a popular social media influencer. The production is looking for polished, camera-ready talent who can help create an elegant and exclusive red-carpet atmosphere. Applicants from all ethnic backgrounds are welcome and must provide their own upscale formal attire.

Job Responsibilities

  • Appear as background talent in an upscale gala scene.
  • Portray sophisticated gala guests in a realistic setting.
  • Arrive camera-ready in appropriate formal attire.
  • Maintain a polished and professional appearance on set.

Requirements

  • Men and women, ages 25–50.
  • All ethnic backgrounds are welcome.
  • Must be available to work in Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Must have upscale gala attire such as a tuxedo, gown, or elegant cocktail attire.
  • Must be comfortable appearing on camera as background talent.

Compensation

  • Paid opportunity.
  • Up to 4 hours of work.
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Male Voice-Over Talent for Non-Union Project

Job Description

A non-union voice-over project is seeking male voice talent ages 35–60 with a distinguished, warm, friendly, and conversational delivery that also carries a strong sense of authority. Talent with a neutral North American accent is preferred, while British accents and seasoned voices are also welcome. Toronto-based performers may record in person, while talent outside Toronto must have a professional home studio suitable for remote recording.

Job Responsibilities

  • Record professional voice-over material for multiple spots and cutdowns.
  • Deliver a warm, friendly, conversational, and authoritative vocal performance.
  • Follow creative direction during the recording session.
  • Maintain consistent tone and delivery across multiple recordings.
  • Complete a connection test before remote recording when required.

Requirements

  • Male voice talent ages 35–60.
  • Neutral North American accent preferred.
  • British accents and seasoned voices are also welcome.
  • Must have strong professional voice-over delivery.
  • Toronto talent may record in person.
  • Talent outside Toronto must have a professional home studio with Source Connect.
  • Must be available for the required recording session.

Compensation

  • CAD $600 session rate.
  • CAD $50 per hour for overtime during hours 6–7.
  • CAD $75 per hour for overtime beginning at hour 8.
  • All rates subject to a 20% agency fee.
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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Bilingual Boy for Non-Union Commercial

Job Description

A non-union commercial is seeking a Hispanic/Latino boy ages 8–12 for a principal role filming in Corpus Christi, Texas. The production is looking for a warm, playful, and expressive child with a natural personality who is comfortable speaking both English and Spanish. Previous on-camera experience is not required.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform as principal talent in a commercial production.
  • Deliver natural and expressive on-camera performances.
  • Speak comfortably in both English and Spanish as required.
  • Follow direction from the director and production team.
  • Participate in fittings, rehearsals, and other production activities as needed.

Requirements

  • Hispanic/Latino boy ages 8–12.
  • Must be fluent or comfortable speaking both English and Spanish.
  • Warm, playful, and expressive personality.
  • Previous on-camera experience is not required.
  • Must be available to work in Corpus Christi, Texas.
  • Parent or legal guardian must accompany the child as required.

Compensation

  • $1,500 usage fee.
  • $500 per spot.
  • 20% agency fee.
  • Additional compensation for travel, fittings, and rehearsals, as applicable.
  • Travel and lodging provided for selected talent outside the Corpus Christi area.
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Sales Brand Ambassadors for Sports Betting Promotion

Job Description

A promotional marketing opportunity in Hamilton, Ontario is seeking outgoing and professional Sales Brand Ambassadors to represent a leading sports betting brand during a Hamilton Tiger-Cats game at Hamilton Stadium. Ideal candidates are confident engaging with the public, results-driven, and comfortable promoting a brand in a busy live sports environment.

Job Responsibilities

  • Represent a sports betting brand at a live sporting event.
  • Engage with attendees and promote the brand professionally.
  • Communicate key brand information clearly and enthusiastically.
  • Support experiential marketing and promotional activities.
  • Create positive interactions with event attendees.
  • Maintain a professional and energetic presence throughout the shift.

Requirements

  • Must be able to work at Hamilton Stadium in Hamilton, Ontario.
  • Outgoing, professional, and comfortable engaging with the public.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Sales, promotional, or brand ambassador experience is preferred.
  • Must be reliable and comfortable working in a fast-paced event environment.

Compensation

  • $40 CAD per hour.
  • Parking reimbursed.
  • Paid weekly.

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03-22-2021

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