Selected open roles for talent

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FRANK

Male - 45 to 60 yrsSupporting Non union
Project title
Non-Union Vertical Drama Series 'FC' (working title)
Media
Vertical
Due date
Thursday April 16, 2026
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

He has no bottom line—only survival—and is driven purely by profit. Joe’s former coach and an accomplice in framing him years ago, he launders money for Scott, arranges underground fights, and even kidnaps Bella and her daughter, with the blood of many fighters on his hands. He seeks to control Joe, but when Scott is finally arrested, he is the first to step forward as a cooperating witness.

MARTIN

Male - 28 to 35 yrsSupporting Non union
Project title
Non-Union Vertical Drama Series 'FC' (working title)
Media
Vertical
Due date
Thursday April 16, 2026
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

Scott’s lackey and a spoiled heir of the Martin Group—arrogant, despicable, and a bully who preys on the weak. He has committed every kind of wrongdoing.

MIA

Female - 8 to 11 yrsPrincipal Non union
Project title
Non-Union Vertical Drama Series 'FC' (working title)
Media
Vertical
Due date
Thursday April 16, 2026
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

Mia (8-11) A kind and lively little girl who is fond of Joe and longs for a father figure.

BARRY

Male - 30 to 45 yrsPrincipal Non union
Project title
Non-Union Vertical Drama Series 'FC' (working title)
Media
Vertical
Due date
Thursday April 16, 2026
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

Mia’s biological father—a compulsive gambler and a despicable man. To repay his debts, he sells his ex-wife Bella to Martin and even kidnaps his own daughter.

SCOTT

Male - 30 to 40 yrsPrincipal Non union
Project title
Non-Union Vertical Drama Series 'FC' (working title)
Media
Vertical
Due date
Thursday April 16, 2026
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

The ultimate antagonist and the mastermind behind Joe’s downfall. Ruthless and defiant, he is a man of few words but extreme brutality. He became the new boxing champion by defeating Joe through conspiracy, not true skill. His confidence comes not from real fighting ability, but from his status as the son of powerful capital. Driven by an intense need for control and a violent nature, he craves honor as a way to satisfy his deep narcissism. Athletic.

Naomi

Female - 22 to 25 yrsLead Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Footnotes Short Film
Media
Short Film
Due date
Sunday April 19, 2026
Submissions from
Montréal
Role description

Naomi is vibrant, magnetic, and effortlessly charming—the kind of person who lights up a room without trying. She’s fun, extroverted, and easy to get along with, often the life of the party, but beneath that ease is a deeply thoughtful and emotionally perceptive woman.

Peter

Male - 24 to 27 yrsLead Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Footnotes Short Film
Media
Short Film
Due date
Sunday April 19, 2026
Submissions from
Montréal
Role description

Peter is charming, intelligent, and quietly disarming. New to the city, he carries a sense of openness and curiosity that makes him easy to connect with—thoughtful in conversation, playful in moments, and emotionally present in ways that feel real. He isn’t intentionally careless, but he’s unanchored; he values his independence and the freedom of his current life, often avoiding difficult truths rather than confronting them directly.

SUNILA

Female - 20 to 30 yrsPrincipal Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
CFC COMEDY LAB - THREADBARE - NEW SPECS
Media
Short Film
Due date
Thursday April 16, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

South Asian, female, 20-30. Sunila is a 25-year-old keyholder at a trendy retail store. Sharp-tongued but soft-hearted, she has a strong sense of liberal values rooted in social justice. A late bloomer, Sunila’s job has slowly become her life, introducing her to a world of attention, confidence, and sexy self-invention that she’s still not sure she can pull off.

CLARA

Female - 35 to 45 yrsPrincipal Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
CFC COMEDY LAB - SECOND COMING
Media
Short Film
Due date
Thursday April 16, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Female (35-45), any ethnicity, is a stay-at-home mom who lives and breathes for her family. In her mind, her value is a reflection of her family’s success. If they are happy, fed, and thriving, she feels complete. Because of this, she negates herself from having personal desires, as it makes her feel like she is betraying her role. She got married at 18, never dated anyone besides her husband (living a pretty bland, vanilla sex life), and spent her whole life taking care of her family. She has 2 kids, Charlie (14) and Luna (9). In the series, she will find herself working at a sex shop after her husband leaves her and doesn’t provide any support. She will eventually rent her basement to Sage. This new chapter in her life will force her to explore her desires, wants and needs for the first time. She is uptight but open to trying new things. Every time she steps out of her comfort zone, she policies herself back in for fear of disrupting her family life. Performer must be comfortable with an intimate scene. Intimacy Coordinator will be engaged. Looking for comedic actors good with facial expressions and physical comedy

SAGE

Female - 25 to 35 yrsPrincipal Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
CFC COMEDY LAB - SECOND COMING
Media
Short Film
Due date
Thursday April 16, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Female (25-35), any ethnicity, is a sex shop clerk who treats intimacy like something transactional. She believes that detachment equals safety and if she’s clinical and “over it” she can’t be hurt or rejected. Because of this she has a pretty open and free way to see desire and sexuality, without the pain that intimacy can bring. Sex is a means of pleasure more than connection. She’s always open to new experiences and is not afraid to ask for what she wants, or say what she thinks. Looking for comedic actors good with facial expressions and physical comedy

TENI

Female - 20 to 30 yrsLead Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
CFC COMEDY LAB - SACRED SPACE
Media
Short Film
Due date
Thursday April 16, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Female, 20s-30s, Black. Teni the newest hire at Bliss Studio, a sharp, no-nonsense journalism student who never imagined working at a place that preaches enlightenment while charging $75 for alkaline water. With a profound skepticism, she refuses to drink the "Bliss Studio Kool Aid" and constantly questions the studio’s whitewashed, capitalist approach to spirituality. Is working at Bliss Studios the place to bring out the humanity in her writing, or deepen her natural instinct to challenge authority. Vibe: Kat Dennings but Black

NICK

Male - 30 to 40 yrsPrincipal Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
CFC COMEDY LAB - SACRED SPACE
Media
Short Film
Due date
Thursday April 16, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Male, 30’s, any ethnicity. Nick is a head-strung, hyper-organized) studio manager. Queer, vegan, and rule-abiding, this perfectionist who thrives on order and structure isn't going to allow the disruption of an outsider to out yang his yin. He is deeply invested in the studio’s mission (or at least what he believes it to be). MEMBERS OF THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT. Vibe: Joel Kim Booster in Fire Island

BECKY

Female - 20 to 30 yrsPrincipal Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
CFC COMEDY LAB - SACRED SPACE
Media
Short Film
Due date
Thursday April 16, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Female, 20’s, hot, white. Becky is a skinny heavily made up blond (with the good hair) is an overly ambitious, hot blonde wrapped in Alo Yoga and toxic positivity. A self-proclaimed “love and light” warrior. A devoted disciple of Guru-Sam, Becky is convinced that being close to him means being close to spiritual awakening. She hangs onto his every word, even when they contradict each other, and happily parrots his teachings—whether they make sense or not. Becky is desperately searching for the real, even if it puts her in harm's way. Vibe: Alex Cooper

GURU SAM

Male Actor Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
CFC COMEDY LAB - SACRED SPACE
Media
Short Film
Due date
Thursday April 16, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Male, 40’s, white. The embodiment of spiritual appropriation—a long-haired white guy who has built an empire by commodifying ancient practices. Draped in flowing white linen (because purity sells). Equal parts serenity and self-importance, his image is meticulously crafted. Charismatic yet dangerously persuasive, beneath the surface, he’s a master manipulator who uses his influence to blur boundaries and maintain control. Vibe: Krishna Das/Jarad Leto

Host

Male - 30 to 45 yrsLead Non union
Project title
Educational YouTube Series
Media
Internet
Due date
Friday April 24, 2026
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

charismatic and confident host who can deliver to camera authentically. A thought leader able to take our viewer through some complex topics and financial nuance. Think YouTube's Johnny Harris.

Host

Female - 30 to 45 yrsLead Non union
Project title
Educational YouTube Series
Media
Internet
Due date
Friday April 24, 2026
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

charismatic and confident host who can deliver to camera authentically. A thought leader able to take our viewer through some complex topics and financial nuance. Think YouTube's Johnny Harris.

SUNILA

Female - 20 to 30 yrsPrincipal Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
CFC COMEDY LAB - THREADBARE
Media
Short Film
Due date
Tuesday April 21, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Sri Lankan female, 20-30. Sunila is a 25-year-old keyholder at a trendy retail store. Sharp-tongued but soft-hearted, she has a strong sense of liberal values rooted in social justice. A late bloomer, Sunila’s job has slowly become her life, introducing her to a world of attention, confidence, and sexy self-invention that she’s still not sure she can pull off.

REID

Male - 25 to 35 yrsPrincipal Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
CFC COMEDY LAB - THREADBARE
Media
Short Film
Due date
Tuesday April 21, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

White male, slim build, 25-35. Boyfriend to Sunila. A 32-year-old faux-intellectual and performative ally, he occasionally disarms with flashes of sincerity. Reid’s well-meaning, but used to getting what he wants with minimal effort; he’s never really had to question or examine himself. Performer will appear shirtless and in boxer-briefs.

JERRY

Male - 20 to 30 yrsLead Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
TFS - The Return Ticket
Media
Short Film
Due date
Friday April 17, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Late 20s. South Asian or South Indian (preferably Malayali). Malayalam-speaking actors are strongly preferred for authenticity. Jerry is an international student navigating the harsh realities of immigration in Canada. Once hopeful and determined, he is now emotionally exhausted, financially strained, and as a result, he internalizes his pain rather than expressing it outwardly. He carries the weight of expectations from back home, while struggling with a deep sense of failure.