Selected open roles for talent

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Baba

Male - 35 to 50 yrsLead Non union
Project title
Shahata!
Media
Short Film
Due date
Saturday March 7, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Ethnicity: MENA Dialogue: None The “man of the house.” Quiet but commanding, whether through his silence, stern looks, or cracklings of pumpkin seeds. Must have a strong physical presence.

Graeme

Male - 20 to 28 yrsLead Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Shepherd's Pie
Media
Film School
Due date
Thursday March 5, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Graeme is a stern and intelligent University graduate who has been given an opportunity to work abroad that he knows he must take. With taking this job he will be leaving his little brother behind in an abusive household with his father. Graeme cooks a final supper for the three of them and decides to tell them all over dinner. --Character smoking on camera for one scene (prop cigarette)

David

Male - 18 to 26 yrsLead Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Shepherd's Pie
Media
Film School
Due date
Thursday March 5, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

David, the younger brother to Graeme, has always been blamed by their father for their mothers death. From this, he's faced abuse and an overall lack of love. Yet, he still is lighthearted, sarcastic and comedic but when learning of his brother leaving soon, is suddenly hit with a fatalistic fear and gets angry with Graeme. --Character smoking on camera for one scene (prop cigarette)

George

Male - 50 to 65 yrsPrincipal Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Shepherd's Pie
Media
Film School
Due date
Thursday March 5, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

George is a construction worker who was always angry, but got angrier when he lost his wife during childbirth. Since then, he was never the same. He's emotionally reserved and stubborn.

ESTRELLA

Female - 14 to 16 yrsBit Part Not designated
Project title
ABRE LOS OJOS
Media
Mini-Series
Due date
Wednesday February 25, 2026
Submissions from
Mexico City
Role description

Ha crecido creyendo que Felipe y Teresa son sus padres biológicos y que Alicia es únicamente su tía. Sin embargo, la verdad es mucho más compleja: es hija biológica de Alicia, quien fue víctima de un ataque con ácido que la dejó hospitalizada durante meses cuando Estrella era apenas una niña. Ante esa situación, Teresa —hermana de Alicia— y su esposo Felipe se hicieron cargo de la pequeña, criándola como su propia hija. Han pasado 13 años desde que se la llevaron de la ciudad y durante todo ese tiempo se sostuvo la versión de que Alicia era solo la tía. Ahora, de regreso, Alicia desea recuperar la relación con su hija, pero Felipe y Teresa dudan que sea conveniente revelar la verdad después de tantos años de silencio. Cuando finalmente la confesión ocurre, el conflicto de Estrella es profundamente identitario: no solo descubre que le mintieron, sino que su origen, su historia y su sentido de pertenencia cambian de golpe. Como buena adolescente en plena construcción de identidad, atraviesa una crisis emocional intensa donde se mezclan traición, confusión, enojo y la necesidad de redefinir quién es y a quién pertenece.

FELIPE

Male - 40 to 50 yrsBit Part Not designated
Project title
ABRE LOS OJOS
Media
Mini-Series
Due date
Wednesday February 25, 2026
Submissions from
Mexico City
Role description

Padre legal y de crianza de Estrella, a quien ha criado como su hija desde que era pequeña, después de que Alicia —hermana de Teresa su esposa— fuera víctima de un ataque con ácido que la dejó hospitalizada y en recuperación durante años. Junto a Teresa tomó la decisión de hacerse cargo de la niña y, con el tiempo, la crió como propia, construyendo un vínculo real y profundo que para él nunca fue una sustitución sino una paternidad absoluta. Durante trece años ha sostenido, junto con su esposa, la versión de que Alicia es solo la tía, convencido de que ocultar la verdad era una forma de proteger la estabilidad emocional de Estrella. Ahora, con Alicia recuperada y decidida a retomar su lugar como madre biológica, Felipe enfrenta el mayor conflicto de su vida: revelar la verdad que puede significa arriesgar el amor y la confianza de la hija que siente suya. Su lucha no es contra Alicia como persona, sino contra la posibilidad de perder a Estrella.

ROBERTO

Male - 50 to 60 yrsBit Part Not designated
Project title
ABRE LOS OJOS
Media
Mini-Series
Due date
Wednesday February 25, 2026
Submissions from
Mexico City
Role description

Don Roberto es el jefe de Marcos en el taller mécanico de motos, tienen una buena relación, hay confianza entre ellos por lo que Don Roberto le hace encargos o le pide favores que a otros empleados no, como el guardar herramientas e implementos valiosos.

POLICÍA INCENDIO

Male - 35 to 50 yrsBit Part Not designated
Project title
ABRE LOS OJOS
Media
Mini-Series
Due date
Wednesday February 25, 2026
Submissions from
Mexico City
Role description

Policía en funciones que interviene tras el incendio ocurrido en el taller de piñatas de Trini. Está trabajando directamente en la inspección del lugar cuando comienza a detectar indicios de que el fuego no fue accidental. Durante la revisión encuentra pistas que apuntan a que el incendio fue provocado por lo que debe informar este hallazgo y formalizar que el caso pasa de ser un siniestro a una posible investigación criminal.

LENCHO

Male - 20 to 30 yrsBit Part Not designated
Project title
ABRE LOS OJOS
Media
Mini-Series
Due date
Wednesday February 25, 2026
Submissions from
Mexico City
Role description

Lencho trabaja como repartidor en un restaurante de comida coreana cuya dueña es la señora Kim. Debido al interrogatorio que realizan los policías que investigan a Jacky -su prima- que trabaja en el área de cocina del restaurante, la señora Kim lo llama para declarar. Jacky está como sospechosa del ataque con ácido a Gaby, Lencho no quiere meterse en problemas ni a Jacky, pero sabe que lo que diga puede complicar la situación, por lo que decide ser honesto en todo momento.

William

Male - 20 to 30 yrsLead Non union
Project title
HillBilly
Media
Short Film
Due date
Saturday February 28, 2026
Submissions from
Vancouver, Kelowna
Role description

Must convincingly portray fear. Slight unassuming physicality preferred. Meek, submissive demeanour with emotional depth. Background in comedy an asset. Comfortable with detour casting and light prosthetic application. Dark thematic material. Must be willing to travel to Northern BC. Partial nudity: boxer/briefs for half of shooting (in August), full clothed the other half.

Hillbilly

Male - 35 to 50 yrsLead Non union
Project title
HillBilly
Media
Short Film
Due date
Saturday February 28, 2026
Submissions from
Vancouver, Kelowna
Role description

Commanding, brooding, physicality. Capable of shifting from college professor to a deeply unsettling creep. Background in comedy an asset. Missing teeth, body hair, bald or heavy beard also an asset (or comfortable with prosthetic beard and dental work). Dark thematic material. Must be willing to travel to Northern BC.

REPORTER (V/O) - BILINGUAL (EN/FR)

Female - 30 to 40 yrsPrincipal (PP) Non union
Project title
PROJECT SOCCER
Media
Commercial
Due date
Wednesday February 25, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

All ethnicities. An off-camera reporter excitedly approaches an athlete after practice, delivering a high-energy voiceover line; and requires bilingual Québécois French. LEAD.

REPORTER

All - 30 to 45 yrsSOC Non union
Project title
PROJECT SOCCER
Media
Commercial
Due date
Wednesday February 25, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

All ethnicities. Male or female. An upbeat reporter interviewing the athlete post-practice, eagerly awaiting his response. SOC.

SOCCER COACH

All - 30 to 45 yrsSOC Non union
Project title
PROJECT SOCCER
Media
Commercial
Due date
Wednesday February 25, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

All ethnicities. Male or female. A calm, supportive coach observes and checks in on the athlete post-practice. SOC.

SOCCER PLAYERS/COACHES (BG)

Male - 25 to 40 yrsBackground Non union
Project title
PROJECT SOCCER
Media
Commercial
Due date
Wednesday February 25, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Up to 5'11", athletic build. Must have soccer-playing experience. BG.

Percy Rivers

Male - 25 to 45 yrsLead Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Crash
Media
Film School
Due date
Tuesday February 24, 2026
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

“Iron” Percy Rivers is a seasoned stuntman who has a reputation as a cool, calm professional. He’s been in the game long enough to know when something doesn’t feel right, and when an amateur film crew wants him to perform a dangerous stunt, his reputation and career are put on the line. During the leadup to the stunt, Percy is questioning himself - is he overthinking things? Is it really that dangerous? Percy wars with himself, whether to be the steely professional, or trust his instincts. Once he makes the decision to walk away from the stunt, he stands on it, outwardly confident but inwardly still rattled. There is a strong undercurrent of uncertainty in his character until the end of the movie, where he’s proven right and finds his peace.

Ari

Female - 18 to 28 yrsLead Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Crash
Media
Film School
Due date
Tuesday February 24, 2026
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

Ari is a young production assistant, working on the crew of an amateur film production. She has an energetic personality, and is willing to put up with discomfort and tough conditions in order to set herself apart. This belief of hers is challenged when she sees a stuntman stand up for himself when asked to do a dangerous stunt. She recognizes that if she keeps sacrificing her agency, she might be put into a dangerous situation like him. Ari’s admiration of the stunt man’s courage leads her to pursue a career in stunts, working with the stunt man now turned stunt coordinator on new productions.

Georgia

Female - 18 to 50 yrsLead Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Crash
Media
Film School
Due date
Tuesday February 24, 2026
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

Georgia is a new director who is trying to break out onto the scene. She’s focused on her work and the process of making her film at the expense of the people around her. The human touch has been pushed aside for Georgia, who doesn’t have the patience or time for anyone not fully dedicated to her vision. Her confidence has morphed into dismissiveness as she forgoes collaboration in favor of her single-mindedness.

Steve

Male - 35 to 60 yrsSupporting Lead Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Crash
Media
Film School
Due date
Tuesday February 24, 2026
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

Steve is a lax stunt coordinator, who sits on his laurels and allows his past reputation to do the majority of his work. He has no qualms about using his moderate fame inappropriately, including to secure jobs he’s not qualified for, and to try and impress young women on set. His reputation is everything to him, and when the stuntman he hired refuses a dangerous stunt, Steve doesn’t hesitate to get aggressive. He’s a bully, who expects those around him to follow his orders without question.

Carley Adams

Female - 18 to 25 yrsLead Union or Non union
Project title
Built Different
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Wednesday February 25, 2026
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

Female, 20's collegiate basketball athlete, a romantic partner to our lead, queer, magnetic, her confidence often eclipsed by her contemplativeness, Carley is your strongest ally and supporter, and helps Autumn in navigating the intense media scrutiny, she possesses a worldliness beyond her years. Must have exceptional basketball fit and skills. [supporting lead, 22 work days]