6 Toronto Casting Calls That Will Pay You Up To $4K To Be On TV
If you want to make some quick cash, you might want to start auditioning for a casting call. Some filming agencies will pay you lump sums of money just for being in their commercial, and you often need no experience. Here are 6 Toronto casting calls that will pay you big to be on TV.
Just by browsing through some listings online, there are tons of Toronto-area auditions for all sorts of different content.
The best part is, a lot of them you can do from your living room.
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Make sure to read the submission requirements carefully in each ad for a chance to get paid anywhere between $750 to $4,000 for your contribution.
Deadlines for submissions can sometimes be soon after an ad is placed, so don't procrastinate on making your video.
You can make a serious side hustle out of some of these offers.
So, find the best spot for lighting in your apartment, grab a tripod, and get ready for your debut in the TV industry, no experience required!
Real Estate Commercial Casting Call
Salary: $500 - $3,500
Company: Mann Casting
Why You Should Apply: You can make $50 an hour ($500 per 10 hours) by being cast in their ad campaign.
Casting Call For Unlikely Friend Duos
Salary: $3,000 - $4,000 per duo
Company: Milo Casting
Why You Should Apply: You and a friend can make cash on the side from your living room by sending in a video audition.
Casting Call For CIBC Customers
Salary: $750 - $2,000
Company: Groundglass Casting
Why You Should Apply: You will make $750.00 for a day of filming, and they'll throw in an extra $1,250.00 if your footage is chosen for the ad.
Dove Men Campaign
Salary: TBD
Company: Dove/Milo Casting
Why You Should Apply: Dove does not hire professional actors or influencers, so regular people are encouraged to apply.
Casting Call For Home Owners
Salary: $750 - $2,000
Company: Groundglass Casting
Why You Should Apply: They are looking for new homeowners to be interviewed on camera about their first property purchase for an ad, and will pay you up to $2K.
Big Brother Canada Season 9
Salary: TBD
Company: Big Brother Canada Casting
Why You Should Apply: Send in your tape for a chance to be in the next season of Big Brother Canada!

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