Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Hockey Players Needed for Feature Film “Smudge the Blades” – Edmonton

Job Description:
A feature film, Smudge the Blades, is searching for elite hockey players and teams in Edmonton, aged 18-25, for featured and background roles. This is an exciting opportunity for real hockey players to showcase their skills on screen.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform as a hockey player in game scenes and team interactions.
• Execute on-ice moves, team plays, and game simulations.
• Take direction from the production team for camera angles and movement coordination.

Requirements:

• Male and female players of all ethnicities.
• Ages 18-25.
• Must be local to Edmonton.
• Must have strong hockey skills (this role requires authentic on-ice action).
• Full teams are encouraged to submit together (teams may be cast as a unit).

Compensation:

• Paid opportunity (rate to be disclosed upon selection).

Casting Call: Parents with Toddlers for Commercial

Exciting opportunity for parents and their toddlers to be featured in a fun yoga socks brand commercial! Seeking real families to bring authenticity and warmth to this non-union commercial shoot.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a one-day commercial shoot alongside your child
• Engage naturally on camera in a family-friendly setting
• Attend a brief audition with the director if shortlisted

Requirements

• Parents with toddlers (12-18 months) and/or daughters (ages 3-5)
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada
• Must be able to film in Toronto
• Outgoing personality and comfortable being filmed

Compensation

• $500 per adult, $300 per child for the filming day
• Additional $500 per person if final footage is used in the commercial
• Paid opportunity with potential earnings up to $3,600+

Now Casting Male Hockey Coach for Corporate Hockey Video in Toronto

Job Description
A corporate instructional video for a hockey organization is seeking a male hockey coach (ages 45-50) to portray the role of Coach Jack. This is a non-union, paid opportunity for an experienced coach who can skate and demonstrate hockey techniques. Filming will take place in Toronto/GTA, and selected talent may be needed for one or two days of shooting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Coach Jack, a knowledgeable and authoritative hockey coach
• Demonstrate hockey techniques and training drills on camera
• Follow on-set direction to ensure a professional instructional delivery
• Engage with young players and convey an inspiring presence

Requirements

• Male, ages 45-50
• All ethnicities welcome
• Must be able to skate and play hockey
• Experience coaching hockey at any level preferred
• Must be comfortable delivering clear and confident instruction on camera

Compensation

• Flat Rate: $450 (all-inclusive)
• Usage: Internal corporate video (3-year term with option to renew)
• Great opportunity to showcase coaching skills in a professional setting

Now Casting Young Male Hockey Player for Corporate Hockey Video in Toronto

Job Description
An internal corporate video for a hockey organization is seeking a young male hockey player (11-13 years old) to portray the role of Alex. This is a non-union paid opportunity for a skilled skater with hockey experience to be featured in an instructional training video. Filming will take place in Toronto/GTA, and selected talent may be needed for one or two days of shooting.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as Alex, a young hockey player, in a corporate instructional video
• Follow on-set direction to demonstrate hockey drills and skating techniques
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude throughout the shoot
• Be available for one or two days within the scheduled filming period

Requirements

• Male, ages 11-13
• All ethnicities welcome
• Must be able to skate and play hockey
• Comfortable following coached instructions for on-camera performance

Compensation

• Flat Rate: $450 (all-inclusive)
• Usage: Internal corporate video (3-year term with option to renew)
• Valuable experience in a professional hockey-related production

Now Casting Young Female Ice Skater for Corporate Hockey Video in Toronto

Job Description
An internal corporate video for a hockey organization is seeking a young female ice skater (8-11 years old) to portray the role of Mia. This is a non-union paid opportunity for a confident skater to appear in an instructional training video. Filming will take place in Toronto/GTA, and selected talent may be needed for one or two days of shooting.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as Mia, a young skater, in a corporate instructional hockey video
• Follow on-set direction to ensure accurate portrayal of training exercises
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude throughout filming
• Be available for one or two days within the scheduled shoot dates

Requirements

• Female, ages 8-11
• All ethnicities welcome
• Must be comfortable skating (intermediate hockey skills not required)
• Bonus: Please indicate if you have experience playing hockey (not mandatory)

Compensation

• Flat Rate: $450 (all-inclusive)
• Usage: Internal corporate video (3-year term with option to renew)
• Professional experience in a hockey-based production

Now Casting Male Soccer Coach, Napoleon, and British General for Software Campaign in Toronto

Job Description
A high-profile software campaign is seeking a real male soccer coach, a French-speaking actor to play Napoleon, and a British-accented actor to portray a general. This is a paid, non-union project filming in Toronto, offering a fantastic opportunity for performers to showcase their talents in a commercial production.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-energy performance suited to the role assigned
• Follow production team directions to bring authenticity to the character
• Soccer coach: Give a motivational locker room speech to players
• Napoleon & British General: Sit on a horse during the shoot (horse trainer will be on set for safety)
• Maintain professionalism and engagement throughout filming

Requirements

• Male Soccer Coach:
  • Age 40-60, fit build
  • Real coaching experience preferred (soccer preferred, but other sports considered)
  • Must be able to deliver an inspiring speech (Think Ted Lasso or Ricky Abbott)
• Napoleon (French Speaker):
  • Male, late 30s-50s
  • French-speaking preferred, but not mandatory
  • Must be comfortable sitting on a horse (no allergies or fears)
  • Wig may be provided for accuracy, height is not a major concern
• British General (Speaking Role):
  • Male, white, late 30s-50s
  • Must have a real British accent or be able to fake one convincingly
  • Must be comfortable sitting on a horse (no allergies or fears)

Compensation

• Soccer Coach: $5,675.00
• Napoleon & British General: $6,275.00 (risk fee included)
• Buyout includes all edits, lifts, and versions
• Paid one-day shoot with professional production exposure

Casting Arabic Children for Commercial

Job Description
A commercial production is seeking non-union Arabic children for featured background roles. This is a great opportunity for young talent to gain on-set experience in a professional production while being part of a diverse campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as a featured background actor in a commercial
• Follow on-set directions from the production team
• Maintain professionalism and patience during filming

Requirements

• 12-year-old girl
• 1.5 to 3-year-old boy
• Must be non-union
• Able to work as a local hire in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
• Parents/guardians must submit recent photos, full contact details, height, and weight

Compensation

• $350 flat rate
• Professional on-set experience
• Opportunity for future projects

Casting Call: Musicians for Alcohol Brand Commercial in Toronto

Job Description
An alcohol brand commercial is seeking talented musicians aged 25-55 to star in a professionally directed production in Toronto. This non-union opportunity allows musicians to showcase their personality and skills on camera, with no prior acting experience required.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a filmed commercial for a leading alcohol brand.
• Follow direction from the production team to deliver a compelling performance.
• Exhibit confidence, charisma, and authenticity while being filmed.

Requirements

• Must be 25 years or older.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Available to film in Toronto.
• Submit an audition video as part of the application process.
• Outgoing personality and comfort in front of the camera.
• Availability for wardrobe fittings and potential shoot days if selected.

Compensation

• Earn $675 to $26,775+ for one day of filming.
• All shortlisted candidates must be available for auditions, wardrobe fittings, and potential filming days

Mikayla – Child Role in “The Bank Teller” (Mini-Series)

Job Description:
We are casting for the role of Mikayla, a significant child role in the mini-series, The Bank Teller. Mikayla is a young girl, aged between 8 to 10 years old, of African descent. This character is key to the storyline, and we are looking for a talented young actress who can bring authenticity, innocence, and emotional depth to the role. All applicants must be able to speak with a general American accent.

Job Responsibilities:

• Character Portrayal: Play Mikayla with charm and sincerity, reflecting the emotions and experiences of a young child in the story.
• Collaboration: Work well with the director, co-stars, and production team to create engaging and authentic scenes.
• Dialogue Delivery: Ensure lines are delivered naturally and with the required emotion, appropriate to the character’s age and situation.
• Adaptability: Be open to direction and capable of adjusting performance based on the director’s feedback.

Requirements:

• Experience: Open to ACTRA and ACTRA Apprentice members. Prior acting experience is an advantage but not mandatory.
• Accent: Must perform with a general American accent.
• Appearance: Female, Black, aged 8-10 years.
• Location: Quebec locals only (applicants must reside in or near Quebec as the shoot will take place in this area).
• Parental Consent: Since this is a child role, parental consent and presence on set are required for all shoot days.

Compensation:

• Rate: $150 per episode (ACTRA MIP).
• Episodes: 4-episode series.

Silent Review Promo – Non-Union Talent

Job Description:

We are seeking English-speaking, French-speaking, and bilingual women, aged 25-35, for a commercial involving the “Silent Review Trend.” Talent will review products in a silent, expressive, and non-verbal manner using gestures and facial expressions. This promo aims to engage audiences with fun and relatable content.

Job Responsibilities:

• Review products silently, focusing on non-verbal communication.
• Express opinions clearly through gestures and expressions.
• Take direction well.

Requirements:

• Ability to perform without spoken dialogue.
• Women, aged 25-35, all ethnicities.

Compensation:

• $500/Session, $1000/Usage (One year digital).