Selected open roles for talent

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NELLIE CONNELLY

Female - 41 to 48 yrsActor Union
Project title
NOVEMBER/1963 - MB ONLY
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Monday April 28, 2025
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

An excited Nellie Connelly (44), rides in the car with her husband Texas Governor John Connally, and sits next to Jacqueline Kennedy and (late) President John F. Kennedy. CAUCASIAN ACCENT: DALLAS

PAUL

Male - 18 to 24 yrsLead Union or Non union
Project title
Process Evaluation (Toronto Short Film) - Lead
Media
Short Film
Due date
Friday May 2, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Paul is an 18-year-old navigating mental health treatment for the first time. He is introspective, observant, and struggling with feelings of isolation.

Bella Blanchet

Female - 20 to 26 yrsLead Non union
Project title
Mute for Love
Media
Mini-Series
Due date
Tuesday April 29, 2025
Submissions from
Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Montréal, Ottawa, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Charlottetown, St. John's, Sudbury, Kelowna
Role description

Bella Blanchet is a strikingly beautiful 24-year-old with an air of quiet grace and inner strength. With luminous eyes that speak volumes and a presence that draws attention without a single word, she exudes a rare blend of elegance and resilience. Intelligent, quick-witted, and fiercely determined, Bella has always been a top student with a natural curiosity and love for learning. Her silence, the result of a tragic accident, only amplifies her other qualities making her all the more observant, empathetic, and emotionally intuitive. Behind her calm exterior lies a fierce will to overcome adversity, protect those she loves, and prove that true strength isn't found in what you say, but in how you live. This role requires some intimacy, kissing, hugging and touching. An Intimacy Coordinator will be present on set at all times to ensure the safety, consent, and comfort of the actors. All intimate scenes will be choreographed in advance with full transparency and mutual agreement. We are looking to cast an actor with an understanding of sign language—this skill is preferred but not required.

Nathan Astor

Male - 27 to 32 yrsLead Non union
Project title
Mute for Love
Media
Mini-Series
Due date
Tuesday April 29, 2025
Submissions from
Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Montréal, Ottawa, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Charlottetown, St. John's, Sudbury, Kelowna
Role description

Nathan Astor is a 30-year-old successful businessman whose physical strength is matched only by the depth of his heart. Tall, athletic, and effortlessly charismatic, Nathan carries himself with quiet confidence and genuine warmth. Though born into the same powerful family as Peter, Nathan chose a different path one rooted in integrity, compassion, and purpose. This role requires some intimacy, kissing, hugging and touching. An Intimacy Coordinator will be present on set at all times to ensure the safety, consent, and comfort of the actors. All intimate scenes will be choreographed in advance with full transparency and mutual agreement.

Peter Astor

Male - 20 to 25 yrsSupporting Non union
Project title
Mute for Love
Media
Mini-Series
Due date
Tuesday April 29, 2025
Submissions from
Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Montréal, Ottawa, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Charlottetown, St. John's, Sudbury, Kelowna
Role description

Peter Astor is a 22-year-old wealthy young businessman with charm as sharp as his suits and ambition that knows no bounds. Born into privilege but determined to build his own empire, Peter is ruthless, calculating, and unapologetically self-serving. With striking features and a disarming smile, he knows how to manipulate those around him to get what he wants.

Farren Blanchet

Female - 22 to 26 yrsSupporting Non union
Project title
Mute for Love
Media
Mini-Series
Due date
Tuesday April 29, 2025
Submissions from
Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Montréal, Ottawa, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Charlottetown, St. John's, Sudbury, Kelowna
Role description

Farren Blanchet, 24, is dazzlingly beautiful and a master of appearances. With striking features and a magnetic presence, Farren uses her charm like a weapon, concealing a calculating and manipulative nature beneath her polished facade. Driven by envy, ambition, and a long-standing rivalry with Bella, she walks the line between family loyalty and personal gain. Farren thrives on control, plays people like chess pieces, and always has a hidden agenda.

REAL MUSICIAN

Female - 20 to 39 yrsFeatured Union or Non union
Project title
LOVE & CHAOS
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Tuesday April 29, 2025
Submissions from
Montréal
Role description

20s-30s BIPOC Female. A young musician with an easily recognizable, iconic look -- The musician is a familiar face to the cast. Everywhere in Europe they go, this person seems to be! Seeking actual musicians who can convincingly play multiple instruments! ACTOR FEATURED

Woman

Female - 27 to 43 yrsPrincipal (PP) Non union
Project title
Project Skincare
Media
Commercial
Due date
Monday April 28, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

All ethnicities. Vibrant and high-energy, with a radiant smile and a genuine love for skincare. Talent will be applying the product to their face, expressing authentic joy, comfort, and relief. NON-SPEAKING

Claire

Female - 30 to 45 yrsLead Non union
Project title
Nacho Mama
Media
Short Film
Due date
Monday May 5, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

A fiercely devoted adoptive mother whose love for her son Max is matched only by her anxiety over losing him. Hyper-vigilant, controlling, and emotionally volatile when her role as “mom” is threatened. Claire is driven by fear — hiding the truth of Max’s adoption in a desperate attempt to protect him. Over the course of the story, she transforms from a guarded protector to a vulnerable truth-teller, ultimately learning that real motherhood means love without control. Think Sandra Bullock in The Blind Side, a more emotionally raw Sarah Connor in Terminator 2 or even Wynona Ryder’s Character in Stranger Things.

Max

Male - 10 to 12 yrsLead Non union
Project title
Nacho Mama
Media
Short Film
Due date
Monday May 5, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

A bright, curious kid with a deep sense of justice and a drive to uncover the truth. Max is the kind of pre-teen who follows every mystery to its source — whether it's a stranger who recognizes him or why his mom flinches at questions about the past. He longs to understand where he belongs, and when answers are kept from him, he takes matters into his own hands. Innocent yet determined, Max is like Miguel in Coco — spirited and searching for his identity — with shades of Rapunzel in Tangled, as he steps beyond the version of life he's always been told. Think Finn Wolfhard in Stranger Things.

Abigail

Female - 65 to 90 yrsLead Non union
Project title
Nacho Mama
Media
Short Film
Due date
Monday May 5, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

A delicate-looking but quietly formidable grandmother who’s spent years aching for the family she lost. Her first encounter with Max is charged with raw emotion — sorrow, hope, and a longing that never faded. Abagail’s flaw is her desperation, which blinds her to the emotional impact of her sudden reappearance in Max's life. Still, she carries a deep, forgiving love that ultimately softens conflict and redefines family. By the end, she evolves from a disruptive presence to a source of healing. Think Judi Dench in Philomena — tender but tenacious — or Sally Field’s later roles as a nurturing yet resilient matriarch.

JULIE

Female - 18 to 35 yrsRecurring Principal Not designated
Project title
MMT
Media
TV Series
Due date
Tuesday April 29, 2025
Submissions from
Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara, Tijuana
Role description

Mujer latina, Julie es tímida, desaliñada y de talla grande / Plus size Sus padres son argentinos, Lidia y Tomás y es sobrina de Emma. Creció en Oregón casi siempre en instituciones, por lo regular le gusta vestir con hoodie negro. Es de pocas palabras, pero cuando se expresa se puede descubrir en ella un gran entendimiento y hasta cierto sarcasmo, su conversación revela una lucidez dolorosa. Es una chica marcada por sus traumas y tiene una relación conflictiva con su cuerpo, familia, e identidad. Aunque es un tema poco explorado, siente una conexión especial con los muertos.

Kirpa

Female - 18 to 25 yrsLead Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Pardesi
Media
Film School
Due date
Tuesday May 6, 2025
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

Kirpa, a 20-year-old woman from Moga, India, is the product of a humble family determined to offer her the opportunities they never had. With hopes of seeing her thrive, they send her to Canada to pursue a career, but Kirpa has always dreamed of becoming a Kathak dancer. Despite her passion, she finds herself caught between her aspirations and the expectations placed upon her. Naturally introverted, Kirpa reflects a common trait among many young women in India, she is accustomed to keeping her voice down and prioritizing the needs of others. Though she yearns for something different, her quiet nature often holds her back from asserting her true desires. Must Speak punjabi.

Soni

Female - 40 to 60 yrsSupporting Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Pardesi
Media
Film School
Due date
Tuesday May 6, 2025
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

Soni, a 45-year-old mother from Moga, India, is fiercely dedicated to her daughter Kirpa's future. Having faced the limitations of her own life, she's determined to give Kirpa the opportunities she never had. Though Soni's love for her daughter is unwavering, her approach is often tough. She believes that pushing Kirpa to succeed and adapt to the world around her is the key to a better life, even if it means being hard on her at times. Soni's strict nature comes from a place of deep care, as she is driven by the desire to see Kirpa break free from the constraints of their modest beginnings. Must Speak Punjabi.

Aunt Preeti

Female - 40 to 60 yrsSupporting Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Pardesi
Media
Film School
Due date
Tuesday May 6, 2025
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

Aunt Preeti, in her late 50s, is a woman of sharp opinions and even sharper words. While she I claims to have Kirpa's best interests at heart, her disapproval of Kirpa'sdream to become a Kathak dancer is clear. Preferring more traditional and "practical" paths for young women, Aunt Preeti is often judgmental, subtly throwing cold insults disguised as "concerns." She believes Kirpa's ambitions are foolish and that pursuing dance is a waste of time. Though she's never 1 openly cruel, her passive-aggressive remarks and constant undermining of Kirpa's dreams create a tense, unwelcoming atmosphere whenever she's around. Must Speak Punjabi

Aunt Niru

Female - 40 to 60 yrsSupporting Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Pardesi
Media
Film School
Due date
Tuesday May 6, 2025
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

Aunt Niru, in her early 50s, is a caring and thoughtful woman, but her love for tradition often clashes with her desire to support her niece. While she's worried about Kirpa's choice to pursue Kathak dancing, an art form so foreign to her, Aunt Niru is determined to be a source of I encouragement, even if it's difficult for her tofully understand. She may not fully grasp the passion behind Kirpa's dream, but her deep sense of family loyalty compels her to offer her I support, even if it comes with hesitation. Though she occasionally voices her concerns, Aunt Niru's desire to see Kirpa happy and successful outweighs her doubts, and she tries to be there for her in her own quiet way. Must Speak Punjabi

Uncle Raja

Male - 40 to 60 yrsSupporting Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Pardesi
Media
Film School
Due date
Tuesday May 6, 2025
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

Uncle Raja, in his mid-50s, is a hardworking truck driver with a heart of gold. Though his life has been shaped by the long, tough hours on the road, he's never let the grind dull his kindness When Kirpa takes on a truck driving job, Uncle Raja becomes an unexpected mentor to her, offering guidance and support with a steady hand and a warm heart. He understands the struggles of stepping into a traditionally male- dominated world and offers both practical advice and emotional encouragement. Hiscaring nature and wisdom give Kirpa the confidence to push, through challenges, and he s always ready with a joke or a piece of advice to lighten the mood. Despite his tough exterior, Uncle Raja's gentle spirit makes him a vital source of strength in Kirpa's journey. Must Speak Punjabi

Nora

Female - 18 to 25 yrsSupporting Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Pardesi
Media
Film School
Due date
Tuesday May 6, 2025
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

Nora, a young and naive barista in her early 20s, is the embodiment of optimism and innocence. With her easygoing nature and a smile that never fades, she's blissfully unaware of the struggles and hardships Kirpa faces. Nora's world is light and uncomplicated, and she often sees things through rose-colored glasses.

Chris

Male - 18 to 25 yrsSupporting Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Pardesi
Media
Film School
Due date
Tuesday May 6, 2025
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

Chris, in his late 20s, appears outwardly friendly and well-meaning, but his subtle biases seep through in the form of microaggressions. While he never overtly expresses his discriminatory views, his remarks and actions towards Kirpa are laced with thinly veiled prejudice that often go! unnoticed by those around him. His comments, though seemingly innocuous, make Kirpa feel alienated.

Ballet Judge

All - 30 to 45 yrsSupporting Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Pardesi
Media
Film School
Due date
Tuesday May 6, 2025
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

self-assured but hard to read, with a calm intensity that draws people in. There sharp, observant, There’s a quiet strength to them something unspoken, but always present.