Vancouver Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Job Description

A short film production created as part of the MAMM21 Filmmaking Competition is seeking passionate and creative individuals to join its Art Department. The production is currently recruiting volunteers for several key art department positions that will help bring the visual style and creative vision of the film to life.

This opportunity is ideal for aspiring and experienced creatives looking to gain hands-on film production experience while collaborating with a dedicated filmmaking team.

Job Responsibilities

Set Decorator

• Source, arrange, and manage set dressing elements.
• Help create visually engaging filming environments.
• Maintain continuity of set decoration throughout production.

Costume Designer

• Design and coordinate wardrobe for cast members.
• Source and organize costumes and accessories.
• Ensure costume continuity during filming.

Props

• Source, create, organize, and maintain props required for production.
• Coordinate prop usage on set.
• Assist with prop continuity and inventory management.

Art Assistant

• Support the Art Department with various production tasks.
• Assist with set preparation, organization, and logistics.
• Help execute creative design concepts and department needs.

Requirements

• Passion for filmmaking and visual storytelling.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a production team.
• Previous experience in art department roles is beneficial but not required.
• Portfolio or resume preferred.
• Brief introduction required with application.
• Availability to participate in pre-production and production activities in Vancouver.

Compensation Details

• Volunteer position.
• Valuable hands-on experience working on a short film created for the MAMM21 Filmmaking Competition.
• Opportunity to build industry connections and expand portfolio experience.

CIA Agent for Commercial Production

Job Description

A commercial production is seeking a Caucasian male actor to portray a CIA agent in a featured lead role. Casting directors are looking for talent with a professional appearance, strong screen presence, and fluent English with no accent. This role includes a small amount of dialogue and offers an excellent opportunity to appear in a commercial campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a CIA agent in commercial scenes
• Deliver one to two scripted lines naturally and confidently
• Follow direction from the production team and director
• Maintain professionalism throughout filming
• Collaborate effectively with cast and crew members

Requirements

• Caucasian male, ages 30–50
• Fluent English speaker with no accent
• Strong on-camera presence and acting ability
• Comfortable performing a lead role with dialogue
• Reliable and professional attitude
• Available for the scheduled filming date

Compensation

• $400 flat rate

Hospital Visitors, Patients, and Medical Staff Background Roles

Job Description

A television production is seeking background actors to portray hospital visitors, patients, orderlies, doctors, and ER doctors in upcoming medical scenes. Casting directors are looking for dependable performers who can help create an authentic hospital environment. This opportunity is open to talent who have not previously appeared on the production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray hospital visitors, patients, medical staff, and healthcare professionals
• Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors
• Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout filming
• Participate in hospital and emergency room scenes
• Arrive camera-ready and prepared for production requirements

Requirements

• Male and female background actors
• Visitor roles: one male and one female
• Patient role: talent comfortable portraying a wheelchair patient
• Orderly role: male talent
• Doctor roles: male talent
• ER doctor roles: male talent
• Must not have previously appeared on the production
• Reliable, professional, and able to follow on-set instructions
• Available for filming in Toronto

Compensation

• Paid background acting opportunity
• Professional television production experience
• Opportunity to work in realistic hospital and medical scenes

Tanned Woman for Commercial Production

Job Description

A commercial production is seeking a female performer of any ethnicity to portray a featured character in an upcoming project. This speaking role includes a small amount of dialogue and requires talent who can deliver lines naturally with fluent English and no noticeable accent. Casting directors are looking for a confident performer who is comfortable appearing in swimwear and can bring a strong on-camera presence to the role.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured character in a commercial production
• Deliver one to two lines of dialogue naturally and professionally
• Follow direction from the production team and director
• Participate in filming as scheduled
• Maintain professionalism throughout production

Requirements

• Female talent
• Any ethnicity
• Ages 20–30
• Fluent English speaker
• No noticeable accent
• Must be comfortable appearing in a bikini
• Comfortable performing a speaking role on camera
• Reliable and professional

Compensation

• $400 flat rate
• Featured speaking role
• Professional commercial production experience
• Opportunity to work with an experienced production team

Reporter for Commercial Production

Job Description

A commercial production is seeking a female performer of any ethnicity to portray a reporter in a featured speaking role. This role includes a small amount of dialogue and requires talent who can deliver lines naturally with fluent English and no noticeable accent. Casting directors are looking for someone with a confident, professional on-camera presence who can authentically portray a news reporter.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a reporter in a commercial production
• Deliver one to two lines of dialogue naturally and professionally
• Follow direction from the production team and director
• Participate in filming as scheduled
• Maintain professionalism throughout production

Requirements

• Female talent
• Any ethnicity
• Ages 20–40
• Fluent English speaker
• No noticeable accent
• Comfortable performing a speaking role on camera
• Confident and professional on-screen presence
• Reliable and professional

Compensation

• $400 flat rate
• Featured speaking role
• Professional commercial production experience
• Opportunity to work with an experienced production team

Lead Party Women for Commercial Production

Job Description

A commercial production is seeking two female performers of any ethnicity to portray lead party women in an upcoming project. This featured speaking role includes a small amount of dialogue and requires talent who can deliver lines naturally with fluent English and no noticeable accent. Casting directors are looking for confident, charismatic performers who can bring energy and authenticity to the scene.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a lead party guest in a commercial production
• Deliver one to two lines of dialogue naturally and professionally
• Follow direction from the production team and director
• Participate in filming as scheduled
• Maintain professionalism throughout production

Requirements

• Female talent
• Any ethnicity
• Ages 35–50
• Fluent English speaker
• No noticeable accent
• Comfortable performing a speaking role on camera
• Confident and engaging on-screen presence
• Reliable and professional

Compensation

• $500 flat rate
• Featured speaking role
• Professional commercial production experience
• Opportunity to work with an experienced production team

Scared Female for Commercial Production

Job Description

A commercial production is seeking a female background actor of any ethnicity to portray a scared woman in an upcoming project. Casting directors are looking for talent who can convincingly convey fear and tension in a scene while following creative direction from the production team. This is a paid background acting opportunity for performers interested in commercial work.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a scared female character in background scenes
• React naturally to scripted situations and on-set action
• Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors
• Maintain continuity throughout filming
• Arrive prepared and ready for production

Requirements

• Female talent
• Any ethnicity
• Ages 20–30
• Comfortable portraying emotional reactions on camera
• Non-union performers
• Reliable and professional on set

Compensation

• $300 flat rate
• Paid commercial background role
• Professional on-set experience
• Opportunity to work with an experienced production team

Male Waiters for Commercial Production

Job Description

A commercial production is seeking three male background actors of any ethnicity to portray waiters in an upcoming project. Casting directors are looking for professional and reliable talent who can help create an authentic restaurant or hospitality setting. This is a paid background acting opportunity for performers interested in commercial work.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a waiter in background scenes
• Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors
• Maintain continuity throughout filming
• Perform waiter-related actions as directed on set
• Arrive prepared and ready for production

Requirements

• Male talent
• Any ethnicity
• Ages 20–35
• Comfortable portraying restaurant or hospitality staff
• Non-union performers
• Reliable and professional on set

Compensation

• $300 flat rate
• Paid commercial background role
• Professional on-set experience
• Opportunity to work with an experienced production team

Office Worker for Commercial Production

Job Description

A commercial production is seeking a female performer of any ethnicity to portray an office worker in a featured role. This speaking role includes a small amount of dialogue and requires talent who can deliver lines naturally with fluent English and no noticeable accent. This is a paid opportunity for performers interested in commercial work and on-camera speaking roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an office worker in a commercial production
• Deliver one to two lines of dialogue naturally and professionally
• Follow direction from the production team and director
• Participate in filming as scheduled
• Maintain professionalism throughout the production

Requirements

• Female talent
• Any ethnicity
• Ages 25–30
• Fluent English speaker
• No noticeable accent
• Comfortable performing a speaking role on camera
• Reliable and professional

Compensation

• $400 flat rate
• Featured speaking role
• Professional commercial production experience
• Opportunity to work with an experienced production team

Featured Henchmen for Commercial Production

Job Description

A commercial production is seeking five featured background actors to portray henchmen in an upcoming project. Casting directors are looking for Caucasian male talent with a strong, intimidating presence who can convincingly portray SWAT team members or professional henchmen. This is a paid featured background opportunity for performers interested in working on a commercial production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray featured henchmen in commercial scenes
• Follow direction from the production team and assistant directors
• Maintain continuity and character throughout filming
• Work collaboratively with cast and crew members
• Arrive prepared and ready for all scheduled production activities
• Participate in scenes requiring a tactical or law enforcement-style appearance

Requirements

• Caucasian male talent
• Ages 30–50
• Must be able to portray a SWAT officer or henchman type convincingly
• Strong physical presence and professional appearance
• Non-union performers
• Reliable and available for filming
• Seeking five featured background performers

Compensation

• $300 flat rate
• Featured background role
• Professional commercial production experience
• Opportunity to work with an experienced production team