Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Job Description

A student short film titled Devil Gone Home is seeking a male actor in his 20s to 30s for a lead role. The project follows a lone traveler who encounters the devil at a crossroads, forcing him to confront the tension between pursuing greatness and risking the loss of himself.

This short film will be produced as a creative student project and filmed using a virtual LED volume wall stage, offering performers the opportunity to work with innovative film technology in a cinematic storytelling environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the lead character in a dramatic student short film

• Perform scripted scenes exploring themes of ambition, fear, and personal conflict

• Collaborate with the director and production team to bring the story to life

• Participate in filming on a virtual LED volume stage production setup

• Follow direction during filming to achieve the intended visual and emotional performance

Requirements

• Male actor aged 20–30

• Open to all ethnicities

• Acting experience preferred but not required

• Must provide a headshot, resume, and demo reel when submitting

• Ability to perform in a dramatic short film role

Compensation

• This is an unpaid student film opportunity

• Participants will gain experience working on a short film production utilizing LED volume stage technology

• Opportunity to collaborate with emerging filmmakers and build portfolio material

Job Description

A student production team is casting non-union actors for a crime drama pilot titled “Kash Withdrawn.” The project is being co-produced with students from Fanshawe and is scheduled to film over approximately seven shoot days between late March and early April.

The production plans to submit the pilot to networks such as Rogers, Bell, and CBC for potential development opportunities. While the project is a student production, it offers performers the chance to gain on-set experience, build their acting reel, and participate in a pilot that may evolve into a larger project.

The series follows seventeen-year-old Kash Martin, a high school student navigating a difficult home life. When friends pull him into a risky robbery, Kash is forced to confront the consequences of his choices as stolen money, a gun he doesn’t know how to use, and his own conscience push him toward a life-changing decision.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform assigned acting roles in the student pilot “Kash Withdrawn”

• Participate in rehearsals, self-tape auditions, or live auditions as scheduled

• Collaborate with the director and production team during filming

• Deliver performances aligned with the tone of a crime drama and teen thriller

• Follow the filming schedule across the planned shoot days

Requirements

• Non-union actors

• Ability to submit a self-tape audition

• Availability for filming between late March and early April

• Ability to attend auditions via Zoom or in person if requested

• Interest in student film productions and collaborative storytelling

Compensation

• Unpaid student production

• Opportunity to gain experience and build an acting reel

• Potential exposure if the pilot is submitted for network development

Job Description
A student production team from Sheridan College is seeking an actor for a minor role in the short film Face the Heel. This project follows the intense competition between two individuals—a stripper and a privileged rival—as they race against the clock to secure a coveted editorial assistant position at a leading newspaper.

The selected actor will portray a small but memorable character appearing in a strip club setting. This role requires a performer capable of delivering subtle on-screen presence with a brief speaking part.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a customer character in a strip club scene

• Deliver 1–2 lines of dialogue during the scene

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

• Maintain professionalism and consistency during filming

• Collaborate with cast and crew throughout production

Requirements

• Any gender, any ethnicity

• Must be 19 years or older

• Ability to portray a “creepy customer” character convincingly

• Must be able to provide a headshot and resume or demo reel for submission

• Comfortable performing in a nightclub or strip club scene setting

Compensation

• Non-union student short film

• Unpaid opportunity

• Opportunity to gain experience working on a student film production

Male and Female Talent for Skincare Injection Campaign

Job Description
A commercial campaign is casting men and women for a skincare and aesthetics advertising project focused on filler and botox treatments. Casting directors are looking for individuals with natural, relatable looks who can represent a modern skincare brand in promotional content. Selected talent will appear in professional marketing materials showcasing confidence, beauty, and self-care in a lifestyle-focused campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in promotional content for a skincare aesthetics campaign

• Participate in lifestyle-style photo or video shoots

• Follow direction from the production and marketing team

• Represent the brand with a natural and confident on-camera presence

Requirements

• Men and women ages 30–55

• All ethnicities are encouraged to apply

• Open to individuals or couples

• Comfortable appearing in a skincare or beauty campaign

• Ability to follow creative direction during filming

Compensation

• Minimum $22,000 CAD compensation for selected talent

• Professional commercial campaign opportunity

Participants for Live Medium Readings TV Pilot

Job Description
A television pilot is casting participants to take part in live medium readings for an upcoming non-union production filming in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. Casting directors are seeking individuals, pairs, or groups who are open to participating in an authentic medium reading experience on camera. This unique project will feature real reactions and emotional moments as participants receive live readings during the filming of the TV pilot.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a live medium reading during the TV pilot filming

• Share authentic reactions and interactions on camera

• Engage naturally with the medium and production environment

• Follow direction from the production team during filming

Requirements

• Open to individuals, pairs, or group participants

• Must be comfortable appearing on camera during a live reading

• Open to sharing genuine reactions and personal experiences

• Must be available for filming in Toronto or the GTA

Compensation

• Non-union television pilot opportunity

• Chance to participate in a unique on-camera experience

Identical Twin Girls for Bank Commercial

Job Description
A commercial production is casting identical twin girls to appear in a union commercial filming in Toronto. Casting directors are looking for energetic and expressive twin performers who can portray a playful and confident young character. The role features a daughter with a strong personality who can be fun, goofy, and lighthearted while also showing focus and determination during key moments in the commercial.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a daughter character in a commercial production

• Perform naturally on camera with playful and expressive energy

• Follow direction from the production team during filming

• Participate in both television and digital commercial scenes

Requirements

• Identical twin girls ages 10–13

• Open to all ethnicities

• Must have strong personalities and feel comfortable performing on camera

• Ability to portray both playful and focused moments in scenes

• Must be available for filming in Toronto

Compensation

• Paid commercial opportunity under ACTRA scale rates

• Television usage for 13 weeks

• Web and digital usage for 6 months

Young Actors for New Comedy Series

Job Description
A new young adult camp comedy series is casting Canadian youth and comedic talent for upcoming roles in a television production filming in Ontario. The series follows a group of teenagers working at a struggling summer camp, where their chaotic decisions, questionable leadership, and unpredictable antics lead to outrageous situations and comedic misadventures. Casting directors are seeking energetic performers who can bring humor, personality, and authenticity to this fast-paced comedy series.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in scenes for a scripted comedy television series

• Portray dynamic and comedic characters in a summer camp setting

• Follow direction from the director and production team during filming

• Deliver natural comedic timing and engaging performances on camera

Requirements

• Young actors ages 9–18

• Must be eligible to work in Canada

• Strong personality and comfort performing in comedic roles

• Ability to take direction and collaborate with cast and crew

• Open to diverse and inclusive casting across backgrounds

Compensation

• Paid television series opportunity (ACTRA IPA; buyout to be determined)

• Opportunity to appear in a major streaming or broadcast comedy series

• Potential recurring roles across multiple episodes

Fashion Magazine Cover Model for 2026 Issue

Job Description
A fashion magazine is searching for its next cover model for the Spring/Summer 2026 issue. This model search is open to individuals with strong presence, confidence, and passion for fashion who are ready to showcase their style on a major magazine cover. The selected model will participate in a professional editorial photoshoot and represent the face of the 2026 issue.

Job Responsibilities

• Model for a professional magazine cover photoshoot

• Work with photographers, stylists, and creative teams during the shoot

• Demonstrate confidence, style, and strong on-camera presence

• Represent the publication as the official cover model for the issue

Requirements

• Aspiring or experienced fashion models

• Strong confidence and presence in front of the camera

• Passion for fashion and editorial modeling

• Comfortable participating in a professional photoshoot

Compensation

• Opportunity to be featured as the official magazine cover model

• Professional editorial photoshoot experience

• Industry exposure through a major fashion publication

Social Media Talent for Promo Campaign

Job Description
A social media promotional campaign is seeking talent to create short testimonial-style videos for a digital marketing project. Selected participants will record a 30–60 second video sharing their experience and encouraging others to join a professional talent roster. This opportunity is ideal for actors, models, and content creators who enjoy creating engaging social media content and connecting with online audiences.

Job Responsibilities

• Record a 30–60 second video sharing your experience as talent

• Deliver an engaging and authentic on-camera message

• Collaborate with the production team if revisions or approval steps are needed

• Share the approved promotional video on your social media story

Requirements

• Actors, models, or content creators comfortable speaking on camera

• Strong communication skills and natural on-camera presence

• Ability to create engaging short-form video content

• Active social media presence preferred

Compensation

• $50 per approved video submission

• Opportunity to gain exposure through a promotional social media campaign

• Chance to collaborate with a professional talent network

Blonde Male Stand-In for Film Production

Job Description
A film production is seeking a non-union stand-in for an upcoming shoot in Toronto. The production team is looking for a blonde male performer who closely matches the physical characteristics needed to assist the crew during technical setups and rehearsals. This role plays a key part in helping the production team prepare lighting, camera placement, and scene blocking before principal filming begins.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a stand-in for an actor during lighting and camera setups
• Work closely with the director, cinematographer, and crew to prepare scenes
• Maintain consistent positioning and movement during technical rehearsals
• Follow instructions from the production team throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Caucasian male, ages 20–60
• Blonde hair
• Approximately 6’2” in height and around 200 lbs
• Comfortable working on set for extended production hours
• Able to follow detailed direction from the crew

Compensation

• $600 for the shoot day
• 12-hour workday plus a lunch break, with overtime if applicable
• Opportunity to gain experience working closely with a professional film crew