OUTtv Web Series “One Baby Please” Open Casting Call

Claude Hickenbottom Casting Call for OUTtv Comedy Series

Job Description
An upcoming OUTtv comedy web series is now casting the recurring role of Claude Hickenbottom for the show One Baby, Please. Filming will take place in Vancouver. This union television project is seeking a strong, commanding performer to portray an imposing yet layered father figure in a heartfelt comedy series. This is a recurring role in a newly greenlit production, offering significant screen time and character development.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Claude Hickenbottom in multiple episodes

• Deliver a compelling and authoritative on-screen presence

• Collaborate closely with directors and fellow cast members

• Bring depth and authenticity to a classic immigrant father role

• Be available for scheduled Vancouver shoot dates

Requirements

• Black Bajan male

• Ages 55–70

• Strong acting experience preferred

• Comfortable with comedic and dramatic storytelling

• Must be eligible to work in Vancouver (Union project under UBCP/ACTRA)

Compensation

• Union scale (UBCP/ACTRA project)

• Recurring television role

• Professional credit on an OUTtv comedy series

Job Description

A Toronto-based proof-of-concept short film is seeking performers for several non-union, non-speaking roles. This micro-budget production relies heavily on subtle reactions, presence, and expressive performance rather than dialogue.

Filming will take place in Toronto. While most roles are volunteer due to budget limitations, food will be provided, and one role includes a small honorarium.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray non-speaking characters with strong emotional presence

• Convey story through subtle facial expressions and body language

• Be available for the scheduled shoot date

• Collaborate professionally on set

Roles Available

Female Identifying Latina

• Can play 16–18 years old

• Small honorarium provided

Elders of African Descent

• Male and female identifying

• Can play 40+

• Volunteer

Elders of Indigenous Descent

• Male and female identifying

• Can play 40+

• Volunteer

Student Background

• All genders and ethnicities encouraged

• Can play 16–20

• Volunteer

Production Assistant (Optional Opportunity)

• Open to individuals interested in assisting on set

Requirements

• Must be available for shoot date

• Comfortable performing without dialogue

• Strong on-camera presence and expressive ability

• Non-union performers

Compensation Details

• Most roles are volunteer

• Food provided on shoot day

• Small honorarium for Latina female role (16–18)

Job Description

Casting one male lead for a video project filming in Montreal and surrounding areas. This non-union production is for a confidential client in the home cleaning industry and will feature a relatable, trustworthy on-camera presence speaking directly to the audience.

Producers are seeking a bright, authentic personality—someone who feels like a person you’d genuinely trust. The ideal candidate naturally projects confidence, competence, and authenticity without appearing overly animated or sales-driven.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as the lead on-camera talent

• Speak directly to camera in a natural, grounded manner

• Deliver a short self-taped introduction as part of the audition process

• Be available for one full shoot day on location

Requirements

• Male, age 35–45

• Native English speaker (or speaks English without an accent)

• Comfortable speaking directly to camera

• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

• Able to travel independently within the Montreal area

• On-camera experience is a plus but not required

Keep the delivery natural and grounded.

Compensation Details

• Non-union project

• Compensation: $1,800

• Usage includes digital rights (website, YouTube, Meta ads)

Job Description
A non-union body double casting call is now seeking a Mixed or African-American male for an interior production shooting in Downtown Toronto. This body double role requires close physical matching to the principal talent, including specific height, build, and wardrobe sizes. Talent must be fully available for recall, fitting, and shoot days. This is a high-paying film production opportunity ideal for experienced background actors or professional body doubles who meet the detailed specifications.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a body double for a principal actor in an interior shoot

• Match physical characteristics including height, build, and wardrobe sizes

• Attend fitting and production days as required

• Follow on-set direction from the production team

• Maintain professionalism throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Mixed or African-American male, ages 40–65

• Approximately 6’3” tall, 194–209 lbs

• Salt and pepper beard required

• Preferably bald

• Must be fully available for all required production days

• Must work in Downtown Toronto

Compensation

• $750 shoot rate

• $75 fitting rate

• Professional body double credit and on-set experience

Garage Band Characters for Award-Winning Artist Music Video

Job Description
Casting is underway for a music video for an award-winning artist, set to air in concert stadiums before live performances. Production is seeking fun, unique, “Stranger Things”-inspired personalities to form a confident and comedic quirky garage band. Talent does not need to play instruments, but must have strong improvisational and physical comedy skills.

This non-union project will film in Toronto, ON (GTA area) and requires availability for both scheduled shoot days.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a stylized garage band character in a music video

• Deliver strong improvisational and comedic performance

• Perform expressive physical comedy

• Follow creative direction during filming

• Be available for callbacks and full shoot schedule

Roles Being Cast

Rock and Roll Girl

• Female

• Ages 16–25

• All ethnicities

• Physically fit, drummer-type look

• Confident, sharp, expressive

• Strong physical comedy required

The Tall, Gangly Guy

• Male

• Ages 16–25

• All ethnicities

• Tall, skinny build, long hair

• Awkward, slightly uncoordinated vibe

• Strong physical comedy required

The Stocky Teen

• Male

• Ages 16–25

• All ethnicities

• Under 5’10”

• Sweet-faced but rock-obsessed

• Deadpan comedic style

• Strong physical comedy required

• Must be comfortable wearing face prosthetics (no allergies to prosthetics)

Project Details

• Union Status: Non-Union

• Location: Toronto, ON (GTA)

• Shoot Dates: March 31 & April 1 (must be available both days)

• Tentative Callback: March 10 (Toronto)

Compensation

• $850 per day (flat rate)

South Asian Boy Performers for “Goose Point”

Job Description
A new production titled Goose Point is now casting South Asian boy performers who appear approximately 4 years old for a picture-cast role. Casting directors are matching younger versions of principal actors and are looking for children with straight hair who can naturally fit the role.

This background acting opportunity is ideal for young performers in the Hamilton area who are comfortable on set and accompanied by a guardian. The role will work as ACTRA background (ACTRA BG), with union and non-union talent welcome to submit. Production is seeking children who closely match the specified look and can be available for a daytime crew call.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a younger version of a character in Goose Point

• Participate in background filming during a daytime shoot

• Follow on-set direction with the support of a guardian

• Maintain professionalism in a production environment

• Be prepared for picture casting selection

Requirements

• South Asian boy performers who appear around 4 years old (may be slightly younger or older but must look 4)

• Straight hair

• Based in or able to work in the Hamilton area

• Guardian must provide full contact information

• Submit recent clear photos showing skin tone, hair, and eyes

• Confirm availability for scheduled filming

• Open to ACTRA Full, Apprentice, AABP, and Non-Union (green voucher eligible where applicable)

Compensation

• ACTRA background rate (ACTRA BG)

• Paid on-set experience

• Opportunity to work on a professional television production

Black Male Performers for “Dreamland” Interior Filming

Job Description
A new production titled Dreamland is now casting Black male performers for an upcoming interior filming project in Toronto. Casting directors are seeking AABP and non-union Black male actors between the ages of 35 and 70 for a paid booking.

This casting call requires performers who meet specific wardrobe and grooming guidelines to match a 1950s-era look. Talent must be comfortable adapting their hairstyle to reflect the time period and appear clean-shaven. This role is ideal for experienced background performers or actors who fit precise sizing and period styling requirements.

Filming will take place in Toronto, with a scheduled wardrobe fitting prior to shoot days.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a character in an interior scene for the production Dreamland

• Attend a scheduled wardrobe fitting

• Follow grooming and styling requirements for a 1950s-era look

• Work collaboratively with the production team on filming days

• Maintain professionalism in an environment that may include atmospheric smoke

Requirements

• Black male performers (AABP or non-union only)

• Ages 35–70

• Must fit a 44–46 jacket

• Cannot exceed 6’2” in height

• Cannot exceed a 46 jacket or 38 waist

• Must be clean-shaven

• Must be willing to receive a 1950s-era haircut

• No visible tattoos

• Comfortable working on an interior set with possible atmospheric smoke

Compensation

• Paid booking for filming days

• Professional on-set experience in a period production

• Work on a Toronto-based film project

Job Description

A student production is casting actors for the upcoming horror/sci-fi series Odd Country. Production is seeking performers of all experience levels to take on roles in this genre-driven series.

This non-union project will film in Calgary, Alberta, and offers paid opportunities for selected cast members. Both in-person auditions and self-tape submissions will be accepted.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a character in the horror/sci-fi series Odd Country

• Attend audition (in-person or submit self-tape)

• Participate in scheduled filming dates

• Collaborate with director and production team

• Deliver strong, genre-appropriate performances

Roles

• Open to any race/ethnicity

• Open to any gender

• Ages 18–26

• Ages 40+

Requirements

• Submit headshot and resume

• Available for filming late March – early April 2026 (specific dates TBD)

• Must be able to attend in-person audition in Calgary, Alberta or submit a self-tape

• Non-union performers

Compensation Details

• Student production

• Non-union

• Paid: $100 per day

Snowmobile Actors for Survival Series Episode

Job Description
A survival television series is casting two non-union actors for a paid shoot taking place in the Falcon Lake / West Hawk Lake area. This project requires talent who are comfortable riding or being on a snowmobile in outdoor winter conditions.

The production is looking for performers who can realistically portray characters in a rugged survival setting. Actors must come prepared with appropriate winter outdoor gear.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in scripted survival series scenes

• Ride or appear confidently on a snowmobile

• Follow direction from the production team

• Work in outdoor winter conditions

Requirements

• Open to all ethnicities and genders

• Must be comfortable on a snowmobile

• Must provide proper outdoor winter gear (snow pants, parka, toque, mittens, boots)

• Reliable and available for full filming day

• Non-union

Compensation

• $250 per role

• Paid non-union opportunity

Latina Women (30s–40s) for Paid Film Role

Job Description
A paid film casting call is now seeking Latina women in their 30s to 40s for an upcoming movie filming in the Okanagan region. Casting directors are looking for authentic, natural performers who can bring depth and realism to a featured role in a professional film production.

This is a great opportunity for experienced and aspiring actors looking to land a paid acting job in a film and gain valuable on-set experience. Talent must meet eligibility requirements to be considered.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a character role in an upcoming feature film

• Follow direction from the film’s director and production team

• Participate in scheduled rehearsals and filming days

• Deliver authentic and emotionally grounded performances

Requirements

• Latina women, ages 30–40s

• Must be local to the Okanagan region

• Must be a BC taxpayer

• Must be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident

• Available for filming as scheduled

Compensation

• Paid film role (rate disclosed upon selection)

Black Male Background Actor for Period Drama Series

Job Description
A television drama series is seeking one Black male background actor, ages 30–65, for a featured continuity role. This paid background acting opportunity requires full availability for a wardrobe fitting and a full filming day. The production is set in the 1950s, so talent must be comfortable with period-appropriate grooming and styling.

Casting is specifically looking for experienced performers who have previously worked multiple continuity days or have featured background experience. Applicants must not have recently portrayed certain law enforcement roles on this production and should not have prior booking conflicts within the specified timeframe. This role will film interior scenes and requires a professional, polished on-set presence.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a background character in a 1950s-set television series
• Maintain continuity across scenes as directed
• Attend a scheduled wardrobe fitting prior to filming
• Follow grooming and styling requirements for period authenticity
• Take direction from the production team and remain professional on set

Requirements

• Black male, ages 30–65
• Must be available for both fitting and filming
• Prior featured or continuity background experience preferred
• Height under 6’2” and waist under 38” (costume limitations)
• No visible tattoos unless they can be fully covered
• Must be willing to be clean-shaven and receive a 1950s-appropriate haircut
• No recent conflicting roles on the same production
• Able to work interior scenes as scheduled

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA background rates (if applicable)
• Paid fitting and filming day
• Opportunity to work on a period television production

Canada-Wide Talent Search for Vertical Leads & Supporting Actors

Job Description
A leading talent agency is launching a Canada-wide search for new talent, seeking vertical leads and supporting actors to join its growing roster. This acting opportunity is open to performers across the country, including major cities such as Vancouver, Toronto, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary, Québec, and beyond.

The agency is looking for dedicated actors ready to take the next step in their careers. Whether you specialize in lead roles for vertical content or excel as a strong supporting performer, this is your chance to be considered for professional representation.

Job Responsibilities

• Submit professional headshot and resume for review

• Be available for potential auditions and bookings

• Maintain updated materials and contact information

• Represent yourself professionally in all communications

Requirements

• Actors based in Canada

• Interested in vertical lead or supporting roles

• Professional headshot and resume required

• Passionate about growing within film, television, or digital media

Compensation

• Representation opportunity with a professional talent agency

• Access to future casting opportunities

• Career growth within a national roster