GC Casting



Futurefilmshow (FOFS) presents

In the Casting Room: BIPOC Actors Workshop (Virtual)

JULY 24, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET

ONLINE

Co-presented by ACTRA Toronto

This workshop is dedicated to uplifting the careers of BIPOC actors by providing them with a 1-1 session with an industry-leading casting director. Each actor will prepare a monologue beforehand, perform the monologue for a casting director, receive feedback, and perform the monologue again. This is a great opportuity to perform live in front of a casting director and get a feel for what it's like in a real audition room! Each 1-1 session is roughly 15 minutes long and you are welcome to sign up for multiple sessions with different casting directors.

As per the FOFS mandate, we work to elevate work by emerging creatives from traditionally marginalized communities and foster their futures with professional development opportunities.

This workshop does not include an ASL Interpreter. If you have any accessibility requests, please email: [email protected].

Featured Mentors:

Colleen Rush (Casting Director)

Glenda Clarke (Casting Director, GC Casting)

Lindsay Christopher (Casting Director, The Casting Master)

Lisa Parasyn (Casting Director, Lisa Parasyn Casting)

Millie Tom (Casting Director)

Monika Dalman (Casting Director & Producer)

More information here. [email protected], instsgram

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****CASTING CALL****

UNION and NON-UNION
TIER 4 LOW BUDGET STIPENED

SUBMISSIONS DUE - June 7, 2026
SELF TAPES DUE - June 12, 2026
SHOOTING - Early August, 2026/TBC
LOCATION - Toronto, Ontario

A young biracial boy meets his grandfather for the first time, discovering
his Norwegian heritage and that his family are the keepers of ancient
Viking powers in the battle against good and evil…

Einar Hávarðr: Norwegian grandfather, 60s, bad ass-looking but kind. (Principal
character)

Lukas: Einar's son, Norwegian, 30s (supporting), skeptical of all things magic

Sigurd: Einar’s best friend, Norwegian, 60s, (Minor character)

Bjorn: 40-50s, Norwegian, fit-looking swordsman, Astra’s father and Noah’s new swords master.(Minor) Must be able to wield a sword.

Creature: Tall woman, any age, will be wearing a costume/green suit for VFX (Minor character)
Must be able to move/dance around (dance background an asset)

Queen Hel: 30-50s, Caucasian, Female regal figure who is half human, half monster (Minor character)

Prince Erling: 20-30s, Norwegian, Male, impatient and malevolent prince waiting to prove himself (Minor) Must be able to wield a sword.

Valkyrie #1, Black, Female warriors of any age to es**rt Einar to Valhalla after his death. (BG)

Valkyrie #2, Caucasian, Female warriors of any age to es**rt Einar to Valhalla after his death. (BG)

Producer/Writer Lori Zozzolotto

Please apply via Casting Workbook

Please send inquires to [email protected]

**CASTING CALL**
MIRROR
Genre: Psychological Thriller
Production Company: Maponga Studios
Shooting Dates: Apr 25 – 28, 2026 in Toronto, Ont.
Producers: Michael Maponga, Emmanuel Kabongo
Director: Dennis Dortch
Casting Director: GC Casting Inc.

Request/Self tapes to be in by Wed. April 22nd @ 6 p.m to
[email protected]

Brittany Harper lives in the shadow of her “perfect” twin, Ashley, a woman who
embodies everything Brittany isn’t: successful entrepreneur, beautiful, admired, loved. When Brittany creates a revolutionary app to manage her crippling anxiety, Ashley steals the idea and begins dismantling Brittany’s life piece by piece. As Brittany fights to reclaim her identity; reality begins to fracture.

BRITTANY (LEAD)
Female, early 30s, Black
Introverted, intelligent, and deeply insecure. Brittany lives in a constant state of
comparison and feels like she’s losing at life.
Notes:
• Heavy emotional range
• Carries entire project
• Must handle psychological breakdown convincingly

ASHLEY – CO-LEAD
Female, early 30s, same ethnicity as Brittany
Confident, polished, and outwardly successful. Ashley is everything Brittany believes she is not
Notes:
• Needs strong presence and authority
• Must balance charm with underlying menace
• Key to psychological tension

MARGARET (Mother)
Female, 50s–60s, Black
Well-presented, traditional, and emotionally dismissive. She favors Ashley and subtly
undermines Brittany. Values appearances,
success, and social norms.
Notes:
• Plays “polite damage”
• Doesn’t see herself as the problem

LARRY (Father)
Male, 50s–60s, Black
Quiet, agreeable, and largely passive. He reinforces Margaret’s bias through silence and occasional praise of Ashley. Avoids conflict, even when it’s harmful.
Notes:
• Minimal dialogue, but important presence

SHARON (Therapist)
Female, 35s–40s, White
Calm, measured, and professional. Speaks with reassurance and authority.

TOM (Coworker)
Male, late 20s–30s, White
Confident, casually dismissive, and aligned with workplace hierarchy.
Notes:
• Natural, grounded performance
• Represents workplace pressure

RECEPTIONIST
Female, 20s–30s, any ethnicity
Sharp, observant, and subtly judgmental. Polished

CASTING CALL – “CIRCLE OF LIES”

Psychological Thriller | Microdrama

Five women. One dead friend. Too many secrets.
How far would you go to protect the truth?

🎬 Shooting: April 1–4, 2026 (Hamilton, ON)
🏡 Cast accommodated for 4 days
💰 ACTRA WIP – $250/day

🎥 Director: Dennis Dortch
✍🏾 Writer: Nicole Jones-Dion
🎭 Casting: Glenda Clarke .casting
🎬 Producers: Michael Maponga, Emmanuel Kabongo
🏢 Studio: Maponga Studios

ROLES (Series Regulars):
Black/Mixed Women (20s–30s)
– MAYA – Powerful, strategic politician
– JASMINE – Sharp true-crime author
– CHLOE – Fiery, unpredictable
– SARAH – Wellness guru with hidden rage
– RILEY – Observant truth-seeker
– ANNA – Mysterious, emotional (flashbacks)

Black/Mixed Men (20s–30s)
– MARK – Calculated, revenge-driven

ALSO CASTING (Day Players):
– LAWYER (40s–50s) – Cold, composed
– POLICE OFFICERS (20s, all ethnicities) (SOC)

All actors must be UNION

🎤 SELF-TAPE INFO: contact .casting
Tapes due Saturday, March 21, 2026

📍 Callbacks: March 26 (in person)

We’re committed to diverse & inclusive casting.

This is a fast-paced, bingeable micro-drama built for cliffhangers. If you can bring truth, tension, and presence — we want to see you.

It was a pleasure meeting at yesterday's Raptor/Pistons game.
Thanks to my daughter and I enjoyed courtside seats, and Raptors won.
Blessed🙏🏾 🎊🏀 👏🏾🙏🏾

Thank you to the Canadian Black Screen Awards and the Black Actors and Film Guild of Canada for the recognition of Casting Director. I am deeply honored and grateful for this Award 👏🏾🎊🙏🏾💕

Honoured to be receiving the Best Casting Director Award at the 3rd annual 2026 Canadian Black Screen Awards 🖤
Grateful to be recognized by our Black creative community.
Thank you Black Actors Film Guild Canada
wards2026