“Job Interviews” Short Film Casting Call for Boss

Job Description

A self-funded comedy and satire short film titled Job Interviews is casting a male actor for the supporting role of Boss in Vancouver, British Columbia. The film takes a comedic look at the absurd extremes of modern hiring as a recent graduate encounters increasingly strange employers and workplace cultures during his job search. The Boss is a muscular, attractive startup founder in his late 20s to 30s with an intensely driven, self-improvement-obsessed personality. He radiates serene confidence and relentless positivity while viewing his company and employees as a “family.”

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a confident and intensely driven startup founder.
• Capture the character’s self-improvement-focused personality and toxic positivity.
• Deliver comedic and satirical material naturally on camera.
• Maintain the character’s calm confidence alongside his hyper-intense energy.
• Collaborate with the director and follow performance direction.

Requirements

• Male actor in his late 20s–30s.
• Muscular and attractive appearance sought.
• Strong comedic and character acting ability.
• Comfortable portraying an intense startup-founder personality.
• Union and non-union actors may apply.

Compensation

• $100 CAD for one day.
• Food provided.
• IMDb credit provided.
• Union and non-union production targeting UBCP/ACTRA ULB Under 40.

Job Description

A Vancouver comedy and satire short film titled Job Interviews is casting a male actor for the supporting role of Head of Department. The self-funded project follows a talented recent graduate whose search for employment leads him through a series of increasingly absurd interviews and exposes the fragile state of modern hiring culture. The Head of Department is a man in his 40s to 60s who appears soft-spoken, polished, warm, and approachable. Beneath that reassuring presentation, however, he sincerely pitches exploitative employment “opportunities” without recognizing anything wrong with them.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a polished and approachable department head.
• Deliver satirical dialogue with complete sincerity.
• Balance warmth and professionalism with the absurdity of the character’s ideas.
• Maintain a grounded performance throughout the comedic material.

Requirements

• Male actor in his 40s–60s.
• Polished and professional on-camera presence.
• Strong subtle or deadpan comedic ability.
• Able to portray a warm, sincere corporate personality.
• Union and non-union actors may apply.

Compensation

• $100 CAD for one day.
• Food provided.
• IMDb credit provided.
• Union and non-union production targeting UBCP/ACTRA ULB Under 40.

Job Description

A self-funded comedy and satire short film titled Job Interviews is seeking a male actor for the supporting role of Business Man in Vancouver, British Columbia. The project follows a recent graduate facing a succession of increasingly ridiculous interviews, exposing the contradictions and frustrations of contemporary hiring culture through absurdist comedy. The Business Man is an intense, rigid executive in his 40s to 60s who has no patience for résumés, corporate buzzwords, or conventional hiring practices.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an intense and demanding corporate executive.
• Deliver absurd demands with a convincing deadpan performance.
• Maintain the character’s rigid, high-performance personality.
• Perform comedic dialogue without overplaying the humor.
• Work collaboratively with the director and production team.

Requirements

• Male actor in his 40s–60s.
• Strong deadpan comedic ability.
• Able to portray an intense and rigid executive personality.
• Comfortable delivering absurd material with complete seriousness.
• Union and non-union actors may apply.

Compensation

• $100 CAD for one day.
• Food provided.
• IMDb credit provided.
• Union and non-union production targeting UBCP/ACTRA ULB Under 40.

Job Description

A self-funded comedy and satire short film titled Job Interviews is casting a male actor for the featured role of Employer in Vancouver, British Columbia. The film follows a talented recent graduate through a series of increasingly absurd job interviews, using dark comedy to explore the extremes of modern hiring culture and the current job market. The Employer is a slick corporate gatekeeper in his 40s to 60s who embodies the absurdities of corporate hiring and AI culture. He presents himself with professional authority and can quickly shift from polished corporate warmth to condescending hostility.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the Employer in a featured comedic role.
• Shift naturally between corporate warmth and condescending hostility.
• Deliver satirical material with confidence and strong comedic timing.
• Maintain an authoritative corporate presence on camera.
• Follow direction and collaborate with the production team.

Requirements

• Male actor in his 40s–60s.
• Well-dressed corporate look.
• Heavy-set, broad, or imposing physique sought.
• Strong acting and comedic abilities.
• Comfortable portraying an intentionally unlikeable authority figure.
• Union and non-union actors may apply.

Compensation

• $100 CAD for one day.
• Food provided.
• IMDb credit provided.
• Union and non-union production targeting UBCP/ACTRA ULB Under 40.

Job Description

A comedy horror short film titled The Last Resort Resort is casting an actor for a recurring featured camper role filming in Muskoka and Brampton, Ontario. The character appears throughout the project in group scenes involving physical comedy, action, and one speaking line. The production is seeking performers 18 or older who can convincingly portray a late teenager or very young adult.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a recurring featured camper in a comedy horror short film.
• Appear naturally in recurring group and ensemble scenes.
• Perform physical comedy and action as required by the role.
• Deliver one speaking line during the production.
• Follow direction and work collaboratively with the cast and production team.

Requirements

• Must be 18 or older.
• Open to any gender and ethnicity.
• Must be able to convincingly portray a late teen or very young adult.
• Comfortable performing physical comedy and action.
• Comfortable delivering a speaking line on camera.
• Toronto and GTA performers are welcome to apply.

Compensation

• Unpaid student production.
• Food provided.
• Lodging provided for the Muskoka portion of the production.
• Production carpooling will be coordinated where possible.

Job Description

A non-union photo campaign for an investing platform is casting six distinctive characters for a commercial shoot in Montreal. The production is looking for confident, expressive personalities who can lean into exaggeration and bring playful, memorable character energy to the campaign. Casting is seeking a diverse mix of adults across different ages, backgrounds, relationships, and life stages. Some selected middle-aged talent will be paired with a child and senior performer to portray family dynamics.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a professional photo campaign for an investing platform.
• Portray a distinctive and expressive character on camera.
• Bring confident, playful personality to the campaign’s creative concept.
• Participate in a required fitting and studio photo shoot.
• Follow direction from the photographer and production team.

Requirements

• Seeking one Black woman, ages 25–40.
• Seeking one White woman, ages 25–40.
• Seeking one White man, ages 30–40.
• Seeking one Brown man, including Indian, Asian, Hispanic, or similar backgrounds, ages 25–40.
• Seeking one White or mixed-race child, ages 6–10.
• Seeking one White man, age 60.
• Confident, self-assured presence and expressive smile preferred.
• Bold or memorable hairstyles, including vibrant colors, are encouraged.
• Must be able to work in Montreal.

Compensation

• $5,150 total per selected talent.
• $150 fitting fee.
• $1,500 per 12-hour shoot day, for two shoot days.
• $2,000 usage fee.
• Usage includes website, app, App Store, digital marketing channels, paid and organic social, display, app, CRM, and fixed imagery on CTTV.
• Usage term: 2 years.

Job Description

A spec commercial is seeking a female performer to portray the daughter in an independently produced family portfolio project in Scarborough, Ontario. The story captures a family of four celebrating their son’s graduation together around their backyard pool. The selected performer will appear alongside actors portraying the father, mother, and son, helping create natural and believable family interactions.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the daughter in the family-centered spec commercial.
• Participate in backyard and poolside family scenes.
• Perform natural interactions with the other family characters.
• Follow creative direction throughout filming.
• Collaborate professionally with the cast and crew.

Requirements

• Female performer able to portray the family’s daughter.
• Must be able to work in Scarborough, Ontario.
• Comfortable performing naturally on camera.
• Able to work collaboratively with other performers.

Compensation

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

Job Description

A collaborative spec commercial is casting a female performer to portray the mother in a family-focused portfolio project in Scarborough, Ontario. The commercial centers on a family of four gathering in their backyard to celebrate their son’s graduation by the pool. The production is seeking someone who can bring a natural, believable family presence to the commercial.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the mother in the family-centered commercial.
• Perform naturally alongside the father, son, and daughter characters.
• Participate in backyard and poolside celebration scenes.
• Follow creative direction during filming.
• Collaborate professionally with the cast and production team.

Requirements

• Female performer able to portray a mother.
• Must be able to work in Scarborough, Ontario.
• Comfortable performing in a family-oriented commercial setting.
• Able to deliver natural and believable on-camera interactions.

Compensation

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

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.

New Actor Roles for Television Series

Job Description

A television series is seeking new actors for upcoming roles filming in the Halifax Regional Municipality and Chester & Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. This casting opportunity is open to union performers who have not previously worked on the production, including background roles. Selected talent will participate in professional television production scenes throughout the upcoming filming period.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform an assigned character role in the television series.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Maintain character continuity throughout filming.
• Arrive prepared and maintain professional on-set conduct.
• Participate in filming within the designated Nova Scotia production locations.

Requirements

• Must be a new performer to the production.
• Talent who have previously worked on the series, including as background actors, should not apply.
• Must be available to work in the Halifax Regional Municipality or Chester & Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.
• Must meet the specific character requirements for the selected role.

Compensation

• ACTRA rates apply.

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.