Selected open roles for talent

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FATIMA

Female - 50 to 59 yrsLead Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
CFC - THE MOMENT THAT HAS GONE
Media
Short Film
Due date
Thursday September 4, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Female, 50s, MENA. Speaks some Arabic. She grew up in North America as a second-generation immigrant. Has a strong sense of self, a fulfilled life, and an even fuller family, but with the reintroduction of Abid into her life through the invitation of his death anniversary, she grapples with the question of “what if”, had she romantically pursued her best friend after college despite not aligning with her interests at that time in her life. She unravels her sense of feelings as well as the purpose of attending this event for grieving and remembrance while also understanding and considering the feelings of those that became Abid’s life after her.

SAFEENA

Female - 50 to 59 yrsLead Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
CFC - THE MOMENT THAT HAS GONE
Media
Short Film
Due date
Thursday September 4, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Female, 50s, South Asian. Speaks Urdu), immigrated to North America with Abid. Had a harder time adjusting to life here with little community and family, living through a marriage that was often without much affection – but despite that, her marriage brought her much comfort and at times happiness. Struggles with the question of who Fatima really was for her late husband but accepts that despite knowing it was a paper marriage, this was the woman her husband would have truly loved.

ZAINA

Female - 27 to 32 yrsLead Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
CFC - THE MOMENT THAT HAS GONE
Media
Short Film
Due date
Thursday September 4, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Female, Late 20s, South Asian. Speaks Urdu, has had to become the primary caretaker since her father’s passing. Balances between the care for her mother during this time of grieving but also is curious to know who her father was at that point in his life with Fatima. She contends with the distanced marriage her mother and father had while hearing a level of intimacy that her father shared with this other woman earlier in his life. She projects what she wants to do with her life through seeing her father’s maybe unfulfilled past and unhappy present.

IQBAL

Male - 60 to 75 yrsLead Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
CFC - THE MOMENT THAT HAS GONE
Media
Short Film
Due date
Thursday September 4, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Male, 60+, South Asian. Speaks Urdu, Abid’s older brother. Came to the West before Abid did and helped him settle down. He knew Fatima during her time in college and thought fondly of her for helping his brother out.

MO

Male - 45 to 55 yrsSupporting Non union
Project title
MY JOURNEY FROM FALAFEL TO POUTINE
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Monday September 15, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

*Of Middle-Eastern Descent* A man has a playful spat with his wife at an embassy. He is an immigrant to Canada. The scene offers satirical glimpse at the reality of how people approach immigration strategically. *This role has no specific language requirements*

Mère - Mains Libres

Female - 30 to 45 yrsSOC Union
Project title
RECAST VOLKSWAGEN
Media
Commercial
Due date
Tuesday September 16, 2025
Submissions from
Montréal
Role description

Mère - Rôle Muet | Mother - Silent on camera Femme, dans la 30-45 ans | Woman, 30-45 Principalement Afro descendance et asiatique 1 an web UDA RM @100%TAB C : 1333$ – avec possibilité d’upgrade à 13 semaines TV

Père - Mains Libres

Male - 30 to 45 yrsSOC Union
Project title
RECAST VOLKSWAGEN
Media
Commercial
Due date
Tuesday September 16, 2025
Submissions from
Montréal
Role description

Père - Rôle Muet | Father - Silent on camera Principalement Afro descendance et asiatique Homme, 30-45 ans | Man, 30-45 yo 1 an web, 13 semaines TV 1 333$ + 2 196$ = 3 529$

Garçon - Mains Libres

Male - 4 to 6 yrsSOC Union
Project title
RECAST VOLKSWAGEN
Media
Commercial
Due date
Tuesday September 16, 2025
Submissions from
Montréal
Role description

Garçon - Rôle Muet | Boy - Silent on camera Garçon, 4-6 ans | Boy, 4-6 y/o Description: Principalement Afro descendance et asiatique 1 an web, 13 semaines TV 1 333$ + 2 196$ = 3 529$

Papa Cool

Male - 30 to 45 yrsSOC Union
Project title
RECAST VOLKSWAGEN
Media
Commercial
Due date
Tuesday September 16, 2025
Submissions from
Montréal
Role description

Papa Cool - Rôle Muet | Cool Dad - Silent on camera Homme, 30-45 ans | Man, 30-45 yo Description: Principalement Afro descendance et asiatique 1 an web, 13 semaines TV 1 333$ + 2 196$ = 3 529$

Enfant Ticket

All - 6 to 8 yrsSOC Union
Project title
RECAST VOLKSWAGEN
Media
Commercial
Due date
Tuesday September 16, 2025
Submissions from
Montréal
Role description

Enfant Ticket - Rôle Muet | Ticket Kid - Silent on camera Garçon ou fille ,6- 8 ans | Boy or Girl, 6-8 y/o Principalement Afro descendance et asiatique 1 an web UDA RM @100%TAB C : 1333$ – avec possibilité d’upgrade à 13 semaines TV

JACOB MARLEY

All - 27 to 55 yrsLead Union or Non union
Project title
A Christmas Carol
Media
Play
Due date
Sunday September 21, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

(Please note unconventional age range) – The wry and slightly cheeky spectre of Scrooge’s deceased business partner; a supernatural guide and constant observer. Also acts as the audience guide through the house.

BELLE

All - 22 to 32 yrsLead Union or Non union
Project title
A Christmas Carol
Media
Play
Due date
Sunday September 21, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Scrooge’s Beau / Fiancé; a headstrong and affectionate young woman; a dreamer.

GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT

All - 22 to 55 yrsLead Union or Non union
Project title
A Christmas Carol
Media
Play
Due date
Sunday September 21, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

A Spirit; boisterous and larger than life.

YOUNG EBENEZER

All - 22 to 35 yrsLead Union or Non union
Project title
A Christmas Carol
Media
Play
Due date
Sunday September 21, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Scrooge as a young man before his heart calcified; timid but ambitious.

AUGUSTUS SCROOGE

All - 28 to 45 yrsLead Union or Non union
Project title
A Christmas Carol
Media
Play
Due date
Sunday September 21, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Scrooge’s Father; a loving and tender man.

FRED

All - 25 to 38 yrsLead Union or Non union
Project title
A Christmas Carol
Media
Play
Due date
Sunday September 21, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Scrooge’s nephew, a jovial and spirited young man; the antithesis of his uncle.

VIOLINIST / BAILIWICK

All - 20 to 65 yrsLead Union or Non union
Project title
A Christmas Carol
Media
Play
Due date
Sunday September 21, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

In addition to supporting the musical elements of the show, the actor-violinist will also play at least one narrative character; in past iterations that has often been the ‘Ghost of Christmases Past’ or ‘Bailiwick’ but may be any open part depending on the fit.

MRS. DILBER

All - 30 to 65 yrsLead Union or Non union
Project title
A Christmas Carol
Media
Play
Due date
Sunday September 21, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

(Please note unconventional age range) – Scrooge’s housekeeper; a no-nonsense woman with steely resolve, and a champion of the less fortunate.

TINA / TIM CRATCHIT

All - 8 to 12 yrsLead Union or Non union
Project title
A Christmas Carol
Media
Play
Due date
Sunday September 21, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

(Please note gender-flexible nature of role) - The Cratchits’ youngest child; kind and big-hearted. [Note: this role will be performed by two young actors who will alternate performance nights]