Casting Calls

Are You Ready To Live Mortgage Free?

A new HGTV show is looking for homeowners who are to ready to consider trading in their current houses in exchange for a whole new lifestyle... all in the name of living mortgage free.

Move to a different neighbourhood. Live in a smaller house. Change your area code. These are just a few of the options to explore in your quest to live without the burden of a hefty house debt.

We'll guide you through the process -- all you have to be is willing to try.

If you're interested, send an email to mortgagefree@architect-films.com

Disaster DIY

Ever wonder how you can be on Disaster DIY, the show where homeowners call out their good-intentioned, but renovation-clueless loved ones? Disaster DIY is looking for more Do-It-Yourself-ers, Handyman Wannabes, and the Frustrated People Who Know Them!

Our host Bryan Baeumler comes in, and with his construction know-how and special brand of humour, teaches the do-it-yourself-ers how to plan, execute, and complete their home renovations the right way.

To qualify:

A. For Home disasters, you must live within the Greater Toronto Area (Toronto, Ontario,| Canada). For Disaster DIY: Cottage Edition, you must live within a 3-hour driving distance of the GTA.

B. You MUST own the house or space you’re renovating and you MUST be in the middle of an attempted renovation. We do NOT correct mistakes from previous home owners and bad contractors. We also do NOT take on renovations that have not been started.

C. Please send in full applications complete with pictures or video. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please fill out the following information & send applications to: disasterdiy.casting@gmail.com

Questionnaire:

1. What is the address and phone number of you and the DIY-er?
2. Which room has the botched renovation taken place?
3. Briefly, tell us what the DIY-er has done so far. List the mistakes the DIY-er made? Be very specific!
4. What has the impact been on you and your family? (Eg. Fighting, eating holiday dinners on the floor, showering at the in-laws etc.)

** Please take photos (no more than 4) or video and send to disasterdiy.casting@gmail.com OR 239 Kingston Road, Toronto, ON M4L 1T5 **

For Rent

Are you tired of your uninspired bachelor apartment? Is it time to take the plunge and finally move out of your parent’s house?

Are you ready to get rid of your housemates and take the plunge on your own? For Rent is currently casting for its second season! Our real estate expert Jodi Gilmour will guide desperate but hopeful renters in the search to find a space that fits their budget, and then we’ll perform magazine-worthy makeovers on a dime.

If you live in Toronto, are looking for a rental property, and want to be on television then write to our Casting Director at forrent@nextfilm.ca.

Please include your story, preferred location, budget, a photo of yourself and your contact information.

Holmes Inspection

Are you the victim of a bad home inspection? Well-known television production company in the GTA is looking for homeowners with a story to tell. If you've recently purchased a home based on a positive home inspection and found hidden problems after you moved in please send us your story.

To qualify, homeowners must have:

• Purchased a home in the past 18 months in the Toronto area.
• Used a Home Inspection Service before purchase.
• A written Home Inspection report.
• Found issues with their home that were not accounted for in the inspection report.

Send your story to: inspection.tv@gmail.com

House Poor

New series House Poor is seeking people in the Greater Toronto Area.

Do you have a house that desperately needs fixing? Have you started a reno but run out of money and are unable to finish it?

We want to help fix your finances and your home. Please email us a brief description of your situation, and include a phone number.

casting@franticfilms.com

Income Property

Did you just buy your first home?

Does it have an existing income suite in need of repair? Would you like it to get more rent for it? Or does your new home have the potential for an income suite? Would renter’s income help make your life and mortgage more affordable?

HGTV’s new show Income Property is looking for first-time homeowners that would like to build or renovate an income suite to help pay the mortgage.

If you fit the bill, Income Property may be able to fast track your project from beginning to end.

For more information please visit: www.incomepropertytelevision.com

Marriage Under Construction

Are you a young couple, married or engaged, and looking to buy your first home together? If so, we want to meet you!

If you are:

• Between the ages of 21 and 35
• Married, engaged, or are committed partners planning to eventually get married
• Are ready to purchase your first home together and are approved for a mortgage
• Have a budget of some size set aside for renovations
• Live in the Greater Toronto Area
• Can contribute a minimum of $25,000 toward the makeover

The show will provide you with:

Help in the costs for the renovation.

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you. You could be the stars of the next season of Marriage Under Construction!

Send pictures if you can!

Please contact: marriageunderconstruction@triconfilms.com

Property Virgins

Are you a first-time buyer trying to navigate the real estate market? Overwhelmed and needing a helping hand?

Property Virgins is casting for its fourth season! Sandra Rinomato and her team of real estate experts will guide you through your hunt, offer top-notch advice and seal the deal.

If you live in the Greater Toronto Area or neighbouring areas, are planning on buying your home in 2010, and would like to be on the show, then write our Casting Director at:smsconcepts@rogers.com.

Please include your story, preferred location, budget, photos and contact information. You must be pre-approved for a mortgage.

The Decorating Adventures of Ambrose Price

Participant Casting Call

Are you interested in a fabulous COMPLIMENTARY Decorating makeover?

The Decorating Adventures of Ambrose Price is casting for its second season and your home could be next! Ambrose is building his design portfolio and looking for interesting rooms (sunroom, nursery, bedroom, games room etc.) for an exciting makeover.

In order to qualify for the show you must:

• Live in the Greater Toronto Area (Toronto, Ontario, Canada).
• Own the home or space for the desired makeover
• Take some photos and list the dimensions of the room to be made over
• Please list your name, address, and phone number
• Describe your personality and why this room is perfect for an Ambrose decorating makeover in a small paragraph (100 words max).
• Send in a current photo of yourself

All applications can be sent to 2010casting@decoratingadventures.ca

Casting Call – Design Assistant

Are you a photogenic, energetic, formally trained designer? In the second season of The Decorating Adventures of Ambrose Price, Ambrose is building his portfolio one client at a time and needs YOUR help to do it. We are looking for an experienced stylist who is not camera shy to help him with decorating makeovers in the GTA

Successful applicants should be:

• based in the Greater Toronto Area (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
• have a strong background in decorating and design
• AutoCAD experienced preferred
• positive and upbeat
• a team player

Please send an updated resume, current photo of yourself and a sample of your decorating work along with a small paragraph describing yourself (100 words max) to 2010casting@decoratingadventures.ca