Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Job Description
An independent, student-led production is casting actors for supporting and background roles in Season 3 of a vertical short-form web series. This is a non-union project ideal for those looking to gain on-set experience in a fun, creative environment. Open to talent from early to late 20s and all ethnicities. Filming will take place in Downtown Toronto.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray various crew roles including comedic, chaotic, or awkward characters

• Participate in scheduled filming dates across July 8, 9, 11, and 12

• Follow direction from the production team in a fast-paced indie shoot

• Bring personality and energy to character-driven scenes

• Work collaboratively with student filmmakers

Requirements

• Actors in their early to late 20s

• All ethnicities and gender expressions welcome

• Comfortable with improvisation and expressive character work

• Must be available for the entire shooting period in July

• Roles include:

  • Crew Members: Try to manage chaos on set (preferably female, open to all genders)

  • Flirty Crew Member: Awkward, flirtatious (female)

  • Suspicious Crew Member: Stumbles into backstage secrets (male)

Compensation

• Unpaid, but valuable for gaining production experience and building your reel

• Student-led indie production environment

• Meals and networking opportunities may be provided

Job Description
A music video filming in the Greater Toronto Area is now casting a female actor (ages 18–35) who can figure skate. This is a paid opportunity for a dynamic on-camera performance that combines storytelling with graceful movement on ice. The shoot will take place on July 9, 2025, and seeks a confident performer who can bring energy and emotion to a visually compelling project.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform choreographed and freestyle skating for a music video

• Take direction on-set and deliver expressive performance on ice

• Participate in a one-day shoot with a professional video production team

• Embody the creative concept of the music video through visual movement

Requirements

• Female actor, age 18–35

• Must have figure skating experience

• Must be available for the full day on July 9, 2025

• Based in or able to travel to the GTA (Greater Toronto Area)

• Comfortable performing in front of the camera

Compensation

• Paid opportunity

• Work with an experienced creative team on a polished music video

• Gain exposure through professional production and portfolio inclusion

Advanced Female Gymnasts for Tech Commercial

Job Description
A dynamic tech brand is casting elite female gymnasts, ages 20–35, to showcase powerful floor routines in an energetic commercial. If you can sprint, flip, and stick a landing with confidence—and love being on camera—this one-day shoot in Toronto is your opportunity to turn your skills into a headline performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Execute strong run-ups, flips, and precise landings on camera

• Bring outgoing, upbeat energy to interviews and behind-the-scenes content

• Follow the director’s creative cues to highlight athletic form and personality

• Attend a brief wardrobe fitting ahead of the shoot

Requirements

• Female gymnast, 20–35, intermediate to advanced level

• Legally eligible to work in Canada and able to self-report to Toronto

• Available for a virtual or in-person director interview and wardrobe appointment

• Comfortable performing multiple takes under production lighting

• Non-union; acting experience a plus but not required

Compensation

• $600 for shoot day

• $75 wardrobe fitting fee

• Additional $5,000+ usage fee if featured in final edit

• Meals, standard on-set amenities, and production insurance included

Job Description:
The indie romantic dramedy short film The Way We Love is casting for the male lead, Aditya. This heartfelt story dives into the lives of young adults navigating relationships, identity, and personal growth. The role offers a chance to play a charming yet layered character in a story filled with warmth and wit.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Aditya, a creative and awkward final-year law student

• Bring nuance, sensitivity, and subtle humor to the performance

• Submit a self-tape audition by the given deadline

• Collaborate with a team focused on meaningful and diverse storytelling

Requirements:

• South Asian male actor

• Ages 18–24

• Must be capable of portraying thoughtful, witty, dreamer-type qualities

• Must be able to submit a self-tape audition

• Strong screen presence and emotional depth

Compensation:

• Details provided upon casting

• Independent short film project with strong character focus

Job Description:
An upcoming romantic dramedy short film titled The Way We Love is casting for its lead role. This heartfelt indie project explores the joy, chaos, and complexity of love, culture, and identity. The team is seeking a talented Black female actor to bring warmth, wit, and emotional depth to the story.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Amara, a sharp, outspoken med student in her final year

• Deliver a nuanced and authentic performance

• Submit a self-tape audition by the stated deadline

• Collaborate with a passionate creative team focused on representation and storytelling

Requirements:

• Black female actor

• Ages 18–24

• Strong emotional and expressive range

• Must be able to submit a self-taped audition

• Interest in indie, character-driven film work

Compensation:

• Compensation details provided upon casting

• Great opportunity for portfolio development in a lead role

Lead Actress – Nico “Laura” Adams

Job Description
Step into the spotlight as Nico “Laura” Adams, the ethereal yet fiercely resilient heroine of a vertical mini-drama series. Once fragile and victimized, Nico’s journey transforms her into an empowered woman caught between a haunting past and a promising future. This role demands emotional depth, nuanced vulnerability, and the strength to embody a character torn by love and trauma.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a wide emotional range—from delicate innocence to empowered resolve

• Collaborate with the director to shape nuanced character arcs and pivotal scenes

• Deliver authentic dialogue and physicality for intimate, close-up vertical framing

• Maintain continuity across multiple shoot days while adapting to dynamic set directions

Requirements

• Female performer, 25–32 years old, white; delicate, almost ethereal screen presence

• Proven ability to convey complex internal conflict and layered emotions

• Comfortable with dramatic content involving past trauma and romantic tension

Compensation

• $800 per day, lead rate for a multi-day shoot

• Travel, meals, and on-set amenities provided

• Prime screen time in a stylized drama with industry-level exposure

Lead Actor – Ethan “Tim” Davis

Job Description
A gripping mini-drama series is casting a lead male actor to portray Ethan “Tim” Davis—a cold, emotionally complex man whose childhood trauma still shadows his every move. Ethan, once a blind orphan, is now a guarded CEO with piercing intensity. This layered role requires a commanding presence and the ability to portray deep emotional repression and internal conflict.

Job Responsibilities

• Bring emotional restraint and intensity to a lead role with a mysterious past

• Portray a character navigating trauma, identity, and guarded vulnerability

• Execute dramatic scenes with precision, subtle expression, and presence

• Collaborate with director and cast to craft a tense, emotionally charged storyline

Requirements

• Male actor, 27–35 years old, white

• Strong screen presence with the ability to convey inner turmoil and stoicism

• Must be comfortable with emotionally heavy content and close character interactions

Compensation

• $800 per day, lead actor rate for a six-day shoot

• Meals and production support provided

• Featured lead in a stylized vertical mini-drama series with strong narrative arc

Supporting Actor – Timothy Hutton

Job Description
A character-driven vertical mini-drama is casting a confident, charismatic male actor to play Timothy Hutton. Athletic and ruggedly handsome, Timothy wears his charm as naturally as his eye patch—concealing a complicated past. This supporting role demands screen presence, emotional flexibility, and the ability to balance strength with subtle vulnerability.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a bold and confident character with emotional layers

• Perform dramatic scenes that hint at mystery, romance, and past trauma

• Work closely with the lead actress to build tension and character dynamics

• Deliver authentic, camera-ready performances across multiple shoot days

Requirements

• Male actor, 22–30 years old, white

• Strong, athletic build with rugged good looks

• Must be comfortable wearing an eye patch throughout filming

Compensation

• $400 per day, supporting actor rate for six-day shoot

• Meals and production support provided

• Exposure in a professional mini-drama with strong character storytelling

Supporting Actress – Alice Turner

Job Description
A vertical-format mini-drama series is casting a sharp, stylish actress to portray Alice Turner—a character defined by entitlement, manipulation, and emotional armor. Alice masks deep insecurities behind wealth, beauty, and a perfectly polished façade. This supporting role offers a chance to dive into a bold, layered character who commands every scene with a disapproving glare and fierce elegance.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a poised yet emotionally guarded woman with a complex psychological profile

• Deliver scenes with biting dialogue and controlled intensity

• Embody the style and mannerisms of a polished, upper-class antagonist

• Collaborate with lead actors to enhance dramatic tension and character conflict

Requirements

• Female actor, 22–30 years old, white

• Petite, stylish, with a sharp or disdainful on-screen expression

• Strong acting skills to balance subtle emotion with bold delivery

Compensation

• $400 per day, supporting role rate for a six-day shoot

• Meals and full production support provided

• Opportunity to portray a standout character in a stylized, emotionally rich mini-drama

Job Description:
An exciting casting call is open for a lead female actor to participate in a one-day shoot for a rotoscope animation feature film proof of concept. This creative project, directed by a well-established Canadian filmmaker, will use the unique animation process of rotoscoping—filming live actors and animating them frame by frame. This opportunity is part of the development stage and not for the final production.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the character “Ali” in a filmed performance for animation reference

• Express a complex emotional range to convey both a philosophical and sensitive nature

• Collaborate with the director to bring out specific character traits during the shoot

• Participate in a professional, one-day production in Toronto

Requirements:

• Female actor, 18 years old

• White

• Must embody a fiercely intellectual and emotionally layered teen from a wealthy but neglectful background

• Ability to portray a mix of cynicism and hidden romantic vulnerability

• Based in or able to travel to Toronto

• Non-union actors only

• Must submit headshot, resume, and demo reel

Compensation:

• Unpaid role

• Small honorarium provided

• Opportunity to work with a respected Canadian creative team on a visually unique concept