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Lakshmi

Female - 55 to 70 yrsPrincipal Non union
Project title
Sizzle Reel For New TV Series
Media
TV Series
Due date
Tuesday May 20, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Cultured and conservative, Lakshmi and Rajan are navigating life after raising multiple generations, seeing that they are grandparents. Lakshmi feels she's fulfilled her "wifely duties" for decades, and she's done with Rajan's sexual demands. But when he suggests "getting it elsewhere," she comes to her senses and wants to turn their lousy sex life into something hot and exciting! Our therapist knows age has nothing to do with not having hot sex!

Rajan

Male - 55 to 70 yrsPrincipal Non union
Project title
Sizzle Reel For New TV Series
Media
TV Series
Due date
Tuesday May 20, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Cultured and conservative, Rajan and Lakshmi are navigating life after raising multiple generations, seeing that they are grandparents. Lakshmi feels she's fulfilled her "wifely duties" for decades, and she's done with Rajan's sexual demands. But when he suggests "getting it elsewhere," she comes to her senses and wants to turn their lousy sex life into something hot and exciting! Our therapist knows age has nothing to do with not having hot sex!

Sonu

Male - 25 to 35 yrsPrincipal Non union
Project title
Sizzle Reel For New TV Series
Media
TV Series
Due date
Tuesday May 20, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

We peel back the curtain on hidden identities and the cost of cultural conformity. When Sonu—a closeted LGBTQ+ man engaged to a woman he barely knows—confesses his truth in therapy, Dr. Maya challenges him to bring his fiancée, Rita, into the session. What follows is a jaw-dropping twist neither Maya nor Sonu expects. As the couple explores the possibility of a modern-day marriage of convenience, Maya confronts the emotional consequences of secrecy, identity denial, and unresolved shame. When Sonu reveals he may be struggling with porn addiction and the fallout it's having on his real relationship, Maya guides him toward understanding the deeper roots of his coping mechanisms—opening the door to healing. This episode takes an unflinching look at queer identity, family duty, sexual health, and the fine line between survival and self-betrayal—all through the lens of a therapist who refuses to let anyone stay hidden in plain sight.

Rita

Female - 25 to 35 yrsPrincipal Non union
Project title
Sizzle Reel For New TV Series
Media
TV Series
Due date
Tuesday May 20, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

We peel back the curtain on hidden identities and the cost of cultural conformity. When Sonu—a closeted LGBTQ+ man engaged to a woman he barely knows—confesses his truth in therapy, Dr. Maya challenges him to bring his fiancée, Rita, into the session. What follows is a jaw-dropping twist neither Maya nor Sonu expects. As the couple explores the possibility of a modern-day marriage of convenience, Maya confronts the emotional consequences of secrecy, identity denial, and unresolved shame. When Sonu reveals he may be struggling with porn addiction and the fallout it's having on his real relationship, Maya guides him toward understanding the deeper roots of his coping mechanisms—opening the door to healing. This episode takes an unflinching look at queer identity, family duty, sexual health, and the fine line between survival and self-betrayal—all through the lens of a therapist who refuses to let anyone stay hidden in plain sight.

Niño o Niña (6 a 7 años)

All - 6 to 7 yrsStudent Not designated
Project title
TEST CEA
Media
Direct to Talent
Due date
Saturday July 5, 2025
Submissions from
Mérida
Role description

Niño o Niña (6 a 7 años)

Niño o Niña (7 a 8 años)

All - 7 to 8 yrsStudent Not designated
Project title
TEST CEA
Media
Direct to Talent
Due date
Saturday July 5, 2025
Submissions from
Mérida
Role description

Niño o Niña (7 a 8 años)

Niño o Niña (8 a 9 años)

All - 8 to 9 yrsStudent Not designated
Project title
TEST CEA
Media
Direct to Talent
Due date
Saturday July 5, 2025
Submissions from
Mérida
Role description

Niño o Niña (8 a 9 años)

Niño o Niña (9 a 10 años)

All - 9 to 10 yrsStudent Not designated
Project title
TEST CEA
Media
Direct to Talent
Due date
Saturday July 5, 2025
Submissions from
Mérida
Role description

Niño o Niña (9 a 10 años)

Troupe Member 1

All - 20 to 34 yrsNon Speaking Union
Project title
Tyler's Review (SOC)
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Monday May 19, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

(BIPOC, 20–30s, Any Gender) NON-SPEAKING. Amateur theatre actor and member of a BIPOC community Shakespeare troupe. Appears as part of the ensemble in backstage prep scenes, contributing to the lived-in, communal world of the troupe. Troupe Member 1 is the quiet observer—focused, grounded, and emotionally attuned to the energy in the room. They take the work seriously, not because they want to be a star, but because being on stage gives them a sense of purpose and belonging. In backstage moments, they keep to themselves, studying lines or centering others with calm presence. Their strength is in stillness. SOC

Troupe Member 2

All - 20 to 30 yrsNon Speaking Union
Project title
Tyler's Review (SOC)
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Monday May 19, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

(BIPOC, 20s, Any Gender) NON-SPEAKING. Amateur theatre actor and member of a BIPOC community Shakespeare troupe. Appears as part of the ensemble in backstage prep scenes, contributing to the lived-in, communal world of the troupe. Troupe Member 2 is the team player—enthusiastic, encouraging, and quick to make others laugh when tension is high. They’ve found community through theatre and feel personally invested in the group’s success. They’re not the loudest, but they lift others with affirming energy. When things go wrong, they’re the first to shrug it off and offer a hand. SOC

Troupe Member 3

All - 20 to 34 yrsNon Speaking Union
Project title
Tyler's Review (SOC)
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Monday May 19, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

(BIPOC, 20–30s, Any Gender) NON-SPEAKING. Amateur theatre actor and member of a BIPOC community Shakespeare troupe. Appears as part of the ensemble in backstage prep scenes, contributing to the lived-in, communal world of the troupe. Troupe Member 3 is ambitious and a little anxious—someone who’s still learning to quiet their inner critic. They want to prove they belong and are often over-rehearsing or nervously adjusting their costume in the mirror. They admire the lead actors, and you can see them watching closely, trying to absorb everything. Their vulnerability adds texture to the ensemble. SOC

South Asian Children

All - 6 to 10 yrsOther Non union
Project title
RHAKSHA BANDHAN PHOTO SHOOT
Media
Commercial
Due date
Wednesday May 14, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto, Ottawa, Sudbury
Role description

• Of South Asian cultural background/descent (including Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Nepali, •• We are open to casting siblings together • Natural connection and chemistry between siblings is a plus We welcome all skin tones, hair textures, and appearances that reflect the cultural diversity across South Asian communities • Bright, curious, warm, expressive faces and natural energy • Natural, comfortable presence on camera and able to follow directions • Open to playful, light movement or interaction with other children

Niño y niña 6 a 7

All - 6 to 7 yrsStudent Not designated
Project title
TEST CEA BREAKDOWN
Media
Direct to Talent
Due date
Saturday May 31, 2025
Submissions from
Mérida
Role description

Niño y niña 7 a 8

All - 7 to 8 yrsStudent Not designated
Project title
TEST CEA BREAKDOWN
Media
Direct to Talent
Due date
Saturday May 31, 2025
Submissions from
Mérida
Role description

Niño y niña 8 a 9

All - 8 to 9 yrsStudent Not designated
Project title
TEST CEA BREAKDOWN
Media
Direct to Talent
Due date
Saturday May 31, 2025
Submissions from
Mérida
Role description

Isaac

Male - 25 to 35 yrsLead Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Signing Off
Media
Short Film
Due date
Sunday May 25, 2025
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

Isaac is a dedicated, responsible and empathetic news anchor for Channel 12 News. He can be very disorganized and unprepared in his personal life, but when it comes to work he is sharp and present. He has trouble separating his work from home life, but is constantly talking about his wife and family wherever he goes.

Liz

Female - 20 to 35 yrsSupporting Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Signing Off
Media
Short Film
Due date
Sunday May 25, 2025
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

Liz is an assertive, intelligent and guarded producer for Channel 12 News. Her dedication for the job can cause her to act callous when she’s not listened to, but beneath her no-nonsense exterior she deeply cares about the crew she works with.

Matt

Male - 20 to 35 yrsSupporting Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Signing Off
Media
Short Film
Due date
Sunday May 25, 2025
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

Matt is a friendly, relaxed and loyal sound mixer for Channel 12 News. His laid-back approach to life can cause him to be forgetful and often ignored, but he is always there and giving his best when it matters most.

Tory

Female - 25 to 35 yrsSupporting Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Signing Off
Media
Short Film
Due date
Sunday May 25, 2025
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

Tory is a blunt, passionate and loyal director for Channel 12 News. She presents herself as having everything figured out but can be a wildcard, often letting her emotions get the better of her.

Marielle

Female - 25 to 35 yrsLead Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Light in the Dark
Media
Short Film
Due date
Friday May 16, 2025
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

(She/her or They/Them) Deeply caring and optimistic, Marielle tries to help her partner navigate her new life and the changes to their relationship. She feels the need to fix everything for Aria, and to make everything okay, even when it isn’t something she could possibly fix.