Casting Call for "The Spot" Series
Casting actors for "The Spot" An Indie Micro series, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Additional info: Genre: Urban Drama / Slice of Life Location: Downtown Toronto Shoot: Mid-November (Exact dates TBD) This is a collaborative indie project (unpaid), offering IMDb credit, on-set meals, and professional footage for portfolio. Episodes are 2–3 minutes long — intimate, cinematic, and designed for digital release. From the production house behind What’s Up Boss? — which screened at IFFSA Toronto 2025 and the Bangalore International Short Film Festival (Oscar-qualifying) — comes The Spot, a new micro series. The Spot is a 6-episode Toronto microseries capturing stories from one downtown balcony — small, human moments that reveal the humor and chaos of city life. Each episode (2–3 minutes) unfolds as a standalone short, blending wit, realism, and emotional truth. When applying, please include Name, Age, Contact Info Headshot / Recent Photo Acting Reel (if available) Role(s) you’re applying for Subject line: CASTING — The Spot [Role Name]
9 roles
Grounded, quietly observant, with a sarcastic sense of humor and emotional restraint. Appears in 5–6 episodes.
Quick-witted, practical, occasionally cynical — a friend who hides depth behind humor. Appears in 5–6 episodes.
Smart, confident, and emotionally grounded. Balances the group’s energy with sensitivity and strength. Appears in 2 episodes.
The newcomer — curious, open-hearted, unintentionally funny. Appears in 2 episodes.
A non-verbal, expressive role. A weathered soul with raw physical energy — empathy and unpredictability in motion. Appears in 1 episode.
Warm and expressive, conveying quiet companionship through simple gestures. Appears in 1 episode.
A separate friend group seen from the reverse POV — natural banter, believable camaraderie, comfortable in ensemble dynamics. Appears in 1 episode.
No intimacy or nudity required. Only costume and character behaviour resembling that of an ambiguous escort. Performance focuses on subtle emotion and layered humanity — a misunderstood woman with strength beneath composure. Appears in 1 episode.
For a humorous, implied intimacy scene. Indicative acting only — no physical contact or explicit visuals. Comfort and professionalism prioritized.
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