Vancouver Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Background Actors for “Mistletoe Murders”

Job Description

A television production is seeking background actors for Mistletoe Murders filming in Brantford. Casting directors are looking for men and women to appear in daytime interior scenes. This is a great opportunity for performers interested in gaining experience on a professional television set. Applicants must be able to work as local hires and provide their own transportation to the filming location.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray background characters in television scenes
• Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors
• Maintain continuity throughout filming
• Arrive on time and prepared for a full production day
• Work professionally with cast and crew members

Requirements

• Men and women age 18 and older
• All ethnicities encouraged to apply
• Must be able to self-drive to Brantford
• No facial piercings or visible tattoos
• Must not have previously appeared on Mistletoe Murders this season
• Available for daytime interior filming
• Reliable, professional, and punctual

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity
• Professional television production experience
• Opportunity to work on a scripted television series
• Valuable on-set industry exposure

Job Description

A paid, non-union independent comedy film is seeking Canadian actors for multiple lead and supporting roles. The production is looking for talented performers with strong comedic instincts and on-camera experience to bring a diverse cast of characters to life.

This low-budget indie comedy offers paid opportunities for actors interested in collaborating on a character-driven film project.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray scripted characters in an independent comedy film.
• Participate in rehearsals and filming as scheduled.
• Deliver engaging and authentic comedic performances.
• Collaborate with the director and cast throughout production.
• Follow creative direction and production requirements.

Requirements

Male Lead

• Male, ages 25–35.
• White.
• Strong acting and comedic abilities preferred.

Female Lead

• Female, ages 25–35.
• Dark-haired or redhead.
• Mixed ethnicity performers will be considered.
• Strong acting and comedic abilities preferred.

Asian Male Supporting Role

• Male, ages 25–50.
• Asian ethnicity.
• Supporting character role.

Brown Male Supporting Role

• Male, ages 25–50.
• Supporting character role.
• Remote work opportunity available for this role.

Additional Requirements:

• Canadian applicants only.
• Non-union performers.
• Must submit a demo reel or performance sample for consideration.
• Previous acting experience preferred.

Compensation Details

• Paid opportunity.
• Compensation details will be provided to selected applicants.
• Non-union independent film production.

Job Description

A paid comedy short film production is seeking experienced crew members for key production roles. The project is looking for talented professionals to join the team for an upcoming shoot in Toronto.

Available positions include Sound Recordist, Digital Imaging Technician (DIT), and Production Assistant Driver. Candidates with relevant experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a collaborative production environment are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

Sound Recordist

• Capture high-quality dialogue and on-set audio.
• Monitor sound levels and recording equipment throughout production.
• Coordinate with the production team to ensure optimal audio quality.

Digital Imaging Technician (DIT)

• Manage media transfers, backups, and file organization.
• Ensure footage integrity and data security throughout production.
• Coordinate with camera and post-production teams regarding workflow.

Production Assistant Driver

• Assist with transportation of cast, crew, and production materials.
• Support daily production logistics and operations.
• Help maintain efficient on-set workflow and scheduling.

Requirements

• Previous experience in the applied crew position preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Reliable and professional work ethic.
• Resume and/or demo reel required for consideration.
• Valid driver’s license required for the PA Driver position.

Compensation Details

• Paid crew opportunity.
• Compensation details will be discussed with selected applicants.

Job Description

An independent sci-fi thriller proof-of-concept series is seeking passionate crew members to join a collaborative filmmaking team. The project follows a group of escaped experimental subjects uncovering connections between a covert government program and emerging wartime escalation protocols.

The production focuses on psychological tension, cinematic realism, survival storytelling, and natural-environment filmmaking. Multiple crew positions are available for individuals interested in gaining hands-on experience while contributing to a festival-focused independent production.

Job Responsibilities

Available crew roles include:

• Co-Director
• Director of Photography (DP)
• Camera Operator
• Sound Recordist
• Film Editor
• Post-Production Supervisor
• Colorist / Color Grader
• VFX / CGI Artist
• Fight / Movement Coordinator
• Set Provider / Location Support
• Prop Master
• Production Assistant (PA)
• Lighting Assistant / Gaffer
• Composer / Sound Designer
• Behind-the-Scenes Photographer / Videographer

Responsibilities vary by role and may include production planning, camera operation, audio recording, editing, visual effects creation, location support, lighting setup, music composition, and overall production coordination.

Requirements

• Passion for independent filmmaking and collaborative storytelling.
• Ability to work effectively within a creative team environment.
• Relevant experience for the selected crew position is preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to contribute to a zero-budget independent production.
• Availability for production activities in the Greater Toronto Area.
• Portfolio, reel, or previous experience is considered an asset where applicable.

Compensation Details

• This is a voluntary, unpaid opportunity.
• Contributors will receive on-screen credit.
• Portfolio and reel footage access may be provided.
• Festival submission credits where applicable.
• Meals and snacks may be available on shoot days.
• Opportunity to gain collaborative experience on a cinematic independent production.

Job Description

A production is seeking actors and actresses for a vacation-themed self-tape training project. Selected participants will appear in still photos, video clips, and footage demonstrating actors recording self-tape auditions while on vacation. The content will be used for training modules and educational materials related to self-tape auditioning.

Talent will participate in acting-related scenarios that showcase the process of creating self-tape auditions in a camping or vacation environment. This is a non-union project.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in staged self-tape audition recording scenarios.
• Perform in vacation and camping-themed acting segments.
• Follow creative direction and production instructions during filming.
• Appear in promotional still photographs and video footage.
• Collaborate with the production team to capture educational training content.

Requirements

• Open to actors and actresses ages 16–70.
• Must be comfortable appearing in self-tape training footage and still photography.
• Must be willing to follow all production instructions and guidelines.
• Applicants from London, Ontario, Komoka, St. Thomas, Aylmer, and surrounding areas are encouraged to apply.
• Previous acting experience is not required but is considered an asset.
• Must submit a headshot or head-and-shoulders selfie against a plain background.
• Must include a brief summary introducing yourself and your interest in participating.
• Resumes and acting experience may be submitted but are optional.

Compensation Details

• This is a non-paid opportunity.
• Selected participants will receive IMDb credits for their involvement in the project.

Job Description

A non-union commercial production is seeking children and adult background talent for an upcoming commercial shoot. Casting directors are looking for a diverse group of performers to appear in various scenes, with some personal vehicles potentially being selected for on-camera use.

Talent must be available for all scheduled filming days and be comfortable working on a professional commercial production.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as background talent in a commercial production.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Maintain continuity across multiple shoot days.
• Participate in scenes as assigned by the director and assistant directors.
• Remain available for the full production schedule if selected.

Requirements

Child Roles

• Boys and girls, ages 6–12.

Adult Roles

• Male and female talent, ages 18–60.

Additional Requirements

• Must be available for all scheduled shoot days.
• Reliable and professional attitude.
• If you own a vehicle, please provide the make and model, as it may be selected for use in a scene.

Compensation Details

• $300 flat rate.
• Approximately 10-hour workday plus a 1-hour lunch break.
• Overtime paid if applicable.
• Agency commission of 15% applies to booked talent.

Job Description

A non-union commercial production is seeking female talent with swimming experience to portray members of a swim team. This is a continuity-based project requiring talent to be available for all scheduled filming days.

Casting directors are looking for confident swimmers who can authentically represent competitive or recreational swim team members on camera. Applicants with swimming footage are strongly encouraged to include it with their submission.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a swim team member in a commercial production.
• Participate in all scheduled filming days for continuity purposes.
• Follow direction from the production team during filming.
• Perform swimming-related activities as required by the production.
• Arrive on set prepared and maintain continuity throughout the shoot.

Requirements

• Female, ages 16–25.
• Must have swimming experience.
• Must be comfortable portraying a swim team member.
• Must be available for all production dates.
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to self-drive to filming locations.
• Swimming footage is preferred and should be included if available.

Compensation Details

• $300 per day.
• Approximately 10-hour workday plus a 1-hour lunch break.
• Overtime paid if applicable.
• Agency commission of 15% applies to booked talent.

Job Description

A dramatic short film titled When He Built a Table is seeking English-speaking actors for an upcoming independent production. Directed by Darion Jacobs, this character-driven project will be filmed in the Greater Montreal area and offers performers the opportunity to collaborate on a meaningful short-form film.

The production welcomes actors of all experience levels, making it an excellent opportunity for both emerging and experienced performers.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray characters in a scripted dramatic short film.
• Attend rehearsals and filming sessions as scheduled.
• Collaborate with the director and fellow cast members.
• Follow creative direction and production requirements.
• Deliver authentic and emotionally engaging performances.

Requirements

• Must be able to perform in English.
• Prior acting experience is not required but is considered an asset.
• Open to both non-union performers and ACTRA members.
• Reliable and available for production dates.
• Strong interest in participating in an independent film project.

Compensation Details

• Compensation details were not specified by the production.
• Non-union project open to both union and non-union performers.
• Opportunity to gain experience and collaborate on an independent dramatic film.

Job Description

A student-produced pilot episode titled The Reservation is casting lead actors for a dark comedy and psychological drama project. Produced by film students at George Brown College, the standalone pilot serves as a proof of concept for a larger series featuring complex characters and ongoing storylines.

The story follows an engaged couple whose invitation to an exclusive hidden restaurant transforms an elegant evening into a tense and emotionally charged confrontation as secrets and buried tensions begin to surface.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a principal character in a scripted pilot episode.
• Deliver emotionally nuanced and character-driven performances.
• Collaborate with the director and production team throughout filming.
• Attend rehearsals and scheduled production days as required.
• Help bring a psychologically layered and dramatic narrative to life.

Requirements

Mia (Lead)

• Female, late 20s.
• Ambitious, composed, and perceptive.
• Able to portray a character who maintains control while avoiding emotional conflict.
• Strong dramatic acting skills preferred.

Tom (Lead)

• Male, early to mid-30s.
• Sensitive and emotionally complex.
• Able to balance humor with vulnerability.
• Strong emotional range required.

Evelyn (Lead)

• Female, early to mid-30s.
• Warm yet subtly unsettling presence.
• Intelligent, observant, and calculated.
• Strong screen presence and character work required.

Submission Requirements

Please submit:

• Headshot
• Acting résumé
• Demo reel (if available)

Compensation Details

• Unpaid opportunity.
• Non-union student production.
• Meals provided.
• Valuable portfolio-building and on-set experience.

Job Description

A national commercial campaign is seeking confident, expressive individuals for an upcoming photo and video production focused on authentic representation of people with visible acne. Casting directors are looking for talent who can naturally engage with the camera and showcase genuine personality. The project welcomes diversity in race, gender, and appearance, including non-binary individuals.

The production is casting both principal roles and background talent for multiple creative concepts.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a professional photo and video shoot for a commercial campaign.
• Portray authentic, confident, and relatable interactions on camera.
• Follow creative direction from the production team during filming.
• Attend the scheduled shoot and remain available for production dates as required.
• Submit requested photos and self-tape materials during the casting process.

Requirements

Principal Characters (4 Roles)

• Ages 18–35 (priority given to ages 18–25).
• Must have visible moderate to severe active acne.
• Comfortable appearing on camera with visible skin texture and acne.
• All skin tones, ethnicities, genders, and non-binary individuals encouraged to apply.
• Piercings, tattoos, and colored hair are welcome.
• Must have an upbeat, expressive, and naturally confident personality.

Extras (2 Roles)

• Ages 18–35.
• No acne requirement.
• Comfortable appearing in commercial lifestyle scenes.
• Must be able to take direction and interact naturally on camera.

Submission Requirements

• 2–3 clear photos showing visible acne close-ups, including forehead and cheeks.
• One current full-length photo.
• Self-tape/video introduction including:
  • Name, age, city of residence, occupation, and hobbies.
  • Natural movements and casual interactions.
  • Personality and attitude showcase.
  • Confident poses and smile.
  • Skateboarders are encouraged to demonstrate a kickflip or other skateboarding skills.

Compensation Details

• Principal Characters: $2,000 CAD
• Extras: $1,000 CAD