Selected open roles for talent

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NEWS BROADCASTER

All - 25 to 50 yrsActor Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
End Of The World Sale
Media
Film School
Due date
Sunday November 8, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

VOICE ONLY. The voice of the radio news bulletins Robert listens to. Recording Day: one day on the first weekend of December, 2026 Recording Location: Humber Lakeshore, 3199 Lake Shore Blvd W, Etobicoke, ON M8V 1K8

HOMELESS MAN

Male - 50 to 99 yrsActor Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
End Of The World Sale
Media
Film School
Due date
Sunday November 8, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

A weathered, unhoused man who crosses paths with Robert. Injury makeup will be used.

ANNIE

Female - 24 to 32 yrsLead Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Punchline
Media
Film School
Due date
Monday November 2, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Annie believes it’s my way or the highway; anyone who’s not Annie’s close friend would think she’s delusional. This role demands being able to play crazy with a straight face, akin to Patti Harrison, along with having good on-screen chemistry (being the Calvin to Iman’s Hobbes, from Calvin and Hobbes).

IMAN

Female - 24 to 32 yrsPrincipal Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Punchline
Media
Film School
Due date
Monday November 2, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Ethnicity/nationality open (North African and Arab preferred). Iman is the optimistic, level-headed, and maybe a little too forgiving friend of Annie. This role demands the ability to match crazy energy and to have good on-screen chemistry (being the Hobbes to Annie’s Calvin, from Calvin and Hobbes).

CHRIS SMUCKER

Male - 30 to 38 yrsPrincipal Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Punchline
Media
Film School
Due date
Monday November 2, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Chris is a Shane Gillis type comedian, a little nerdy and timid, but naturally funny. This role demands natural stage presence, awkward charm and charisma, and comedic ability.

GUY MANN

Male - 30 to 45 yrsActor Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Punchline
Media
Film School
Due date
Monday November 2, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Guy is a classy businessman trying to find true love, but he has been out of the dating game for a long time. Seeking an actor who can be boring in an entertaining way.

EMCEE

All - 30 to 45 yrsActor Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Punchline
Media
Film School
Due date
Monday November 2, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

The Emcee is a cynical but still positive host for a small comedy club. It’s not glamorous, but it’s a fun job to pass the time on weekends.

ANNOUNCER

All - 30 to 50 yrsOther Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Punchline
Media
Film School
Due date
Monday November 2, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Voice Only. A trained professional announcer for a big-time comedy show. High energy and a big smile.

Francine Eggbert

Female - 45 to 55 yrsLead Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Francine Eggbert on Love, Grief and Lesbian Sex
Media
Film School
Due date
Friday October 23, 2026
Submissions from
Montréal
Role description

Francine is not your average housewife. Her curiosity and naive excitement for the world around her, paired with her stubbornness, shield her from societies prejudices as she explores new connections and a new life as a queer woman. *Must be comfortable with kissing scene

Quinn

Female - 45 to 55 yrsActor Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Francine Eggbert on Love, Grief and Lesbian Sex
Media
Film School
Due date
Friday October 23, 2026
Submissions from
Montréal
Role description

Quinn is a butch lesbian with a heart of gold. Her dedication to women’s rights and obvious queerness quickly catches Francine’s eye.

The Mailwoman

Female - 40 to 55 yrsActor Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Francine Eggbert on Love, Grief and Lesbian Sex
Media
Film School
Due date
Friday October 23, 2026
Submissions from
Montréal
Role description

The Mailwoman is more of a symbol than a character. As she delivers Francine’s husband’s final gift, she liberates Francine to explore the life she desires. Not to mention, she’s a damn good kisser. *Must be comfortable with kissing scene

Diana

Female - 40 to 50 yrsLead Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
El Demonio a mi Lado
Media
Film School
Due date
Tuesday October 20, 2026
Submissions from
Montréal
Role description

Diana is a very caring person. She attempts to hold on to her son as if he were a young kid. She needs to accept that he can make his own decisions despite the dangers. * Tiene que Hablar Español

Mateo

Male - 17 to 20 yrsLead Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
El Demonio a mi Lado
Media
Film School
Due date
Tuesday October 20, 2026
Submissions from
Montréal
Role description

Although he has experienced a lot in his young life, his mom holds a strong role in every decision he takes. As the disease gets worse, he must learn to trust his own gut and do what's best for him, not simply follow his mother's wishes. * Tiene que Hablar Español

Clare

Female - 55 to 60 yrsActor Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
El Demonio a mi Lado
Media
Film School
Due date
Tuesday October 20, 2026
Submissions from
Montréal
Role description

A mysterious woman. Clare truly believes in her spiritual powers. She is the representation of an old way of thinking. Perhaps false, but reassuring. * Tiene que Hablar Español

Simon

Male - 20 to 30 yrsPrincipal Union
Project title
Falling For Chocolate
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Monday October 19, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

BIPOC. A new intern at a high-end executive branding agency in New York City. Quirky, cute, a little shy and eager to please. Nothing over the top. Keep it honest, real and subtle. He's a genuinely likable guy trying to do his best. Accent: Standard American. Pay particular attention to Canadianisms, especially the pronunciation of “sorry,” “house” and “out."

STORE OWNER (Revised)

Male - 45 to 74 yrsActor Union or Non union
Project title
EVERYONE IN MY FAMILY HAS KILLED SOMEONE - Store Owner (Revised)
Media
TV Series
Due date
Friday October 16, 2026
Submissions from
Montréal, Ottawa
Role description

To play the role of a man in his late 40s - mid 70s. PLEASE SUBMIT ALL ETHNICITIES. A pharmacy store owner who’s just been robbed. He's a man of substantial build who is unable to keep pace with the fleeing suspect...and although wielding a bat, he allows the perpetrator to get away! LANGUAGE / ACCENT: The Character must be able to speak standard American English with a generic American accent. Appears in Episode 101. This role is currently budgeted for Montreal local hires ONLY.

YOUNG MARCELO

Male - 35 to 39 yrsNon Speaking Union or Non union
Project title
EVERYONE IN MY FAMILY HAS KILLED SOMEONE (Young Marcelo)
Media
TV Series
Due date
Friday October 16, 2026
Submissions from
Montréal, Ottawa
Role description

To play the role of a man in his mid to late 30s. LATINO. A criminal defense attorney at his client’s funeral. Comforts the widow while she’s grieving. Later, the two become romantically involved and eventually marry. NB: This role will be cast to match the Performer playing Marcelo; the potential Performer is described as follows: Eyes: Dark brown
Hair: Short black/brown, textured
Skin: Tan, olive complexion
Height: around 5'5" (167 cm)
Build: Stocky, solid
ACCENT: Because this role does not have any spoken lines of dialogue, the Performers submitted for this role can have any accent. Appears in Episode 101.

The Survivor

Female - 20 to 25 yrsActor Union
Project title
A Cold Meal
Media
Short Film
Due date
Thursday October 15, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

*Trigger warning* The Survivor has just been s*xually assaulted, the two character in the film are each embodying the universality of this story. The Survivor is embodying the universal damage done to the divine feminine and will be portraying the impact of the violence done to her. *Actor will have to enter the water, the Actor will not have to engage in any scenes requiring intimacy*

Claire

Female - 20 to 35 yrsLead Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Bottled Up
Media
Film School
Due date
Sunday November 1, 2026
Submissions from
Montréal
Role description

Claire is Ryan’s ex-partner. She can be as kind, charmingly laid-back, and independent as she can be an argumentative, lazy, self-centered slob. She’s trying to get through the worst day of her life: the day where her best friend, Emma, marries her ex-boyfriend. To deal with the discomfort of the situation, she finds the cellar, a quiet place to smoke in peace. Her feelings towards Ryan have festered and worsened through their years apart; confronting him would allow her to let go of the bitter feeling she holds for a man that a part of her still loves. Character will be handling cigarettes, but will not be smoking. Please note that a minimum of two days of rehearsals are required for the role of Claire. Exact date TBD.

Ryan

Male - 20 to 35 yrsLead Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Bottled Up
Media
Film School
Due date
Sunday November 1, 2026
Submissions from
Montréal
Role description

Ryan is Claire’s ex-partner. He is as caring and sensitive as he is controlling and selfish. He is marrying Emma. His wedding nerves lead his Type A personality to hyperfixate on finding a bottle of champagne in the venue's cellar. Ryan has an adversarial attitude toward his former lover, Claire due to their messy breakup, while still deeply caring about her. Confronting Claire would allow him to let go of the past and the feelings he has bottled up for years. Please note that a minimum of two days of rehearsals are required for the role of Ryan. Exact date TBD.