Contestants Information Page

This page is for all registered contestants of Markham Talent Season 3 - 2025 Open Casting Call. 

Visiting Markham

Markham, Ontario is Canada’s most diverse community, with a rich cultural heritage, outstanding community planning services, and vibrant local economy.


More than 350,000 people call Markham home, as do hundreds of corporate head offices and more than 1,000 high-tech and life science companies. You’ll find us in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area.


Founded in the 1790s, Markham is Canada’s most diverse community. People who live here enjoy our:

  • Rich history and cultural heritage
  • Award-winning community planning and services
  • Strong local economy
  • There’s so much to love about Markham… and lots to do


Destination Markham

Where to stay

Markham Talent 2025 Open Casting Call has negotiated special hotel room rates through Destination Markham for all contestants and fans who wants to stay during the competition period or want to extend your stay in Markham to enjoy and explore what Markham has to offer.


Special group rate is being offered by:

Delta Hotels by Marriott Toronto Markham

for *$199 CAD / night plus tax

 

   

*Subject to availability

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Semi-Finalist List

Semi-Finalists list is NOW AVAILABLE.  Please check you name here

SEMI-FINALISTS

Dates

September 27 & 28, 2025


Location

Location: Xinflix Auditorium

Address: 421 Bentley St, Markham, Ontario, Canada, L3R 9T2



Registration

All semi-finalists MUST registered on September 27th at 10am


Sound Check

All sound check will be done on September 27, 2025 after registration


Semi-Final

Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025

Time:


  • 1pm Singers / Band / Musicians Semi-Final


Short Film Festival & Award Ceremony


Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025

Time:

  • 7:30pm
  • Best Picture
  • Best Director
  • Best Actor
  • Best Actress
  • Best AI Assisted
  • Best Documentary


Final Showcase & Award Ceremony

Date: Sunday, September 27, 2025

Time:

  • 1pm - All Categories