Job Description: Commercial Casting Call
Position: Employee 2 – Male Talent (Speaking Role)
Casting Location: Toronto, Canada
Shoot Location: Mexico
Shoot Dates: May 14th, 15th, or 16th, 2023 (Travel on May 13th and return the day after the shoot)
Callbacks: Friday, May 3rd via Zoom
Job Details: We are seeking a South Asian/Indian male actor, aged 40-49, for a speaking role in a commercial to be filmed in Mexico. This role involves portraying an employee in a dynamic and engaging scenario, suitable for a wide-reaching advertising campaign.
Job Responsibilities:
- Participate in wardrobe fittings and rehearsals as scheduled.
- Deliver scripted lines with potential accents, contributing to the character’s authenticity and relatability.
- Work cooperatively with directors, other actors, and crew to fulfill the creative vision.
- Be available for up to 12-hour shooting days, and potential additional hours for promotional activities or reshoots.
- Comply with all on-set directions regarding filming, live actions, and still imagery.
Requirements:
- Must be a male of South Asian/Indian descent, aged 40-49.
- Professional acting experience, especially in commercial or film.
- Must have a valid passport for international travel.
- Ability to perform with an accent is preferred but not required.
- Available for travel and shoot dates specified, including potential early call times and late wraps.
- Comfortable with long shoot days and capable of maintaining high energy levels and professionalism throughout.
Compensation Details:
- Session Fee: $750 CAD
- Wardrobe Fitting Fee: $100 CAD
- Travel/Hold Days: $325 CAD per day
- Usage Fee (1 year): $6,000 CAD (payable upon appearance in the final commercial)
- Per Diem: $80.00 CAD per day
- All travel expenses including airfare, hotel accommodation, and transport to airports will be provided.
- Potential for contract renewal with a 10% increase in the original usage fee.
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Job Description
A commercial production is seeking non-union Arabic children for featured background roles. This is a great opportunity for young talent to gain on-set experience in a professional production while being part of a diverse campaign.
Job Responsibilities
- Participate as a featured background actor in a commercial
- Follow on-set directions from the production team
- Maintain professionalism and patience during filming
Requirements
- 12-year-old girl
- 1.5 to 3-year-old boy
- Must be non-union
- Able to work as a local hire in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
- Parents/guardians must submit recent photos, full contact details, height, and weight
Compensation
- $350 flat rate
- Professional on-set experience
- Opportunity for future projects


