Selected open roles for talent

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CHEMIST

Female - 27 to 45 yrsLead Non union
Project title
Educational Video Series
Media
Industrial
Due date
Monday October 19, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

All ethnicities. An enthusiastic, intelligent, and approachable scientist at the Space Exploration Agency who inspires curiosity about science and space exploration.

AQUARIUM DIRECTOR

Female - 40 to 60 yrsLead Non union
Project title
Educational Video Series
Media
Industrial
Due date
Monday October 19, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

All ethnicities. Dr. Silvia Seaborne is a passionate aquarium director who loves marine life and educating young learners. She is warm, approachable, and engaging, with a genuine passion for marine life and a strong commitment to ocean animal conservation and rehabilitation.

WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST

Male - 27 to 45 yrsLead Non union
Project title
Educational Video Series
Media
Industrial
Due date
Monday October 19, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

All ethnicities. Enthusiastic, friendly, and passionate wolf enthusiast who represents an international wolf conservation organization. Nico is knowledgeable and aims to inspire curiosity and appreciation for wolves in young learners.

Sarah

Female - 24 to 27 yrsLead Non unionUnpaid
Project title
SMILE FOR ME
Media
Short Film
Due date
Tuesday October 20, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto, Calgary, Montréal
Role description

Billingual. Earthy black woman and a default charming smile. Wants to be a famous model and actress. She carries herself with quiet confidence and authenticity, shaped by her journey of self-acceptance and perseverance. Despite setbacks in her modeling career, she remains determined, balancing a regular job with the ongoing pursuit of her dreams. Ref: Lauryn Hill.

Sarah's Dad

Male - 47 to 59 yrsOther Non unionUnpaid
Project title
SMILE FOR ME
Media
Short Film
Due date
Tuesday October 20, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto, Calgary, Montréal
Role description

PHOTO PROP SHOT. Black. Figures in a family photo with Sarah.

Sarah's Mom

Female - 47 to 59 yrsOther Non unionUnpaid
Project title
SMILE FOR ME
Media
Short Film
Due date
Tuesday October 20, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto, Calgary, Montréal
Role description

PHOTO PROP SHOT. Black. Figures in a family photo with Sarah.

Sarah's Best-Friend

Female - 22 to 27 yrsOther Non unionUnpaid
Project title
SMILE FOR ME
Media
Short Film
Due date
Tuesday October 20, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto, Calgary, Montréal
Role description

PHOTO PROP SHOT. Open to BIPOC. Figures in a family photo with Sarah.

Young Harvey

Male - 4 to 15 yrsOther Non unionUnpaid
Project title
SMILE FOR ME
Media
Short Film
Due date
Tuesday October 20, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto, Calgary, Montréal
Role description

PHOTO PROP SHOT. Mixed or Latine Origins. A rare family portrait of young Harvey with his Afro.

Harvey's Dad

Male - 27 to 39 yrsOther Non unionUnpaid
Project title
SMILE FOR ME
Media
Short Film
Due date
Tuesday October 20, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto, Calgary, Montréal
Role description

Black or Afro-latino. Figures in a family portrait with young Harvey.

Harvey's Mom

Female - 27 to 39 yrsOther Non unionUnpaid
Project title
SMILE FOR ME
Media
Short Film
Due date
Tuesday October 20, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto, Calgary, Montréal
Role description

PHOTO PROP SHOT. Caucasian. Figures in a family portrait with young Harvey.

ROBERT

Male - 50 to 99 yrsLead Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
End Of The World Sale
Media
Film School
Due date
Sunday November 8, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Turkish or Middle Eastern An immigrant who came to Canada decades ago and speaks English with a Turkish accent. Since his wife's death, their little coffee shop is the last thing holding her memory, and he won't let it go, even as the world ends.

BEN

Male - 30 to 40 yrsPrincipal Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
End Of The World Sale
Media
Film School
Due date
Sunday November 8, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Turkish or Middle Eastern Robert’s son. He supports his own young family and lives far from his father. He comes to the shop to convince Robert to let go and seek shelter with them before it's too late.

SALLIE

Female - 50 to 99 yrsActor Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
End Of The World Sale
Media
Film School
Due date
Sunday November 8, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Turkish or Middle Eastern Robert’s late wife. She built a life in Canada with Robert around their coffee shop, and her absence shapes everything he does.

NEWS BROADCASTER

All - 25 to 50 yrsActor Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
End Of The World Sale
Media
Film School
Due date
Sunday November 8, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

VOICE ONLY. The voice of the radio news bulletins Robert listens to. Recording Day: one day on the first weekend of December, 2026 Recording Location: Humber Lakeshore, 3199 Lake Shore Blvd W, Etobicoke, ON M8V 1K8

HOMELESS MAN

Male - 50 to 99 yrsActor Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
End Of The World Sale
Media
Film School
Due date
Sunday November 8, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

A weathered, unhoused man who crosses paths with Robert. Injury makeup will be used.

ANNIE

Female - 24 to 32 yrsLead Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Punchline
Media
Film School
Due date
Monday November 2, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Annie believes it’s my way or the highway; anyone who’s not Annie’s close friend would think she’s delusional. This role demands being able to play crazy with a straight face, akin to Patti Harrison, along with having good on-screen chemistry (being the Calvin to Iman’s Hobbes, from Calvin and Hobbes).

IMAN

Female - 24 to 32 yrsPrincipal Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Punchline
Media
Film School
Due date
Monday November 2, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Ethnicity/nationality open (North African and Arab preferred). Iman is the optimistic, level-headed, and maybe a little too forgiving friend of Annie. This role demands the ability to match crazy energy and to have good on-screen chemistry (being the Hobbes to Annie’s Calvin, from Calvin and Hobbes).

CHRIS SMUCKER

Male - 30 to 38 yrsPrincipal Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Punchline
Media
Film School
Due date
Monday November 2, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Chris is a Shane Gillis type comedian, a little nerdy and timid, but naturally funny. This role demands natural stage presence, awkward charm and charisma, and comedic ability.

GUY MANN

Male - 30 to 45 yrsActor Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Punchline
Media
Film School
Due date
Monday November 2, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Guy is a classy businessman trying to find true love, but he has been out of the dating game for a long time. Seeking an actor who can be boring in an entertaining way.