Short Film Open Casting Call

Commercial Casting Call – Tango Dancers

Job Description
A global tech brand is searching for talented tango dancers to appear in an international advertising campaign. This opportunity is open to both couples and solo dancers who can confidently perform authentic tango routines. The production aims to showcase passion, rhythm, and real connection through expressive dance.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform authentic tango routines with skill and confidence

• Bring expressive movement and chemistry to camera performances

• Follow creative direction from the production team during filming

• Participate in rehearsals and take direction effectively

Requirements

• Adults, ages 30–50 (individuals or couples)

• Must be able to dance tango confidently

• No professional acting or on-set experience required

• Must reside in Ontario, Canada

• Not a member of ACTRA

• Must submit:

  • Name, age, location, and contact information

  • Recent photo(s)

  • Short dance video (following provided guidelines)

Compensation

• Featured dancers: $2,100 – $3,600+ (depending on role and usage)

Job Description

A new superhero film series titled Project Saints is now casting actors and crew members for an upcoming production in Toronto, Ontario (GTA). This ambitious superhero/action/moral thriller explores the timeless conflict between the Seven Heavenly Virtues and the Seven Deadly Sins, offering a deep, character-driven narrative unlike traditional comic adaptations.

This project focuses on actor-driven character creation, where selected talent will collaborate with the writing team to develop original characters representing powerful themes of morality and temptation.

Job Responsibilities

For Actors:

• Collaborate creatively with writers to shape your unique character’s backstory and motivations.

• Participate in improvisational challenges and character workshops.

• Deliver emotionally resonant performances that reflect complex moral struggles.

• Engage as a long-term creative partner in building a shared cinematic universe.

For Crew Members:

• Support various production departments including lighting, camera, sound, and set design.

• Assist the creative team during filming and pre-production stages.

• Contribute ideas and maintain a collaborative, professional working environment.

Compensation

• Type: Unpaid collaboration opportunity.

• Benefits:

  • Meals provided during filming.

  • Access to portfolio resources and footage.

  • Credit and exposure through a high-visibility creative film project.

Job Description

A romantic drama feature film titled “Knotty”, directed by Dr. Annastasia O. Oraegbunem, is seeking a talented male actor (playing age 35–45) for the lead role of Ethan Finch. Ethan is a handsome, emotionally complex tech billionaire caught between love, grief, and control. His polished exterior hides deep emotional wounds and a yearning for true connection. The role demands both confidence and vulnerability — someone capable of commanding attention one moment and revealing quiet depth the next.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Ethan Finch, a perfectionist haunted by his mother’s death

• Deliver emotionally nuanced performances across romantic, dramatic, and introspective scenes

• Depict a transformative love story with Oriàkù, a gifted immigrant musician

• Perform in multiple key emotional and dialogue-heavy scenes, including:

  • High-rise office

  • Restaurant

  • Intimate emotional sequences

• Collaborate with the director to bring emotional range and authenticity to the role

Requirements

• Playing Age: 35–45

• Gender: Male

• Strong emotional range with the ability to balance confidence, charm, and vulnerability

• Comfortable performing romantic tension, dramatic dialogue, and emotional depth

• Prior experience in film, TV, or theatre preferred

• Must be located in or willing to work in the Greater Toronto Area

• Must be available for self-tape or in-person auditions (Toronto/Whitby area)

Compensation Details

• Paid opportunity

• Meals and credit provided

Female Actor Fluent in ASL for Feature Film in Canada

Job Description
A feature film shooting in British Columbia is seeking a talented female actor fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) to portray a 13-year-old Deaf character. This emotionally rich role offers an opportunity to bring authenticity and depth to a compelling story about curiosity, innocence, and self-discovery within a unique community. Actors from across Canada are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a 13-year-old Deaf character with authenticity and sensitivity

• Communicate fluently in American Sign Language (ASL)

• Collaborate closely with the director and cast to deliver an emotionally engaging performance

• Participate in rehearsals and follow direction throughout production

Requirements

• Female actor, fluent in ASL

• Must be able to portray a 13-year-old character

• No prior acting experience required

• Open to talent across Canada

• Character Description: Hannah – the youngest of sister-wives in a polygamous community; innocent, impressionable, and curious about the world beyond

Compensation

• Union film, paying union rates

Hi, My name is Vincent Di Lella. I am currently a student at George Brown college majoring in Video Design and Production. I am currently looking for three actors in order to make my short horror thesis film Method. I am looking for two men and woman, ages 20-30.