Casting For QuestChat & Hardline Chat Commercials
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. The company is seeking talent for QuestChat & Hardline Chat commercials. See the details below. About the project: QuestChat is a phone-based dating platform for adults 30+, focused on genuine, voice-first connection. Hardline Chat is a phone-based gay social line helping men build real, stigma-free connections. Rate: Paid, non-union. Rates are negotiable ($200-$500/day depending on role) Additional info: Location: Port Credit, Ontario Shoot Dates: August 15th-18th and 21st-23rd Usage: Digital (social + web) + TV broadcast, in-perpetuity (media only used by Questchat and its related companies, it will never be sold) Select applicants will receive self-tape sides or Zoom callback requests. When applying, please send a video slating the following information (unlisted YouTube link preferred): - Name, age, location - Availability on our shoot dates - Can you self-transport to Port Credit? - Tell us about something you’ve either just discovered or something you’re looking forward to! - Please end with a full body shot Put in the subject line “[QuestChat or Hardline] – [Role] – Your Name”.
6 roles
- Charismatic, well-spoken, a "friend you trust" vibe - Needs presence, warmth, and relatability - Comfortable delivering scripted lines
- Grounded, confident, slightly cheeky - Must feel like the friend who gives dating advice that’s actually good - Must deliver lines clearly and confidently. Background in hosting, commercial VO, or improv a plus
- A relatable single man looking for connection - Can deliver subtle emotional beats (loneliness, hope, curiosity) - Everyday look – not overly polished, must feel real - Comfortable delivering scripted lines
- Quirky, oddball, slightly off-putting - Portrays "that weird guy you went on a date with" - Comedic timing is a must - Must be expressive with body language and facial expression
HARDLINE ROLE - The emotional anchor of the Hardline spots - Gay or LGBTQ+ identifying preferred (not required) - Must show vulnerability, loneliness, confidence, and longing - Comfortable in solo scenes with emotional or voice-over-driven acting
- Gay or LGBTQ+ identifying preferred (not required) - Calm, reassuring spokesperson - Think: grounded, authentic, non-patronizing tone - Clear, confident delivery to camera - Should feel like a guy you’d trust
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