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Upscale Bar Patrons and Radiology Nurses for “Doc”
Job Description
The television production “Doc” is seeking background performers in Toronto to portray upscale bar patrons and radiology nurses. The production is looking for polished, professional talent who can naturally portray these environments on camera. Applicants should not have recently appeared on the production or portrayed hospital staff in the series.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray an upscale bar patron or radiology nurse in scenes for “Doc.”
- Perform natural background actions appropriate to the assigned role.
- Follow direction from the production team during filming.
- Maintain a professional and authentic on-camera presence.
- Work cooperatively with cast, crew, and other background performers.
Requirements
- Upscale Bar Patrons: Ages 20–50 with a polished, upscale appearance.
- Radiology Nurses: Talent able to authentically portray medical professionals.
- Must be eligible for apprentice or full union work.
- Must not have recently worked on “Doc.”
- Must not have previously portrayed regular hospital staff on “Doc.”
- Must be able to work in Toronto, Ontario.
Compensation
- Compensation will be provided according to the applicable production and union rate.
Real People for Financial Brand Social Media Campaign
Job Description
A financial brand social media campaign is seeking real people in the Toronto area to participate in an interview-style production about money and investing. Participants will discuss their personal philosophy, experiences, and investment journey on camera. Individuals with surprising, unconventional, or memorable investing stories are especially encouraged to apply.
Job Responsibilities
- Participate in an interview-style social media campaign.
- Discuss personal experiences and perspectives related to money and investing.
- Share an authentic investment journey and financial philosophy on camera.
- Communicate naturally and comfortably during the filmed interview.
- Follow production direction throughout filming.
Requirements
- Must be 18–100 years old.
- Open to all races and genders.
- Must be located in or able to work in Downtown Toronto, Ontario.
- Must be comfortable discussing personal perspectives on money and investing on camera.
- Real people with interesting or unexpected investment experiences are encouraged to apply.
Compensation
- $650 for one day of filming.
- Additional $750 if the participant’s footage appears in the final cut.
- Up to $1,400 total compensation per person.
Upscale Restaurant Talent for “You’re Killing Me 2”
Job Description
“You’re Killing Me 2” is seeking upscale, wealthy-looking talent for a restaurant scene filming in Hamilton. This non-union background casting call is looking for performers with polished appearances, attractive on-camera presence, and high-end wardrobe suitable for an upscale dining environment.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray bartenders, diners, and waitstaff in an upscale restaurant scene.
- Perform naturally as a background actor in a professional production.
- Bring a polished and sophisticated presence to the scene.
- Follow direction from the production team while filming.
- Maintain professionalism throughout the production.
Requirements
- Non-union and AABP talent only.
- Seeking one good-looking male bartender.
- Seeking one very upscale male diner.
- Seeking one attractive female waitress.
- Seeking two attractive male waiters.
- Must have appropriate upscale wardrobe.
- Must be able to work in Hamilton.
- New faces are encouraged.
Compensation
- Compensation details will be discussed with selected talent.
UGC Creator for Social Media Content
Job Description
A lifestyle brand is seeking UGC creators to produce beautiful, natural social media content that feels warm, genuine, simple, and authentic to everyday life. This opportunity is ideal for creators who enjoy producing relatable lifestyle content without an overly polished or highly produced approach. Selected creators may also be considered for future paid collaborations and product launches.
Job Responsibilities
- Create natural and engaging user-generated content for social media.
- Produce authentic lifestyle content that connects with everyday audiences.
- Showcase products in a warm, genuine, and relatable way.
- Follow creative direction while maintaining an authentic personal style.
- Collaborate on content that helps bring the brand and its products to life.
Requirements
- Experience or interest in creating UGC and social media content.
- Ability to produce natural, genuine, and visually appealing content.
- Comfortable featuring products in lifestyle-focused content.
- Strong understanding of authentic social media storytelling.
- Able to create content that feels personal rather than overly produced.
Compensation
- Gifted collaboration.
- Complimentary products and thank-you gifts may be provided.
- Potential consideration for future paid collaborations.
Social Media Content Creator – Live Event Coverage
Job Description
A paid contract opportunity is seeking an experienced Social Media Content Creator to provide live event coverage during a high-energy cheer competition season. The selected creator will take over social channels on event days, capturing performances, reactions, celebrations, behind-the-scenes moments, and other engaging content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, Stories, and social feeds.
Job Responsibilities
- Manage on-site social media coverage during live events.
- Capture and create real-time short-form content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and Stories.
- Publish real-time event updates and in-feed posts.
- Capture performances, reactions, celebrations, and behind-the-scenes moments.
- Post award ceremony results in real time.
- Identify engaging moments that tell the story and energy of each event.
- Capture and organize evergreen content for future social media use.
Requirements
- Proven ability to create engaging short-form content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and Stories.
- Strong understanding of current social media trends, formats, sounds, and editing styles.
- Experience creating content in live sports or event environments is required.
- Cheerleading experience is a strong asset.
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-energy environments.
- Must be comfortable working extended event days of up to 12 hours.
- Must be available for all four events across five event days.
Compensation
- $500–$1,000 per day, depending on experience and portfolio.
- Paid contract covering four events and five event days.
Job Description
MiLO Casting is seeking real entrepreneurs and small business owners with unique or niche businesses for a pop-up-style banking campaign. Selected entrepreneurs will work with the production team to create a temporary storefront where they can showcase their business, connect with customers, and gain additional visibility. No previous on-set experience is required.
Job Responsibilities
- Appear in a banking campaign as a real business owner.
- Discuss your business, products, or services on camera.
- Participate in a temporary pop-up storefront experience.
- Collaborate with the production team throughout the campaign.
- Represent your business authentically and confidently.
Requirements
- Must be a real entrepreneur or small business owner.
- Ontario residents only.
- Business should provide a niche or unique product or service.
- Examples include tooth gem artists, custom product sellers, crime scene cleaners, worm farmers, vintage resellers, and party décor businesses.
- Must be comfortable discussing and showcasing your business.
- Must not be an ACTRA member.
Compensation
- Selected participants will be paid up to $5,000.
Job Description
A commercial project for a gambling app is casting multiple male and female roles in the Greater Toronto Area. The production is seeking diverse millennial talent for an advertising campaign, with selected performers appearing in commercial content for the brand.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform in a commercial advertising campaign for a gambling app.
- Follow creative direction during the production.
- Participate in wardrobe and filming as required.
- Deliver natural, engaging performances on camera.
Requirements
- Male talent ages 28–38.
- Female talent ages 30–42.
- All ethnicities encouraged to apply.
- Must be 25+ for gambling advertisements.
- Must be available to work in Toronto/GTA.
- Non-union talent.
Compensation
- $750 session fee.
- $175 wardrobe fee.
- $3,500 usage fee + 15% agency fee.
Job Description
House of Films is casting an actress to portray Ester Kang in a paid, non-union vertical micro-drama series filming in Calgary, Alberta. Ester is the formidable, status-obsessed matriarch of the King family. Stern, controlling, and highly calculated, she fiercely protects her family’s reputation and will go to extreme lengths against anyone who threatens their elite standing.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray Ester Kang in a dramatic vertical series.
- Bring a commanding, calculating, and authoritative presence to the character.
- Perform emotionally intense and character-driven scenes.
- Follow direction and collaborate with the cast and production team.
- Maintain consistency in the character’s personality throughout filming.
Requirements
- Female actor.
- Playing age: late 40s–50s.
- Strong dramatic acting ability.
- Able to portray a stern, sophisticated, controlling family matriarch.
- Comfortable performing emotionally complex material.
- Must be able to work in Calgary, Alberta.
Compensation
- Paid role.
- Non-union production.
English-Speaking On-Camera Presenter
Job Description
A production is seeking a charismatic and polished male on-camera presenter based in Canada for approximately one week of filming. The ideal presenter is a native English speaker with a natural North American accent who can confidently demonstrate products, explain technical features, and deliver scripts with an energetic, knowledgeable, and approachable style.
Job Responsibilities
- Present and demonstrate products directly to camera.
- Explain technical product features and procedures clearly.
- Deliver scripts, talking points, and technical direction accurately.
- Maintain consistent delivery across multiple takes.
- Bring a polished, energetic, and authentic presence to each presentation.
- Adapt naturally to instructional, branded, and commercial-style content.
Requirements
- Male talent of all ethnicities.
- Approximately 30–50 years old.
- Must reside in Canada.
- Native English speaker with a natural North American accent.
- Strong, charismatic on-camera presence.
- Comfortable learning and presenting technical product information.
- Must be able to work from scripts and talking points.
- Product presenting, hosting, branded content, instructional video, live shopping, or commercial presenting experience is a strong plus.
Compensation
- $800–$1,200 per day.
Job Description
An independent 15-minute comedy thriller is seeking a VFX Artist to complete a short visual effects sequence during post-production. The assignment involves approximately five seconds of footage, making it a focused opportunity for an artist interested in contributing to an independent project intended for submission to several major film festivals.
Job Responsibilities
- Create and complete visual effects for approximately five seconds of footage.
- Integrate the required effect naturally into the existing scene.
- Collaborate with the filmmaker on the intended visual result.
- Make reasonable revisions based on creative feedback.
- Deliver a polished final effect suitable for the completed film.
Requirements
- Experience with VFX, compositing, or related post-production work.
- Proficiency with relevant visual effects software.
- Strong attention to detail and visual continuity.
- Ability to complete a short, focused VFX assignment.
Compensation
- Volunteer/unpaid position.
- Filmmaker is open to reciprocal creative collaboration on future projects.
Toronto Casting Calls: How to Audition for Movies, TV Shows, Commercials, and More
Overview
Toronto is one of Canada’s largest film and television production hubs, creating opportunities for actors, background performers, models, stand-ins, photo doubles, voice actors, and specialty talent.
Productions filming in Toronto and across the Greater Toronto Area regularly look for performers for feature films, television series, streaming projects, commercials, independent films, music videos, and branded content.
Whether you are an experienced actor or just beginning your career, Toronto offers a wide range of opportunities to gain professional experience and build your résumé.
Toronto Casting Opportunities
Casting calls in Toronto can include opportunities for both union and non-union performers.
Common roles include:
- Principal actors
- Supporting actors
- Background actors
- Featured extras
- Stand-ins
- Photo doubles
- Models
- Voice actors
- Child actors
- Teen performers
- Seniors
- Dancers
- Musicians
- Athletes
- Specialty performers
Casting needs vary from production to production, so actors should regularly monitor new opportunities and apply for roles that match their age range, appearance, experience, skills, and availability.
Who Can Apply?
Toronto casting calls can be open to performers of all experience levels.
Some productions specifically seek experienced actors with professional credits, while others welcome newcomers for background work, commercials, student films, independent productions, and specialty roles.
You may be a strong candidate if you have:
- Acting or performance experience
- Professional headshots
- A current acting résumé
- Background acting experience
- Stand-in or photo double experience
- Strong self-tape skills
- Athletic abilities
- Dance or musical training
- Unique skills or talents
- Reliable transportation
- Flexible availability
- Professional on-set behaviour
Even if you are new to the industry, smaller productions and background roles can provide valuable experience working on a professional set.
How to Find Casting Calls in Toronto
The first step is making sure your casting profile is complete and current.
Step 1: Create or Update Your Project Casting Profile
Your profile should clearly show casting professionals who you are and what types of roles you may be suitable for.
Include:
- A recent headshot
- A current full-body photo
- Your playable age range
- Height and measurements
- Toronto or GTA location
- Acting experience
- Film and television credits
- Background acting experience
- Special skills
- Languages
- Accents
- Athletic abilities
- Union status, when applicable
- Current contact information
- Availability
Your photos should accurately represent how you look today.
Avoid heavily edited images, filters, sunglasses, hats, or group photos unless a casting notice specifically requests them.
Step 2: Search for Toronto Casting Calls
Once your profile is ready, regularly search for new opportunities.
Useful search terms include:
- Toronto casting calls
- Toronto acting auditions
- Ontario casting calls
- GTA casting calls
- Toronto background actors
- Toronto extras
- Toronto film auditions
- Toronto TV auditions
- Toronto commercial casting
- Toronto child actor auditions
- Toronto stand-in casting
- Toronto photo double casting
- Toronto modeling jobs
- Canada casting calls
Casting opportunities can appear quickly and may only accept submissions for a limited time.
Applying early can help ensure your profile is reviewed before casting closes.
Step 3: Read the Casting Notice Carefully
Every casting call has different requirements.
Before applying, confirm that you meet the production’s:
- Age range
- Location requirements
- Filming dates
- Availability requirements
- Appearance requirements
- Experience requirements
- Union status
- Special skill requirements
Do not apply simply because a production is filming in Toronto.
Casting teams receive large numbers of submissions, so applying only when you genuinely match the role can improve the quality of your applications.
Step 4: Submit the Right Materials
Casting directors may request different materials depending on the role.
You may need to submit:
- Headshots
- Current snapshots
- Full-body photos
- Acting résumé
- Demo reel
- Self-tape audition
- Slate video
- Contact information
- Height and measurements
- Clothing sizes
- Availability
- Special skills
- Work experience
- Driver’s licence information
- Vehicle information
- Union status
Always follow the casting instructions exactly.
If casting requests a specific photo, video format, subject line, or file name, make sure your submission matches those requirements.
Step 5: Prepare for Self-Tape Auditions
Self-tapes are an important part of modern casting.
Toronto actors should have a simple setup that allows them to submit auditions quickly.
A good self-tape setup includes:
- Clear lighting
- Clean audio
- A neutral background
- Stable camera placement
- Proper framing
- An off-camera reader when required
- Minimal distractions
- Natural performance choices
You do not need expensive equipment.
Casting directors primarily need to clearly see your face, hear your performance, and evaluate your acting choices.
Step 6: Be Professional If You Are Booked
Getting booked is only part of building a successful acting career.
Professionalism on set can affect whether casting teams consider you again.
Performers should be prepared to:
- Arrive on time
- Follow production instructions
- Bring required identification
- Maintain wardrobe continuity
- Stay attentive
- Avoid disrupting filming
- Respect cast and crew
- Remain available for the full booking period
- Respond promptly to production messages
Film and television days can be long, particularly for background performers.
Be prepared for early call times, waiting periods, repeated takes, and changing schedules.
Toronto Background Acting Opportunities
Background acting is one of the most common entry points into Toronto’s film and television industry.
Background performers help create realistic environments for scenes set in:
- Restaurants
- Offices
- Hospitals
- Schools
- Universities
- Airports
- Nightclubs
- Sporting events
- Neighborhoods
- Stores
- Courtrooms
- Streets
- Public transit
- Parties
- Concerts
Productions may also search for people with specific vehicles, uniforms, professional experience, athletic abilities, or unique appearances.
Background work can help new performers understand how professional sets operate before pursuing larger acting roles.
Stand-In and Photo Double Work
Toronto productions also regularly hire stand-ins and photo doubles.
Stand-ins
Stand-ins take an actor’s place while the camera, lighting, and technical departments prepare a scene.
Casting teams often look for someone who closely matches the actor’s:
- Height
- Build
- Hair colour
- Skin tone
Stand-ins may work multiple days or even throughout an entire production.
Photo Doubles
Photo doubles are used when a performer needs to resemble an actor for shots where the actor’s face is not clearly visible.
Matching characteristics may include:
- Height
- Weight
- Body type
- Hair
- Skin tone
- Clothing sizes
- Hand or foot size
Accurate measurements are especially important when applying for these roles.
Opportunities for Child and Teen Actors
Toronto is also a major market for young performers.
Children and teenagers may find opportunities in:
- Television series
- Feature films
- Commercials
- Streaming productions
- Voice-over projects
- Educational content
- Independent films
- Background roles
Parents or guardians should carefully review all casting requirements, filming dates, and production details before submitting a young performer.
Keeping current photos and accurate height measurements is especially important because children can change quickly.
Toronto Commercial Casting
Commercials can be another strong opportunity for Toronto performers.
Commercial casting may seek:
- Actors
- Models
- Families
- Couples
- Athletes
- Professionals
- Seniors
- Children
- Real groups of friends
- People with specific hobbies or occupations
Some commercial campaigns look for professional actors, while others specifically want people with little or no acting experience.
Always check the usage terms, compensation, dates, and exclusivity requirements listed in the casting notice.
Specialty Casting in Toronto
Not every casting opportunity requires traditional acting experience.
Productions frequently search for people with real-world abilities.
Specialty casting may include:
- Basketball players
- Hockey players
- Soccer players
- Swimmers
- Martial artists
- Dancers
- Musicians
- Singers
- Drivers
- Chefs
- Medical professionals
- Tradespeople
- Fitness professionals
- Skateboarders
- Cyclists
- Gymnasts
- People with unique vehicles
If you have a specialized skill, make sure it is clearly listed on your casting profile.
Real experience can sometimes make you more competitive for these roles than acting credits alone.
Tips to Improve Your Chances
Toronto is a competitive market, so strong preparation matters.
To improve your chances:
- Keep your headshots current
- Update your casting profile regularly
- Submit early
- Follow casting instructions carefully
- Be honest about your experience
- Include accurate measurements
- Develop strong self-tape skills
- List all relevant special skills
- Check your email and phone regularly
- Respond quickly to casting messages
- Keep your schedule updated
- Be professional on set
- Never exaggerate your availability
Casting professionals often remember performers who are reliable, responsive, and easy to work with.
Why Toronto Is a Great City for Actors
Toronto offers performers access to a wide variety of productions and career paths.
Actors can gain experience through major studio productions while also building their résumés with commercials, independent films, short films, voice-over work, and smaller productions.
The city also offers access to acting classes, casting workshops, talent agencies, film schools, theatres, and a large community of working actors and filmmakers.
For performers serious about building experience in film and television, Toronto provides opportunities at nearly every stage of a career.
Stay Updated on Toronto Casting Calls
Casting opportunities can open and close quickly.
Keeping your Project Casting profile current means you can apply immediately when a suitable opportunity becomes available.
Check regularly for:
- Toronto movie auditions
- Toronto TV casting calls
- Toronto commercial auditions
- Toronto background acting jobs
- Ontario casting calls
- GTA acting opportunities
- Child actor casting
- Stand-in jobs
- Photo double opportunities
- Voice-over auditions
- Modeling jobs
- Specialty casting calls
Having your photos, résumé, measurements, and self-tape setup ready can make the application process much easier.
Final Thoughts
Toronto continues to offer opportunities for actors, background performers, models, stand-ins, photo doubles, voice actors, and specialty talent.
Whether you are trying to land your first background role or pursuing professional speaking roles, preparation and consistency are essential.
Keep your Project Casting profile updated, use current photos, monitor new Toronto casting calls, and apply whenever an opportunity genuinely matches your look, skills, experience, and availability.
The next casting call could be the opportunity that helps you gain valuable set experience, build your résumé, and take the next step in your acting career.
