Vancouver Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Job Description

A spec commercial is seeking a male performer to portray the son in a family-centered portfolio project filming in Scarborough, Ontario. The story follows a family of four celebrating the son’s graduation by the pool in their backyard. The son plays a central part in the commercial and must be comfortable jumping into a swimming pool during filming. The selected performer will also participate in a second shoot alongside the actor portraying the father.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the graduating son in the spec commercial.
• Perform naturally in family celebration scenes.
• Participate in poolside scenes and jump into a swimming pool as required.
• Participate in an additional shoot with the actor portraying the father.
• Follow direction from the production team.

Requirements

• Male performer able to portray the family’s son.
• Must be comfortable jumping into a swimming pool.
• Must be able to work in Scarborough, Ontario.
• Comfortable performing naturally on camera.
• Must be available for the main shoot and an additional father-and-son shoot.

Compensation

• Very low-budget collaborative project.
• Food provided.
• Finished footage provided for portfolio or demo reel use.

Job Description

A spec commercial is casting a male performer to portray the father in a family-centered portfolio project filming in Scarborough, Ontario. The commercial follows a family of four celebrating their son’s graduation together by the backyard pool. This is a collaborative, independently funded production intended to create strong portfolio material for everyone involved. The selected performer will participate in the main family shoot as well as an additional shoot featuring the father and son.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the father in a family-focused spec commercial.
• Perform naturally alongside actors portraying the mother, son, and daughter.
• Participate in backyard and poolside family scenes.
• Return for an additional shoot involving the father and son.
• Follow creative direction throughout production.

Requirements

• Male performer able to portray a father.
• Must be able to work in Scarborough, Ontario.
• Comfortable performing in a family-oriented commercial setting.
• Must be available for both the primary shoot and an additional father-and-son shoot.

Compensation

• Very low-budget collaborative project.
• Food provided.
• Finished footage provided for portfolio or demo reel use.

Professional Limo and Corporate Drivers for Commercial

Job Description

A non-union commercial filming in the Greater Toronto Area is seeking professional limo and corporate drivers for an on-camera opportunity. Casting is looking for authentic working drivers with interesting personalities, unique faces, and real-world experience. This opportunity is open to professional drivers from all backgrounds who are comfortable bringing their genuine personality and expertise to the camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as an authentic professional limo or corporate driver.
• Bring real-world driving experience and personality to the commercial.
• Perform naturally and confidently in front of the camera.
• Follow direction from the production and creative teams.
• Participate professionally throughout the commercial shoot.

Requirements

• Any gender, approximately ages 18–55.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Must currently work or have previous experience as a professional corporate or limo driver.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Comfortable appearing on camera.
• Must be able to work in the Greater Toronto Area.

Compensation

• $2,000+ for the day.

Job Description

Seair Seaplanes is seeking camera-friendly individuals, couples, and families for an upcoming lifestyle photoshoot in Downtown Vancouver. The shoot will showcase the Seair Seaplanes passenger experience through natural, authentic lifestyle photography for the company’s marketing channels. The casting is open to a mix of ages and backgrounds. Professional modeling experience is not required. Selected participants should simply feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera while taking part in passenger-focused lifestyle scenes.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in a lifestyle photoshoot for Seair Seaplanes.
• Appear in natural passenger experience scenarios.
• Pose and interact comfortably in front of the camera.
• Follow direction from the photography and production team.
• Participate in still photography for marketing materials.

Requirements

• Open to individuals, couples, and families.
• A mix of ages and backgrounds is encouraged to apply.
• Must be comfortable and natural in front of the camera.
• No professional modeling experience required.

Compensation

• Round-trip Seair Seaplanes flight vouchers.
• Vouchers are valid for any scheduled Seair Seaplanes destination.
• Usage includes website, social media, print, and digital marketing.

Conversation Participants for Speech Technology Research Project

Job Description

A paid speech technology research project is seeking participants in Vancouver, British Columbia, to have natural conversations with another person while helping improve speech recognition and interpretive technology. The project supports technology that processes and understands different ways people speak, including applications related to accessibility and assistive technology. This is not a voice-cloning or generative AI project, and participants’ voices will not be used to create synthetic performances. Acting or technology experience is not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in natural, unscripted conversations with another person.
• Speak clearly and authentically during recorded research sessions.
• Help researchers improve technology designed to recognize and interpret human speech.
• Follow session instructions provided by the research team.
• Participate professionally throughout sessions lasting approximately 4–8 hours.

Requirements

• Comfortable having natural conversations with another person.
• No acting experience required.
• No AI or technology background required.
• Able to communicate naturally during extended recording sessions.
• Must be able to participate in projects based in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Compensation

• Up to $125 per hour.
• Paid projects generally run 4–8 hours, with most sessions lasting approximately 8 hours.

Job Description

LETHFW is holding an open model casting for upcoming fashion opportunities. The casting is open to male and female models who are comfortable and confident walking in front of a crowd and camera. No previous modeling experience is necessary. During the casting, the team will take measurements, capture a few photos, and ask each model to complete a short runway walk. Talent should arrive prepared to present themselves naturally and confidently.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in an open model casting.
• Complete a short runway walk for the casting team.
• Have measurements and photos taken during the casting.
• Demonstrate confidence in front of a crowd and camera.
• Follow instructions provided by the casting team.

Requirements

• Male and female models ages 13 and older.
• No previous modeling experience required.
• Must be comfortable and confident in front of a crowd and camera.
• Wear fitted clothing and heels to the casting.
• Must attend the in-person casting at Fairmont Common, 2810 Fairway St S.

Compensation

• Compensation is not specified.

Job Description

A coming-of-age comedy/drama short film is casting a male performer in his 20s for a dual actor and voice-over role connected to Reese’s ex-boyfriend. The performer will provide the voice for an AI character with six lines and will also appear as Reese’s ex-boyfriend in a non-speaking capacity. The character has a musician/film-bro quality and is somewhat lost in life but genuinely trying his best.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform six lines as the AI voice.
• Appear on camera as Reese’s ex-boyfriend.
• Portray the ex-boyfriend naturally without spoken dialogue.
• Bring a believable musician/film-bro quality to the character.
• Follow performance and voice-over direction from the production team.

Requirements

• Male performer in his 20s.
• Open ethnicity.
• Comfortable performing both voice-over and on-camera work.
• Able to portray a slightly directionless but sympathetic young man.
• Union and non-union performers may apply.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Job Description

A coming-of-age comedy/drama short film is casting a principal performer to play Evan, Reese’s roommate and best friend. Evan is kind, thoughtful, and emotionally perceptive, with an ability to see the bigger picture when emotions become overwhelming. When Reese wakes Evan up with a plan to egg her ex-boyfriend’s house, Evan is hesitant but ultimately wants to support her friend. The character requires a warm, grounded performance with natural comedic timing and believable friendship chemistry.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Evan in a principal role.
• Develop a convincing roommate and best-friend dynamic with Reese.
• Balance Evan’s hesitation with genuine loyalty and care for her friend.
• Deliver thoughtful, naturalistic comedic and dramatic moments.
• Follow direction and collaborate with the production team.

Requirements

• Female or non-binary performer in their 20s.
• Open ethnicity.
• Able to portray a kind, thoughtful, emotionally intelligent character.
• Strong naturalistic acting and comedic timing.
• Union and non-union performers may apply.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Job Description

A coming-of-age comedy/drama short film is casting a principal performer to play Reese, a woman in her 20s who is navigating a difficult breakup. Reese is stubborn, deeply caring, honest, and sometimes impulsive. She carries shame about how she has handled the breakup and worries that she has relied too heavily on her best friend and roommate, Evan. The role calls for a performer who can balance comedy with emotional vulnerability and portray Reese as messy, relatable, and sincere.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Reese in a principal role.
• Deliver a grounded performance combining comedy and emotional vulnerability.
• Capture Reese’s impulsive personality, heartbreak, and complicated friendship with Evan.
• Build believable chemistry with the other principal performer.
• Follow creative direction throughout production.

Requirements

• Female performer in her 20s.
• East Asian or Southeast Asian.
• Strong comedic and dramatic acting ability.
• Able to portray an emotionally vulnerable, stubborn, and impulsive character naturally.
• Union and non-union performers may apply.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Job Description

An upcoming art course in Windsor is seeking life models based in Berkshire or Surrey. The opportunity is open to a diverse range of models who are comfortable posing for artists in a course setting. Male, female, non-binary, and gender-fluid models are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Pose as a life model for an upcoming art course.
• Hold poses as directed during drawing or art sessions.
• Work professionally with the artist and course participants.
• Follow posing and session direction throughout the course.

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to work in the Berkshire, Surrey, or Windsor area.
• Open to male, female, non-binary, and gender-fluid models.
• Must be comfortable working as a life model.
• Reliable and able to follow direction during art sessions.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.