Casting Call for Real People – VR Training Video Roles
Job Description
Casting real people for VR teacher training videos designed to support early childhood education. The project will feature authentic, heartfelt performances from individuals portraying parents or caregivers sharing personal, emotional stories. Filming will take place in the Greater Vancouver or Sea to Sky area. The performances will appear in 360° live-action video scenes that provide emotional context for VR educational simulations.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a parent or caregiver in intimate, conversational VR scenes
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Deliver natural, honest performances that feel genuine and unscripted
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Work collaboratively with the director to achieve emotional authenticity
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Engage with camera and dialogue in a calm, grounded manner
Requirements
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Non-union
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Ages 30–50
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Must be local to the Greater Vancouver or Sea to Sky area
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Open to teachers, coaches, caretakers, parents, and other real people
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Comfortable delivering emotional, heartfelt dialogue naturally
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Must embody the tone of sincerity and vulnerability
Compensation
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$1,000 per person
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