Jobs in Ontario, Canada

Dog Walkers with Dogs Casting Call for Upscale Production

Job Description

An upscale Hallmark-style production is seeking five background performers with dogs and leashes to portray dog walkers in Unionville. Selected talent and their dogs will help create a natural, lively summer community atmosphere on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a dog walker in background scenes.
• Work on camera with your dog as directed by production.
• Perform natural walking and community activities.
• Follow all production instructions while working on set.

Requirements

• Five performers with dogs needed.
• Must provide your own dog and leash.
• Dog must be comfortable working in a production environment.
• Union and non-union performers may apply.
• Must be able to work in Unionville.

Compensation

• Compensation details not provided.

Downtown Townsfolk Casting Call for Upscale Production

Job Description

An upscale Hallmark-style production is seeking background performers to portray downtown townsfolk in Unionville. Multiple performers are needed to help create a lively, polished community atmosphere in exterior scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a local townsperson in background scenes.
• Perform natural pedestrian and community activities on camera.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.

Requirements

• Multiple background performers needed.
• Union and non-union performers may apply.
• Must have an upscale, polished appearance appropriate for the production.
• Must be able to work in Unionville.

Compensation

• Compensation details not provided.

Store Owners Casting Call for Upscale Production

Job Description

An upscale Hallmark-style production is seeking three background performers to portray store owners in Unionville. Talent should bring a natural and polished presence to scenes depicting an affluent downtown community.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a store owner in background scenes.
• Perform natural business and storefront activities on camera.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain a professional on-set presence.

Requirements

• Three performers needed.
• Union and non-union performers may apply.
• Must fit the upscale visual style of the production.
• Must be able to work in Unionville.

Compensation

• Compensation details not provided.

Flower Keeper/Gardener Casting Call for Upscale Production

Job Description

An upscale Hallmark-style production is seeking a background performer to portray a flower keeper or gardener in Unionville. The role calls for talent who can naturally fit into a polished summer setting and perform realistic gardening-related background activity.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a flower keeper or gardener in background scenes.
• Perform natural gardening and flower-care actions on camera.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Maintain a professional presence throughout filming.

Requirements

• Union and non-union performers may apply.
• Must fit the upscale visual style of the production.
• Must be able to work in Unionville.

Compensation

• Compensation details not provided.

Drivers with Quiet Cars Casting Call for Upscale Production

Job Description

An upscale Hallmark-style production is seeking five background performers with quiet cars for filming in Unionville. Selected talent will appear in exterior scenes designed to create a polished, affluent summer atmosphere.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a background performer with a personal vehicle.
• Participate in driving or vehicle-related scenes as directed.
• Follow production instructions for vehicle placement and movement.
• Maintain professional conduct throughout filming.

Requirements

• Five performers with quiet cars are needed.
• Union and non-union performers may apply.
• Must have access to a suitable quiet vehicle.
• Must be able to work in Unionville.

Compensation

• Compensation details not provided.

Café Server Casting Call for Upscale Hallmark-Style Production

Job Description

An upscale Hallmark-style production is seeking a background actor to portray a café server in Unionville. The production is looking for polished talent who can fit naturally into an affluent, summer beach-area setting. Union and non-union performers may apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a café server in background scenes.
• Perform natural restaurant and café-related background actions.
• Follow direction from the production team throughout filming.
• Maintain a polished and professional on-camera appearance.

Requirements

• Union and non-union performers may apply.
• Must have an upscale, polished appearance suitable for the production setting.
• Must be able to work in Unionville.

Compensation

• Compensation details not provided.

Cyclist Casting Call for Upscale Hallmark-Style Production

Job Description

An upscale Hallmark-style production is seeking two background performers to portray cyclists in Unionville. Selected talent will appear in an affluent, summer beach-area setting and should be comfortable performing naturally as cyclists on camera. Union and non-union performers may apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a cyclist in background scenes.
• Perform natural cycling-related actions as directed.
• Follow instructions from the production team.
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming.

Requirements

• Two performers needed.
• Union and non-union performers may apply.
• Must be comfortable portraying a cyclist.
• Must be able to work in Unionville.

Compensation

• Compensation details not provided.

Job Description

A film production is seeking dozens of background performers for various continuity roles filming in Manotick and Carleton Place, Ontario. This opportunity is open to adult performers interested in working on an ACTRA set, with both non-union and ACTRA talent welcome to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Work as a background performer in various scenes for a film production.
• Maintain continuity across multiple filming days when required.
• Follow direction from the production and casting teams while on set.
• Arrive prepared and maintain professional on-set conduct.

Requirements

• Must be 18 or older.
• Must be an Ontario resident.
• Must be available to work in Manotick and/or Carleton Place.
• Availability for multiple filming days is preferred for continuity roles.
• Black tie attire required.
• BIPOC performers are encouraged to apply.
• Open to non-union and ACTRA performers.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Job Description

A paid non-union photo and video production is seeking two youth performers in the Greater Toronto Area. The project is looking for spirited, approachable, and engaging young talent who are comfortable in outdoor sports and team environments and can work naturally with other children.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a professional photo and video shoot.
• Perform naturally in outdoor sport and team-based scenarios.
• Interact comfortably with other youth performers of similar and different ages.
• Follow creative and production direction throughout the shoot.

Requirements

• Youth talent, ages 16–18.
• Must have natural comfort and familiarity with outdoor sports and team environments.
• Spirited, approachable, and engaging personality.
• Comfortable working with youth of different ages.
• Open to talent of all ethnicities, genders, and abilities.
• Must be able to work in the Greater Toronto Area.

Compensation

• $500 for a full day.
• Rate includes session and usage in perpetuity.

Job Description

“The Family Secret,” a non-union supernatural thriller and horror feature film, is seeking a female actor for the lead role of Leily. Filming will take place in Hamilton, Ontario, and surrounding areas. The story follows Leily as she prepares her family’s Victorian estate for sale and begins experiencing financial stress, unexplained physical phenomena, and disturbing supernatural events connected to the property’s dark history.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Leily, the lead character in a supernatural thriller feature film.
• Perform emotionally and physically demanding dramatic scenes.
• Bring authenticity to a character dealing with family conflict, financial pressure, and supernatural events.
• Perform scripted internal tension and emotional transformation throughout the story.
• Collaborate professionally with the director, cast, and production team.

Requirements

• Female actor with a playing age in the early 30s.
• Mixed heritage or olive skin preferred; performers from mixed backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
• Strong dramatic acting ability.
• Must be comfortable performing a heavily emotional and physical lead role.
• Must be able to portray subtle internal tension and emotional transformation.
• Must be based in or able to work as a local in Hamilton/GTA, Ontario.

Compensation

• Paid; daily rate negotiable based on experience.
• Meals provided.
• IMDb credit provided.
• Copy provided for reel.