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JOSELITO

Male - 18 to 27 yrsSmall Principal Not designated
Project title
EL PREMIO MAYOR
Media
TV Series
Due date
Thursday November 5, 2026
Submissions from
Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara, Tijuana
Role description

JOSELITO es el refinado joven amo de llaves de la Mansión Domínguez. Es súper educado y servicial. El mejor mayordomo posible, a pesar de su corta edad. Evitemos en este personaje por favor actores rubios y de ojos claros.

Desmond

Male - 40 to 45 yrsLead Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
BARBERSHOPS
Media
Film School
Due date
Tuesday November 3, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

DESMOND [BLACK MALE - 40 - 45 YEARS OLD] Desmond is Jaden's father who is rigid and stubborn in his beliefs

Malik

Male - 18 to 24 yrsPrincipal Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
BARBERSHOPS
Media
Film School
Due date
Tuesday November 3, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

MALIK [BLACK MALE 18 - 24] - should pass as 17 year old - early 20's Malik is a regular at the barbershop; a blunt and confident teenager who is quick to tease anyone who is unfortunate enough to enter his crosshairs. Like the barber he is extremely opinionated, but often speaks before he thinks. He is running late to get tiramisu with his girlfriend and makes it everyone’s problem.

Freddie

Male - 27 to 32 yrsPrincipal Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
BARBERSHOPS
Media
Film School
Due date
Tuesday November 3, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

FREDDIE [BLACK MALE - early 30s] - should play off in their early 30s Freddie is short tempered and passionate

Barber

Male - 30 to 42 yrsPrincipal Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
BARBERSHOPS
Media
Film School
Due date
Tuesday November 3, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

BARBER [BLACK MALE - 40s] - should play off as in their late 30s - early 40s Barber is a talkative and opinionated staple of the barbershop. Often at the centre of heated debates, he never bites his tongue when speaking his mind, even if it ruffles feathers. He is the centre of this film and the driving force of its conflict.

Owner

Male - 35 to 42 yrsPrincipal Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
BARBERSHOPS
Media
Film School
Due date
Tuesday November 3, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

OWNER [BLACK MALE 40s] - should play off as in their 40s The owner is a staple of the shop. He wants no problems and is often doing 10 tasks at once to keep the place running. He is there to keep the debates respectful and is quick to pull the plug when it isn’t.

Old Man

Male - 55 to 60 yrsPrincipal Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
BARBERSHOPS
Media
Film School
Due date
Tuesday November 3, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

OLD MAN [BLACK MALE - 60s] - should play off as in their late 50s - early 60s The Old Man is a regular at the barbershop, showing up even when he doesn’t need a haircut. He is there for conversation and to share his wisdom with the shop's patrons, even when it isn’t wanted. He is proud of his son Daniel more than anything.

Jaden

Male - 10 to 12 yrsActor Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
BARBERSHOPS
Media
Film School
Due date
Tuesday November 3, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

JADEN [YOUNG BLACK MALE 10 - 12] Jaden is Desmond's son who is shy and upset.

Sam

Male - 29 to 23 yrsActor Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
BARBERSHOPS
Media
Film School
Due date
Tuesday November 3, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

SAM [BLACK MALE - 20s] Sam is a barber in the shop who is in his 20s, he's bright eyed and clumsy.

Daniel

Male - 20 to 25 yrsActor Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
BARBERSHOPS
Media
Film School
Due date
Tuesday November 3, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

DANIEL [BLACK MALE - 20s] - should be able to play off as he's in his early 20s Daniel and his father come from humble beginnings and fortunately Daniel has been doing a lot better for himself and his family. He frequents the barbershop with his old man to partake in lively debates.

SABERS (Masked Robbers)

Male - 35 to 45 yrsRecurring Actor Union or Non union
Project title
EVERYONE IN MY FAMILY HAS KILLED SOMEONE - Saber Search
Media
TV Series
Due date
Friday October 30, 2026
Submissions from
Montréal, Ottawa
Role description

To play the role of a men in their mid 30s - mid 40s. PLEASE SUBMIT ALL ETHNICITIES. Career criminals who are part of a crew – the Sabers, named after the tooth tiger. Possibly tatted. Equipped with firearms. Slightly broken. Think sketchy, rough around the edges types. Character faces. 70s crime drama. ACCENT: Because these roles do not have any spoken lines of dialogue, the Performers submitted for these roles can have any accent. Appear in Episode 102 (SOC), 107 (SOC) & 108 (SOC). LIKELY FILMING FOR THREE DAYS. This role is currently budgeted for Montreal local hires ONLY.

Fred

Male - 25 to 40 yrsLead Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Father's Choice
Media
Film School
Due date
Wednesday November 4, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Fred is an immigrant from China and a father who works as chef to be the breadwinner for his family. But after suffering an permanent injury to his hands, he is recruited to an extreme game show to resume his income. He is stubborn, proud, and insists on keeping his status as a man and breadwinner. Skills: - Wok handling and cooking over flame - Portraying damaged, trembling, and weak hands - Comfortable in water (Will be submerged in a confined space) Please note: all roles require a fluency in Mandarin

Helen

Female - 25 to 40 yrsLead Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Father's Choice
Media
Film School
Due date
Wednesday November 4, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Helen is Fred's wife who is unconditionally loving despite his injury. She is loving and believes in Fred but refuses to see him hurt himself. She does not believe that the man has to be the breadwinner, but has and always will support Fred in his endeavours. Skills: - Wok handling and cooking over flame Please note: all roles require a fluency in Mandarin

Austin

Male - 9 to 12 yrsActor Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Father's Choice
Media
Film School
Due date
Wednesday November 4, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Austin is the glue that keeps Fred and Helen together and tries his best to help his dad. He is sweet and energetic. He listens to Helen and is the glue that holds the bond between Fred and Helen. Please note: all roles require a fluency in Mandarin

Delivery Driver

Male Actor Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Father's Choice
Media
Film School
Due date
Wednesday November 4, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Fred's good and long time friend who makes deliveries to Fred's diner. He is well worn and has long accepted his job as a truck driver in a foreign country. Skill: - Walking with a limp Please note: all roles require a fluency in Mandarin

Angela

Female - 20 to 30 yrsActor Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Father's Choice
Media
Film School
Due date
Wednesday November 4, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Angela is the recruiter of the extreme stunt game show where contestants drown a participant in water. She is soft and angelic. The femme fatale of the story and one who has follows her own agenda. Please note: all roles require a fluency in Mandarin

Aunty Customer

Female - 50 to 65 yrsActor Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Father's Choice
Media
Film School
Due date
Wednesday November 4, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

A long time customer of Fred's diner. Always believed that Fred and Helen were meant to be together. She is used to banters with her husband, the uncle, and has a healthy marriage. Please note: all roles require a fluency in Mandarin

Uncle Customer

Male - 50 to 65 yrsActor Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Father's Choice
Media
Film School
Due date
Wednesday November 4, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

A long time customer of Fred's diner. Did not think Fred and Helen would be together, but glad that they are. He is used to banters with his wife, the aunty, and has a healthy marriage. Please note: all roles require a fluency in Mandarin

TEAM MATE #1

Male - 18 to 24 yrsPrincipal Union
Project title
Fake Skating - more roles
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Friday October 30, 2026
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

Character portrayed as Male - TEAMMATE #1has no scruples calling out Alec’s past in front of Dani. OPEN ETHNICITY

PARTY GIRL

Female - 18 to 22 yrsPrincipal Union
Project title
Fake Skating - more roles
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Friday October 30, 2026
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

Character portrayed as Female - A girl from Alec's class makes out with him at a party. OPEN ETHNICITY will require sharing a kiss with the male lead