Jobs in Ontario, Canada

Job Description

An independent sci-fi thriller proof-of-concept series is seeking passionate crew members to join a collaborative filmmaking team. The project follows a group of escaped experimental subjects uncovering connections between a covert government program and emerging wartime escalation protocols.

The production focuses on psychological tension, cinematic realism, survival storytelling, and natural-environment filmmaking. Multiple crew positions are available for individuals interested in gaining hands-on experience while contributing to a festival-focused independent production.

Job Responsibilities

Available crew roles include:

• Co-Director
• Director of Photography (DP)
• Camera Operator
• Sound Recordist
• Film Editor
• Post-Production Supervisor
• Colorist / Color Grader
• VFX / CGI Artist
• Fight / Movement Coordinator
• Set Provider / Location Support
• Prop Master
• Production Assistant (PA)
• Lighting Assistant / Gaffer
• Composer / Sound Designer
• Behind-the-Scenes Photographer / Videographer

Responsibilities vary by role and may include production planning, camera operation, audio recording, editing, visual effects creation, location support, lighting setup, music composition, and overall production coordination.

Requirements

• Passion for independent filmmaking and collaborative storytelling.
• Ability to work effectively within a creative team environment.
• Relevant experience for the selected crew position is preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to contribute to a zero-budget independent production.
• Availability for production activities in the Greater Toronto Area.
• Portfolio, reel, or previous experience is considered an asset where applicable.

Compensation Details

• This is a voluntary, unpaid opportunity.
• Contributors will receive on-screen credit.
• Portfolio and reel footage access may be provided.
• Festival submission credits where applicable.
• Meals and snacks may be available on shoot days.
• Opportunity to gain collaborative experience on a cinematic independent production.

Job Description

A production is seeking actors and actresses for a vacation-themed self-tape training project. Selected participants will appear in still photos, video clips, and footage demonstrating actors recording self-tape auditions while on vacation. The content will be used for training modules and educational materials related to self-tape auditioning.

Talent will participate in acting-related scenarios that showcase the process of creating self-tape auditions in a camping or vacation environment. This is a non-union project.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in staged self-tape audition recording scenarios.
• Perform in vacation and camping-themed acting segments.
• Follow creative direction and production instructions during filming.
• Appear in promotional still photographs and video footage.
• Collaborate with the production team to capture educational training content.

Requirements

• Open to actors and actresses ages 16–70.
• Must be comfortable appearing in self-tape training footage and still photography.
• Must be willing to follow all production instructions and guidelines.
• Applicants from London, Ontario, Komoka, St. Thomas, Aylmer, and surrounding areas are encouraged to apply.
• Previous acting experience is not required but is considered an asset.
• Must submit a headshot or head-and-shoulders selfie against a plain background.
• Must include a brief summary introducing yourself and your interest in participating.
• Resumes and acting experience may be submitted but are optional.

Compensation Details

• This is a non-paid opportunity.
• Selected participants will receive IMDb credits for their involvement in the project.

Job Description

A non-union commercial production is seeking children and adult background talent for an upcoming commercial shoot. Casting directors are looking for a diverse group of performers to appear in various scenes, with some personal vehicles potentially being selected for on-camera use.

Talent must be available for all scheduled filming days and be comfortable working on a professional commercial production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent in a commercial production.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Maintain continuity across multiple shoot days.
• Participate in scenes as assigned by the director and assistant directors.
• Remain available for the full production schedule if selected.

Requirements

Child Roles

• Boys and girls, ages 6–12.

Adult Roles

• Male and female talent, ages 18–60.

Additional Requirements

• Must be available for all scheduled shoot days.
• Reliable and professional attitude.
• If you own a vehicle, please provide the make and model, as it may be selected for use in a scene.

Compensation Details

• $300 flat rate.
• Approximately 10-hour workday plus a 1-hour lunch break.
• Overtime paid if applicable.
• Agency commission of 15% applies to booked talent.

Job Description

A non-union commercial production is seeking female talent with swimming experience to portray members of a swim team. This is a continuity-based project requiring talent to be available for all scheduled filming days.

Casting directors are looking for confident swimmers who can authentically represent competitive or recreational swim team members on camera. Applicants with swimming footage are strongly encouraged to include it with their submission.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a swim team member in a commercial production.
• Participate in all scheduled filming days for continuity purposes.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Perform swimming-related activities as required by the production.
• Arrive on set prepared and maintain continuity throughout the shoot.

Requirements

• Female, ages 16–25.
• Must have swimming experience.
• Must be comfortable portraying a swim team member.
• Must be available for all production dates.
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to self-drive to filming locations.
• Swimming footage is preferred and should be included if available.

Compensation Details

• $300 per day.
• Approximately 10-hour workday plus a 1-hour lunch break.
• Overtime paid if applicable.
• Agency commission of 15% applies to booked talent.

Job Description

A student-produced pilot episode titled The Reservation is casting lead actors for a dark comedy and psychological drama project. Produced by film students at George Brown College, the standalone pilot serves as a proof of concept for a larger series featuring complex characters and ongoing storylines.

The story follows an engaged couple whose invitation to an exclusive hidden restaurant transforms an elegant evening into a tense and emotionally charged confrontation as secrets and buried tensions begin to surface.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a principal character in a scripted pilot episode.
• Deliver emotionally nuanced and character-driven performances.
• Collaborate with the director and production team throughout filming.
• Attend rehearsals and scheduled production days as required.
• Help bring a psychologically layered and dramatic narrative to life.

Requirements

Mia (Lead)

• Female, late 20s.
• Ambitious, composed, and perceptive.
• Able to portray a character who maintains control while avoiding emotional conflict.
• Strong dramatic acting skills preferred.

Tom (Lead)

• Male, early to mid-30s.
• Sensitive and emotionally complex.
• Able to balance humor with vulnerability.
• Strong emotional range required.

Evelyn (Lead)

• Female, early to mid-30s.
• Warm yet subtly unsettling presence.
• Intelligent, observant, and calculated.
• Strong screen presence and character work required.

Submission Requirements

Please submit:

• Headshot
• Acting résumé
• Demo reel (if available)

Compensation Details

• Unpaid opportunity.
• Non-union student production.
• Meals provided.
• Valuable portfolio-building and on-set experience.

Senior Woman and Senior Male Musicians for Sandwich Campaign

Job Description

A paid commercial campaign is now casting senior talent for a sandwich brand advertisement filming in Toronto. Producers are seeking a senior woman with distinctive curly white, silver, or gray hair and senior male musicians with a strong, authentic presence. This campaign celebrates personality, character, and real-life charm, making it an excellent opportunity for older performers and musicians to appear in a professionally produced commercial project.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a commercial campaign for a sandwich brand
• Participate in lifestyle and character-driven scenes
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams
• Interact naturally with other talent and featured elements on set
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming

Requirements

• Seeking a senior woman with naturally curly or styled white, silver, or gray hair
• Comfortable working with a poodle during filming
• No dog allergies and comfortable around animals
• Seeking senior male musicians with a strong character look
• Guitar-playing experience preferred but not required
• Long hair is a plus for musician roles
• Friends or musical partners are encouraged to apply together
• Reliable, professional, and able to follow direction

Compensation

• $3,675 CAD per selected talent
• Non-union commercial project
• Buyout includes all edits, versions, and usage covered by production
• Professional commercial production experience

Job Description

A union production is seeking an ACTRA Stand-In for an upcoming shoot in Toronto. The production is looking for a professional and reliable performer who closely matches the required physical specifications and is available for all scheduled filming days.

This opportunity is open to ACTRA members who meet the casting requirements and can commit to the full production schedule.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a stand-in for principal talent during production.
• Assist the crew with lighting, camera setups, and scene preparation.
• Remain available on set throughout scheduled filming periods.
• Follow direction from production staff and assistant directors.
• Maintain continuity and positioning during technical rehearsals and setup.
• Arrive prepared and on time for all scheduled workdays.

Requirements

• ACTRA union member in good standing.
• Caucasian male.
• Age range: 40–60 years old.
• Approximately 6’3″ in height.
• Approximately 195–215 lbs.
• Must be available for all scheduled shoot days.
• Must provide union number with application.
• Must submit a full-body photo.
• Must include headshot, height, weight, and contact information with submission.

Compensation Details

• ACTRA Stand-In rate to scale.
• Agency commission of 15% plus HST applies.

Wheelchair User for Television Series

Job Description

A television series is seeking a wheelchair user for a recurring opportunity in an upcoming season filming in Pickering. Casting directors are looking for talented individuals interested in working throughout the production period and contributing to an engaging television project. This is a great opportunity for performers seeking consistent on-set experience in a professional production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a recurring character or featured role in a television series
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams
• Participate in scheduled filming dates throughout the season
• Maintain professionalism and reliability on set
• Collaborate effectively with cast and crew members

Requirements

• Must be a wheelchair user
• Comfortable performing on camera
• Reliable and available throughout the production schedule
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Able to follow production direction and schedules

Compensation

• $45.00 per hour
• Recurring opportunity throughout the season
• Professional television production experience

SSE Certified Paramedic

Job Description

A production is seeking a certified SSE Paramedic for an upcoming project in Etobicoke. This opportunity is ideal for qualified medical professionals with active industry certifications who are interested in supporting cast and crew on set while ensuring a safe and professional working environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide on-set medical support during production activities
• Respond to medical situations and emergencies as needed
• Monitor health and safety protocols throughout filming
• Maintain professional documentation and reporting procedures
• Collaborate with production staff to ensure a safe work environment

Requirements

• Must hold a valid SSE Certification
• ACTRA and AABP certification required
• Previous on-set or emergency medical experience preferred
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Available to work in Etobicoke

Compensation

• $45.00 per hour
• Professional production work environment
• Opportunity to work with experienced film and television crews

Jacked Male Talent for Feature Film

Job Description

A feature film production is seeking highly muscular male talent to appear in an upcoming project. Casting directors are looking for individuals with a strong, athletic physique who can portray physically imposing characters on screen. This is a great opportunity for talent interested in working on a major film production and gaining valuable on-set experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured background or picture cast role in a feature film
• Follow direction from the production and casting teams
• Participate in costume fittings and production-related activities
• Maintain a professional attitude while working on set
• Be available for scheduled filming and fitting dates

Requirements

• Male talent with a muscular, athletic physique
• No visible tattoos
• Comfortable appearing on camera in wardrobe that showcases physique
• Reliable and professional with a strong work ethic
• Available for fittings and filming as scheduled
• Union and non-union talent may apply if eligible

Compensation

• Paid feature film opportunity
• Professional film set experience
• Networking opportunities with industry professionals
• Additional details provided to selected talent