{"id":311915,"date":"2026-03-24T09:29:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T16:29:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/?p=311915"},"modified":"2026-03-24T09:36:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T16:36:17","slug":"how-to-tap-into-torontos-booming-film-tv-scene-before-everyone-else-does","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/how-to-tap-into-torontos-booming-film-tv-scene-before-everyone-else-does\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Tap Into Toronto\u2019s Booming Film &amp; TV Scene Before Everyone Else Does"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you haven\u2019t seen <em>Heated Rivalry<\/em> or haven\u2019t discussed it in some way, you may find yourself in a new and interesting minority. Especially since <em>it\u2019s all anyone is talking about<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jacob Tierney\u2019s adaptation of Rachel Reid\u2019s book series has become such a sensation, it has made stars of its two leads, Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie, the latter of whom hosted an episode of <em>Saturday Night Live<\/em> just a couple weeks ago.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The show\u2019s success has stretched far beyond the series itself. It has also reminded the industry just how important Toronto is. Aside from the huge amount of talent that comes from north of the border, there\u2019s also all the filming that\u2019s done there, and the below-the-line talent, production companies and agencies that facilitate it all.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Insights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A breakout hit can reshape an entire market.<\/strong> <em>Heated Rivalry<\/em> didn\u2019t just succeed, it reignited global attention on Toronto as a creative hub and proved Canadian-led projects can dominate cultural conversation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Local storytelling is finally taking center stage.<\/strong> Canadian creators are increasingly telling distinctly Canadian stories, rather than masking them as \u201canywhere,\u201d signaling a shift toward authentic regional identity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Infrastructure and talent depth are Toronto\u2019s secret weapons.<\/strong> From agencies to casting directors to production companies, the ecosystem is already robust and quietly powering major international projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n    <div class=\"d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center px-lg-5 px-3 pt-1\" style=\"background-color: rgba(10,9,9,0);background-image: url(&#039;https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mask-group.webp&#039;); background-size: cover; background-position: center;\">\n        <div class=\"banner-left col-4 col-lg-5\">\n            <h2 class=\"text-left\">Get access to thousands <br>of high-quality roles.<\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"banner-center col-3 col-lg-3 text-center\">\n                            <picture>\n                                            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/PHONE-MOCK-2-mobile.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\">\n                                                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Group-32.webp\" alt=\"Banner Image\" class=\"banner-image-mobile\">\n                                    <\/picture>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"banner-right col-5 col-lg-4 text-center\">\n                            <a id=\"banner-link\" href=\"https:\/\/app.castingnetworks.com\/login\/signup\/TALENT?_ga=2.43125222.2103773832.1721048373-1030609057.1713483804&#038;_gl=1*1vfcgsy*_gcl_au*MTk4MzczMDgyNy4xNzIxMzA4NzY4*_ga*MTAzMDYwOTA1Ny4xNzEzNDgzODA0*_ga_5V50WCP8LX*MTcyMTMyMTIwOS4zMDYuMS4xNzIxMzIxMjM5LjAuMC4zMTgwMTM3MQ..&#038;post_type=news&#038;p=135120&#038;preview=true\" class=\"btn-article btn-primary btn-dark text-white text-nowrap\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    JOIN FREE TODAY                <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is there another show shooting right now that could become the next <em>Heated Rivalry<\/em>-like sensation? \u201cHonestly, the only thing people care about up here is <em>Heated Rivalry<\/em>, season 2,\u201d Toronto-based casting director Ilona Smyth says with a laugh. She continues, \u201cIt&#8217;s really inspired a lot of Canadian creatives to get on board and realize that [multimedia company and CTV owner] Bell Media supported them and took a big swing.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Smyth\u2019s view, seeing a Canadian success story like this one has a snowball effect. \u201cI think what it&#8217;s really done is inspired a lot of Canadian filmmakers to tell Canadian stories and not hold back, trying to place us as somewhere else in the world. I think Britain&#8217;s done a really good job doing that. Australia, local networks have done that, whereas, historically, can you tell me where <em>Schitt\u2019s<\/em> <em>Creek<\/em> is based?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So aside from expecting more Canadian fare about Canadians that is actually set in Canada, there\u2019s also plenty of other action happening in the Queen City. Shows like <em>Boston Blue<\/em>, <em>Ginny &amp; Georgia<\/em>, <em>Brilliant Minds<\/em>, <em>Vought Rising <\/em>and <em>Einstein<\/em> all shoot there,<em> <\/em>as did the limited series <em>Vladimir<\/em>, which just dropped on Netflix.<br><br>Whether or not we\u2019ll see another <em>Heated Rivalry<\/em> come across the border any time soon is anyone\u2019s guess. Probably not, considering how often we get a genuine, bonafide sensation on our TV screens,&nbsp; but there are plenty of people laboring to try. There are plenty of agents, casting directors and production companies doing excellent work, which should be on your radar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>AGENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Toronto has an abundance of good talent agencies, and while here are just a half dozen, as Smyth says, \u201cIf an agent doesn\u2019t try to charge you money, they\u2019re a great agent.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecharacters.com\/toronto\">The Characters Talent Agency<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heroartists.com\">Hero Artists<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/artagencyinc.com\">Amanda Rosenthal Talent Agency<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.talenthouse.ca\">The Talent House<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ncatalent.com\">Noble Caplan Abrams<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.playmgmt.com\">PLAY Management<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>CASTING DIRECTORS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aside from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/how-ilona-smyth-built-a-casting-empire-from-the-ground-up\/\">Smyth<\/a>, of course, there is a plethora of great casting directors. Here are just a few:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jenny Lewis and Sara Kay<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/head-over-hills-casting-director-brian-levy-reveals-what-he-teaches-his-students-to-help-them-become-better-actors\/\">Brian Levy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/how-casting-director-jesse-griffiths-gives-back-to-the-creative-community\/\">Jesse Griffiths<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/marsha-chesley-reflects-on-her-casting-career-how-her-book-you-got-the-part-came-to-be\/\">Marsha Chesley<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hallihancasting.com\/portraits\">Ashley Hallihan and Ian Bender<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.larissamaircasting.com\">Larissa Mair<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lisaparasyncasting.com\">Lisa Parasyn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PRODUCTION COMPANIES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no shortage of quality production companies north of the border. Here\u2019s a small selection:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amazefilm.com\">Amaze<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.company3.com\">Company 3<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.apple.com\">Frantic Films<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hideawaypictures.com\">Hideaway Pictures<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highparkentertainment.com\">High Park Entertainment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lacunaproductions.com\">Lacuna Productions<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.neshamaent.com\">Neshama Entertainment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newrealfilms.com\">New Real Films<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scythiafilms.com\">Scythia Films<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shaftesbury.ca\">Shaftesbury<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/take5productions.ca\">Take 5<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/whizbangfilms.com\">Whizbang Films&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Position yourself where momentum is building.<\/strong> If you\u2019re in entertainment, Toronto isn\u2019t \u201cemerging\u201d anymore, it\u2019s actively producing opportunity across multiple levels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build relationships with the right gatekeepers.<\/strong> Agents, casting directors, and production companies in this market are essential connectors, not optional extras.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Follow the wave of authenticity.<\/strong> Projects rooted in real cultural identity are gaining traction, so aligning with that shift increases your relevance and booking potential.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you haven\u2019t seen Heated Rivalry or haven\u2019t discussed it in some way, you may find yourself in a new and interesting minority. Especially since it\u2019s all anyone is talking about. Jacob Tierney\u2019s adaptation of Rachel Reid\u2019s book series has become such a sensation, it has made stars of its two leads, Hudson Williams and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":55,"featured_media":311918,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"cn_email_teaser":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[733,730],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-311915","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-industry-101","category-the-industry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Toronto&#039;s Film &amp; TV Scene: How To Tap Into It Before Everyone Else<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Toronto is fast becoming a global production powerhouse. 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