Vancouver Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Job Description

The Montreal International Film Festival is seeking a Community Manager / Content Creator to help strengthen and grow its community of filmmakers, film lovers, and creatives. This opportunity is suited to someone who enjoys social media, content creation, storytelling, community engagement, and keeping up with digital trends. The selected candidate will serve as an active face and voice of the festival’s film club community, creating authentic audience connections and supporting engaging content and activations.

Job Responsibilities

• Create authentic connections with the festival’s online and in-person community.
• Host small social media events, vox pops, and street-interview-style content.
• Help animate festival pop-ups and community activations.
• Moderate and engage with the community chat, answer questions, and encourage conversation.
• Create and share engaging social media content.

Requirements

• Strong interest in content creation and social media.
• Comfortable engaging directly with audiences and communities.
• Able to create engaging, authentic, trend-aware content.
• Comfortable appearing in social content, interviews, and community activations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Interest in film, festivals, filmmakers, or creative communities is beneficial.

Compensation

Not specified.

No More Lonely Nights – Sam Supporting Role

Job Description

The feature film No More Lonely Nights is casting a male child performer for the supporting role of Sam, filming in the Greater Toronto Area. Sam is a warm, expressive 12 to 15-year-old boy who lives with autism and has a deep interest in trains. The production is actively seeking performers who live with autism for this emotionally layered role. The story follows Sam as he develops an unexpected friendship with another boy while their fathers face serious illness, requiring a performer who can bring warmth, humor, and emotional authenticity to the character.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Sam in a supporting role in a feature film
• Perform scripted dramatic and emotionally nuanced scenes
• Bring warmth, humor, and authenticity to the character
• Work collaboratively with the director, cast, and production team
• Participate in scenes exploring friendship and family relationships
• Follow age-appropriate direction throughout filming

Requirements

• Male child performer ages 12 to 15
• Production is actively seeking performers who live with autism
• Able to portray a warm, expressive, and high-functioning character
• Comfortable performing emotionally layered dramatic material
• Must be able to work in the Greater Toronto Area
• Interest in or familiarity with trains may complement the character

Compensation

• ACTRA IPA production

Job Description

A paid children’s casting call is seeking two young performers for a non-speaking product video featuring creative building toys similar to LEGO-style construction sets in British Columbia. The production is looking for outgoing, confident children who genuinely enjoy playing with toys and can remain naturally engaged on camera. Selected talent will interact with the building products while following simple direction in a relaxed, small-scale production environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a non-speaking product video featuring building toys.
• Naturally play, build, and interact with the featured products on camera.
• Follow simple instructions from the production team.
• Remain comfortable, expressive, and engaged during filming.
• Work cooperatively with the other child performer and production team.
• Participate in product-focused shots for digital advertising and promotional use.

Requirements

• Seeking a Black female child, ages 7–12.
• Seeking a Black male child, ages 5–8.
• Outgoing, confident personality and an interest in playing with toys.
• Comfortable appearing and performing naturally in front of a camera.
• A parent or legal guardian must remain on set for the entire filming session.
• Talent should understand that finished footage cannot be used in personal portfolios or demo reels due to client confidentiality.

Compensation

$50 CAD/hour with a 3-hour minimum guarantee.

Minimum booking: $150 CAD per child.

Job Description

An editorial jewellery campaign is urgently casting male freelance models for a full-day studio shoot in Vancouver, Canada. The production is seeking freelance/unrepresented models who are comfortable modeling jewellery for editorial photography and video. The shoot will include close-up product imagery, so applicants must have well-groomed hands and nails and pierced ears.

Job Responsibilities

• Model jewellery for an editorial photo and video campaign.
• Participate in a full-day studio shoot in Vancouver.
• Pose for portrait, editorial, and close-up product shots.
• Follow creative direction from the photographer and production team.
• Showcase jewellery naturally and professionally on camera.
• Maintain clean, camera-ready hands and nails for close-up photography.

Requirements

• Male models.
• Must be freelance/unrepresented.
• Must have pierced ears.
• Clean, well-manicured hands and nails are required.
• Comfortable participating in close-up jewellery/product shots.
• Must be available for the full shoot day.

Compensation

$400 flat fee

Child Voice Actors for Animated Series

Job Description

A popular animated children’s series is holding an open casting call for Canadian kids to become the new voices of Marshall and Chase. This voice acting opportunity is seeking young performers ages 7–10 who can bring personality, energy, humor, and expressive vocal performances to these well-known animated characters. Both union and non-union talent are welcome to audition, making this an exciting opportunity for young voice actors interested in professional animation work.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide the voice for Marshall or Chase in an animated children’s series
• Deliver energetic, expressive, and character-driven vocal performances
• Perform scripted dialogue with clear emotion and personality
• Take direction from voice directors and the production team
• Maintain character voice consistency throughout recording sessions
• Participate in professional voice recording sessions as required

Requirements

• Children ages 7–10
• Must be Canadian
• Union and non-union performers may apply
• Strong, expressive speaking voice
• Comfortable performing scripted dialogue and character voices
• Able to take age-appropriate voice direction
• Parent or guardian participation required as appropriate

Compensation

• Paid voice acting opportunity; rate and compensation details will be discussed with selected talent

Male and Female Models for Paid Fashion Editorial

Job Description

A fashion editorial in Toronto is seeking male and female models ages 18 and older for a paid modeling opportunity. This editorial shoot is designed for talent interested in building professional fashion experience, strengthening their portfolios, and working in a creative production environment. Models should bring confidence, versatility, and a strong on-camera presence while taking direction from the editorial team.

Job Responsibilities

• Model fashion looks for a professional editorial shoot
• Pose confidently for editorial photography
• Follow creative direction from photographers and the production team
• Adapt poses and expressions to match the visual concept
• Collaborate professionally with stylists, photographers, and other crew members
• Maintain a polished and professional presence throughout the shoot

Requirements

• Male and female models ages 18 and older
• Based in or able to work in Toronto
• Comfortable posing for a fashion editorial
• Strong confidence and on-camera presence
• Able to follow creative direction and adapt during the shoot
• Professional, punctual, and reliable

Compensation

• Paid modeling opportunity; rate will be discussed with selected models

Job Description

HOUS Management is holding an open model call to scout fresh faces and aspiring talent who want to pursue modeling. The casting will take place at Thatch & Fringe in St. Jacobs. The agency is seeking individuals with distinctive style, confidence, and individuality. Modeling experience is not listed as a requirement, making this an opportunity for aspiring models and new faces to introduce themselves to the agency.

Job Responsibilities

• Attend the in-person model open call on the scheduled date and time.
• Meet with representatives from HOUS Management.
• Present a natural, authentic appearance during the casting.
• Follow instructions provided by the scouting team.
• Wear form-fitting clothing suitable for evaluating proportions and overall look.
• Be prepared to discuss your interest in pursuing modeling.

Requirements

• She/Her: Minimum height of 5’8″.
• He/Him: Minimum height of 6’0″.
• They/Them: Minimum height of 5’9″.
• Arrive wearing form-fitting clothing.
• Attend with no makeup and natural hair.
• Applicants under 18 must attend with a parent.
• Previous modeling experience is not specified as required.

Compensation

Not specified.

Job Description

A music video production is casting three male supporting actors, ages 20–35, for an upcoming shoot in Vancouver, British Columbia. Filming is scheduled for the evening of August 17, and the production is looking for a diverse group of talent to appear in supporting roles throughout the video. Previous acting or on-camera experience is considered a plus but is not required, making this opportunity open to both experienced performers and newcomers interested in gaining music video experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as a supporting performer in a professionally produced music video.
• Perform scenes and actions according to production direction.
• Maintain a natural and engaging presence on camera.
• Collaborate professionally with the production team and other performers.
• Remain available for the scheduled evening shoot on August 17.

Requirements

• Male talent, ages 20–35.
• Production is ideally seeking a diverse mix of Black and White talent.
• Must be available in Vancouver, BC on August 17 in the evening.
• Acting or on-camera experience is a plus but not required.

Compensation

Not provided.

Job Description

A paid OAC-granted short film is casting multiple actors for principal roles. The production is considering both ACTRA and non-union performers and is specifically seeking Persian, Arab, White, and mixed-race/ethnically ambiguous talent across several age ranges. Several roles require fluent Farsi, while others require fluent English. Selected performers will join a professionally produced short film project, with roles available for adults, seniors, and a young performer.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform the assigned scripted role for the short film.
• Attend scheduled production activities as required.
• Deliver dialogue naturally in the language specified for the role.
• Collaborate professionally with the director, cast, and production team.
• Arrive prepared and follow creative direction during filming.

Requirements

• Leily: Female, 35–49, Persian; fluent in Farsi and English.
• Ava: Female, 35–39, Persian; fluent in Farsi and English.
• Eric: Male, 40–45, Arab or White; fluent in English.
• Ellie: 12–15, mixed-race/ethnically ambiguous; fluent in English.
• Betty: Female, 60s, Persian; fluent in Farsi.
• Ibrahim: Male, 60s–70s, Persian; fluent in Farsi.
• ACTRA and non-union performers may apply.

Compensation

Paid.

Lifeguard Featured Background Casting Call for TV Series

Job Description

A television series is casting a fit young man to portray a lifeguard in a featured background role filming in the Beconia, Thalberg, St. Clements, Manitoba, and surrounding areas. The production is set in present-day Chicago and is seeking talent who can bring an athletic, believable lifeguard presence to the screen. No previous acting experience is required for this paid featured background opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a lifeguard in a professional television production
• Perform as featured background talent in on-camera scenes
• Bring a fit, athletic, and authentic presence to the role
• Perform natural background actions as directed
• Follow instructions from the production and assistant directing teams
• Maintain professionalism throughout the production day

Requirements

• Male talent
• Ages 18+
• Any ethnicity
• Fit and athletic appearance
• Comfortable portraying a lifeguard
• No previous acting experience required
• Any visible tattoos must be able to be covered with clothing or makeup
• Must be able to work in the Manitoba filming area

Compensation

• Paid featured background opportunity
• Selected talent will receive compensation for the production day