Vancouver Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting Call for African/Cultural Dancer – Motion Capture Project

Job Description: Vancouver Casting is looking for talented dancers skilled in African, Jamaican Dancehall, or South American dance styles (excluding Tango) for an upcoming motion capture project. This role is open to dancers who bring cultural authenticity and energy to their performance. Flamenco experience is a plus, but not required. This is a unique opportunity to showcase your dance skills in a digital format.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform specific African, Jamaican Dancehall, or South American dance moves for a motion capture recording.
• Collaborate with the production team to ensure authenticity and precision in dance movements.
• Follow choreography and adapt movements as required for motion capture.
• Embody cultural dance styles with energy and authenticity for a dynamic performance.

Requirements:

• Any gender, any ethnicity.
• Age range: 19-30.
• Proficiency in African, Jamaican Dancehall, or relevant South American dance styles.
• Additional skills in Flamenco dance are a bonus.
• Comfortable working with motion capture technology (prior experience not required).

Compensation:

• $1,500 CAD, plus a 15% agency fee if applicable.

Casting Call for Real People – Branded Digital Series on Financial and Mental Wellbeing

Job Description:
The Casting Group is seeking diverse individuals in the Vancouver area to participate in an episode of a branded digital series focused on the relationship between financial stress and mental health. This non-union series will feature real stories from real people who are willing to openly discuss how financial challenges impact emotional wellbeing. No acting experience is necessary—this is an opportunity for authentic, unscripted sharing.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a filmed interview discussing personal experiences with financial stress and its effects on mental health.
• Share insights and coping strategies in a comfortable, open setting.
• Collaborate with the production team to ensure a safe and supportive environment for authentic storytelling.

Requirements:

• Age: 18+
• Location: Must reside in the Vancouver area.
• Experience: Must have experienced financial stress and be comfortable discussing its impact on mental health.
• Must pass a background check to ensure safety and compliance.

Compensation:

• Session Rate: $200 for up to 4 hours of filming
• Buyout Rate: $500 for a 1-year usage buyout

Casting Call for Experienced Mime – Motion Capture Role

Job Description:
Vancouver Casting is seeking a talented mime artist for a motion capture role in an upcoming project. We are looking for individuals with strong miming skills to convey emotions and actions through expressive body language. This unique opportunity allows performers to use their physical artistry in a motion-capture setting, bringing a character to life through non-verbal communication.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform as a mime for motion capture, using precise and exaggerated movements to convey expressions and actions.
• Follow direction closely to ensure that the captured performance aligns with the project’s creative vision.
• Utilize professional miming techniques to engage with the role, capturing subtle nuances required for a motion-capture setting.

Requirements:

• Age: 19-30
• Experience: Must have previous miming experience.
• Strong physical control and expressive abilities.
• Ability to work professionally within a motion-capture environment, following technical and creative guidelines.

Compensation:

• Rate: CDN $1,500.00 + 15% agency fee (if applicable).

Casting Calgary Locals (Ages 25-55) for Branded Digital Series – Real Stories of Fresh Starts!

Job Description:
We are casting engaging and diverse individuals from the Calgary area to share their inspiring personal stories in an upcoming episode of our branded digital series. This non-union project highlights real people who have made significant life changes, including career pivots, entrepreneurship, or personal reinvention. We want authentic, unscripted discussions that bring depth to these journeys, with a focus on balancing mental health and financial resilience. No acting experience is necessary, as we’re looking for genuine people with unique stories to tell.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a casual, unscripted discussion, sharing your personal journey of transformation, whether in career, business, or personal life.
• Engage in authentic storytelling, discussing experiences around financial challenges, mental health, and the journey of starting fresh.
• Collaborate with the production team to capture high-quality, compelling content that will resonate with audiences.

Requirements:

• Age range: 25-55 years old.
• Reside in the Calgary, AB area and available for a 4-hour filming session.
• Must be open to sharing personal experiences related to career changes, entrepreneurship, or reinvention.
• Comfortable with unscripted dialogue and able to discuss personal and financial experiences in an authentic manner.
• Background check required for all selected participants to ensure safety and compliance.

Compensation:

• $200 for the filming session.
• $500 for a 1-year buyout of the content.
• Total compensation: $700+.

Casting Call for Basketball Players for “Project Sports Drink” Commercial

Job Description:
Project Sports Drink is seeking skilled basketball players for an upcoming commercial shoot. This non-union project will be filmed in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). We are looking for athletes with real basketball experience who can authentically portray players in various scenes, demonstrating their skills and passion for the game.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a basketball player authentically, showcasing athletic skills and an understanding of the game.
• Participate in on-court scenes, demonstrating dribbling, shooting, and other basketball techniques as directed.
• Collaborate with the director and production team to deliver engaging and energetic performances that capture the intensity and excitement of basketball.

Requirements:

• Male, aged 15-25, any ethnicity.
• Must have real basketball experience and the ability to perform on-court skills during filming.
• Comfortable participating in a full-day shoot (10-hour session) and a wardrobe fitting session.

Compensation:

• Wardrobe Fitting: $75 for a 2-hour session ($50/hour).
• Session Fee: $600 for a 10-hour day, with overtime at $75/hour.
• Additional buyout: $3000 for a 6-month term, with the option to renew for two additional 6-month terms with a 10% increase.

Casting Call for Basketball Coach – “Coach” for “Project Sports Drink” Commercial

Job Description:
Project Sports Drink is seeking an experienced basketball coach to portray the role of “Coach” in an upcoming commercial shoot. This non-union project will be filmed in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The role requires a dynamic and knowledgeable individual who can authentically portray a seasoned coach with a passion for developing young talent.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray “Coach,” a dedicated and experienced basketball coach who motivates his players to reach their full potential.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and an ability to deliver motivational and impactful performances on set.
• Work closely with the director and production team to ensure the character’s role as a supportive and inspiring coach is effectively conveyed.

Requirements:

• Male, aged 45-60, any ethnicity (BIPOC preferred).
• Must have real coaching experience or a deep understanding of the game of basketball.
• Comfortable participating in a 12-hour shoot day and a wardrobe fitting session.
• Must have the ability to portray an authoritative and motivational figure on screen.

Compensation:

• Wardrobe Fitting: $75 for a 2-hour session ($50/hour).
• Session Fee: $600 for a 10-hour day, with overtime at $75/hour.
• Additional buyout: $3000 for a 6-month term, with the option to renew for two additional 6-month terms with a 10% increase.

Casting Call for Basketball Player – “Thomas” for “Project Sports Drink” Commercial

Job Description:
Project Sports Drink is seeking an experienced basketball player to portray the role of “Thomas” in an upcoming commercial shoot. This non-union project will be filmed in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The role requires an athlete who can embody the character of Thomas, the older brother and coach of “JJ,” showcasing his mentorship and passion for the game.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray “Thomas,” the older brother and first coach of JJ, who motivates and pushes JJ to be his best on the court.
• Demonstrate authentic basketball skills while conveying the character’s supportive and competitive nature.
• Collaborate with the director and production team to deliver a performance that highlights Thomas’s role as both a mentor and a skilled player.

Requirements:

• Male, aged 17-30, Black.
• Basketball player preferred; must have real basketball experience and be comfortable performing on-court skills.
• Available for a 12-hour shoot day and a wardrobe fitting session.

Compensation:

• Wardrobe Fitting: $75 for a 2-hour session ($50/hour).
• Session Fee: $600 for a 10-hour day, with overtime at $75/hour.
• Additional buyout: $3000 for a 6-month term, with the option to renew for two additional 6-month terms with a 10% bump.

Casting Call for Skilled Basketball Player – “Older JJ” for “Project Sports Drink” Commercial

Job Description:
Project Sports Drink is seeking a skilled basketball player to portray the role of “Older JJ” in an upcoming commercial shoot. This non-union project will be filmed in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The role requires a talented athlete who can authentically portray the journey of a rising basketball star who overcame obstacles and is now making waves in the sport.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray “Older JJ,” a basketball player from Northeast Philly who has returned stronger after overcoming a knee injury and is now being recruited to a D1 program.
• Demonstrate high-level basketball skills, including speed, versatility, and on-court agility, during the shoot.
• Work closely with the director and production team to deliver a realistic and dynamic performance that captures the character’s determination and athletic ability.

Requirements:

• Male, aged 18-25, Black.
• Must have significant basketball experience and the ability to perform advanced skills as required by the role.
• Comfortable participating in a 12-hour shoot day and a wardrobe fitting session.

Compensation:

• Rate: $1750 for a 12-hour session, including the fitting.
• Additional buyout: $4000 for a 6-month term with the option to renew for two additional 6-month terms.

Casting Call for Young Basketball Player – “Young JJ” for “Project Sports Drink” Commercial

Job Description:
Project Sports Drink is seeking a talented and skilled young basketball player to portray the role of “Young JJ” in an upcoming commercial shoot. This non-union project will be filmed in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The role requires an athlete who can bring to life the story of a young and promising player from Northeast Philly who is determined to make a mark in the basketball world.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray “Young JJ,” a quick and dynamic basketball player with a passion for the sport and a strong AAU background.
• Demonstrate basketball skills, including inside-outside game techniques, speed, and agility during filming.
• Collaborate with the director and production team to deliver an authentic and energetic performance that captures the essence of a young, rising athlete.

Requirements:

• Male, aged 11-15, Black.
• Must have real basketball experience and the ability to perform on-court skills as directed.
• Comfortable participating in a full-day shoot (12-hour session) and a wardrobe fitting.

Compensation:

• Rate: $1750 for a 12-hour session, including the fitting.
• Additional buyout: $4000 for a 6-month term with options to renew for two additional 6-month terms.

Casting Call for the Role of Carl (10-Year-Old Latinx/Hispanic Boy) in Vancouver

Job Description:
Vancouver Casting is seeking a young male actor for the role of Carl in an upcoming production. This role is open to Latinx/Hispanic boys aged around 10 years old. The project will be filmed in Vancouver, and the selected actor must be available for multiple shooting dates.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Carl, a young and energetic boy, in various scenes according to the director’s vision.
• Work collaboratively with the production team to ensure authentic and engaging performances.
• Follow instructions on set, demonstrating professionalism and adaptability.

Requirements:

• Must be a Latinx/Hispanic male actor, around 10 years old.
• Comfortable working on set in Vancouver.
• Must have the ability to take direction well and perform with confidence.
• Parents or guardians must provide availability details when applying.

Compensation:

• Non-Union OCP (On-Camera Principal): $4,000 CAD, plus a 15% agent fee.
• Day Rate: $600 CAD per day, plus a 15% agent fee.