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Participants Needed for New Documentary on Food and Housing Crisis

Job Description:
A feature film documentary is seeking real people for on-camera interviews to explore the challenges of Canada’s national food and housing crisis. This project aims to shed light on the struggles faced by employed Canadians as they navigate the rising costs of living. If you’re passionate about sharing your story and contributing to an important conversation, this is your chance to make a difference.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Participate in on-camera interviews discussing your personal experience
  • Share honest insights about living and working in Canada amidst the current crisis
  • Be available for scheduled filming dates

Requirements:

  • Must be employed in Canada and struggling with food and housing costs
  • Open to participating in filmed interviews
  • Reside in Toronto or Vancouver
  • Available for filming on assigned dates

Compensation:

  • Paid opportunity for selected participants
  • Chance to contribute to an important social documentary

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Singles for Reality Dating Television Series

Job Description

A reality television production is seeking fun, outgoing singles in the Los Angeles area for an upcoming dating show. Casting directors are looking for unique personalities from all backgrounds who are ready to explore new relationships and share their experiences on camera. This opportunity is open to individuals of all ages and orientations who are comfortable participating in a reality TV environment.

Job Responsibilities

  • Participate as a featured cast member in a reality dating series
  • Engage authentically with other contestants and participants
  • Share personal experiences, perspectives, and relationship goals on camera
  • Follow production schedules and filming requirements
  • Collaborate professionally with the cast and production team

Requirements

  • Must be single
  • Open to individuals of all ages
  • All sexual orientations are encouraged to apply
  • Outgoing personality and strong communication skills
  • Comfortable being filmed for reality television
  • Willing to participate in dating-focused activities and interactions

Compensation

  • Compensation details will be provided to selected participants
  • Opportunity to appear on a reality television series
  • Potential exposure through a nationally distributed production
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Couples for Lifestyle Commercial Project

Job Description

A paid non-union production is casting two couples for a lifestyle-focused project filming in the Bridgeville, Pennsylvania area. Real couples are encouraged to apply, though individual performers willing to be paired as a couple will also be considered. The production is seeking authentic, relatable talent for scenes featuring fitness activities and everyday lifestyle moments.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a couple in lifestyle and commercial-style scenes
  • Participate in fitness-related or outdoor walking sequences
  • Follow direction from the production team during filming
  • Perform naturally and authentically on camera
  • Collaborate professionally with fellow cast members and crew

Requirements

  • Ages 20–40
  • Real couples or individuals comfortable portraying a couple
  • One couple should have an athletic appearance and be comfortable around gym and fitness settings
  • Second couple should be comfortable participating in outdoor walking scenes
  • Having a dog is a plus for the outdoor walking role
  • Strong on-camera presence and ability to interact naturally

Compensation

  • Paid opportunity
  • Rate and usage details provided upon selection

Football Players for Feature Film

Job Description

A football-themed feature film is seeking talented athletes with football experience to portray middle school and young high school football players. This is a paid opportunity for performers who can bring authenticity and energy to on-field scenes. Production is looking for young talent ready to showcase their athletic abilities and contribute to an exciting sports movie project.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray football players in feature film scenes
  • Participate in football-related action sequences
  • Follow direction from the production team and coaching staff
  • Attend scheduled rehearsals and filming sessions as required
  • Maintain a professional attitude on set

Requirements

  • Ages 11–18
  • Football experience preferred
  • Ability to portray middle school or young high school football players
  • Comfortable performing athletic activities on camera
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills
  • Minors must have parent or guardian approval

Compensation

  • Paid opportunity
  • Gain on-set experience working on a feature film
  • Opportunity to showcase football skills on camera
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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.
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Job Description

The tourism commercial Boundless Vista is casting Virginia-based talent for a paid production promoting Bella Vista Hotel & Suites and the Greater Lynchburg area. The project celebrates the people, places, and experiences that make Lynchburg, Virginia a unique travel destination.

Casting directors are seeking performers for lead and supporting roles in a non-union commercial campaign. Talent of all ethnicities are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a featured character in a tourism commercial.
  • Participate in on-camera scenes highlighting local attractions and experiences.
  • Follow creative direction from the production team.
  • Attend all scheduled filming sessions.
  • Maintain professionalism throughout production.

Requirements

Lead Female Role

  • Female, ages 20–24.
  • Strong on-camera presence.
  • Comfortable providing voiceover narration.

Supporting Friend Roles

  • Female, ages 20–24.
  • Energetic and engaging personality.
  • Comfortable working in ensemble scenes.

Supporting Male Role

  • Male, ages 20–25.
  • Strong on-camera presence.
  • Comfortable participating in tourism and lifestyle scenes.

Mother Role

  • Female, ages 45–55.
  • Able to portray a relatable parent character.

Father Role

  • Male, ages 45–55.
  • Able to portray a relatable parent character.

General Requirements

  • Open ethnicity for all roles.
  • Non-union production.
  • Virginia-based talent strongly encouraged to apply.

Compensation Details

  • Paid commercial opportunity.
  • Non-union production.
  • Additional compensation details will be provided to selected talent.

Job Description

Soul Chocolate is seeking a Chocolate Production Assistant to join its team in Toronto. This hybrid position combines hands-on chocolate production responsibilities with customer-facing café duties, offering a unique opportunity to work across multiple areas of a growing artisan chocolate business.

The successful candidate will help produce chocolate products, support packaging and wholesale preparation, assist with café operations, and contribute to the company’s busy seasonal production schedule.

Job Responsibilities

  • Assist with chocolate production and manufacturing processes.
  • Package finished chocolate products for retail and wholesale distribution.
  • Support wholesale order preparation and fulfillment.
  • Prepare coffee and other café beverages.
  • Provide excellent customer service and engage with café guests.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization in production and café areas.
  • Assist with seasonal product launches and production initiatives.

Requirements

  • Interest in chocolate production, food manufacturing, or specialty coffee.
  • Strong communication and customer service skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented.
  • Experience in chocolate production or coffee preparation is preferred but not required.
  • Willingness to learn and contribute across multiple areas of the business.

Compensation Details

  • Starting pay: $18 per hour
  • Compensation is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
  • Schedule: 10-hour shifts, 4 days per week
  • Three consecutive days off each week.
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Job Type:
Other
Skills:
Acting

Job Description

A software company specializing in product recommendation solutions for e-commerce stores is casting talent for a series of commercial advertisements. Production is seeking performers to portray entrepreneurs and industry professionals within the e-commerce space.

Casting directors are looking for authentic, relatable talent to fill three featured roles in a non-union commercial campaign filming in the Greater Toronto Area.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a featured character in a commercial advertising campaign.
  • Follow creative direction from the production team.
  • Participate in on-camera performances and promotional content.
  • Collaborate with cast and crew throughout filming.
  • Maintain professionalism during all production activities.

Requirements

Adrian

  • Male.
  • Playing age: Mid-20s to Mid-40s.
  • Any ethnicity.
  • Portrays an e-commerce founder growing a Shopify store.

Jessica

  • Female.
  • Playing age: Mid-20s to Mid-40s.
  • Any ethnicity.
  • Portrays an e-commerce founder growing a Shopify store.

Chris

  • Male.
  • Playing age: Mid-20s to Mid-50s.
  • Any ethnicity.
  • Portrays an e-commerce podcast host.

General Requirements

  • Non-union performers.
  • Comfortable appearing in commercial advertising content.
  • Reliable and available for filming in the Greater Toronto Area.

Compensation Details

  • Pay Rate: $100 per hour
  • One shoot day.
  • Non-union production.
  • Additional project details will be provided to selected talent.

Job Description

A dark comedy action film is casting three actors with Italian or Mediterranean looks for supporting roles in an upcoming production filming in the San Francisco Bay Area. The project has been described as having a tone similar to The White Lotus, blending comedy, drama, and action elements.

Casting directors are seeking performers who can authentically portray Italian-inspired characters in key supporting roles.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a supporting character in a feature film production.
  • Attend rehearsals and filming sessions as scheduled.
  • Work collaboratively with the director and cast.
  • Deliver engaging and believable performances.
  • Follow production direction and maintain professionalism on set.

Requirements

Supporting Female Role

  • Female.
  • Italian or Mediterranean appearance.
  • Able to portray a character in a supporting role.
  • Preferred playing age: 50s.

Supporting Male Role

  • Male.
  • Italian or Mediterranean appearance.
  • Able to portray a character in a supporting role.
  • Preferred playing age: 50s.

Mafia Member Role

  • Male.
  • Italian or Mediterranean appearance.
  • Playing age: Mid-30s.
  • Strong character acting abilities preferred.

Compensation Details

  • Compensation details were not specified.
  • Additional payment and production information will be provided to selected applicants.
Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Job Description

A Canada Arts Council-funded short film is seeking an Eastern Asian actress or non-actress to play a lead role in an upcoming production. The film explores themes of grief, motherhood, and closure against the backdrop of Forillon National Park in Gaspé, Quebec.

Casting directors are looking for a woman in her early to mid-50s who can portray a thoughtful, reserved, and emotionally nuanced character. Both experienced performers and individuals without acting experience are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a lead character in a dramatic short film.
  • Collaborate with the director and production team throughout filming.
  • Deliver an authentic and emotionally compelling performance.
  • Attend rehearsals and filming sessions as scheduled.
  • Participate in production activities as required.

Requirements

  • Female.
  • Eastern Asian.
  • Early to mid-50s.
  • Fluent English speaker.
  • Open to actresses and non-actresses.
  • Able to portray a character who is curious, quiet, and emotionally reserved.
  • Must be based in Quebec or able to work in the province.

Compensation Details

  • Rate: $1,200 CAD flat fee
  • Transportation per diem provided.
  • Non-union production.
  • Additional project details will be discussed with selected applicants.

HIV Storytellers for Paid Awareness Campaign

Job Description

A nationwide awareness campaign is seeking individuals living with HIV to share their personal experiences in a filmed storytelling project. Producers are looking for authentic voices from diverse backgrounds who can speak openly about their healthcare journeys, treatment experiences, and the challenges they have faced. Selected participants will appear in a public service video designed to help others navigate similar experiences.

Job Responsibilities

  • Share your personal experience living with HIV on camera
  • Participate in a filmed interview or storytelling session
  • Discuss healthcare, treatment, and support experiences
  • Help raise awareness and provide encouragement to others facing similar challenges
  • Collaborate with the production team during filming

Requirements

  • Men and women ages 30–70
  • Must be living with HIV
  • Diagnosed by a healthcare professional
  • May have been diagnosed at birth, during infancy, or later in life
  • Individuals who have experienced changes or interruptions in HIV care and treatment and have since re-engaged in care are encouraged to apply
  • Open to discussing experiences managing HIV alongside other health conditions or treatment needs
  • Comfortable sharing personal healthcare experiences on camera

Compensation

  • $500 for filming participation
  • Additional $1,000 usage fee if featured in the final public service video
  • Total potential compensation of $1,500

Job Description

An independent microbudget feature film is seeking experienced Pennsylvania-based crew members for a summer production filming in central Pennsylvania. The project is a contained drama with elements of suspense and horror, taking place primarily on a farm location.

Production is hiring multiple key crew positions across camera, lighting, sound, art, wardrobe, and production departments. This is a paid opportunity with lodging provided for crew members.

Job Responsibilities

Depending on the role, selected crew members will:

  • Collaborate with the director and production team to execute the creative vision.
  • Support daily production operations on set.
  • Maintain professional standards and ensure efficient workflow.
  • Work closely with department heads and fellow crew members.
  • Follow production schedules and safety protocols throughout filming.

Requirements

Production is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:

  • 1st Assistant Director (1st AD)
  • Gaffer
  • Key Grip
  • Sound Mixer
  • Production Designer
  • Wardrobe Stylist
  • Hair and Makeup Artist (HMU Artist)
  • 1st Assistant Camera (1st AC)
  • 2nd Assistant Camera (2nd AC)

Additional Requirements:

  • Relevant experience in the applied department.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in an independent film environment.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Must be available for the production schedule.
  • Pennsylvania-based crew members preferred.

Compensation Details

  • Paid crew positions.
  • Crew lodging provided.
  • Additional compensation details will be discussed with selected candidates.
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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
Acting

Boys Who Play Soccer for Major International Feature Film

Job Description

A major international feature film is casting Indian and Pakistani boys for small supporting roles. Production is seeking young talent who play soccer and are excited to be part of a large-scale film project. No previous acting experience is required, making this a great opportunity for young performers looking to gain on-set experience in a professional production.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a supporting character in a feature film
  • Participate in scenes involving soccer-related activities
  • Follow direction from the production team
  • Work professionally with cast and crew members
  • Attend scheduled filming days as required

Requirements

  • Indian or Pakistani boys
  • Ages 9–11
  • Soccer skills or playing experience preferred
  • Based in Sydney or able to work in Sydney
  • Available for filming during the production period
  • No previous acting experience required

Compensation

  • Paid acting opportunity
  • Featured role in a major international feature film
  • Professional on-set experience
  • Opportunity to work on a large-scale production

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03-04-2025

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