Ilona Smyth

Ilona Smyth (CSA, CDC) is one of the most experienced and connected Casting Directors in Ontario, Canada. She has been casting for more than 12 years, having worked on over 100 projects across North America. Ilona has cast such feature films as; FatMan (Mel Gibson, Walton Goggins), House at the End of the Street (Jennifer Lawrence), February (Emma Roberts, Lauren Holly, Kiernan Shipka) There Are Monster (Zoe Kazan, Scott Speedman), Clown (Jon Watts). Television Series; Michael: Tuesdays & Thursdays (Don McKellar), Bachelorette Canada (Regional Casting), movies of the week (Lifetime & Hallmark Networks), and national commercials (Ford Canada, A&W, Nordstrom, etc). Ilona was nominated for a 2015 Canadian Screen Award in Best Achievement in Casting for the CBC prime-time series The Best Laid Plans. Ilona has worked one-on-one with directors Osgood Perkins, Bryan Bertino, Mark Tonderai, Peter Moss, Dan Mazer, Joe Ruben, Jon Watts, Don McKellar, Patricia Rozema, and Alison Mclean to name a few. Ilona meets annually with sales and distribution companies to ensure she understands current trends in casting from both sales and creative perspectives. She has a strong working relationship with Canadian agencies, as well as the top agencies in the US. She has a strong knowledge of SAG/AFTRA, ACTRA, and UDA guidelines. Ilona is always working alongside a director in realizing their vision and bringing their characters from page to reality

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My Mother Stole My Life

A mother steals her estranged daughter's identity to escape an abusive boyfriend but when he finds her again, she's threatened all the more. But is the ex-boyfriend behind the threat or someone else? It's the forgiving daughter who must save her mother from the exposed villain.

0.0

Year:

2024

Hot Frosty

When a young widow's magic scarf brings a dashing snowman to life, can he help her rediscover romance, laughter and holiday cheer before he melts away?

6.0

Year:

2024

My Sweet Austrian Holiday

Charlotte is an American, who has lived in Vienna since inheriting a chocolate shop from her grandparents two years ago. Since then, she has worked tirelessly to grow the business into a successful enterprise. Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year and Charlotte has been selected as one of the finalists for Vienna’s chocolatier of the year. Taking home the prize could provide some much-needed money to fend off a large developer from taking over her grandparents’ shop. Charlotte soon meets and befriends Henry, and they bond over their shared affinity for quality chocolate. But a surprising twist of fate just might end their newfound relationship on a bittersweet note.

5.5

Year:

2024

Death Down the Aisle

Malorie is torn apart to see her fiancé die on their wedding day before they can say “I do”. The autopsy report shows foul play, and she no longer knows who she can trust. After someone else who is close to Malorie is killed, she begins to fear that the murderer is closer to her than ever and she is left to wonder if she could be the next target.

5.2

Year:

2024

Our Mother's Secret Affair

Diana Parker learns that a home intruder is none other than her biological daughter, given up for adoption years ago. However, they soon discover that a remorseless killer will do anything to stop the family reunion including murder.

5.5

Year:

2024

The Hopeful

Aboard a steamship sailing across the Atlantic Ocean in 1874, widower John Andrews delights the restless minds of his two children with a tale of courage, hope, war, and true love that begins with the end of the world.

0.0

Year:

2024

Shifting Gears

After female mechanic Jess reluctantly agrees to participate in a car restoration show, she is shocked to learn that her ex-boyfriend, Luke, is her main competitor.

6.4

Year:

2024

Paging Mr. Darcy

When an overly serious scholar attends a Jane Austen annual conference, she strikes a deal with the man playing Mr. Darcy and finds her perspective, and her heart, changed.

6.8

Year:

2024

True Justice: Family Ties

A law school student with the help of her friends sets out to prove her brother was wrongfully convicted. The only way to clear his name is by finding the real killer, but the closer they get, the more danger they are all in.

7.2

Year:

2024

Would You Kill for Me? The Mary Bailey Story

After a lifetime of abuse from the same man, three women - a grandmother, her daughter, and her granddaughter - conspire to get rid of him once and for all.

7.1

Year:

2023

My Husband's Worst Mistake

When Amy’s controlling husband Brad learns she had an affair with work colleague Kirk, Brad kills her. Then he turns his attention to Kirk, specifically Kirk’s wife, with a plan to ruin the marriage of the man who “ruined” his.

6.8

Year:

2023

Pocket Dial Murder

Stacey receives a pocket dial from her husband, Jeff, where she hears the sudden death of a woman on the other end. When Jeff comes home, he says he lost his phone she doesn’t know what to think. Could Stacey be married to a murderer?

5.7

Year:

2023

Who Killed Our Father?

After her foster sister dies, Leila takes a DNA test and discovers the identity of her biological father and sister. But when her father is tragically murdered, and Leila travels to meet the sister she never knew, she lands herself in more danger than she ever imagined.

5.8

Year:

2023

Family History Mysteries: Buried Past

Genealogist Sophie McClaren is an expert at bringing families together. When her close friend Jonathan urgently needs to find a bone marrow donor, the case becomes personal.

7.2

Year:

2023

'Twas the Night Before Christmas

A former actress trying to break into directing tests her skills with a town’s annual Christmas Eve courtroom production in which the true authorship of the famous poem “A Visit from St. Nick” is debated.

6.0

Year:

2022

Holiday Heritage

Ella returns to her hometown to mend fences with her fractured family. With the help of Griffin, her ex-boyfriend, she encourages her family to celebrate Christmas and Kwanzaa and to heal their past wounds before it’s too late.

4.4

Year:

2022

A Christmas Fumble

An ambitious crisis manager is assigned to a sports anchor who turns out to be her ex-boyfriend. She's determined to stay professional, but old feelings resurface as they work together to rebuild his tarnished image before Christmas.

7.1

Year:

2022

The Great Holiday Bake War

When former pastry school rivals Julian and Brianna meet years later in a TV baking competition, the sparks – and the flour – fly! Each has their own plans for the winning prize money, but only one can win…unless they work together. While Brianna struggles to support her daughter Willow and Julian longs to escape his mother’s shadow, they learn that collaboration can create a new recipe for success – and love.

6.7

Year:

2022

One Delicious Christmas

Follows Abby, who inherited the property of Haven Restaurant and Inn, but being unable to manage both, she must team up with with hot shot chef Preston Weaver to "shake up" the holiday menu and get an investment from a restaurant mogul.

5.7

Year:

2022

Swindler Seduction

Louisa meets entrepreneur Steve at a bar. After 48 blissful hours, Steve disappears and Louisa realizes she's been cheated out of thousands of dollars. Louisa later learns she's pregnant and Steve has an identical twin, another romantic con artist.

5.8

Year:

2022

Rush for Your Life

Tasha Brooks is a journalism student at a new college trying to land a spot on the student paper, but the editor, Clancy, tells her she needs a big story to break through. When Tasha hears about a student who died while pledging the Tau Theta Nu sorority, she decides to write an exposé on the hazing. Tasha goes undercover and pledges Tau Theta Nu, where sorority president Gabriela explains that in order to make the cut, pledges must complete a series of dares received via an app. It sounds easy, but things turn deadly when an anonymous user begins sending Tasha increasingly dangerous dares, as if they are trying to hurt her. As Tasha fights for her life, and digs into Tau Theta Nu's past, she realizes that there is a larger conspiracy afoot, and that everyone at this college hides dark secrets.

1.0

Year:

2022

Love Triangle Nightmare

Brittany, while attending her “Divorce Party Weekend,” meets a handsome stranger named Jake. On the surface, he appears to be everything her ex-husband Austin is not. After a chance meeting at a coffee house a few days later, she finds herself beginning to fall for him. Meanwhile, Brittany is still friendly with her ex-husband, Austin, who is beginning to question this new relationship. Sad to say, his warning goes unheeded, as she sees it as jealousy. As it turns out, Jake is evil, and she might find this out when it's too late.

5.6

Year:

2022

Love Triangle Nightmare

5.6

Year:

2022

Mommy's Little Star

Still reeling from her mom's divorce, a 12-year-old discovers an app that helps her become a social media star. However, she soon learns that her mother's new boyfriend has more on his mind than just managing her career.

5.9

Year:

2022

Deadly Ex Next Door

When a woman’s former friend and fiancé move in next door, she questions their intentions as strange things begin to happen.

5.7

Year:

2022

Let's Get Merried

A hard-partying, down-on-her-luck, holiday-hater decides to get married at a Christmas-themed adventure park to a man she hasn't met.

4.0

Year:

2021

Christmas CEO

A small toy company CEO gets a once in a lifetime offer to merge with a mega toy company but will need her estranged ex-business partner's signature to seal the deal. What he helps her rediscover will change both of their lives.

5.7

Year:

2021

Hidden Family Secrets

A woman determined to save her dying daughter uncovers her mother's sinister secret.

6.3

Year:

2021

A Chance for Christmas

Social media influencer Christina Chance promotes the perfect family image. This year, she has the chance to become the face of lifestyle brand, Love Handles, on the condition that her Christmas Eve special delivers at least two million engagements. Seems easy enough except Christina’s family is far from perfect. When her Love Handles account manager, Devon, shows up and discovers Christina’s life is all smoke and mirrors, he helps Christina keep up her ruse. With a Christmas wish, Christina and Devon are given the chance to relive the day until Christina can get the views she needs to win the endorsement. As Christina and Devon work together, sparks fly, and they learn the power of family is far more important than views.

5.2

Year:

2021

Daddy's Perfect Little Girl

A 12-year-old girl becomes jealous when her adoptive father develops a budding relationship with a woman and her teenage son.

7.6

Year:

2021

My Mom's Darkest Secrets

When 21-year-old Ashley Beck-Ford finds her biological mother, Sara Hillman, online, she is shocked and thrilled… But building a relationship with her long-lost mother proves to be more dangerous than Ashley could have ever imagined. Soon after meeting her, Sara’s husband is murdered. Ashley soon finds herself caught in a web of lies and deceit in which she isn’t sure if her mother is innocent or guilty of that murder

5.0

Year:

2021

My Mom's Darkest Secrets

5.0

Year:

2021

Galentine's Day Nightmare

A woman's life becomes a living nightmare when she becomes the prime suspect in her boss's murder.

6.8

Year:

2021

Galentine's Day Nightmare

A woman's life becomes a living nightmare when she becomes the prime suspect in her boss's murder.

6.8

Year:

2021

Two for the Win

A world champion ski racer and local ski instructor find romance on the slopes as he returns home and prepares for the biggest race of his life.

6.5

Year:

2021

The Christmas Setup

Follows the story of New York lawyer Hugo who heads to Milwaukee with his best friend Madelyn to spend the holidays with his brother Aiden and his mom Kate, who is also in charge of the local Christmas celebrations. Ever the matchmaker, Kate arranges for Hugo to run into Patrick, Hugo’s high school friend and secret crush, who has recently returned after a successful stint in Silicon Valley. As they enjoy the local holiday festivities together, Hugo and Patrick’s attraction to each other is undeniable and it looks as though Kate’s Santa-style matchmaking is a success. But as Hugo receives word of a big promotion requiring a move to London, he must decide what is most important to him.

6.3

Year:

2020

Fatman

A rowdy, unorthodox Santa Claus is fighting to save his declining business. Meanwhile, Billy, a neglected and precocious 12 year old, hires a hit man to kill Santa after receiving a lump of coal in his stocking.

5.5

Year:

2020

Obsession: Her Final Vengeance

After her brother is killed in self-defense by his ex (Madison) whom he'd kidnapped, Lisa decides to take revenge on Madison by using a trauma support group to become her friend.

6.0

Year:

2020

Obsession: Stalked by My Lover

A woman's romantic relationship with her new roommate turns treacherous when he hatches a scheme to steal money from her wealthy sister.

5.4

Year:

2020

Killer Prom

After losing her mom in an accident, a teen and her father welcome a distant cousin named Sienna into their household. Hoping to claim the family as her own, the psychopathic Sienna hatches a devious plan to recreate the prom she never experienced.

5.7

Year:

2020

Killer Prom

5.7

Year:

2020

Christmas Jars

Aspiring reporter Hope Jensen uncovers the remarkable secret behind a holiday phenomenon: money-filled glass jars anonymously given to people in need.

6.9

Year:

2019

The Cheerleader Escort

When college freshman Cassie earns a spot on the cheerleading squad, she is overjoyed about the new friendships, status, and access to social events that come along with being on the team. When she meets Terry, the charismatic President of the Alumni Association, at an event, Cassie finds herself falling for this older man despite their age difference. Terry even helps her out by paying part of her tuition when she falls on hard times. But all is not as it seems.

7.0

Year:

2019

Deadly Influencer

A young woman commits murder to keep her classmates' social media careers under her thumb. After killing a popular friend, she turns her sights on a new girl, but the girl's mother suspects the truth and will fight to protect her daughter.

3.8

Year:

2019

Christmas Around the Corner

Claire (Alexandra Breckenridge), a savvy venture capitalist from New York City, escapes to a quaint town in Vermont for the holidays and becomes a guest of the Fortenbury Bookstore. Upon arrival, Claire finds Christmas celebrations have been canceled by the town after a flood and the bookstore is in a dire state of disrepair. She immediately takes on the challenge to revitalize the store, but clashes with the owner, Andrew (Jamie Spilchuk), who initially rejects all her proposed improvements. Eventually, sparks fly as the two begin a budding romance, and Claire’s infectious optimism inspires Andrew to join her in reviving the yuletide spirit. But everything comes to a screeching halt when Claire discovers that Andrew is planning to sell the bookstore in the New Year. Will the spirit of Christmas be enough to change Andrew’s mind and encourage him to follow his heart?

6.5

Year:

2018

No Escape Room

A father and daughter check out a small town escape room and discover there is something sinister about the place.

6.2

Year:

2018

At First Light

High school senior Alex has an encounter with mysterious lights that appear over her small town. She soon develops dangerous, supernatural abilities, and turns to her childhood friend Sean. The authorities target them and a chase ensues as officials try to discover the truth behind Alex's transformation.

5.7

Year:

2018

Hurt

A soldier reunites with his wife to take in the attractions at their favorite Halloween spot. But when real terror follows them home, they must fight for their lives - or become the next attraction.

2.3

Year:

2018

Murdered at 17

Pretty and popular, seventeen-year-old Brooke Emerson is the envy of her classmates--and even some of her closest friends. But while she seems to have it all, Brooke has never felt so lost. Ever since she sustained a head injury during a cheerleading stunt the previous year, she's suffered from a disorder that causes her to fly into uncontrollable, sometimes violent rages. As hard as she tries to keep it together, she finds herself in danger of jeopardizing her seemingly perfect life. It isn't until Brooke meets Jake, a handsome and charismatic stranger, that she feels like she's found someone who not only understands her, but accepts her for who she is. As tempting as it is to get swept up in the romance, she can't help but feel like something in their relationship isn't quite right. When her best friend is brutally murdered, Brooke has no choice but to depend on her new love...especially because she's worried that she might be the killer.

5.5

Year:

2018

A Daughter's Revenge

Elle Spencer has devised a terrifying plan. Soon her friend, Anna Bellcroft will be released from jail, where she served time for a DUI. Anna has nothing. No family, no money, no job...BUT Elle is there for her. What Elle does not reveal, is that she blames her step-father for her mother's suicide, and Anne will become the unsuspecting instrument of her revenge.

6.4

Year:

2018

You Killed My Mother

Disturbed teenager Jo Fay loses it and attacks a nurse at the hospital when she is told her critically ill mother won't qualify for a liver transplant due to her chronic alcoholism. Years later, when she is released from a mental institution, Jo seems normal but harbors a ferocious rage to take revenge on everyone she blames for her mother's death. Ashley Jones, Carlena Britch star. (2017)

5.6

Year:

2017

Highly Functional

When he discovers his guardian is dying, an autistic twenty-something travels across country to bring back a deluded, has-been country singer, believing that a personal performance will inspire his guardian to live.

0.0

Year:

2017

The Perfect Soulmate

On the outside, Sarah Miles appears to have it all: her husband is charming and successful and their daughter Megan is bright and engaging. Having put her once successful career as a published poet on hold to raise Megan, Sarah now shares her writing on her poetry blog. But there's a terrible truth lurking behind the doors of her suburban mansion… despite his polished persona, Sarah's husband is controlling, manipulative, and abusive. Isolated and desperate to escape her marriage, Sarah welcomes the newfound attention of one of her devoted fans, a bookish young woman named Lee Maxson. But as Sarah gets closer to Lee, she begins to discover that she’s found an ever more dangerous companion.

5.4

Year:

2017

Killer Mom

When 14 years old Allison loses her father in a plane crash, three years after her adoptive mother died, she is devastated. At the funeral, she is shocked to meet her real mom, Jessica. Little does she and her half sister Sydni know that Jessica has a nefarious plan in the works. And she will stop at nothing to control the 40 million dollars Allison is inheriting.

5.8

Year:

2017

The Blackcoat's Daughter

Two young women at a prestigious prep school are assailed by an evil, invisible power when they're stranded over winter break.

5.8

Year:

2017

Bottom of the World

On their road trip through the southwestern desert, Alex and his girlfriend Scarlett arrive in a town in the middle of nowhere and take a room in a mysterious hotel so that Scarlett, who is feeling increasingly ill, can get some rest.

5.3

Year:

2017

Mommy's Little Boy

A young boy takes a stand when his mother's grief threatens to destroy both of their lives.

5.8

Year:

2017

Mommy's Little Boy

A young boy takes a stand when his mother's grief threatens to destroy both of their lives.

5.8

Year:

2017

The Monster

A mother and her 10-year old daughter are trapped in a forest. There is something in this forest. Something unlike anything they have heard before. Something that lurks in the darkness and it’s coming after them.

5.5

Year:

2016

I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House

A young nurse takes care of an elderly author who lives in a haunted house.

4.5

Year:

2016

Definition of Fear

Four beautiful girls spend the weekend at a charming holiday cabin. But all is not how it seems. They quickly discover that maybe they are not alone.

6.9

Year:

2015

The Perfect Girlfriend

When Brandon leaves NYC to take a promotion in Portland, he also leaves behind his girlfriend of five months named Jensyn. The couple decide to try a long distance relationship, but when Brandon's co-worker Simone takes a liking to him, it's not just the distance that puts a strain on their future. Simone impersonates Jensyn, taking over her rival's identity, and continues the relationship until she can convince him that Jensyn isn't the girl for him after all...

3.3

Year:

2015

The Preacher's Sin

Evan Tanner's life is spiraling out of control when his live-in niece is arrested for the second time, his boss imposes on him an unacceptable contract, and to top it all he discovers he has a son from a one night affair during the war... When his niece is murdered, and signs point to Tinsey - his boss' daughter - Evan is confronted with making the toughest decision of his life. Risk everything he's achieved in his life or do the righteous thing! But Tinsey will stop at nothing to keep her secret.

5.0

Year:

2015

Corrupt

A district attorney asks a forensic accountant (Nicole de Boer) to investigate the murder of a key witness.

6.5

Year:

2015

Clown

A loving father finds a clown suit for his son's birthday party, only to realize the suit is part of an evil curse that turns its wearer into a killer.

5.8

Year:

2014

Clown

A loving father finds a clown suit for his son's birthday party, only to realize the suit is part of an evil curse that turns its wearer into a killer.

5.8

Year:

2014

Dead on Campus

A freshman on campus discovers that the only way to be admitted into the sorority of her dreams is to seduce a nerdy introverted guy and film it. When the sorority "prank" goes viral, the boy is discovered dead from apparent suicide, but his sister does not buy it. She goes under cover to expose the sororities' hidden secrets.

4.5

Year:

2014

The Girl He Met Online

A man's relationship with a bipolar woman becomes dangerous.

6.5

Year:

2014

The Husband She Met Online

When hotel event planner Rachel breaks up with her boyfriend John for cheating on her, she decides to go looking online for a new boyfriend. In the expanse of cyberspace, she meets a charming, wealthy man named Craig, who at first, seems perfect. He’s attractive, fun, romantic, and he’s been successfully running his mother’s global real estate company while his mother, Doris travels the world. But Craig is far from perfect. He's obsessive and controlling, and once he sets his sights on Rachel, he has no plans of ever letting go...

5.2

Year:

2013

Clara's Deadly Secret

A big-city family moves to a small town and discovers their dream home has a grim past that reuses to stay buried as it holds the secret to a murder.

5.1

Year:

2013

A Sister's Revenge

A restaurateur has it all - a successful business, a beautiful house and a loving family - until a ravishing femme fatale with stiletto heels and an ax to grind walks into his life.

4.3

Year:

2013

Penthouse North

A reclusive, blind photojournalist lives quietly in a New York penthouse with her boyfriend, until a smooth but sadistic criminal looking for a hidden fortune enters her life.

5.7

Year:

2013

A Nanny's Revenge

When Gina Meyers finds out that both of her parents were killed and that wealthy contractor Preston Randall is to blame, she vows to get even. Securing a job as a nanny to Preston's troubled stepson, Gina moves into Randall's house with plans to make him confess his part in the crime, but soon realizes that the ruthless Randall has very dark plans of his own.

3.9

Year:

2012

My Mother's Secret

When a woman becomes pregnant and tells the news to his mother is revealed to him that she is adopted. Then decides to search for his biological family and hired the services of a private detective.

5.9

Year:

2012

The Day

Open war against humanity rages. For five survivors – lost and on the run – the pursuit is relentless, the bullets are dwindling and the battle is everywhere. This is a 24-hour look into their lives.

5.1

Year:

2011

Metal Tornado

The HELIOS PROJECT is a high tech facility tasked with storing and converting solar rays into an endless supply of renewable energy. After years of research and millions of dollars, it is now time to test the system out.

4.6

Year:

2011

The Perfect Roommate

Carrie Remington seems like any other struggling waitress who's had a run of bad luck including a recent divorce. Things seem to be improving when she moves in with Ashley Dunnfield, a young woman from a wealthy background who's trying to make it on her own without assistance from her father, Richard. Ashley is thrilled when Carrie helps to win her father over, but when Carrie starts dating Richard, Ashley starts digging into her past and finds out that there is much she didn't know about her new roommate's sinister history.

5.2

Year:

2011

Another Man's Wife

After a traumatic car accident, a couple and their daughter decide to spend a short vacation in a cabin in the woods. While trying to rebuild their lives, the constant reminder of the woman who they overwhelmed remains indelible in the minds of the mother. Things get complicated when a kind and handsome neighbor decides to accompany them in their sleep.

5.4

Year:

2011

The Perfect Teacher

A spoiled, selfish teenager becomes infatuated with her teacher. She befriends his daughter as a way of worming her way into the family, and sets about manipulating every aspect of his life.

5.9

Year:

2010

The Perfect Killer

After a teenage girl's father is killed by an unknown caller mimicking her voice, she and her stepmother suspect someone close to them is behind the sinister act.

0.0

Year: