Type

Commercial (TV, Online, Still)

Location

Toronto

Content

MUST SUBMIT BY April10th @5PM.


Non-Union Only
Location is GTA
Usage is 1 year online digital only

DO NOT SUBMIT PERFORMERS THAT ARE UNABLE TO SPEAK THE LANGUAGE(S) REQUIRED!


** FOR HINDI/PUNJABI AND MANDARIN/CANTONESE, WE ARE IDEALLY LOOKING FOR TALENT THAT SPEAK BOTH LANGUAGES BUT THIS IS NOT MANDATORY SO PLEASE STILL SUBMIT FOR WHICHEVER LANGUAGE(S) YOU DO SPEAK. **


These are being produced for the client's Multicultural Department under a limited budget framework, with rates reflecting the scope of the project.
These will be separate digital commercials for the Canadian market, with each targeted to their specific demographics.

This is a fun, comedic piece. The father-son relationship should feel authentic and culturally familiar, capturing the universal dynamic of parents questioning spending habits. The humour comes from recognition rather than exaggeration.

*In order to apply you must be able to provide proof of Ontario residency and proof of either Canadian Citizenship or ability to work in Canada legally (i.e. Permanent Residency or Work Permit).*


Storyline: A father and son share a difference of opinion towards everyday purchases but when it comes to choosing a vehicle with reliability and long-term value, they’re in complete agreement.

Dates

Audition Date: MUST UPLOAD SELF TAPE BY April 10TH @5PM
Shoot Dates: April 28th-30th , 2026 (1 day only - TBD which day so must be available for all)

Union Job

No

Apply By

00:00 - 10th April 2026

Roles

SON - SOUTH ASIAN

Male Only 28 - 35

FATHER - SOUTH ASIAN

Male Only 50 - 65

SON - EAST ASIAN

Male Only 28 - 35

FATHER - EAST ASIAN

Male Only 50 - 65

SON - FILIPINO

Male Only 28 - 35

FATHER - FILIPINO

Male Only 50 - 65

Roles Details

Title

SON - SOUTH ASIAN

Content

28 to 35 years old. South Asian Man. Friendly, Relatable, Playful.He has a warm smile and is not overly polished.
He works hard and treats himself to some nicer things in life, but also appreciates a smart purchase. He enjoys teasing his dad, and the lighthearted banter that they share.
(TALENT MUST SPEAK HINDI AND/OR PUNJABI - Ideally both. Additional buyout granted if selected for both languages. Talent are welcome and encouraged to apply for both languages)

Salary

$500 Session Fee + $500 Buyout per language for 1 year OLV only (+ 15% Agency Fee - for repped talent only) (A Wardrobe Fitting will also be paid at $100 if in person, and additional years of usage after the 1st year will receive a $500 Buyout/year)

Ethnicities

Asian - Indian, Asian - Pakistani, Asian - Bangladeshi

Gender

Male Only

Age

28 - 35