Are you looking for casting calls in Canada? Never miss a great gig by visiting this go-to roundup of acting jobs. Each week, we update this feature to include a variety of different casting calls throughout the country, like Toronto and Vancouver, so we can help you land your next role. Wondering who’s casting this week? A mockumentary film about modern dating, a global skincare campaign, and more!
“F-Boy”
A Toronto-based female actor, age 22–30, is sought to play the lead role in “F-Boy,” a mockumentary film about modern dating. Improv skills are required for the role. Talent will begin work in Fall 2026 through Spring 2027 in Toronto. Pay is CA$5,000–$10,000 for 30 days of work.
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Paid Skincare Campaign, Toronto
A global skincare brand is seeking two Gen Z models (one Asian woman and one Latino man) with mild acne, minor blemishes, or visible signs of sensitive skin for a stills and video campaign. Talent will work on July 14 in Toronto. Pay is CA$4,000.
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KV Windows Ad
Ritter Productions is seeking a charismatic male actor, age 50–56, to play a salesperson in a dialogue-driven ad for KV Custom Windows. Talent will work on July 19 in Markham. Pay is CA$1,300.
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“Quickstepper,” Male Child Actor
“Quickstepper,” a bilingual short film set in working-class Quebec, is casting a young white male actor, age 8–12, to play the co-lead role. Montreal-based talent is preferred, but production is open to actors across Canada. Filming will take place in the Montreal area in late August. Pay is $1,000 for four days of work.
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Restaurant Content Series
A white female actor of Italian heritage, age 60 or older, is sought as the face of an ongoing social content series for a well-loved Italian restaurant in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Talent should be warm, expressive, and personable with a strong sense of humor and authentic Nonna energy. Work is ongoing, with initial filming dates TBD. Pay is CA$1,000 per shoot (one per month for 6–12 months).
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“Be With Me, In Paradise”
Fairfield Productions is seeking talent for “Be With Me, In Paradise,” a short drama following an elderly Portuguese immigrant who believes she has risen from the dead on Good Friday and hosts a final Easter dinner before she is evicted from her apartment. Toronto-based actors, aged 25–90, are sought for several roles, including the starring role of Ana. Filming will take place in the Greater Toronto area over three days in August. Pay is CA$200 per day.
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“The Classroom”
Join the cast of “The Classroom,” a dark comedy/horror short film from popular creator Stromedy that documents the investigation of a mysterious classroom in the middle of an abandoned intersection. Ontario-based actors, aged 18–50, are sought for several roles, including the starring teacher. Filming will take place in Mississauga in July. Pay is CA$200–$450 per day with shuttle transportation, snacks, and meals provided.
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Slasher Feature Film
British Columbia-based actors, aged 21 and older, are sought for the cast of a micro-budget slasher film following a troubled woman and her friend, who throw a house party that leads them into conflict with a nomadic serial killer. Talent will work on Aug. 29–31 and Sept. 13 in Nanaimo. Pay is CA$100–$200 per day with travel, lodging, and meals provided (role-dependent).
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Queer Dating Feature Film
A feature-length satirical comedy-drama film about queer dating and relationship anarchy is seeking Toronto-based talent of all genders, aged 10–70, for several supporting roles. Talent will work in October in Toronto. Pay is CA$100 per day for up to two weeks of work.
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“Just a Game”
DNA Productions is seeking Canadian talent for “Just a Game,” a romantic comedy following a professional video gamer who is forced to move into the garage of two girls who have run out of ways to pay the rent. Two actors, aged 24–40, are sought for the lead roles of Richard and Glenn. Production is also seeking a co-producer. Filming is scheduled for Spring 2027 in Canada, locations TBD. Pay is CA$2,000 for two weeks of work with travel and accommodations provided. Producer fees will be agreed upon based on the established budget.
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“Poly Fighter,” Roguelike Fighting Game
HeartLoop Games is seeking Canadian union and nonunion voice actors, aged 18 and older, to bring to life several characters in “Poly Fighter,” a roguelike fighting video game. Talent will record remotely in June and July. Pay is undisclosed by the production.
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UGC Brand Collaborations, US/Canada Creators
Canada and U.S.-based content creators, aged 18 and older, are wanted to create UGC videos within several niches, including real estate, music, food/beverage, social media/content creation, and fitness/wellness. Talent will work remotely. Pay is $200 per script with the potential for ongoing projects.
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