CASTING CALL – LEAD ROLE: MAYA (Pay is $200/Day)

Actors for Intimate, Character-Driven Short Film

Job Description
A grounded short film is casting union and non-union talent for a Vancouver-based production exploring mental health and intimacy through a queer-centered lens. This is a naturalistic story told with emotional honesty and care, with all intimacy scenes professionally guided by an intimacy coordinator. This is an opportunity to collaborate on an artful, meaningful narrative while working with a supportive and inclusive team.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray emotionally nuanced characters in a grounded dramatic setting

• Engage in sensitively choreographed intimacy scenes with professionalism

• Collaborate closely with director and intimacy coordinator for authenticity and safety

• Deliver authentic performances centered on connection, vulnerability, and identity

Requirements

• Lead Role

  • Late 20s to mid 30s

  • Woman, transgender woman, or nonbinary

  • Queer-identifying

  • Comfortable with partial nudity and simulated intimacy (no explicit content)

  • Available all three shoot days

• Supporting Role

  • Mid 20s to early 30s

  • Female-identifying, nonbinary, or gender-diverse

  • Queer-identifying or LGBTQ+ allied

  • Comfortable with light intimacy (no nudity)

  • Available all three shoot days

• Principal Role

  • Ages 20–30

  • Woman, transgender woman, or nonbinary

  • Social, expressive, and confident—social media–savvy a plus

  • Available for a half-day shoot

Compensation

• Lead: $300/day (3 days)

• Supporting: $250/day (3 days)

• Principal: $200 flat (½ day)

• All roles paid under UBCP/ACTRA Ultra Low Budget (ULB) agreement

Lead Role – Maya in Comedy Short Film

Job Description
Casting is now open for the lead role of Maya in the upcoming UBCP/ACTRA ULB comedy short DEADBEATS, filming in Vancouver. Maya is a sharp, dry-witted DJ holding her life together while everything around her spirals into chaos. This proof-of-concept short will pitch a fully developed feature film and will be used for studio meetings with script and pitch deck in hand. Ideal talent will bring a mix of grounded humor and subtle vulnerability, with strong comedic instincts and natural charm.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Maya, the lead character in a narrative-driven comedy short

• Deliver dry humor with nuance and strong comedic timing

• Perform in multiple scenes across a three-day shoot

• Engage in light dance choreography as part of the character’s performance

• Collaborate closely with the creative team to shape the tone of the film

Requirements

• Female-presenting, ages 28–33

• All ethnicities encouraged to apply

• Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident

• Strong comedic acting experience preferred

• Natural, relatable “girl next door” energy

• Dance experience is a plus

• Open to both union (UBCP/ACTRA) and non-union talent

Compensation

• $200/day (UBCP/ACTRA ULB contract)

• 3-day shoot in Vancouver

• Union and non-union performers welcome