Selected open roles for talent

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Lakshmi

Female - 24 to 34 yrsLead Non unionUnpaid
Project title
New Air
Media
Short Film
Due date
Wednesday May 27, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

South Asian, Southeast Asian; woman. A stay-at-home mother of an 8 year old girl. Very traditional in her ways, she got married young to husband not long after meeting each other for the first time. Her and her husband immigrated to Canada a few years ago to build a stronger foundation for their daughter Asha. Lakshmi works tirelessly to keep the family up and running. Furthermore, she helps babysit their housemate's daughter while her mom is off at work. *Must be fluent in an Indian language* Tamil and Kannada speakers are encouraged to submit.

Rakesh

Male - 27 to 40 yrsLead Non unionUnpaid
Project title
New Air
Media
Short Film
Due date
Wednesday May 27, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Mixed Ethnicity, South Asian, Southeast Asian; man. Rakesh is an overnight Construction Site Supervisor. Every morning he intersects paths with his family as they're waking up and he's getting ready for bed. After getting a loosely arranged marriage, he immigrated with his family to Canada a few years ago to build a strong foundation for his daughter, Asha. He isn't fond of his work, but he will see it through for his family. But even though he is contained, he has quite a short fuse. *Must be fluent in an Indian Language* Tamil and Kannada speakers are encouraged to submit.

Sammy

Female - 4 to 9 yrsLead Non unionUnpaid
Project title
New Air
Media
Short Film
Due date
Wednesday May 27, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Eastern European, Hispanic, Mixed Ethnicity, White; girl. Sammy is a bright and playful soul. At just four years old (playing age), she is already very witty and creative. Sammy plays a vital role in this unique living situation, often finding play and fun in mundane situations. Tucked into this crammed house, with not much entertainment, her imagination has run wild. She has formed a strong bond with Asha, whom she views as a sister. Sammy is very curious and open to the cultural differences with Asha's family. Since Lakshmi often watches over Sammy while Valerie works, Sammy has eaten Indian food, listened to Indian bedtime stories, and watched shows. This had led to her having a very bright and multicultural mindset towards her life.

Valerie

Female - 18 to 28 yrsSupporting Non unionUnpaid
Project title
New Air
Media
Short Film
Due date
Wednesday May 27, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Eastern European, Hispanic, Mixed Ethnicity, White; woman. Valerie is a young single mother, working two jobs in retail and service. Valerie had her only daughter, Sammy, at the tail end of her teenage years, and was unable to track down the father during that time. Unfortunately, Valerie didn't have much support from her family before her pregnancy, and that did not change afterward. Valerie is a dedicated and hard-working soul, but the stresses of becoming an adult and finding herself while adorning the role of a mother prove to be her biggest challenges. Valerie moved into the house with the Indian family during her pregnancy and has formed a relationship with Lakshmi, whom she often leans on for support. However, she struggles to connect with Rakesh, who is less forgiving when it comes to paying rent. Which is paid through him to the landlord. Valerie is a strong-minded and determined person with a loaded plate.

Asha

All - 6 to 11 yrsSupporting Non unionUnpaid
Project title
New Air
Media
Short Film
Due date
Wednesday May 27, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

South Asian, Southeast Asian; girl, boy. Asha is a young child that lived in India for the first few years of her life. A few years ago, she immigrated with her family to Canada. Unlike her parents, she dealt with the transition a lot easier because of her age. She is kind and patient, taking on an older sibling role for their housemate's daughter, who is a bit younger than her. However, she does like to push buttons and test her mother's patience. *The role is not tied to being a girl. Both boys and girls can apply for the position*

Annie

Female - 45 to 55 yrsPrincipal Non union
Project title
THE END OF THE WORLD
Media
Short Film
Due date
Friday June 5, 2026
Submissions from
Montréal
Role description

ASIAN WOMAN. 50 years old. Annie is curious, quiet but not shy. She has become rather comfortable with her loneliness. Her grief is quiet and reserved. Annie's life is made up of routine to keep herself together. Her daughter disappeared at Forillon National Park five years prior, and her marriage dissolved shortly after. She visits the park every year on the anniversary of her daughter's disappearance. When she meets Leonora, she finds a sense of familiarity in the way Leonora carries herself and interacts with others. Annie moves out of her loneliness with curiosity, creating a connection with Leonora, who reminds her of her daughter.

MOM-TO-BE

Female - 25 to 35 yrsBackground Union
Project title
Project Insurance (ACTRA) - Background
Media
Commercial
Due date
Friday May 29, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

All Ethnicities. Warm, grounded, and relatable.

GRANDMA

Female - 55 to 65 yrsBackground Union
Project title
Project Insurance (ACTRA) - Background
Media
Commercial
Due date
Friday May 29, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

All Ethnicities. Witty and effortlessly lovable with a natural charm.

SEÑOR ZHAO

Male - 55 to 60 yrsSmall Principal Union
Project title
LVDM-SEÑOR ZHAO
Media
TV Series
Due date
Friday June 5, 2026
Submissions from
Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara
Role description

ACTOR DE ORIGEN O ASENDENCIA CHINA//Empresario chino elegante, reservado y sumamente estratégico, interesado en adquirir Pachanga TV como parte de su expansión empresarial. Inteligente, calculador y difícil de leer, el Señor Zhao observa el caos interno de la televisora con paciencia, aprovechando las debilidades de quienes lo rodean para acercarse a sus objetivos sin perder nunca la calma. // 3 EPISODIOS

SEÑORA ZHAO

Female - 55 to 60 yrsSmall Principal Union
Project title
LVDM-SEÑOR ZHAO
Media
TV Series
Due date
Friday June 5, 2026
Submissions from
Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara
Role description

ACTRIZ DE ORIGEN O ASENDENCIA CHINA//Empresaria de origen chino elegante, reservada y sumamente estratégica, interesada en adquirir Pachanga TV como parte de su expansión empresarial. Inteligente, calculadora y difícil de leer, la Señora Zhao observa el caos interno de la televisora con paciencia, aprovechando las debilidades de quienes lo rodean para acercarse a sus objetivos sin perder nunca la calma. // 3 EPISODIOS

ROMING SUNBURN

Female - 30 to 38 yrsPrincipal (PP) Union
Project title
FREEDOM JUNE 2026
Media
Commercial
Due date
Wednesday May 27, 2026
Submissions from
Montréal, Ottawa
Role description

Caucasian woman around 30-38 yo Comic and expressive face, charismatic. A talent who could share emotions without a word. She must have pale skin because they’ll be applying makeup to give her a fake sunburn. The image will freeze on her resigned expression .

RATE HIKES ( RAMEN)

Male - 30 to 38 yrsPrincipal (PP) Union
Project title
FREEDOM JUNE 2026
Media
Commercial
Due date
Wednesday May 27, 2026
Submissions from
Montréal, Ottawa
Role description

Comic and expressive face, charismatic. A talent who could share emotions without a word. The image will freeze on his resigned expression .Must be able to eat ramen with chopsticks.

CUSTOMER SERVICE ( PAPER PLANE)

Male - 30 to 38 yrsPrincipal (PP) Union
Project title
FREEDOM JUNE 2026
Media
Commercial
Due date
Wednesday May 27, 2026
Submissions from
Montréal, Ottawa
Role description

Comic and expressive face, charismatic. A talent who could share emotions without a word. He has been waiting for two hours for a resolution to his phone problem.The image will freeze on his resigned expression .

JANE DOE

Female - 20 to 28 yrsPrincipal Union
Project title
"CALL ME RUSS" (a limited documentary film series) ** New Role - (Bloc 3)
Media
Documentaire
Due date
Friday May 29, 2026
Submissions from
Montréal, Ottawa
Role description

Another Williams' victim. She was a newcomer who recently moved from a bigger city into town with her "husband" and their newborn. On the night of the assault she was home alone in her bed with the baby sleeping in the next room when she got punched in the face after being quietly stared at for several minutes, tied up + sexually abused and photographed by her then-neighbour whom she had never met before. We are looking for an impetuous (responsive and strong) blonde actress with a slim and well-proportioned figure, whose appearance is somewhere between that of Grace Kelly and Chloë Sevigny. Please suggests only candidates who fit the description and who are comfortable with the material. NO NUDITY BUT DISTURBING AND EXPLICIT SEXUAL VIOLENCE ACTS DEPICTING REAL FACTS FOUND IN COURT DOCUMENTS.

Ginette Bilodeau

Female - 35 to 40 yrsPrincipal Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Ma Maman Sourit
Media
Film School
Due date
Tuesday May 26, 2026
Submissions from
Montréal
Role description

Stubborn and loud-mouthed, just like her daughter, Ginnette exists as the larger-than-life presence in our young protagonist's life, yet she still contains a soft interior and a rare smile to share. Must speak French with a Quebecois accent. Forte de tête et de gueule tout comme sa fille, Ginette occupe une place plus grande que nature dans la vie de notre jeune protagoniste. Cela dit, elle contient quand même une douceur intérieure, et un rare sourire à partager. Doit parler français avec un accent québécois.

Stella Belmondo

Female - 6 to 8 yrsPrincipal Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Ma Maman Sourit
Media
Film School
Due date
Tuesday May 26, 2026
Submissions from
Montréal
Role description

Both rival and friend to our protagonist, Stella Belmondo is the picture of all that is innocent and good, which is what makes her so easy to resent. Anglophone, speaks some French with an English accent. À la fois rivale et amie de notre protagoniste, Stella Belmondo incarne tout ce qu’il y a d’innocent et de bon, ce qui la rend d’autant plus facile à détester. Anglophone, parle un peu français avec un accent anglais.

Lucia Belmondo

Female - 30 to 35 yrsActor Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Ma Maman Sourit
Media
Film School
Due date
Tuesday May 26, 2026
Submissions from
Montréal
Role description

Non-speaking role. Stella's mother, only someone so beautiful and soft could have raised a daughter like Stella. Rôle non-parlant. La mère de Stella, seule une femme aussi belle et douce, aurait pu élever une fille comme Stella.

Jonathan Bell

Male - 40 to 45 yrsActor Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Ma Maman Sourit
Media
Film School
Due date
Tuesday May 26, 2026
Submissions from
Montréal
Role description

Non-speaking role. The absent father of our protagonist and Ginette's (ex?) husband. While his face is always obscured, Jonathan's presence is felt heavily all throughout the film. Rôle non-parlant. Père absent de notre protagoniste et (ex?) mari de Ginette. Bien que son visage reste toujours caché, la présence de Jonathan est constante tout au long du film.

Mac

Male - 30 to 39 yrsLead Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Garage Talk Show
Media
Pilot
Due date
Sunday May 31, 2026
Submissions from
Calgary
Role description

a neurotic, ex-talk show host who is determined to claw his way back to the top.