Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Casting Call for Taylor Swift Fans – Fun Swag Spot!

Job Description: We are casting enthusiastic Taylor Swift fans (“Swifties”) for an exciting and fun promotional shoot in Toronto. This spot will celebrate the vibrant fanbase of Taylor Swift, and we are looking for fans of all ages, genders, and ethnicities to participate. Whether you’re a solo fan or part of a duo, this is a unique opportunity to be featured in a promotional campaign filled with energy and excitement.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a one-hour promotional shoot celebrating Taylor Swift and her fans.
• Bring your authentic enthusiasm and love for Taylor Swift to the set.
• Engage with the camera and fellow fans to create a lively and spirited atmosphere.
• Follow direction from the production team to ensure a successful and fun shoot.

Requirements:

• Must be a Taylor Swift fan.
• Open to individuals and pairs of all ages, genders, and ethnicities.
• Must be available for the shoot in Toronto on September 18th.
• Non-union participants only.

Compensation:

• $200 honorarium for a one-hour shoot.
• Lots of Taylor Swift-themed swag!
• Usage will include online platforms and out-of-home (OOH) placements such as digital billboards and branches, with a 6-month all-inclusive term.

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).

Casting Call: Project Pain Relief Cream – Drummer Role

Job Description:

We are casting for a non-speaking role of a drummer for a project promoting a pain relief cream. No prior acting experience is required. We are seeking real people with drumming experience who can authentically demonstrate their drumming skills.

Role:

• Drummer: Any gender, any ethnicity, aged 48 to 65 years old. Must have experience playing drums either professionally or recreationally.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in both video and still photography sessions showcasing your drumming skills while promoting a pain relief cream.
• Non-speaking role, but must demonstrate authentic drumming during the shoot.

Requirements:

• Age: 48 to 65 years old.
• Gender: Any
• Experience: Must have experience playing drums, either professionally or recreationally.
• Ethnicity: All ethnicities welcome.

Compensation:

• Fitting: $75 for a 2-hour session.
• Principal: $1500 for video and stills.
• Usage Fee: $3000 for video and stills.
• Additional Usage: Licensing for up to 18 months for all consumer media buyout (excluding broadcast). Territory includes North America for still images and POS, worldwide for Opella website and social channels. If usage is extended for another year, session fee + 10%.

Casting Call: Project Pain Relief Cream – Yogi Role

Job Description:

We are casting for a non-speaking role of a yogi for a project promoting a pain relief cream. No prior acting experience is required. We are seeking real people with advanced yoga experience who can authentically demonstrate yoga poses, including headstands.

Role:

• Yogi: Any gender, any ethnicity, aged 48 to 65 years old. Must have genuine yoga experience, with the ability to perform a headstand.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in both video and still photography sessions demonstrating yoga poses, including headstands, while promoting a pain relief cream.
• Non-speaking role, but must showcase authentic and advanced yoga poses during the shoot.

Requirements:

• Age: 48 to 65 years old.
• Gender: Any
• Experience: Must have advanced yoga experience with the ability to perform a headstand. Being able to do so with little to no assistance is a bonus.
• Ethnicity: All ethnicities welcome.

Compensation:

• Fitting: $75 for a 2-hour session.
• Principal: $1500 for video and stills.
• Usage Fee: $3000 for video and stills.
• Additional Usage: Licensing for up to 18 months for all consumer media buyout (excluding broadcast). Territory includes North America for still images and POS, worldwide for Opella website and social channels. If usage is extended for another year, session fee + 10%.

Casting Call: Project Pain Relief Cream – Rock Climber Role

Job Description:

We are casting for a non-speaking role of a rock climber for a project promoting a pain relief cream. No prior acting experience is required. We are looking for real people with authentic outdoor or indoor rock-climbing experience.

Role:

• Rock Climber: White woman, aged 48 to 65 years old. Must have genuine outdoor or indoor rock-climbing experience.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in both video and still photography sessions showcasing your rock-climbing skills while promoting a pain relief cream.
• Non-speaking role, but must demonstrate authenticity in rock climbing during the shoot.

Requirements:

• Age: 48 to 65 years old.
• Gender: Female
• Experience: Must have real, authentic outdoor or indoor rock-climbing experience.
• Ethnicity: White.

Compensation:

• Fitting: $75 for a 2-hour session.
• Principal: $1500 for video and stills.
• Usage Fee: $3000 for video and stills.
• Additional Usage: Licensing for up to 18 months for all consumer media buyout (excluding broadcast). Territory includes North America for still images and POS, worldwide for Opella website and social channels. If usage is extended for another year, session fee + 10%.

Casting Call: Project Pain Relief Cream – Motorcyclist Role

Job Description:

We are casting for a non-speaking role of a motorcyclist for a project promoting a pain relief cream. No prior acting experience is required. We are looking for real people with motorcycle riding skills.

Role:

• Motorcyclist: Black woman, aged 48 to 65 years old. Must have real motorcycle riding experience, though open to amateur or beginner riders who are confident in their abilities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in both video and still photography sessions promoting a pain relief cream.
• Demonstrate your motorcycle riding abilities for the shoot.
• Non-speaking role, but must express authenticity and skill in motorcycling.

Requirements:

• Age: 48 to 65 years old.
• Gender: Female
• Experience: Must have real motorcycle riding experience.
• Ethnicity: Black.

Compensation:

• Fitting: $75 for a 2-hour session.
• Principal: $1500 for video and stills.
• Usage Fee: $3000 for video and stills.
• Additional Usage: Licensing for up to 18 months for all consumer media buyout (excluding broadcast). Territory includes North America for still images and POS, worldwide for Opella website and social channels. If usage is extended for another year, session fee + 10%.

Casting Call: “Beneath the Surface” – Non-union Feature Film

Job Description: We are casting for the role of Jeff, an Executive Director working for a Canadian NGO, in the upcoming non-union feature film “Beneath the Surface.” The film will be shot in Toronto, Ontario, and we are seeking local talent for this exciting project. The role requires an actor who can portray leadership, depth, and the challenges faced by someone in a high-stakes nonprofit environment.

Role:

• Character Name: Jeff
• Age Range: 38-52 years old
• Character Description: Jeff is the Executive Director of a Canadian NGO. He is a determined, thoughtful leader, balancing the demands of his role while navigating personal and professional challenges. The actor must bring nuance and a strong presence to the character.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the character of Jeff in a compelling and authentic manner.
• Collaborate with the director and fellow cast members to deliver a strong performance.
• Attend rehearsals and filming days as required by the production schedule.
• Fully commit to bringing the role to life in alignment with the film’s vision.

Requirements:

• Must live in Ontario, Canada.
• Previous acting experience in film or television is preferred but not required.
• Ability to deliver a performance with emotional depth and leadership qualities.
• Must be available for the full shooting schedule in Toronto during Fall 2024.

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $200/day.

Lead Role Casting for Beneath the Surface – Non-Union Feature Film

Job Description:

Casting is now open Canada-wide for the lead role in the non-union feature film Beneath the Surface. We are looking for an actress to portray the character of Emily, a forensic auditor turned vigilante, who is relentless in her pursuit of justice and uncovering corruption. The film will shoot in both Toronto, Canada, and Pakistan, and travel expenses will be covered.

Character Reference:
Emily is similar to the character portrayed by Emily Blunt in Sicario—athletic, driven, and fearless.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the lead character, Emily, in a non-union feature film.
• Embody the intense drive and complexity of a forensic auditor who has turned vigilante, driven by the fight against corruption.
• Work closely with the director and production team to bring the character’s story to life.
• Participate in film shoots in both Canada and Pakistan, following the direction provided by the creative team.

Requirements:

• Must be female, Caucasian, aged 25-45, and athletic.
• Must reside in Canada and have a valid Canadian passport.
• Able to commit to international travel, with shooting locations in both Toronto and Pakistan.
• Prepared to work in physically and emotionally intense scenes, matching the character’s arc and story.

Compensation:

• $350 per day.
• All travel, accommodations, and meals will be covered.
• Compensation for “off” days while in Pakistan.

Casting Call for Fun Commercial – Toronto Area

Job Description:
We are seeking outgoing individuals, aged 20-45, from the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) who know someone that can’t stand the sound of loud eating. This is for a top-secret, non-union project, and the friend, family member, or colleague you are referring must not know that you are applying. This fun commercial will involve capturing reactions and interviews, and no prior acting experience is required!

Job Responsibilities:

• Refer a friend, family member, or colleague who hates the sound of loud eating without them knowing.
• Participate in an on-camera interview and engage in filming scenarios where reactions are captured.
• Follow the direction of the production team for both interview and on-set filming.
• Attend all necessary pre-production appointments, including a virtual wardrobe fitting and potential in-person interviews.

Requirements:

• Must be between the ages of 20-45.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Must be able to film in Toronto.
• Comfortable being filmed and interviewed on camera.
• Outgoing personality with a willingness to engage in a fun, light-hearted project.
• Available for a brief virtual wardrobe fitting and in-person interview if shortlisted.

Compensation Details:

• Pay: $825 to $2,325 for one day of filming.
• $75 for a wardrobe appointment if selected.
• $750 if your likeness is used in the final commercial, with an additional $1,500 usage fee.

Casting Call for Feature Film “Late Bloomer” – South Asian Talent Needed

Job Description: We are seeking South Asian talent to fill various roles in the upcoming feature film “Late Bloomer.” The production is looking for actors between the ages of 7 and late 70s who can speak Punjabi or Hindi. We are also looking for talent who can play the guitar, with the potential to sing. This is an exciting opportunity for both union and non-union actors to be part of a major production in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform in a feature film in a role that fits your age, language skills, and any additional talents (such as playing the guitar or singing).
• Follow the direction of the film’s production team on set.
• Engage fully with the character and contribute to the overall storytelling of the film.

Requirements:

• Must be of South Asian descent and fit within the age range of 7 to late 70s.
• Must be fluent in either Punjabi or Hindi.
• For certain roles, the ability to play the guitar and possibly sing is required.
• Must be able to legally work in Canada.
• Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
• Must ordinarily reside in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
• Must have filed taxes in Ontario for the year prior to principal photography (2023).
• If booked, must be able to provide production with documentation proving Ontario residency and tax filing.

Compensation:

• Compensation details will be provided upon casting and will adhere to industry standards.