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Casting Call for a Short Spec Commercial

Toronto, ON, Canada
ID: 310679Exp: 5/15/2026
TFP
Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Searching for actors for a Short Spec Commercial. See the details below. About the project: A short spec commercial film about running and depression, built around the idea that even small movement can begin to shift something. Rate: Non union. Unpaid (TFP). Additional information: Filming: Mid May. Location: Toronto. When applying, please submit a head shot, a short introduction, and any relevant experience.

3 roles

Lead talentBoth genders24-30 y.o.African-American Latino / Hispanic Other Asian Middle Eastern Native American Pacific Islander Indian/South Asian

Main Character. BIPOC strongly encouraged. Not overly athletic in appearance. Should feel like a real person you’d pass by without thinking twice. This role is quiet and internal. There are no big emotional moments most of the performance comes through small things like hesitation, timing, and presence. You should be comfortable being still on camera and letting moments sit without trying to “perform” them.

Passerby 1Both genders24-40 y.o.All ethnicities

Supporting role. Minimal dialogue. These roles are brief, but important; they mirror the main character at the beginning and end of the film.

Passerby 2Both genders24-40 y.o.All ethnicities

Supporting role. Minimal dialogue. These roles are brief, but important; they mirror the main character at the beginning and end of the film.