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🧩 #35YearsOfCastingWithShasta
This year marks 35 years as a Casting Director. Whhhaaaat?

My story began in 1991. Richard Picton, a photographer I bartended for in the Magic Building, suggested I’d be great at casting. I was tasked with finding 35 people to shoot in a hockey rink for a Molson Canadian poster.

Months later, someone from the ad agency called, inquiring about using some of the photography talent for motion. They wanted to know if I was the agent or the casting director.

“What’s the difference?” I asked.

“An agent makes a commission, and casting gets paid off the top,” was the reply.

“Well, I’m the casting director, of course.”

I’ve cast everything from a bed-wetting spray commercial to winning my first Cannes Lions for Egale in 2025.

January 2026 marks 8,929 career jobs, from a simple hand demo to finding “Gary,” the face of Canadian Tire, and negotiating an eight-commercial deal with an agent who initially would not submit him for consideration.

This is the year of giving back. If you need help on a PSA and are an ad agency or an established production company or director, I can offer my services by casting your PSAs pro bono. No strings attached.

Help me cast 35 PSAs this year.
Contact me: shasta@jigsawcasting.com

Shasta Lutz. CDC.
#JigsawCasting

🧩 #35YearsOfCastingWithShasta
This year marks 35 years as a Casting Director. Whhhaaaat?

My story began in 1991. Richard Picton, a photographer I bartended for in the Magic Building, suggested I’d be great at casting. I was tasked with finding 35 people to shoot in a hockey rink for a Molson Canadian poster.

Months later, someone from the ad agency called, inquiring about using some of the photography talent for motion. They wanted to know if I was the agent or the casting director.

“What’s the difference?” I asked.

“An agent makes a commission, and casting gets paid off the top,” was the reply.

“Well, I’m the casting director, of course.”

I’ve cast everything from a bed-wetting spray commercial to winning my first Cannes Lions for Egale in 2025.

January 2026 marks 8,929 career jobs, from a simple hand demo to finding “Gary,” the face of Canadian Tire, and negotiating an eight-commercial deal with an agent who initially would not submit him for consideration.

This is the year of giving back. If you need help on a PSA and are an ad agency or an established production company or director, I can offer my services by casting your PSAs pro bono. No strings attached.

Help me cast 35 PSAs this year.
Contact me: shasta@jigsawcasting.com

Shasta Lutz. CDC.
#JigsawCasting

🧩 #35YearsOfCastingWithShasta
This year marks 35 years as a Casting Director. Whhhaaaat?

My story began in 1991. Richard Picton, a photographer I bartended for in the Magic Building, suggested I’d be great at casting. I was tasked with finding 35 people to shoot in a hockey rink for a Molson Canadian poster.

Months later, someone from the ad agency called, inquiring about using some of the photography talent for motion. They wanted to know if I was the agent or the casting director.

“What’s the difference?” I asked.

“An agent makes a commission, and casting gets paid off the top,” was the reply.

“Well, I’m the casting director, of course.”

I’ve cast everything from a bed-wetting spray commercial to winning my first Cannes Lions for Egale in 2025.

January 2026 marks 8,929 career jobs, from a simple hand demo to finding “Gary,” the face of Canadian Tire, and negotiating an eight-commercial deal with an agent who initially would not submit him for consideration.

This is the year of giving back. If you need help on a PSA and are an ad agency or an established production company or director, I can offer my services by casting your PSAs pro bono. No strings attached.

Help me cast 35 PSAs this year.
Contact me: shasta@jigsawcasting.com

Shasta Lutz. CDC.
#JigsawCasting

🧩 #Throwback Shop Like A Mother for @realcanadiansuperstore

Happy mother's day!

#jigsawcasting

🧩 This week's #FreshFace Kyle Bailey x @elmntartist#JigsawCasting

Seeking Various Individuals living with IDD (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities) for a Safe Relationship and Your Rights Public Service Announcement in Toronto!
Looking for those who are living with IDD, someone with a physical disability living with IDD or someone who is a member of 2SLGBTQIA+ living with IDD. The series consists of 13 short scenario-based videos designed to support adults with IDD, in understanding healthy and unhealthy relationship dynamics across topics: including consent, communication, grooming, abuse, sexual health, and online safety. Seeking the following individuals living with IDD: 1. The role of ‘Ziggy’, talent living with IDD. Age 30 to 45. Open Gender, age: 30-45.

2. The role of ‘Bri’, talent with a Physical Disability Living with IDD. Age: 30-45. We are seeking a performer with a physical or mobility disability for this role.
Female.
3. The role of ‘Sarah’ - 2SLGBTQIA+ role Living with IDD. Age: 25-40. Female.
This role will be part of a same sex couple with the Madison Character. Must be Comfortable in a 2SLGBTQIA+ role.
4. The role of ‘Madison’ 2SLGBTQIA+ role Living with IDD. Age 25-40. Female.
This role will be part of a same sex couple with the Sarah Character.
For the roles of ‘Sarah’ and ‘Madison’ - Both must be comfortable in a 2SLGBTQIA+ role - TALENT WILL BE REQUIRED TO KISS/MAKEOUT WITH FEMALE SCENE PARTNER FOR SHOOT. *Open to any real same sex female partners - Please note if talent has a real partner she would like to audition with. *Honorarium Pay is $500.00 per performer, per working day. This is a non-union PSA.

The deadline to submit is ASAP or before May 22 at 11am. For more info: https://saferelationships.castingcrane.com/ (links are in our bio) @wbcommunityservices

🧩 #NewWork for @cibc

Directed by @natalieraerobison
Production Company @opcproduction
Ad Agency: @courageideas
Agency Producer: Jackie Pal
Line Producer: Rebeca Ortiz
Casting Director: Shasta Lutz, CDC @chaz_da_loots

#JigsawCasting

Seeking Cool edgy tattoo people, BMX riders, Soccer kids and Indigenous Individuals for a FIFA Campaign in Toronto!
This film is being used once at the Canadian opening ceremonies and seen worldwide. We are celebrating Canadian culture and identity. We are looking for a diverse cast to showcase Canadians.
Looking for the following roles:
1. BMX Riders. Ages 18+. Urban badass. Must be very experienced. Any gender.
2. Individuals who look cool, edgy, have tattoos and/or piercings. Indy vibes. (E.g like kensington market cafe workers..etc) Any gender.
3. Soccer kids. Ages 8 to 12. Experienced.
4. Indigenous Individuals. Ages 18+.
IF YOU KNOW OF SOMEONE, PLEASE PASS THIS ON!

If selected, compensation is: $1,000.00 CAD per person. This is a non-union project.
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT - ASAP OR BEFORE MAY 11 AT 11AM EST

You must be available for these dates if selected:
Wardrobe may 25th
Shoot date may 26 or 27 (TBD which day is needed)
If interested, you must apply and submit a self tape to:
https://fifacampaign.castingcrane.com/
Self tape instructions:
https://bit.ly/FIFAselftape
(links on our bio)

Seeking Kayakers, Die hard FIFA fans, Campers, Mounties or Rangers and Neighbourhood fans for a FIFA Campaign in Toronto
This film is being used once at the Canadian opening ceremonies and seen worldwide. We are celebrating Canadian culture and identity. We are looking for a diverse cast to showcase Canadians.
Looking for the following roles, open to all genders:
1. Kayakers On the lake, ages 30-40. Must be proficient at kayaking.
2. Die Hard FIFA Fans age 20's. A great role to audition with some friends.
3. People from the Camping scene. Ages 20–25. A great role to do with a friend or partner.
4. Mounties or Rangers Ages 40-60. Ideally a real Park ranger, if not we will wardrobe as such. Fit healthy Proud.
5. Neighborhood Fans. Ages 40–60. Apply with your friends or family. We really want to capture the many ethnic neighborhoods all coming together for Canada and sharing their proud culture.
IF YOU KNOW OF SOMEONE, PLEASE PASS THIS ON!

If selected, compensation is: $1,000.00 CAD per person. This is a non-union project.
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT - ASAP OR BEFORE MAY11 AT 11AM EST

You must be available for these dates if selected:
No recalls
Wardrobe may 25th
Shoot date may 26 or 27 (TBD which day is needed)
If interested, you must apply and submit a self tape to:
https://fifa2campaign.castingcrane.com/
Self tape instructions:
https://bit.ly/fifa2selftape
(links are on our bio)

🧩 #NewWork for the Ont Volunteer Corps.

Prod co: @iq.productions
Directed by: @alon_isocianu
Producer: @michellecwoodward
DP: @matjbarkley
Prod Design: @jessonmoen
1st AD: @esmepajkovic
Wardrobe: @maevemckee
Hair/Makeup: @lisavella
Edit: @drew_stevenson
Color: @jasonzukowski @fortyorkvfx
Agency: Publicis @publicisgroupe
CD: Steve Muzzin
Creative Team: Patrick Gravel & Dan Ong
Agency Producer: Nicole Andrisevic

#JigsawCasting

🧩 #NewWork for the Ont Volunteer Corps.

Prod co: @iq.productions
Directed by: @alon_isocianu
Producer: @michellecwoodward
DP: @matjbarkley
Prod Design: @jessonmoen
1st AD: @esmepajkovic
Wardrobe: @maevemckee
Hair/Makeup: @lisavella
Edit: @drew_stevenson
Color: @jasonzukowski @fortyorkvfx
Agency: Publicis @publicisgroupe
CD: Steve Muzzin
Creative Team: Patrick Gravel & Dan Ong
Agency Producer: Nicole Andrisevic

#JigsawCasting

🧩 #NewWork for the Ont Volunteer Corps.

Prod co: @iq.productions
Directed by: @alon_isocianu
Producer: @michellecwoodward
DP: @matjbarkley
Prod Design: @jessonmoen
1st AD: @esmepajkovic
Wardrobe: @maevemckee
Hair/Makeup: @lisavella
Edit: @drew_stevenson
Color: @jasonzukowski @fortyorkvfx
Agency: Publicis @publicisgroupe
CD: Steve Muzzin
Creative Team: Patrick Gravel & Dan Ong
Agency Producer: Nicole Andrisevic

#JigsawCasting

🧩 #NewWork for the Ont Volunteer Corps.

Prod co: @iq.productions
Directed by: @alon_isocianu
Producer: @michellecwoodward
DP: @matjbarkley
Prod Design: @jessonmoen
1st AD: @esmepajkovic
Wardrobe: @maevemckee
Hair/Makeup: @lisavella
Edit: @drew_stevenson
Color: @jasonzukowski @fortyorkvfx
Agency: Publicis @publicisgroupe
CD: Steve Muzzin
Creative Team: Patrick Gravel & Dan Ong
Agency Producer: Nicole Andrisevic

#JigsawCasting

🧩 #NewWork for the Ont Volunteer Corps.

Prod co: @iq.productions
Directed by: @alon_isocianu
Producer: @michellecwoodward
DP: @matjbarkley
Prod Design: @jessonmoen
1st AD: @esmepajkovic
Wardrobe: @maevemckee
Hair/Makeup: @lisavella
Edit: @drew_stevenson
Color: @jasonzukowski @fortyorkvfx
Agency: Publicis @publicisgroupe
CD: Steve Muzzin
Creative Team: Patrick Gravel & Dan Ong
Agency Producer: Nicole Andrisevic

#JigsawCasting

🧩 #NewWork for the Ont Volunteer Corps.

Prod co: @iq.productions
Directed by: @alon_isocianu
Producer: @michellecwoodward
DP: @matjbarkley
Prod Design: @jessonmoen
1st AD: @esmepajkovic
Wardrobe: @maevemckee
Hair/Makeup: @lisavella
Edit: @drew_stevenson
Color: @jasonzukowski @fortyorkvfx
Agency: Publicis @publicisgroupe
CD: Steve Muzzin
Creative Team: Patrick Gravel & Dan Ong
Agency Producer: Nicole Andrisevic

#JigsawCasting

🧩 #NewWork for the Ont Volunteer Corps.

Prod co: @iq.productions
Directed by: @alon_isocianu
Producer: @michellecwoodward
DP: @matjbarkley
Prod Design: @jessonmoen
1st AD: @esmepajkovic
Wardrobe: @maevemckee
Hair/Makeup: @lisavella
Edit: @drew_stevenson
Color: @jasonzukowski @fortyorkvfx
Agency: Publicis @publicisgroupe
CD: Steve Muzzin
Creative Team: Patrick Gravel & Dan Ong
Agency Producer: Nicole Andrisevic

#JigsawCasting

🧩 This week's #FreshFace Melissa Arends x @heroartists

#JigsawCasting

🧩 #NewWork “End the Waiting Game”.

Production: @animals.tv_
Director: @dypka

Brand: @felixhealthca
Chief Marketing Officer: Mark Chiarcossi
Head of Brand: Sara Ross
ACD: Melanie Keay
Senior Copywriter: Kyle Elich
Chief Revenue Officer: Sam Roston

EPs: @mirianadiquinzio, chris hutsul
Head of Production: liam benstead
Line Producer: @candicenapoleone
Director of Photography: @spikemorris
1st Assistant Director: marc guspie
Production Designer: @jordanworthspots
Wardrobe: @katedaystyle, @allieyonick

💙 Agency: 👋
Co-Founder / ECD: @meghankraemer
EP: @lindsayhann
Co-Founder / VP Strategy: @camerafish
VP Managing Director: @cassfarry
Group Account Director: @elcarlosgame
Director, Project Management: cecihuii
Senior Designer: @priyamistrydesigns

✂️ Editorial: @outsidereditorial
Editors: @murphyeditor, john gallagher
Editor Assistant: geneviève roy griffin, malavika anupraj
EPs: kayan choi, kristina anzlinger
Producer: kelsey dale-mcgrath

🎨 Colour: @company_3
EP: @ellora_colour_ep
Colourist: @matthieu.toullet
Colour Producer: kerri aungle

🪄Online: @studiofeather
VFX & Finishing Artist: sean douglas
Producers: bronte barber, emily goldberg
Motion Design: justin wotherspoon
Production Manager: sofia spagnuolo
VFX: colin cunningham, mike morley, sergej liamin, diego dutra
Online Assists: huan le vu cong, riley lindsay

🎧 Audio Mix: @runamok_studios
Sound Design and Mix: jon clarke
EP’s: lucy spong / ornela peka

🎶 Music: @beaconstreetstudios
Composers: andrew feltenstein, john nau & danny dunlap
EP: leslie dilullo

🧩 #35yearsofcastingwithshasta PSA 5/35 Meet Your Match

Meals on Wheels does more than connect seniors with meals. It connects volunteers with their neighbours to create fulfilling, meaningful and fun experiences that go both ways. You may even meet your match and find someone with interests, hobbies or a sense of humor that complements your own.

Ad Agency: Public Inc
Agency Producer: Marc Milliard
Production House: @Westside_Studio
Line Producer: Natalie D’urbano
Director: @SammyRawal
Casting Director: Shasta Lutz, CDC

#JigsawCasting

🧩 #FreshFace Arjun Kalra x @artagencyinc

#JigsawCasting