Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Casting Call for Young Female Swimmers in Brampton

Job Description
A new production is looking for skilled young swimmers for a one-day shoot in Brampton. This is a great opportunity for confident and capable swimmers to be part of a professional project. Talent must hold a recognized lifesaving certification and be comfortable on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a professional filming session featuring swimming scenes

• Follow direction from the production team and demonstrate swimming skills

• Maintain a professional attitude throughout the shoot

• Wear a solid one-piece swimsuit suitable for a young teen

Requirements

• Female, Caucasian

• Ages 12–13 (can pass as small 14)

• Must hold a Lifesaving Level 8 certification or higher (proof required)

• Must wear a solid-color swimsuit (no bright patterns)

• Comfortable working in a swimming environment

• Must provide a full-length photo standing against a light-colored wall (in swimsuit, shorts, or t-shirt)

Compensation

• Pay Rate: $45 per hour (SSE rate)

Extras to Play Patrons at Upscale Trattoria

Job Description
A production is seeking fresh faces to portray patrons at an upscale trattoria for an upcoming project. This is a great opportunity for performers who have not worked on this production before and want to gain on-set experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray restaurant patrons in a natural and realistic way

• Follow direction from the production team to ensure continuity

• Be punctual and prepared for the shoot day

Requirements

• Performers ages 28+

• Must be a new face (not previously cast in this production)

• Must be comfortable working in a restaurant environment

Compensation

• Paid background extra role

Casting Wheelchair User and Indigenous Individual for PSA Campaign

Job Description
A public service announcement campaign is seeking two featured roles to represent real stories with authenticity and impact. The project will film in Toronto and aims to cast individuals who embody the character of a teacher and a leader, highlighting inclusivity and diverse representation. This is a great opportunity to be featured in a meaningful, nationally seen campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the role of a teacher or leader in a scripted PSA campaign

• Participate in casting recall, wardrobe fitting, and scheduled shoot days

• Deliver lines naturally and authentically on camera

• Engage in direction from production during all stages of filming

Requirements

• Wheelchair User: Any gender, age 25–45, to play the role of a teacher

• Indigenous Individual: Any gender, age 30–60, to play the role of a leader

• Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident

• Available for recall (Zoom for wheelchair users), wardrobe fitting, and shoot dates

• Non-union performers are welcome

Compensation

• Approx. $3,500 per person based on edit inclusion and usage

• ACTRA commercial campaign

• Usage includes all lifts and broadcast coverage

• Some roles may require multiple shoot days

Casting Kids for Skincare Commercial Campaign

Job Description
A national skincare brand is casting children ages 4 to 7 for an upcoming commercial and print campaign in Toronto. This project celebrates real kids with vibrant personalities and diverse backgrounds to help showcase the gentle care of Aveeno for Kids. Scenes will highlight playful, everyday moments that connect to skincare and confidence. All talent must be allergy-free to Aveeno products.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a commercial and/or print shoot promoting children’s skincare

• Perform simple, joyful actions while interacting naturally on camera

• Follow light direction from the production team to ensure relaxed, real moments are captured

• Represent inclusive beauty and personality across media platforms

Requirements

• Children ages 4–7

• Must not be allergic to Aveeno skincare products

• Casting for the following roles:

  • Chinese or Asian/White mixed girl (makeup play)

  • White boy (active and adventurous)

  • East Asian boy (Chinese, Japanese, Korean, or Taiwanese)

  • Hispanic or South Asian girl

  • Black girl

• Must be local to Toronto or able to work as a local hire

Compensation

• Wardrobe: $75 for up to 2 hours

• Session Fee: $600 for an 8-hour shoot day

• Backup Session Fee: $600

• Buyout Options (based on edit selection):

  • $5400 for motion and print (Broadcast TV, Digital, Social – 2 Years)

  • $2700 for print use only (OOH/Worldwide – 2 Years)

• 2 kids will appear in motion and print; 3 will appear in print-only

• Buyout is campaign-based and dependent on final cut

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: Female Pool Shark Body Double for Eyewear Campaign

Job Description: We are casting a highly skilled female pool player to serve as a body double for an actress in an upcoming eyewear campaign. The selected candidate will perform in scenes that require advanced pool-playing skills, ensuring the shots appear seamless and professional. While this role involves a body double, the focus will be on skillful execution rather than recognizable features. The ideal candidate will closely match the height and complexion of our lead actress and be confident performing in a lively party atmosphere.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as the body double for the actress, executing advanced pool shots during the campaign shoot.
• Confidently handle a pool stick, align shots accurately, and execute them flawlessly in front of a crowd.
• Collaborate with the director and production team to ensure the visual continuity between the actress and the body double.
• Maintain professionalism and follow directions to achieve the desired results for the campaign.

Requirements:

• Female, aged 25-40.
• Height: 5’8” to 5’10”.
• Medium brown complexion (please refer to the photo in the casting notice for reference).
• Must be a highly skilled pool player, capable of performing advanced shots with confidence.
• Comfortable performing in a dynamic environment surrounded by party onlookers.
• Experience in similar roles is a plus but not required.
• Must be available to shoot in Toronto.

Compensation:

• Pay: $3,000 if selected.
• This is a non-union campaign.