Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Doctor for Background Role (PSA)

Job Description
Casting a background actor to portray a doctor in a PSA project. This role supports medical-themed scenes in a professional setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a doctor in background scenes
• Follow direction for realistic movement and interaction
• Maintain professional on-camera presence

Requirements

• Black, any gender
• Comfortable portraying a medical professional
• Strong professional appearance

Compensation

• $300 buyout

Elderly Woman for PSA Role

Job Description
Casting an elderly woman for a PSA project. This role requires a calm and expressive presence with the ability to convey emotion through subtle performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an elderly character in a PSA
• Deliver controlled and expressive emotional performance
• Follow on-set direction

Requirements

• Female, ages 75–85
• Open ethnicity
• Subtle and natural acting style
• Ability to convey emotion through facial expressions

Compensation

• Paid opportunity

Middle Eastern or Latina Woman for PSA Role

Job Description
Casting a female actor for a PSA project portraying a supportive and caring mother figure. This role requires a natural and emotionally expressive performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a mother in a PSA production
• Convey warmth, empathy, and concern through expressions
• Follow direction for subtle, natural acting

Requirements

• Female, in her 40s
• Middle Eastern or Latina
• Strong ability to express emotion naturally
• Subtle and authentic acting style

Compensation

• $500 buyout

Black Man and Woman for PSA Roles

Job Description
Casting a Black male and female actor for a PSA project. These roles require a warm, supportive presence with the ability to convey emotion through subtle and natural performances.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray supportive characters in a PSA production
• Deliver expressive and emotionally grounded performances
• Follow creative direction on set

Requirements

• Black male and female
• Male: in his 40s
• Female: young adult
• Strong emotional expression and on-camera presence
• Subtle and natural acting style

Compensation

• $500 buyout

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 Teen Actors for Suicide Prevention PSA – Teen Storyline

Job Description
A heartfelt PSA campaign focused on suicide prevention is casting non-union actors for a narrative short centered around a teenage girl’s emotional journey. This project aims to raise awareness and offer hope through powerful performances and storytelling. Filming will take place locally in the Miami area, and actors must be available for shoot dates scheduled between May 28–30.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray emotionally complex characters in a scripted PSA scene

• Deliver expressive, raw performances that reflect the intensity of real-life teen experiences

• Follow direction closely to match the tone and message of the campaign

• Engage with other cast members in naturalistic, emotionally resonant scenes

Requirements

• Lead: Teenage Girl

  • Hispanic or can pass as Hispanic

  • Legal age 18 but must appear younger

  • Dark hair, tan complexion, expressive eyes

  • Must show grit, vulnerability, and strong emotional range

• Supporting: Older Sister

  • Hispanic or similar appearance

  • Age 22–25, should appear slightly older but still youthful

  • Can be real siblings or matched for visual believability

• Extras: Teen Friends

  • Three girls and two guys

  • Ages 18–21, all ethnicities

  • Should look like authentic high school or college-aged friends

• Supporting: Counselor

  • Female, age 35–45

  • Hispanic or can pass as Hispanic

  • Empathetic, grounded, and professional presence

Compensation

• Lead: $300 flat

• Supporting: $200 flat

• Extras: $150 flat

• VO sessions available separately if needed

• Payment issued within 7 days of filming