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Job Description
A commercial campaign for a major power tool brand is casting experienced tradesmen based in Ontario. The production is looking for real professionals who can authentically represent the skilled trades and feel natural working with power tools on camera. Selected talent will participate in a professional commercial campaign and will work one shoot day.
Job Responsibilities
- Appear in a commercial campaign for a power tool brand.
- Represent skilled trades authentically and confidently on camera.
- Participate in a fitting and any required casting recalls.
- Follow creative direction during the commercial shoot.
- Perform naturally in a professional production environment.
Requirements
- Must be a tradesman with relevant professional or hands-on experience.
- Must not be a member of ACTRA.
- Must be available for the required recall, fitting, and production windows.
- Selected talent will work one shoot day.
Compensation
- $6,500+ for talent selected for the commercial campaign.
Job Description
A film production in the Toronto/GTA area is seeking a paid on-set tutor to work with elementary school-age actors during production. The tutor will support the educational needs of 1–2 minors per working day while accommodating the schedule and requirements of a professional film set. This opportunity is suited to someone comfortable working with young students in a production environment and providing focused academic support throughout their time on set.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide on-set tutoring for elementary school-age actors.
- Support the academic needs of 1–2 minors per working day.
- Deliver age-appropriate educational instruction.
- Coordinate tutoring around the production schedule.
- Maintain a professional and supportive learning environment on set.
Requirements
- Experience tutoring or teaching elementary school-age children.
- Comfortable working with minors in a film production environment.
- Professional, organized, and dependable.
- Resume required for consideration.
Compensation
- $30 per hour.
- Approximately 3–5 days of work.
Job Description
A new digital storytelling project is casting 19 paid, non-union voice-over roles for an immersive historical experience exploring Chinese Canadian migration in British Columbia from the 1880s through the 1930s. The production is seeking voice actors who speak English, Cantonese, Toisanese, or Japanese. Performances should feel authentic, grounded, and naturalistic rather than cartoonish, stylized, or exaggerated. The project uses immersive 3D environments and interactive storytelling to bring historical characters and experiences to life.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide voice-over performances for characters featured in an interactive digital storytelling experience.
- Deliver authentic, grounded, and naturalistic character performances.
- Record short voiced segments in the language required for the selected role.
- Follow creative and performance direction during the recording session.
- Help authentically represent stories connected to Chinese Canadian history.
- Audition for one or multiple suitable roles based on voice type and language ability.
Requirements
- Voice actors who speak English, Cantonese, Toisanese, or Japanese.
- Ability to deliver naturalistic performances without exaggerated or cartoon-style characterization.
- Voice should appropriately match the character or roles selected for audition.
- Must be available to record at the UBC recording studio in British Columbia.
- Recording commitment is approximately 1–2 hours.
- Non-union performers.
Compensation
- $100 per hour.
- Approximately 1–2 hours of recording.
- Paid non-union engagement.
- Parking or transit costs to the UBC recording studio will be covered.
Orderlies for Hospital Production
Job Description
A hospital-themed production filming in Mississauga is seeking three performers to portray orderlies. This paid background acting opportunity is looking for one female and two male performers who can bring a believable healthcare environment to life on camera.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a hospital orderly in production scenes.
- Perform natural background actions in a medical setting.
- Follow blocking and instructions from the production team.
- Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout filming.
Requirements
- One female and two male performers.
- Ages 20s–40s.
- Must be able to self-drive to the Mississauga filming location.
- Must not have previously worked on the specified production dates.
Compensation
- This is a paid opportunity.
Mover Speaking Roles for Short Film
Job Description
A short film is seeking two male actors for small speaking roles as professional movers. Casting is open to performers ages 18 and older of any ethnicity who can naturally portray movers carrying sealed boxes and small furniture into a home. Both roles include brief dialogue and require actors who are comfortable with physical movement while delivering lines naturally on camera.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a professional mover in a short film.
- Carry cardboard boxes and small pieces of furniture during interior scenes.
- Deliver brief scripted dialogue naturally on camera.
- Follow instructions and blocking from the directing team.
- Interact naturally with other performers while completing moving-related actions.
- Maintain professionalism throughout the production.
Requirements
- Male actors, ages 18 and older.
- Open to all ethnicities.
- Comfortable carrying and moving boxes and small furniture.
- Able to perform physical actions while delivering dialogue.
- Must be able to work as a local hire in the Lower Mainland, British Columbia.
- Reliable and comfortable taking direction on set.
Compensation
- $125 per day.
Job Description
A non-union commercial filming in the Toronto and Mississauga area is casting kids who own a complete set of hockey equipment. This opportunity is seeking young talent who can arrive prepared with the required gear and participate comfortably in a professional commercial production.
Job Responsibilities
- Participate in hockey-themed scenes for a commercial.
- Wear and use personal hockey equipment during filming.
- Follow on-set instructions from the production team.
- Participate professionally and comfortably during the shoot.
- Arrive prepared with all required hockey gear.
Requirements
- Kids ages 10–14.
- Must own full hockey gear.
- Required equipment includes skates, helmet with cage/shield, gloves, pads, and hockey stick.
- Child’s age must be included in the submission.
- Non-union talent.
Compensation
- $350 per day.
- Approximately 10 hours of work plus a one-hour lunch.
- Overtime paid if applicable.
- 15% agency commission applies to booked work.
Job Description
A non-union commercial filming in Toronto or Mississauga is seeking kids who are comfortable playing road hockey. The production is looking for young talent who can naturally perform hockey actions and confidently participate in active scenes on camera. Selected talent should have practical road hockey experience and their own required equipment.
Job Responsibilities
- Play road hockey naturally during commercial filming.
- Perform hockey movements and actions as directed.
- Participate comfortably in active on-camera scenes.
- Follow instructions from the production team.
- Bring required personal equipment for filming.
Requirements
- Kids ages 12–15.
- Must be comfortable playing road hockey.
- Must own a road hockey stick and running shoes.
- Child’s age must be included in the submission.
- Non-union talent.
Compensation
- $350 per day.
- Approximately 10 hours of work plus a one-hour lunch.
- Overtime paid if applicable.
- 15% agency commission applies to booked work.
Job Description
A non-union commercial filming in the Toronto and Mississauga area is casting kids who are confident rollerbladers. The production is looking for young talent who can skate, stop, and comfortably play with a ball while moving. Selected talent will perform active rollerblading sequences on camera and must have their own required equipment.
Job Responsibilities
- Rollerblade confidently during commercial filming.
- Perform skating and stopping movements as directed.
- Play with a ball while moving on rollerblades.
- Follow instructions from the production team.
- Bring required personal equipment to the shoot.
Requirements
- Kids ages 10–14.
- Must be confident rollerblading.
- Able to skate, stop, and play with a ball while moving.
- Must own rollerblades, a hockey stick, helmet, and protective gear.
- Child’s age must be included in the submission.
- Non-union talent.
Compensation
- $350 per day.
- Approximately 10 hours of work plus a one-hour lunch.
- Overtime paid if applicable.
- 15% agency commission applies to booked work.
Job Description
A non-union commercial filming in the Toronto and Mississauga area is casting male and female hockey players who can skate confidently and handle a puck while moving. The production is seeking talent ages 17–40 with practical hockey skills, including controlled starts, stops, skating, and puck handling. Team or league experience should be included when applying.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform hockey actions naturally for a commercial production.
- Skate confidently while handling a puck.
- Perform starts, stops, and other hockey movements as directed.
- Bring and use personal hockey equipment for filming.
- Follow direction from the production team throughout the shoot.
Requirements
- Male and female talent ages 17–40.
- Must be able to play hockey and skate well.
- Confident with starts, stops, and puck handling while moving.
- Must own a hockey stick and full hockey gear, including skates, helmet with cage/shield, gloves, and pads.
- Non-union talent.
Compensation
- $350 per day.
- Approximately 10 hours of work plus a one-hour lunch.
- Overtime paid if applicable.
- 15% agency commission applies to booked work.
Male Look-Alike for True Crime Series
Job Description
A new true crime series is seeking a male look-alike for an upcoming non-union production filming in the Toronto, Ontario area. Casting is looking for talent with a similar overall appearance to the reference character, with the strongest emphasis on matching the hairstyle, hair texture, facial hair, and beard shape. An exact resemblance is not required, but candidates should have a convincing general likeness.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray a real-life subject in true crime recreation scenes.
- Match the general appearance and visual characteristics of the reference character.
- Maintain the required hairstyle and facial hair throughout filming.
- Follow performance, blocking, and continuity direction from the production team.
- Work professionally with cast and crew during production.
Requirements
- Male talent.
- Must have a similar overall appearance to the reference character.
- Similar hairstyle and hair texture are strongly preferred.
- Must have comparable facial hair and beard shape.
- Exact facial resemblance is not required.
- Must be able to work in the Toronto, Ontario area.
- Non-union talent.
Compensation
- $450 per day.
Toronto Casting Calls: How to Audition for Movies, TV Shows, Commercials, and More
Overview
Toronto is one of Canada’s largest film and television production hubs, creating opportunities for actors, background performers, models, stand-ins, photo doubles, voice actors, and specialty talent.
Productions filming in Toronto and across the Greater Toronto Area regularly look for performers for feature films, television series, streaming projects, commercials, independent films, music videos, and branded content.
Whether you are an experienced actor or just beginning your career, Toronto offers a wide range of opportunities to gain professional experience and build your résumé.
Toronto Casting Opportunities
Casting calls in Toronto can include opportunities for both union and non-union performers.
Common roles include:
- Principal actors
- Supporting actors
- Background actors
- Featured extras
- Stand-ins
- Photo doubles
- Models
- Voice actors
- Child actors
- Teen performers
- Seniors
- Dancers
- Musicians
- Athletes
- Specialty performers
Casting needs vary from production to production, so actors should regularly monitor new opportunities and apply for roles that match their age range, appearance, experience, skills, and availability.
Who Can Apply?
Toronto casting calls can be open to performers of all experience levels.
Some productions specifically seek experienced actors with professional credits, while others welcome newcomers for background work, commercials, student films, independent productions, and specialty roles.
You may be a strong candidate if you have:
- Acting or performance experience
- Professional headshots
- A current acting résumé
- Background acting experience
- Stand-in or photo double experience
- Strong self-tape skills
- Athletic abilities
- Dance or musical training
- Unique skills or talents
- Reliable transportation
- Flexible availability
- Professional on-set behaviour
Even if you are new to the industry, smaller productions and background roles can provide valuable experience working on a professional set.
How to Find Casting Calls in Toronto
The first step is making sure your casting profile is complete and current.
Step 1: Create or Update Your Project Casting Profile
Your profile should clearly show casting professionals who you are and what types of roles you may be suitable for.
Include:
- A recent headshot
- A current full-body photo
- Your playable age range
- Height and measurements
- Toronto or GTA location
- Acting experience
- Film and television credits
- Background acting experience
- Special skills
- Languages
- Accents
- Athletic abilities
- Union status, when applicable
- Current contact information
- Availability
Your photos should accurately represent how you look today.
Avoid heavily edited images, filters, sunglasses, hats, or group photos unless a casting notice specifically requests them.
Step 2: Search for Toronto Casting Calls
Once your profile is ready, regularly search for new opportunities.
Useful search terms include:
- Toronto casting calls
- Toronto acting auditions
- Ontario casting calls
- GTA casting calls
- Toronto background actors
- Toronto extras
- Toronto film auditions
- Toronto TV auditions
- Toronto commercial casting
- Toronto child actor auditions
- Toronto stand-in casting
- Toronto photo double casting
- Toronto modeling jobs
- Canada casting calls
Casting opportunities can appear quickly and may only accept submissions for a limited time.
Applying early can help ensure your profile is reviewed before casting closes.
Step 3: Read the Casting Notice Carefully
Every casting call has different requirements.
Before applying, confirm that you meet the production’s:
- Age range
- Location requirements
- Filming dates
- Availability requirements
- Appearance requirements
- Experience requirements
- Union status
- Special skill requirements
Do not apply simply because a production is filming in Toronto.
Casting teams receive large numbers of submissions, so applying only when you genuinely match the role can improve the quality of your applications.
Step 4: Submit the Right Materials
Casting directors may request different materials depending on the role.
You may need to submit:
- Headshots
- Current snapshots
- Full-body photos
- Acting résumé
- Demo reel
- Self-tape audition
- Slate video
- Contact information
- Height and measurements
- Clothing sizes
- Availability
- Special skills
- Work experience
- Driver’s licence information
- Vehicle information
- Union status
Always follow the casting instructions exactly.
If casting requests a specific photo, video format, subject line, or file name, make sure your submission matches those requirements.
Step 5: Prepare for Self-Tape Auditions
Self-tapes are an important part of modern casting.
Toronto actors should have a simple setup that allows them to submit auditions quickly.
A good self-tape setup includes:
- Clear lighting
- Clean audio
- A neutral background
- Stable camera placement
- Proper framing
- An off-camera reader when required
- Minimal distractions
- Natural performance choices
You do not need expensive equipment.
Casting directors primarily need to clearly see your face, hear your performance, and evaluate your acting choices.
Step 6: Be Professional If You Are Booked
Getting booked is only part of building a successful acting career.
Professionalism on set can affect whether casting teams consider you again.
Performers should be prepared to:
- Arrive on time
- Follow production instructions
- Bring required identification
- Maintain wardrobe continuity
- Stay attentive
- Avoid disrupting filming
- Respect cast and crew
- Remain available for the full booking period
- Respond promptly to production messages
Film and television days can be long, particularly for background performers.
Be prepared for early call times, waiting periods, repeated takes, and changing schedules.
Toronto Background Acting Opportunities
Background acting is one of the most common entry points into Toronto’s film and television industry.
Background performers help create realistic environments for scenes set in:
- Restaurants
- Offices
- Hospitals
- Schools
- Universities
- Airports
- Nightclubs
- Sporting events
- Neighborhoods
- Stores
- Courtrooms
- Streets
- Public transit
- Parties
- Concerts
Productions may also search for people with specific vehicles, uniforms, professional experience, athletic abilities, or unique appearances.
Background work can help new performers understand how professional sets operate before pursuing larger acting roles.
Stand-In and Photo Double Work
Toronto productions also regularly hire stand-ins and photo doubles.
Stand-ins
Stand-ins take an actor’s place while the camera, lighting, and technical departments prepare a scene.
Casting teams often look for someone who closely matches the actor’s:
- Height
- Build
- Hair colour
- Skin tone
Stand-ins may work multiple days or even throughout an entire production.
Photo Doubles
Photo doubles are used when a performer needs to resemble an actor for shots where the actor’s face is not clearly visible.
Matching characteristics may include:
- Height
- Weight
- Body type
- Hair
- Skin tone
- Clothing sizes
- Hand or foot size
Accurate measurements are especially important when applying for these roles.
Opportunities for Child and Teen Actors
Toronto is also a major market for young performers.
Children and teenagers may find opportunities in:
- Television series
- Feature films
- Commercials
- Streaming productions
- Voice-over projects
- Educational content
- Independent films
- Background roles
Parents or guardians should carefully review all casting requirements, filming dates, and production details before submitting a young performer.
Keeping current photos and accurate height measurements is especially important because children can change quickly.
Toronto Commercial Casting
Commercials can be another strong opportunity for Toronto performers.
Commercial casting may seek:
- Actors
- Models
- Families
- Couples
- Athletes
- Professionals
- Seniors
- Children
- Real groups of friends
- People with specific hobbies or occupations
Some commercial campaigns look for professional actors, while others specifically want people with little or no acting experience.
Always check the usage terms, compensation, dates, and exclusivity requirements listed in the casting notice.
Specialty Casting in Toronto
Not every casting opportunity requires traditional acting experience.
Productions frequently search for people with real-world abilities.
Specialty casting may include:
- Basketball players
- Hockey players
- Soccer players
- Swimmers
- Martial artists
- Dancers
- Musicians
- Singers
- Drivers
- Chefs
- Medical professionals
- Tradespeople
- Fitness professionals
- Skateboarders
- Cyclists
- Gymnasts
- People with unique vehicles
If you have a specialized skill, make sure it is clearly listed on your casting profile.
Real experience can sometimes make you more competitive for these roles than acting credits alone.
Tips to Improve Your Chances
Toronto is a competitive market, so strong preparation matters.
To improve your chances:
- Keep your headshots current
- Update your casting profile regularly
- Submit early
- Follow casting instructions carefully
- Be honest about your experience
- Include accurate measurements
- Develop strong self-tape skills
- List all relevant special skills
- Check your email and phone regularly
- Respond quickly to casting messages
- Keep your schedule updated
- Be professional on set
- Never exaggerate your availability
Casting professionals often remember performers who are reliable, responsive, and easy to work with.
Why Toronto Is a Great City for Actors
Toronto offers performers access to a wide variety of productions and career paths.
Actors can gain experience through major studio productions while also building their résumés with commercials, independent films, short films, voice-over work, and smaller productions.
The city also offers access to acting classes, casting workshops, talent agencies, film schools, theatres, and a large community of working actors and filmmakers.
For performers serious about building experience in film and television, Toronto provides opportunities at nearly every stage of a career.
Stay Updated on Toronto Casting Calls
Casting opportunities can open and close quickly.
Keeping your Project Casting profile current means you can apply immediately when a suitable opportunity becomes available.
Check regularly for:
- Toronto movie auditions
- Toronto TV casting calls
- Toronto commercial auditions
- Toronto background acting jobs
- Ontario casting calls
- GTA acting opportunities
- Child actor casting
- Stand-in jobs
- Photo double opportunities
- Voice-over auditions
- Modeling jobs
- Specialty casting calls
Having your photos, résumé, measurements, and self-tape setup ready can make the application process much easier.
Final Thoughts
Toronto continues to offer opportunities for actors, background performers, models, stand-ins, photo doubles, voice actors, and specialty talent.
Whether you are trying to land your first background role or pursuing professional speaking roles, preparation and consistency are essential.
Keep your Project Casting profile updated, use current photos, monitor new Toronto casting calls, and apply whenever an opportunity genuinely matches your look, skills, experience, and availability.
The next casting call could be the opportunity that helps you gain valuable set experience, build your résumé, and take the next step in your acting career.
