Selected open roles for talent

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AJ

Female - 18 to 22 yrsLead Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Cons of Cannabis CamH PSA
Media
Film School
Due date
Saturday December 13, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Description: blonde, look of innocence Traits: impulsive, short fused, fragile, young, lively, a reserved rebel, naive Background: Once a creative kid with many hobbies, who played many sports and was successful in school. With a strictly controlled lifestyle placed on her from her mother, AJ turned to smoking cannabis to try to cope with her stress. Her impulsiveness and lack of information on the impacts of cannabis led to her lack of control, losing track of school and becoming overcome by depression. ** must be comfortable smoking herbal joints

Dr. Cawley

Male - 50 to 59 yrsPrincipal Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Cons of Cannabis CamH PSA
Media
Film School
Due date
Saturday December 13, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Description: male, balding, interesting facial hair, average looking Traits: sophisticated, caring, empathetic, intelligent, patient, concerned, good listener, observant Background: With two young daughters in college, he is empathetic towards AJ. Similarily, he's empathetic towards her Mom as he can understand her concern for her daughter, given the resemblance of their situation to his own life.

Mom

Female - 45 to 50 yrsPrincipal Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Cons of Cannabis CamH PSA
Media
Film School
Due date
Saturday December 13, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Description: female, blonde, white Traits: strict yet gentle, caring, worried, open minded, soft, stoic Background: Had a similar upbringing as AJ, but instead of cannabis, she distracted herself through study and work to cope with her stresses, fueling her productiveness.

Eduardo

Male - 18 to 20 yrsActor Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Cons of Cannabis CamH PSA
Media
Film School
Due date
Saturday December 13, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Description: male, friend of AJ Traits: chill, reserved, weak and looking to relax Background: A bright kid who understands AJ as they come from similar households. He smokes weed in moderation to relax, but with the ability to control his impulsive behaviours.

Dad

Male - 45 to 55 yrsOther Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Cons of Cannabis CamH PSA
Media
Film School
Due date
Saturday December 13, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

white, male No dialogue but present in scene with mom and AJ

Brother

Male - 18 to 20 yrsOther Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Cons of Cannabis CamH PSA
Media
Film School
Due date
Saturday December 13, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

looks closer to 16, white, male No dialogue but present in scene with mom and AJ

ANNOUNCER VOICE

Male - 30 to 60 yrsVoice-Over / Voice-Only Union
Project title
American Hostage - EPs 101-104 VOICE OVER
Media
TV Series
Due date
Wednesday December 3, 2025
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

Can play the role of male, A jubilant announcer reads the lead in for My Town Indy. (Ep 101)

MR. FAIRBANKS

Male - 40 to 60 yrsVoice-Over / Voice-Only Union
Project title
American Hostage - EPs 101-104 VOICE OVER
Media
TV Series
Due date
Wednesday December 3, 2025
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

Can play the role of male, The owner of WIBC, Mr. Fairbanks calls Fred to congratulate him on a job well done after his first interview with Tony. (Ep 102)

AGENT JOSEPH

Male - 25 to 55 yrsVoice-Over / Voice-Only Union
Project title
American Hostage - EPs 101-104 VOICE OVER
Media
TV Series
Due date
Wednesday December 3, 2025
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

Can play the role of male, An agent of the Indianapolis FBI, Joseph answers Chief Gallagher’s call. (Ep 102)

TV ANCHOR

Male - 25 to 55 yrsVoice-Over / Voice-Only Union
Project title
American Hostage - EPs 101-104 VOICE OVER
Media
TV Series
Due date
Wednesday December 3, 2025
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

Can play the role of male, The TV Anchor delivers the scoop that Tony deliberately chose Fred to be his spokesperson. (Ep 102)

UNHINGED CALLER

Male - 20 to 70 yrsVoice-Over / Voice-Only Union
Project title
American Hostage - EPs 101-104 VOICE OVER
Media
TV Series
Due date
Wednesday December 3, 2025
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

Can play the role of male, The caller reaches out to Tony to convince him to blow Dick’s head off. (Ep 102)

LADY VOICE

Female - 25 to 75 yrsVoice-Over / Voice-Only Union
Project title
American Hostage - EPs 101-104 VOICE OVER
Media
TV Series
Due date
Wednesday December 3, 2025
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

Can play the role of female, When O’Brian holds interviews on the street, this concerned LADY questions Tony’s immunity deal. (Ep 103)

MARILYN/CALLER

Female - 30 to 50 yrsVoice-Over / Voice-Only Union
Project title
American Hostage - EPs 101-104 VOICE OVER
Media
TV Series
Due date
Wednesday December 3, 2025
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

Can play the role of female, Marilyn calls DJ Ricksy’s show to request and dedicate “Carry On Wayward Son” to Tony. (Ep 103)

FRANCES/CALLER #1

Female - 30 to 50 yrsVoice-Over / Voice-Only Union
Project title
American Hostage - EPs 101-104 VOICE OVER
Media
TV Series
Due date
Wednesday December 3, 2025
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

Can play the role of female, The wife of a past colleague of Tony’s, Frances calls in to let Tony know that she’s on his side! (Ep 104)

ROGER/CALLER #2

Male - 30 to 65 yrsVoice-Over / Voice-Only Union
Project title
American Hostage - EPs 101-104 VOICE OVER
Media
TV Series
Due date
Wednesday December 3, 2025
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

Can play the role of male, Roger calls in to share his Meridian horror story with Tony and Fred. (Ep 104)

GAIL/CALLER #3

Female - 50 to 75 yrsVoice-Over / Voice-Only Union
Project title
American Hostage - EPs 101-104 VOICE OVER
Media
TV Series
Due date
Wednesday December 3, 2025
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

Can play the role of female, Gail thinks everyone is a crook ever since the US went off the gold standard! (Ep 104)

JOAN/CALLER#4

Female - 40 to 70 yrsVoice-Over / Voice-Only Union
Project title
American Hostage - EPs 101-104 VOICE OVER
Media
TV Series
Due date
Wednesday December 3, 2025
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

Can play the role of female, Joan shares her harrowing story of Meridian, highlighting their greed in all situations. (Ep 104)

Ron

Male Lead Union or Non union
Project title
Sink
Media
Short Film
Due date
Sunday December 28, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

A rugged oil operator who has spent years working away from home. He wears his exhaustion like a second skin. Steel toe boots, worn jacket, the look of someone who carries the weight of sacrifice. Outwardly, he's laid-back, funny and quick with a sarcastic jab, especially with his best friend. But beneath the surface, he is drowning in grief, guilt and regret.

Morgan

Male Co Star Union or Non union
Project title
Sink
Media
Short Film
Due date
Sunday December 28, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Morgan is Ron's longtime best friend, grounded, dependable, and settled into family life. He's a husband, father, and professional who has built the life Ron wishes he had. Comfortable in his skin, Morgan's humor is playful but never mean-spirited, and he carries himself with the quiet confidence of someone who has found his place in the world.

Margaret

Female - 25 to 35 yrsLead Union or Non union
Project title
PERFORM
Media
Short Film
Due date
Wednesday December 17, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Margaret is an ambitious actress. She's had a bit of luck in community theatre and has a couple of commercials under her belt, but she knows she's capable of so much more. Dedicated to her craft, she spends her free time training, poring over books on theory, listening to podcasts, and auditioning for anything she can. She's always been charismatic and has a natural feel for comedic timing, which has earned her a solid group of friends outside the industry. She deeply cares what people think of her. More than anything, she wants to be loved and respected. She can't stand being lonely.