Jobs in Toronto, Ontario

Job Description

The independent student feature film Baby Pink is casting a male actor ages 45–70 for the supporting role of Dave. The project will film in the Toronto Region during October 2026. Dave is described as a drunkard at a local bar who attempts to pick up younger women. He spends much of his time at the college bar looking for someone to take home.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the supporting character Dave
• Perform scripted scenes according to the director’s vision
• Collaborate professionally with cast and crew
• Arrive prepared for scheduled filming
• Maintain reliability and professionalism throughout production

Requirements

• Male actor
• Ages 45–70
• Any race/ethnicity
• Reliable, professional, and committed to the production

Compensation

Unpaid

Job Description

An independent student feature film titled Baby Pink is casting a male actor ages 20–35 for the supporting role of Don Jackson. Production will take place in the Toronto Region with filming scheduled for October 2026. Don Jackson is a high school drama teacher and a close friend of Joan. He is described as awkward, funny, and caring, with a genuine concern for his students and a desire to make everyone feel included.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the supporting character Don Jackson
• Perform emotionally intense or physically demanding scenes as required
• Collaborate with the director, cast, and production team
• Arrive prepared and maintain professional conduct throughout production
• Deliver a believable and engaging performance

Requirements

• Male actor
• Ages 20–35
• Any race/ethnicity
• Comfortable performing emotionally intense or physically demanding scenes
• Reliable, professional, and committed to the production

Compensation

Unpaid

Kids Program Co-Host Casting Call

Job Description

A children’s television program is casting a new co-host for an upcoming contract based in Toronto, Ontario. The production is seeking Canadian performers living with a disability who can bring an authentic, engaging, and confident presence to an on-camera hosting role. This paid co-host opportunity is ideal for talent interested in children’s television and accessible media representation.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as an on-camera co-host for a children’s television program.
• Engage young audiences with an energetic and approachable presence.
• Deliver assigned material naturally and confidently on camera.
• Collaborate with fellow hosts, producers, and the production team.
• Participate in approximately 1–5 filming commitments per month as needed.

Requirements

• Open to Canadian talent.
• Seeking performers who are living with a disability.
• Comfortable speaking and performing on camera.
• Engaging, personable, and confident communication style.
• Must be able to work in Toronto, Ontario.

Compensation

• Paid CMG freelance contract.

1950s Period Drama Casting Call for Female Maids

Job Description

A 1950s period production is seeking two Caucasian female actors to portray maids. This background casting opportunity calls for performers with a natural, period-appropriate appearance who can authentically fit the production’s 1950s setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a maid in a 1950s period production
• Follow on-set direction from the production team
• Maintain a natural, period-appropriate appearance
• Participate in a required wardrobe fitting
• Perform professionally throughout filming

Requirements

• Caucasian female
• Ages 34–37
• Bust measurement approximately 27–30 inches
• Shoulder-length natural hair
• No dyed hair, fake nails, fake eyelashes, or obvious cosmetic fillers
• Must meet the production’s 1950s period look
• Must not have previously worked on Scott and Friends
• Union status requested by production

Compensation

• Rate not provided

1950s Period Drama Casting Call for Psychiatric Patients

Job Description

A 1950s period production is seeking non-union or AABP male and female background actors to portray psychiatric patients. The production is looking for performers with distinctive, character-driven appearances who can convincingly portray patients within a period setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a psychiatric patient in a 1950s period production
• Take direction from the production team during filming
• Maintain the required period appearance while on set
• Participate in a required wardrobe fitting
• Perform naturally and professionally as background talent

Requirements

• Men and women
• Non-union or AABP talent
• Women must be no larger than size 12
• Men must have a waist no larger than 34 inches and jacket size no larger than 42
• Performers with distinctive facial features are encouraged
• Men must be clean-shaven with no shaved sides of the head
• Women should have shoulder-length natural hair with no dyed hair, fake nails, fake eyelashes, or obvious cosmetic fillers
• Must not have previously worked on Scott and Friends

Compensation

• Rate not provided

1950s Period Drama Casting Call for Male Orderly

Job Description

A 1950s period production is seeking a Caucasian male actor to portray an orderly. This background acting opportunity requires talent with a clean-shaven, period-appropriate appearance and natural hair with no shaved sides. Applicants should be comfortable completing a wardrobe fitting before filming.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an orderly in a 1950s period production
• Follow direction from the production team while on set
• Maintain a period-appropriate appearance throughout filming
• Participate in a required wardrobe fitting
• Perform professionally as background talent

Requirements

• Caucasian male
• Clean-shaven appearance
• No shaved sides of the head
• Waist no larger than 34 inches
• Jacket size no larger than 42
• Must meet the production’s 1950s period look
• Must not have previously worked on Scott and Friends
• Union status requested by production

Compensation

• Rate not provided

Job Description

Carly Granovsky Casting is seeking women ages 27–35 with lived experience of breast cancer for a non-union Cancer Awareness PSA filming in Toronto, Ontario. The production is looking for women who are currently undergoing treatment or have recently completed treatment and are comfortable sharing aspects of their personal journey for the project. Selected talent will participate in the PSA filming on August 13, 2026. Applicants should submit a recent photo along with a few words about their breast cancer journey for casting consideration.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in filming for a Cancer Awareness PSA
• Share authentic lived experience relevant to the project’s message
• Work professionally with the production and creative teams
• Follow on-set direction during filming

Requirements

• Women ages 27–35
• Must have lived experience of breast cancer
• Currently undergoing or recently completed treatment
• Non-union production
• Include a few words about your personal journey with the application

Compensation

$500 per day.

Comedic and Improv Actors Casting Call for Mockumentary-Style Commercial

Job Description

A mockumentary-style commercial campaign is seeking strong comedic and improv actors who can deliver natural, spontaneous, and engaging performances. Casting is looking for performers with comedy or improvisation experience who are comfortable thinking quickly on camera and bringing authentic humor to character-driven scenes. Selected talent will participate in a one-day commercial shoot, with compensation based on role placement and final usage.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in a mockumentary-style commercial campaign.
• Deliver natural comedic and improvisational performances.
• Develop authentic character reactions and spontaneous moments on camera.
• Take creative direction while remaining flexible during improvised scenes.
• Collaborate professionally with the director, cast, and production team.
• Participate in auditions, callbacks, and fittings as required.

Requirements

• Strong comedy and/or improvisation experience.
• Confident performing unscripted or partially improvised material.
• Strong comedic timing and character instincts.
• Comfortable adapting quickly to creative direction.
• Able to deliver natural, engaging performances in a mockumentary format.
• Must be available for required production activities if selected.

Compensation

• $600–$6,600 for a one-day shoot.
• Final compensation depends on role placement and usage in the final edit.

Drummer Casting Call

Job Description

A film production is seeking an experienced drummer for a paid Special Skills Extra (SSE) role. Casting directors are looking for talented performers who own their own drum kit and can authentically portray a drummer on screen. This is a great opportunity for musicians to showcase their drumming skills in a professional production.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as a drummer in production scenes.
• Provide and use your own drum kit during filming.
• Follow direction from the production team on set.
• Maintain professionalism and continuity throughout the shoot.

Requirements

• Must have drumming experience.
• Must own and provide a drum kit.
• Comfortable performing on camera.
• Must be available for the scheduled filming date.

Compensation

• Special Skills Extra (SSE) Rate: $49.50 per hour.
• Minimum 8-hour guarantee.

Streaming Video Campaign Casting Call

Job Description

A streaming video campaign is seeking authentic, energetic individuals in the Toronto area for a paid non-union production. Casting directors are looking for people ages 20 to 80 who love to dance for fun—not professional dancers—as well as individuals with unique or unusual talents that stand out. This campaign celebrates originality and is searching for real people from diverse backgrounds who bring personality, creativity, and individuality to the screen.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as yourself in a streaming video campaign.
• Showcase your enthusiastic dancing or unique talent on camera.
• Participate in wardrobe fitting and filming as scheduled.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout the shoot.

Requirements

• Ages 20–80.
• Must be a non-professional dancer who enjoys dancing, or possess a unique or unusual talent.
• Open to individuals from all backgrounds.
• Must be available for wardrobe and filming if selected.
• Must be able to work in the Toronto area.

Compensation

• $4,675 per person if selected.
• Non-union project.
• Compensation includes applicable buyout based on final edit usage.