Melissa A. Smith Casting CSA

07/25/2024

TORONTO AUDITION TECHNIQUE INTENSIVE With CD Melissa A. Smith, CSA & Coach Michael Gordin Shore's Get-CAST
Join us in studio on Sunday, August 25th from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm! Ages 16+. Space in this intensive is limited. If you would like to be considered please send your headshot and resume to [email protected].
More details here:

Join us for a full day behind the scenes of a mock casting session where each actor will have the opportunity to work and receive adjustments, critique and feedback from casting. Actors will prepare two scenes to be performed on the day, in addition to a mock self-tape to be reviewed prior to the in...

06/25/2024

https://youtu.be/0r_nbHSOyDE?si=VhPrPcshpi2WbT7E

YOU GOTTA BELIEVE | In Theaters August 30 |Official film page: https://wellgousa.com/films/you-gotta-believeBased on the inspiring true story: after dedicati...

05/11/2024

Great news for 'You Gotta Believe'. We were so fortunate to work on this special film!

'You Gotta Believe': Well Go USA Acquires Little League Baseball Film Starring Luke Wilson And Greg Kinnear.

04/26/2024

TORONTO AUDITION TECHNIQUE INTENSIVE WITH CD MELISSA A. SMITH, CSA & COACH MICHAEL GORDIN SHORE

Join us in studio on June 1st from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm! Ages 16+. Space in this intensive is limited. If you would like to be considered please send your headshot and resume to [email protected].

More details here:

Join us for a full day behind the scenes of a mock casting session where each actor will have the opportunity to work and receive adjustments, critique and feedback from casting. Actors will prepare two scenes to be performed on the day, in addition to a mock self-tape to be reviewed prior to the in...

03/04/2024

Buckle up! Daniel's Gotta Die hits theatres in select cities on March 15. Another brilliant project we had the pleasure of being involved in. Congrats to the whole team on bringing this project to life!

02/26/2024

FEATURE FILM OPEN CALL
**Talent must reside in Northern Ontario**

Filming Location: Sudbury, ON
Outside Dates: March 18 - April 15
Union & Non-Union welcome to apply

We are searching for a male, any ethnicity, age 18-22 for a small speaking role in the feature film BALLISTIC.

Please send a recent photo and resume to [email protected]

12/22/2023

TORONTO ADULT AUDITION TECHNIQUE INTENSIVE WITH CD Melissa A. Smith Casting CSA & COACH MICHAEL GORDIN SHORE!

Join us in studio on January 14th from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm! Ages 17+. Space in this intensive is limited.

More details here:

Join us for a full day behind the scenes of a mock casting session where each actor will have the opportunity to work and receive adjustments, critique and feedback from casting. Actors will prepare two scenes to be performed on the day, in addition to a mock self-tape to be reviewed prior to the in...

12/21/2023

Another wonderful project we had the pleasure of casting! Some Other Woman coming to theatres on January 5th!

The film, which also stars Amanda Crew, lands exclusively in Regal Theatres on January 5, 2024.

09/01/2023

We're so proud of the cast and everyone who worked on WARRIOR STRONG! Check out the trailer:

Following Bilal Irving, a professional basketball player returning to his small, Northern Ontario town of Dumont. He re-connects with his former coach, and c...

07/13/2023

Check out the trailer for The Retirement Plan! We are so proud to have been part of this incredible film! Congratulations to the entire team!

Nicolas Cage plays a retired Caribbean beach bum-turned-assassin in the trailer for The Retirement Plan, an action comedy thriller from writer/director Tim Brown and Falling Forward Films that’s set to hit theaters on Aug. 25.

The Retirement Plan, also from Darius Films and Productivity Media, has an ensemble cast that includes Joel David Moore, Grace Byers, Ernie Hudson and Lynn Whitfield. The producer credits are shared by William Santor, Doug Murray and Nicholas Tabarrok, while Andrew Chang-Sang, John Hills and Tim Brown executive produce.

Red Band Trailer for "The Retirement Plan" starring Nicholas Cage

04/14/2023

FEATURE FILM CASTING CALL
'You Gotta Believe'
Union (Non-Union Welcome to Apply)
Filming Dates: Late June/July 2023
Location: Toronto & GTA
Paid Roles

Storyline: Inspired by the true story of hope and resilience – a Little League baseball team of misfits dedicate their season to a player's dying father. In doing so, they accomplish the impossible by reaching the World Series finals in a game that became an ESPN instant classic.

We are casting an exciting feature film shooting this Summer in Toronto & the GTA! We're searching across Ontario for male baseball players ages 11-14! Acting experience is not necessary but we are looking for kids who can listen and take direction!

We encourage those interested to send a recent photo and short bio including age, location and athletic experience to [email protected].

Please feel free to share far and wide - thanks! - MAS Casting Team

04/01/2023

***FILLED - THANK YOU!***

Melissa A. Smith Casting is seeking a Casting Assistant

Start Date: Immediate - contract position with a minimum of 25 hours per week for 10 weeks with possible extension.
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON

Responsibilities Include:

• Managing casting logistics for audition sessions including scheduling and communicating with agents and actors.
• Reviewing scripts and assisting in creating comprehensive and insightful breakdowns and audition material.
• Editing and uploading self-tapes and other media management.
• Checking actor availabilities.
• Generating and maintaining talent lists, master lists, lists of outstanding roles, etc.
• Assisting with various forms of research and outreach.

Skills, Requirements and Experience:

• Must have knowledge and experience working in the film and television industry.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently on many projects with varying deadlines and ability to anticipate priorities.
• Elite communication skills, both verbal and in writing.
• Experience with Casting Workbook and Breakdown Express is an asset.
• Basic video editing experience
• Creative, positive and outgoing personality
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Mature personal judgment, exhibiting a high level of professionalism and discretion.
• Adaptable to a flexible work schedule, including some evenings.
• Candidates must have their own computer and reliable internet service.

We ask that interested candidates please e-mail Matthew Guthrie at [email protected] with resume and cover letter. Subject: Casting Assistant Position. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. All applications are considered confidential.

01/26/2023

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/my-animal-review-amandla-stenberg-1235309496/

The 'Bodies Bodies Bodies' actress and costar Bobbi Salvor Menuez play two crazy small-town kids in love in Jacqueline Castel's feature debut.

12/13/2022

Congratulations to the entire team! Premiering 2023

08/26/2022

Check it out Canada!🇨🇦 is now available on Amazon Prime. Congrats to the cast & crew!

Starring:

Director:

08/10/2022

We’re thrilled for the cast and crew of North of Normal which will have its world premiere at TIFF! Honoured to have been part of this beautiful film.

08/08/2022

Coming soon!

05/30/2022

MUSTACHE FEATURE FILM - CANADA WIDE OPEN CASTING CALL
Please read the breakdown carefully and contact us with any questions.

If you would like to be considered, please email a recent photo and your contact information to [email protected]. We appreciate all submissions and will only contact those we wish to see for an audition.

Please note: experience is preferred but not necessary. We are searching for Pakistani/South Asian talent and will consider non-union performers.

03/10/2022

Melissa A. Smith Casting is seeking a Casting Assistant/Associate

Start Date: Immediate - contract position with a minimum of 30 hours per week for approximately 12 weeks with possible extension.
Salary: Commensurate with experience
*We are currently working remotely. Candidates must have reliable internet and their own Mac computer.

Responsibilities Include:
• Managing casting logistics for auditions including scheduling, communicating with agents and actors.
• Scheduling Zoom meetings.
• Reviewing scripts and assist in creating comprehensive and insightful breakdowns and audition material.
• Editing and uploading auditions.
• Checking actor availabilities.
• Generating and maintaining all talent lists, master lists, lists of outstanding
roles, etc.
• Assist with various forms of research and outreach
• Compiling actor demo reels.
• Supporting Melissa and staff by maintaining detailed project lists.
• Drafting deal memos.

Qualifications of a successful candidate:

• Must have exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong ability to work efficiently on many projects with varying deadlines, and ability to anticipate priorities.
• Elite communication skills, both verbal and in writing.
• Experience with Casting Workbook and Breakdown Express is an asset.
• Ideally have experience as a Casting assistant/Agent’s assistant.
• Creative, positive and outgoing personality
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Mature personal judgment, exhibiting a high level of professionalism and discretion.
• Adaptable to a flexible work schedule, including some evenings.

We ask that interested candidates e-mail [Email hidden] with resume and cover letter. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. All applications are considered confidential. No phone calls please.

12/19/2021

Check out the poster for Big Gold Brick!

04/01/2021

More exciting news for Blue Iguana! https://deadline.com/2021/04/iggy-pop-movie-blue-iguana-bob-saget-joel-david-moore-1234725950/?fbclid=IwAR3Rs30a2OF8PbMGQeyydI1LP9qMWoO3tglc9Mp4B6eywyyxjuHzhWoRCvY

EXCLUSIVE: In a fitting piece of nominative determinism, punk-rock icon Iggy Pop has joined the cast of dark comedy Blue Iguana, currently filming in the Cayman Islands. The Stooges frontman, whose…