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 character/ensemble-driven comedy, a suspenseful short film, and more!
“Lake Patrol: The Movie”
Casting is underway for “Lake Patrol: The Movie,” a comedy following a group of wacky misfits who patrol an Ontario Lake and land in all sorts of misadventures. Ontario-based actors, aged 10–70, are sought for several lead roles in the project, which will film on Sept. 7–25 in the Kawarthas. Pay is CA$340 per day for up to seven days of work.
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Story-Driven Promotional Film
Two Ontario-based actors, aged 25–35, are sought to play an entrepreneur and a business owner in a cinematic, story-driven promotional film showcasing the community as an exciting place to live, work, and grow a business. Filming will take place in Oakville over one day in late September. Pay is CA$500–$800.
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“Loving Living Things”
Join the cast of “Loving Living Things,” a suspenseful short film centered on James, who hosts an intimate dinner party in an attempt at normalcy following his pregnant wife’s suicidal first trimester, only for it to spiral into paranoia when he discovers a kitchen knife has gone missing. Talent, aged 22–35, are sought for a pair of lead roles and a pair of supporting roles. Filming will take place in Scarborough in December. Pay is CA$220–$300 per day for up to three days of work with meals provided.
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Short Hotel Hero Video
Park Hyatt Toronto is casting a female actor, age 40–49, with a luxury look to star in a short hotel hero video. Talent will work in Toronto on Sept. 2–3. Pay is CA$1,000 plus a weekend stay certificate (suite and daily breakfast).
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“The Matchmaker”
Join the cast of “The Matchmaker,” a romantic comedy about a quirky matchmaker as he entangles the lives of his clients. Vancouver-based actors, aged 14 and older, are sought for various roles in the film, including the matchmaker Akito. The production is also hiring a director. Filming will begin in September over three days. Pay is CA$80–$720 for actors and CA$2,500 for the director.
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“Smudge”
“Smudge,” a short horror film set in a shopping mall that follows a predator and a date he can’t refuse, is seeking two male actors, aged 22 and older, to play the protagonist and the antagonist. The role of the antagonist will require full-frontal non-sexual nudity; talent will work on a closed set with an intimacy coordinator available. Filming will take place in Montreal in late September and late October/early November. Pay is CA$250–$500 for 2–4 days of work.
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“Usual Love”
“Usual Love,” a vertical micro-drama romance series with 10 episodes, is now casting Ontario-based actors, aged 18 and older, for lead and supporting roles. Talent will work during the first weeks of September in Oshawa. Pay is CA$1,500 for five days of work for lead talent. Supporting talent will receive deferred pay.
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“Press Play” Fitness Series
Casting is underway for “Press Play,” a premium documentary-style wellness content series celebrating movement, discipline, and the routines that keep us going. Toronto-based fitness and wellness content creators, aged 18–50, are sought for the project, which will feature each selected creator in a cinematic episode capturing their everyday lifestyle. Talent will work remotely. Pay is CA$800–$1,200.
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“Don’t Worry About Us”
Casting has begun for “Don’t Worry About Us,” an elevated, character-driven psychological thriller about a gifted indie musician who retreats to a decaying and isolated town after a public tragedy, forcing her to confront the weight of her grief. Canadian actors, aged 13–75, are sought for lead and supporting roles, including the starring role of Charlotte. The actor playing Charlotte must be able to confidently sing, and proficiency in guitar and/or piano is a plus. Filming will take place this fall in Southern Ontario. Pay is CA$204–$300 per day for up to 15 days of work with travel/mileage, hotel accommodations, meals/craft services, IMDb credit, footage, and per diems provided.
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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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“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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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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