Details
Union:Non union
Area of media:Commercial
Paid?:Yes
Rates:session fee: $300/day
fitting: $50
buyout: $600 (until November 30th, 2026)
fitting: $50
buyout: $600 (until November 30th, 2026)
Deadline:July 26, 2026
Cities for response:
Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa
Commercial 1
Story: A family bustles to get their home ready for a big Diwali party. Mom proudly puts out her homemade mithai — then catches her son happily eating through the arrangement. While she’s in shock, the doorbell rings: guests already?! Panic — but Dad coolly opens the door to a Walmart delivery of fresh mithai. The table is saved and laden just as the second bell rings with the real guests; Mom flashes her hostess smile and slyly nudges the empty Walmart bag under the tablecloth. Two doorbells: bell #1 = the Walmart delivery save; bell #2 = real guests implied (never shown).
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| South Asian Mom | Female 30 - 40 Years old | |
Description Speaking Hinglish. - Speaking Hinglish. A blend of traditional and modern; warm, family-oriented, friendly; genuine pride in her Diwali traditions — she has been carefully building this celebration, and the homemade mithai is personal.Wardrobe Suggestion: Suggest wearing a south asian festival wardrobe for the audition. If you don’t have it right now, please do not worry at all. We will select a talent based on performance. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| South Asian Dad | Male 30 - 45 Years old | |
Description SOC. Family-oriented, helpful, genuinely involved in the preparations; excited to celebrate Diwali with his traditions and friends. He loves his family.Wardrobe Suggestion: festive kurta — celebratory but not over the top; contemporary, with personality. If you don’t have it right now, please do not worry at all. We will select a talent based on performance. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| South Asian Boy | Male 6 - 10 Years old | |
Description SOC. Active, curious, loves treats; well behaved and clearly close with his parents — the sweets simply overpower his better judgment. Cheeky and lovable, never bratty or defiant. Excited for the Diwali party and all the delicious treats; already dressed in his Diwali kurta from the first frame (per updated story) — should look party-ready and comfortable moving in the outfit.Wardrobe Suggestion: festive kurta — celebratory but not over the top; contemporary, with personality. If you don’t have it right now, please do not worry at all. We will select a talent based on performance. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Delivery Person | Male 25 - 35 Years old | |
Description SOC. Modern South Asian look; cheerful, fresh, and energetic — a real delivery professional with an easy familiarity that belongs in this celebration, not a spokesperson entering the scene. He knows the products he’s delivering — laddoos, sohan papdi, farsans — and the role they play in Diwali celebrations; the items should clearly read as brought from outside. The reveal may get a heightened treatment, while his performance remains warm, grounded and genuinely helpful rather than knowing heroic. Wardrobe Suggestion: Casual with solid color. NO LOGO | ||