Social Media Series Toronto Casting Call for Real Singles

Job Description
A Christmas-themed romantic comedy short film titled “Slay Bells” is seeking a DoP/Cinematographer for an upcoming shoot in Downtown Toronto. This opportunity is a strong fit for a cinematographer who can capture warm holiday visuals, clean comedic coverage, and polished storytelling through lighting and camera movement. Reel submissions are being reviewed, and rates are requested as part of consideration.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead cinematography for a narrative short, including shot planning and on-set camera execution

• Collaborate with the director to achieve a festive rom-com tone and visual style

• Manage lighting choices and camera setups to support performance and continuity

• Deliver professional footage capture suitable for post-production workflow

Requirements

• Experience as a DoP/Cinematographer on narrative projects (short films preferred)

• Ability to work on location in Downtown Toronto

• Strong portfolio/reel demonstrating narrative coverage, lighting, and composition

• Must be able to share rates for the project

Compensation

• Paid opportunity (rate based on submitted rates and agreement)

Job Description
A non-union crime drama short film titled “The Kiss of Judas” is seeking male actors for a story centered on the aftermath of a heist that goes wrong. Filming is planned in the Durham Region (Ontario, Canada) area near a GO Station, with shoot dates to be confirmed. This student/indie-style project is unpaid, but provides valuable on-set experience plus materials that can support an acting reel.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scripted scenes in a gritty, dramatic tone with strong emotional range

• Collaborate with the director and cast to build believable tension and chemistry

• Take direction quickly and work efficiently in a small production environment

• Maintain professionalism while working with mature subject matter

Requirements

• Non-union talent

• Must be able to work in Durham Region, Ontario (near a GO Station)

• Comfortable with mature themes (including violence/gore)

• Must be comfortable with male-on-male intimacy as required by the story

• Roles being considered:

  • Linden (Male, early 20s): clean-shaven preferred; leader/brains; altruistic

  • Trent (Male, early 20s): facial hair preferred; fiercely loyal; intense

  • Gabe (Male, 16–20): clean-shaven preferred; anxious, fearful; youngest of the group

Compensation

• Unpaid

SAG-AFTRA Commercial Casting: Expert Female Competitive Golfer

Job Description
Project Casting is now seeking an expert female competitive golfer for a SAG-AFTRA union commercial filming in Southern California. This role is ideal for a collegiate-level golfer with strong on-camera presence and real athletic ability. If you can confidently perform golf actions for camera and bring authentic competitive energy, this opportunity is for you.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform golf swings and gameplay actions naturally and consistently on camera

• Take direction from the creative team and adjust performance as needed

• Maintain professional set etiquette and be ready for multiple takes

• Represent a skilled, competitive golfer with authentic form and confidence

Requirements

• Female talent, ages 17–25

• Must be an expert/competitive golfer (collegiate level preferred)

• Must be able to work as a SAG-AFTRA union performer (or eligible, if applicable)

• Must be available to work in Southern California

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA union commercial pay (rate per union agreement)

• Additional terms may apply based on usage and contract type

Job Description
A production is hiring a real band to perform for a popular music artist. This is a paid opportunity for working musicians who can show up performance-ready, play tightly as a group, and deliver a strong live look on camera or in a staged performance setting. If your band is LA-based and can bring professional energy, solid timing, and a polished sound, this is a great short-notice gig.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform live as a full band for a music artist performance setup.

• Arrive prepared, warmed up, and ready to play on schedule.

• Follow direction from the creative team regarding song sections, timing, and staging.

• Maintain professional stage presence and consistent performance across takes if filming.

• Coordinate quickly with production on gear setup and sound needs.

Requirements

• Must be a real band with experience performing together.

• Must be able to work as a local hire in Los Angeles, California.

• Reliable transportation and ability to arrive on time.

• Comfortable performing in a professional production environment.

• Band members should be professional, punctual, and camera-ready.

Compensation

• Paid booking (rate shared upon selection).

Union Male Talent Needed for TV Comedy Series (New Faces)

Job Description
A TV comedy series is casting new faces for union background roles in an upcoming shoot. Production is seeking two white male performers in their early to mid-20s with a hockey/jock type look. This is a great opportunity for ACTRA talent looking to book professional on-camera work and gain experience on a scripted comedy set.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray background characters with natural, believable reactions in scripted scenes.

• Follow direction from the assistant directors for blocking, movement, and continuity.

• Maintain a consistent look and performance across multiple takes.

• Arrive on time, stay camera-ready, and remain professional throughout the day.

• Work respectfully with cast, crew, and other background performers on set.

Requirements

• White male talent, early to mid-20s (or able to portray).

• Hockey/jock type look preferred.

• ACTRA union members only.

• Must be a new face (not previously used on this series).

• Must have current photos (chest-up and full-length) and be reliable and punctual.

Compensation

• Paid union background role (rate provided per ACTRA agreement upon selection).

Real People Casting: Black Women for Skincare Brand Campaign

Job Description
A skincare brand campaign is now casting Black women ages 35–75 to share real-life stories about bold choices that changed their lives for the better. This paid real people casting call is looking for authentic, confident women with powerful journeys—whether you changed careers, started a solo adventure, built a new business, became a late bloomer in health or creativity, rebuilt confidence, navigated fertility or IVF, left a relationship, or made a major lifestyle change. If your story is inspiring and your love of skincare is real, this commercial campaign is looking for you.

Job Responsibilities

• Share your real story on camera in an interview-style commercial shoot.

• Participate in filming that highlights your skincare routine and personal journey.

• Follow direction during interviews, lifestyle moments, and planned shoot setups.

• Potentially take part in still photography and short video content for campaign use.

• Be available for a multi-day production schedule and remain professional on set.

Requirements

• Black women, ages 35–75.

• Comfortable speaking on camera about your real-life experience and personal transformation.

• Open to portraying your authentic self (not an acting role).

• Must be available for a two-day shoot schedule in January (specific dates shared upon selection).

• Willing to be featured across multiple platforms including social, web, retail/print, and potential out-of-home advertising (usage details provided upon selection).

Compensation

• £3,500 per person (paid booking).

Real Families with Kids (6–12) for Summer Campaign

Job Description
A major summer campaign is now casting real families with kids ages 6–12 for a paid commercial shoot. Production is looking for families who can bring genuine connection, natural smiles, and upbeat energy on camera. This family casting opportunity is ideal for parents and guardians comfortable with early call times and flexible scheduling. There may also be swimming involved, so families should be open to water-based activities if selected.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as a real family in commercial scenes with natural interaction and energy.

• Follow simple on-set direction for movement, timing, and continuity.

• Be prepared for very early call times and long production days.

• Support child talent with readiness, focus, and positive on-set behavior.

• If required, take part in swimming or water activity scenes safely and comfortably.

Requirements

• Real families with children ages 6–12.

• Must be able to work as a local hire (no travel provided).

• Must have open availability due to tentative overnight/early morning call times.

• Must confirm whether you and your child(ren) are comfortable swimming.

• Parent/guardian must ensure school responsibilities are managed around filming.

Compensation

• $225 for up to 12 hours.

On-Camera Couple (Livestream Talent)

Job Description
A popular content creator is hiring an on-camera couple for a paid livestream session in Los Angeles. This is a quick-turnaround content creator casting opportunity for a real couple with great chemistry, strong personalities, and comfort being live on camera. If you’re confident speaking on stream, can follow simple prompts, and bring authentic energy, this livestream talent booking is a great way to earn pay and gain exposure in digital entertainment.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a couple on a livestream and engage naturally on camera.

• Follow live direction or prompts from the content creator during the stream.

• Maintain positive, professional energy and clear communication while live.

• Participate in casual conversation, reactions, and light improv as needed.

• Arrive prepared and camera-ready for the scheduled call time.

Requirements

• Must be a real couple comfortable being on camera together.

• Must be able to work in Los Angeles, California.

• Comfortable speaking live on stream and being filmed in real time.

• Strong chemistry, friendly vibe, and reliable professionalism.

• Must be available for the scheduled livestream time (details shared upon selection).

Compensation

• Paid livestream booking (rate shared upon selection).

• Opportunity to collaborate with a popular content creator and build digital credits.

Real Soccer Fans (SAG-AFTRA) – Miami

Job Description
A SAG-AFTRA commercial casting is seeking real soccer fans in Miami with big personality and standout, camera-ready energy. Production wants talent who are unique, bold, quirky, and expressive, with interesting faces and a distinct vibe. If you live and breathe soccer and can bring authentic fan energy on camera, this is the kind of shoot where being real is the whole point. Location: Miami, FL (Miami talent only).

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as a real soccer fan and bring genuine, high-energy reactions.

• Follow direction while staying natural, expressive, and memorable in group scenes.

• Maintain continuity and consistency across takes while keeping your fan energy up.

Requirements

• Ages 20–40, any gender.

• All ethnicities and ethnic appearances welcome.

• Must be a Miami local hire (no travel covered).

• Must be comfortable being expressive on camera and showing authentic soccer fan enthusiasm.

Compensation

• SAG-AFTRA / SAG Scale (rate not listed on flyer).

Female Drummer (Fluent Spanish, Uruguayan Accent) – World Cup Commercial

Job Description
A nationwide World Cup commercial is casting a female drummer who is fluent in Spanish and can authentically deliver a Uruguayan accent. This is a performance-driven opportunity for musicians who can bring big energy on camera while supporting a sports-focused campaign. Travel is paid, and filming will take place in Miami during the scheduled production window.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as an on-camera drummer in a World Cup-themed commercial.

• Follow creative direction to match timing, energy, and performance style for camera.

• Be available for potential multiple shoot days and maintain consistency across takes.

• Collaborate professionally with the production team during rehearsals, callbacks, and filming.

Requirements

• Female drummer with confident performance ability.

• Fluent Spanish speaker with an authentic Uruguayan accent.

• Comfortable on camera and able to take direction quickly.

• Available for callback and the Miami filming window if selected.

Compensation

• $300 per day (travel paid, as provided).

• Note: 20% agency fee applies to rates (as noted).

Walter (Lead) – Elderly Male Actor for Short Film

Job Description
A paid, union short film is casting an elderly male lead for a one-day shoot in Calgary taking place in mid-December. The story follows Walter, a vulnerable senior living alone in a care facility, who becomes the target of a calm, calculating intruder—highlighting how systems meant to protect people can fail. This role includes implied nudity, so performers must be comfortable with sensitive, professionally handled material. Location: Calgary, Alberta.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Walter, the film’s lead, in emotionally grounded scenes centered on vulnerability and tension.

• Follow director guidance to deliver natural, realistic performance beats in a dramatic narrative.

• Maintain professionalism and clear communication on a set that may include intimacy-adjacent staging (implied nudity only).

Requirements

• Male, ages 60–80, any ethnicity.

• Must be able to work in Calgary as a local hire for a one-day shoot.

• Comfortable with implied nudity (closed set practices typically used).

• Strong acting ability preferred, as this is a lead role with emotional range.

Compensation

• Paid (Union project).

Female Child Photo Double Casting

Job Description
A production is hiring a female child photo double for an upcoming shoot. Casting is looking for a young performer who closely matches a specific look, including hair color, eye color, height range, and clothing size. This role may include a brief tutoring/fitting element, and the selected performer will have a phone call arranged with a parent/guardian and a tutor. Availability is required on multiple shoot dates.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a photo double and match the required look for camera continuity.

• Follow simple direction on set and remain focused during filming.

• Participate in a guided tutoring/fitting session if requested by production.

• Attend scheduled work dates and remain camera-ready with hair styled as needed.

Requirements

• Female child.

• Black hair and brown eyes.

• Height: 4’4″ to 4’6″.

• Clothing size: 8–10.

• Must be available for the listed shoot dates.

• Parent/guardian must be available for a phone call with production if selected.

Compensation

• Rate not listed.