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Viviana

Female - 35 to 40 yrsLead Union
Project title
Messiah- Low Budget Actra Film
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Thursday January 25, 2024
Submissions from
Montréal, Ottawa
Role description

Has purity in her appearance. Viviana is the "spirit" of the story. She has lived more than 300 years in her quest to fulfill Stradivani's will for the Messiah Violin. She is pretty, wise, resoursful, loyal and at times funny. An Italian or European accent an asset.

Noah

Male - 24 to 30 yrsSupporting Union
Project title
Messiah- Low Budget Actra Film
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Thursday January 25, 2024
Submissions from
Montréal, Ottawa
Role description

British Sociologist and researcher. Goodness exists under an outward "snakiness". He is a bit brash. Very intelligent. He can be impulsive. He survives by his wits. .British accent would be an Asset.

Carl

Male - 24 to 30 yrsSupporting Union
Project title
Messiah- Low Budget Actra Film
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Thursday January 25, 2024
Submissions from
Montréal, Ottawa
Role description

British Sociologist and Itelligent researcher. British accent would be an asset. Same age as Noah. Not a geek. Very bright, Loyal. Very different personality from Noah. Some knowledge of violin would be a great asset., but can be taught.

Rabbi

Male - 58 to 65 yrsLarge Principal Union
Project title
Messiah- Low Budget Actra Film
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Thursday January 25, 2024
Submissions from
Montréal, Ottawa
Role description

He is Noah's father. He can be firm and blunt without being mean. He can be an immigrant to UK from Europe. Soft British accent would be any asset.

Mallenson

Male - 45 to 55 yrsLarge Principal Union
Project title
Messiah- Low Budget Actra Film
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Thursday January 25, 2024
Submissions from
Montréal, Ottawa
Role description

A Police Detective. Any Ethnicity. A great listener. He has the ability to lay out facts. His overall manner is very UN-policeman-like. He is almost always calm. Very smart and good at what he does.

Burger Superfan

All - 25 to 35 yrsPrincipal (PP) Union
Project title
A&W ACTRA
Media
Commercial
Due date
Monday January 22, 2024
Submissions from
Montréal
Role description

Age range - 25-35 years old. Diversity - We’d love to see a range of cultural, ethnic and diverse backgrounds reflective of Canada and Quebec. Any gender. Real and interesting looking (ie: no models). Expressive face and body language - these are burger superfans. -- Background Checks: As part of our standard process, Rethink is requesting ENGLISH Talent’s cooperation in completing a standard background check with a third party (Triton or other company) as well as a social media check. Upon their consent, an online form will be sent to the talent to gather personal information and other details relevant to the checks being performed. This will happen only if the talent is to book a role with us.

Méga fan de burgers

All - 25 to 35 yrsPrincipal (PP) Union or Non union
Project title
A&W UDA INM
Media
Commercial
Due date
Monday January 22, 2024
Submissions from
Montréal
Role description

Âge - 25 à 35 ans Cast - On cherche des hommes ou des femmes aux visages expressifs qui jouent avec physicalité. Ouvert à toutes les origines ethniques. On veut des gens intéressants visuellement, mais pas des mannequins. On veut quelqu’un qui peut passer pour un.e méga fan de burgers.

Theo

Male - 16 to 19 yrsLead Non unionUnpaid
Project title
What we leave behind
Media
Film School
Due date
Sunday January 28, 2024
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

17 year old Caucasian boy dark hair

Lizanne

Female - 50 to 55 yrsSupporting Lead Non unionUnpaid
Project title
What we leave behind
Media
Film School
Due date
Sunday January 28, 2024
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

Mother of Theo and his closest companion in pain

Paul

Male - 40 to 50 yrsSmall Principal Non unionUnpaid
Project title
What we leave behind
Media
Film School
Due date
Sunday January 28, 2024
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

Theo meets a man who gives him a piece of advise

Husband

Male - 40 to 55 yrsPrincipal (PP) Non union
Project title
BRAND X MEDICATION COMMERCIAL
Media
Commercial
Due date
Thursday January 18, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Comedy experience is a must. All ethnicities. The husband’s character is calm at first, but will build up to lively, enthusiastic, and excited. There will be a quick “happy dance” improv moment at the end, so we need someone with mobility. This character will also be very expressive in the effort to portray humour, so a range of facial expressions is a must. Rate of Pay: $1500/Day

Husband - (French Speaking)

Male - 40 to 55 yrsPrincipal (PP) Non union
Project title
BRAND X MEDICATION COMMERCIAL
Media
Commercial
Due date
Thursday January 18, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Comedy experience is a must. All ethnicities. This role is French. We will require speaking French (Quebec French accent). The husband’s character is calm at first, but will build up to lively, enthusiastic, and excited. There will be a quick “happy dance” improv moment at the end, so we need someone with mobility. This character will also be very expressive in the effort to portray humour, so a range of facial expressions is a must. Rate of Pay: $1500/Day

Wife

Female - 40 to 55 yrsSOC Non union
Project title
BRAND X MEDICATION COMMERCIAL
Media
Commercial
Due date
Thursday January 18, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

This is a non speaking role. Preference will be given to those with experience in comedy. All ethnicities woman may apply. The wife’s character is calm at first, but will build up to lively and excited. Since this role is non-speaking, the actor will need to be reactive to the main role (an overly excited Husband character) through emotion, so a range of facial expressions is a must. Rate of Pay: $500/Day NON SPEAKING for both French & English Versions of the commercial.

Mel

Female - 30 to 50 yrsLead Non union
Project title
Strange Worlds: A VR Exploration of Our Galaxy's Exoplanets
Media
Multimedia
Due date
Wednesday January 31, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Note that we are exploring the use of motion capture for this role. We will film the performance on a greenscreen, but we may end up using the actor's voice and movements on an animated character. MEL is a dynamic and intelligent scientist. She is the mission control commander for the exoplanet exploration mission and the guide for the viewer of the video. She brings the experience to life as she comes along on the journey as both a voice in the viewers ear and a holographic projection. She is fun, excited and full of life while also being a professional and dedicated scientist.

MAMMA

Female - 40 to 60 yrsLead Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
CFC - CHAND
Media
Film School
Due date
Wednesday January 17, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Female, 40-60 yrs old, South Asian. MAMMA has recently lost her husband and is the mother of her only son, Chand. Herhusband’s death has sent her into a catatonic stupor. SEEKING ACTOR WHO CAN SPEAK URDU.

Jay

Male - 25 to 30 yrsLead Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
DEEP BLUE
Media
Film School
Due date
Friday January 26, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Determined, he's willing to endure for the good he pursues, and the only thing that keeps him sane in life is his love of acting. But there are times when he is a bit self-centered, and when he is busying himself with his dreams, he tends to neglect those who really care about him and are supporting him silently. Must speak Mandarin, northern accent is preferred.

Grandpa

Male - 50 to 75 yrsPrincipal Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
DEEP BLUE
Media
Film School
Due date
Friday January 26, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Open-minded, he and Jay share the same perspective on dreams. Maybe it's because Grandpa also left his home town and came to Beijing alone when he was young, working hard for that dream in his heart. Must speak Mandarin, northern accent is preferred.

Casting Director #1

All - 40 to 60 yrsActor Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
DEEP BLUE
Media
Film School
Due date
Friday January 26, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Has been in the movie industry for many years and has the experience but sometimes lacks the patience for rookies.

Casting Director#2

All - 40 to 60 yrsActor Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
DEEP BLUE
Media
Film School
Due date
Friday January 26, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Has been in the movie industry for many years and has the experience but sometimes lacks the patience for rookies.

Producer

All - 40 to 60 yrsActor Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
DEEP BLUE
Media
Film School
Due date
Friday January 26, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Having already been in the movie industry for many years, not only have the experience, but also willing to take a chance on promising actors.