Groundglass Casting

CASTING BUSINESS OWNERS ACROSS CANADA FOR A FUN BRANDED CONTENT FILM!

RECEIVE $2,400 - $14,400, IF SELECTED.

Are you a Canadian business owner? Do you want to be featured in a commercial? If so, we want to hear from you!

We're looking for passion-driven business owners who love what they do. You're chasing your dream, you've jumped hurdles and barriers on your journey, and you won't let anything stand in your way. We're interested in all kinds of businesses, especially those that work with their hands, create something physical and work in visually rich places.

You could be a furniture maker, a rancher, a winemaker, a drone builder, a mechanic, a pilot, an artist, a luthier, or anything in between. We're open to all kinds of businesses.

APPLY HERE: https://projectmaker2026businessowner.castingcrane.com/

PLEASE NOTE:

- This is a NON-UNION project. No acting experience is required, however, you should be outgoing and comfortable being filmed and interviewed.

- To apply, you MUST be legally eligible to work in Canada.

- To participate, your place of business MUST be available to film at.

- If shortlisted, you MUST be available for a brief online (Zoom) interview with the director on August 11th or 12th.

- If selected, you MUST be available for three full days of filming in September or October, 2026. Exact dates to be confirmed.

- If booked, you will receive $800 per day of filming (3-days). If your likeness (footage of you) is in the final commercial, you will receive an additional $12,000 for its use. If friends or family members are requested to appear as background, they will be paid a $250 honourarium.

IF SHORTLISTED, YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED ON OR BEFORE JULY 31st.

THANKS FOR APPLYING!

CASTING REAL PEOPLE!

RECEIVE $2,400 - $14,400, IF SELECTED.

CASTING HARD WORKING CANADIANS FOR A FUN BRANDED CONTENT FILM!

Are you a hardworking Canadian who’s overcome significant challenges, financial barriers, or long odds? Have you built a life you’re proud of, whether that’s through your career, your community, your family, or by finding success on your own terms?

If so, we’d love to hear your story. We’re looking for people who’ve persevered through adversity, challenged expectations, or made the most of opportunities despite difficult circumstances. Maybe you’ve experienced income instability, built a side hustle, worked multiple jobs, studied while working, or forged your own unconventional path. Your story doesn’t have to be about money, it just has to be real. We’re interested in all kinds of stories.

APPLY HERE: https://projectmaker2026individual.castingcrane.com/

PLEASE NOTE:

- This is a NON-UNION project. No acting experience is required, however, you should be outgoing and comfortable being filmed and interviewed.

- To apply, you MUST be legally eligible to work in Canada.

- To participate, your place of business MUST be available to film at your place of business.

- If shortlisted, you MUST be available for a brief online (Zoom) interview with the Director on August 11th or 12th.

- If selected, you MUST be available for three full days of filming in September or October, 2026. Exact dates to be confirmed.

- If booked, you will receive $800 per day of filming (3-days). If your likeness (footage of you) is in the final commercial, you will receive an additional $12,000 for its use. If friends or family members are requested to appear as background, they will be paid a $250 honorarium.

IF SHORTLISTED, YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED ON OR BEFORE JULY 31st.

THANKS FOR APPLYING!

GROUNDGLASS is a premier casting company, we cast people just like you in commercials for brands such as Tim Hortons, Unilever, Johnnie Walker and Hyundai.

CASTING FILMMAKERS & CREW MEMBERS, AGES 18-25, IN TORONTO FOR A FUN COMMERCIAL!

RECEIVE $675-$6,675, IF SELECTED.

Are you a filmmaker/crew member? Do you work on set? Do you want to be in a commercial, just naturally being you/doing what you do for work? If so, we want to hear from you!

APPLY HERE: https://projectpennefilmmakers.castingcrane.com/

PLEASE NOTE:

- This is a NON-UNION project. No acting experience is required, however, you should be outgoing and comfortable being filmed.

- To apply, you MUST be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

- To participate, you MUST live in the Greater Toronto Area and be able to film in Toronto.

- If shortlisted, you MUST be available for a brief audition with the director on JULY 21ST or 22nd.

- If selected, you MUST be available for a wardrobe appointment on JULY 27TH. You will only be required briefly (about 2 hours).

- If selected, you MUST be available for a rehearsal on JULY 28TH.

- If selected, you MUST be available for filming on JULY 29TH-30TH. You will be required for up to 2 days of filming. You MUST be available ALL days until booked.

- If booked, you will receive $75 for a wardrobe appointment and $600 per day of filming. If your likeness is in the final commercial, you will receive an additional $3,000-6,000 for its use.

IF SHORTLISTED, YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED ON OR BEFORE JULY 20TH.

THANKS FOR APPLYING!

GROUNDGLASS is a premier casting company, we cast people just like you in commercials for brands such as Tim Hortons, Unilever, Johnnie Walker and Hyundai.