“Job Interviews” Short Film Casting Call for Employer

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 coming-of-age comedy/drama short film is casting a male performer in his 20s for a dual actor and voice-over role connected to Reese’s ex-boyfriend. The performer will provide the voice for an AI character with six lines and will also appear as Reese’s ex-boyfriend in a non-speaking capacity. The character has a musician/film-bro quality and is somewhat lost in life but genuinely trying his best.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform six lines as the AI voice.
• Appear on camera as Reese’s ex-boyfriend.
• Portray the ex-boyfriend naturally without spoken dialogue.
• Bring a believable musician/film-bro quality to the character.
• Follow performance and voice-over direction from the production team.

Requirements

• Male performer in his 20s.
• Open ethnicity.
• Comfortable performing both voice-over and on-camera work.
• Able to portray a slightly directionless but sympathetic young man.
• Union and non-union performers may apply.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Job Description

A coming-of-age comedy/drama short film is casting a principal performer to play Evan, Reese’s roommate and best friend. Evan is kind, thoughtful, and emotionally perceptive, with an ability to see the bigger picture when emotions become overwhelming. When Reese wakes Evan up with a plan to egg her ex-boyfriend’s house, Evan is hesitant but ultimately wants to support her friend. The character requires a warm, grounded performance with natural comedic timing and believable friendship chemistry.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Evan in a principal role.
• Develop a convincing roommate and best-friend dynamic with Reese.
• Balance Evan’s hesitation with genuine loyalty and care for her friend.
• Deliver thoughtful, naturalistic comedic and dramatic moments.
• Follow direction and collaborate with the production team.

Requirements

• Female or non-binary performer in their 20s.
• Open ethnicity.
• Able to portray a kind, thoughtful, emotionally intelligent character.
• Strong naturalistic acting and comedic timing.
• Union and non-union performers may apply.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Job Description

A coming-of-age comedy/drama short film is casting a principal performer to play Reese, a woman in her 20s who is navigating a difficult breakup. Reese is stubborn, deeply caring, honest, and sometimes impulsive. She carries shame about how she has handled the breakup and worries that she has relied too heavily on her best friend and roommate, Evan. The role calls for a performer who can balance comedy with emotional vulnerability and portray Reese as messy, relatable, and sincere.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Reese in a principal role.
• Deliver a grounded performance combining comedy and emotional vulnerability.
• Capture Reese’s impulsive personality, heartbreak, and complicated friendship with Evan.
• Build believable chemistry with the other principal performer.
• Follow creative direction throughout production.

Requirements

• Female performer in her 20s.
• East Asian or Southeast Asian.
• Strong comedic and dramatic acting ability.
• Able to portray an emotionally vulnerable, stubborn, and impulsive character naturally.
• Union and non-union performers may apply.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity.

Mover Speaking Roles for Short Film

Job Description

A short film is seeking two male actors for small speaking roles as professional movers. Casting is open to performers ages 18 and older of any ethnicity who can naturally portray movers carrying sealed boxes and small furniture into a home. Both roles include brief dialogue and require actors who are comfortable with physical movement while delivering lines naturally on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a professional mover in a short film.
• Carry cardboard boxes and small pieces of furniture during interior scenes.
• Deliver brief scripted dialogue naturally on camera.
• Follow instructions and blocking from the directing team.
• Interact naturally with other performers while completing moving-related actions.
• Maintain professionalism throughout the production.

Requirements

• Male actors, ages 18 and older.
• Open to all ethnicities.
• Comfortable carrying and moving boxes and small furniture.
• Able to perform physical actions while delivering dialogue.
• Must be able to work as a local hire in the Lower Mainland, British Columbia.
• Reliable and comfortable taking direction on set.

Compensation

• $125 per day.

Job Description

A short horror-comedy film is casting three actors for roles filming in Tottenham, Ontario, near Newmarket. The production is seeking performers for the characters Arnold, Penny, and Psychic. The project combines horror and comedy, offering actors an opportunity to work on a character-driven short film. The actor playing Arnold must also be comfortable wearing special-effects contact lenses as part of the character’s appearance.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray one of the three featured characters in the horror-comedy short film.
• Perform scripted scenes with appropriate comedic and horror elements.
• Follow direction and collaborate with the cast and production crew.
• Maintain professional conduct throughout filming.

Requirements

• Arnold: Male actor, 20s–40s; must be comfortable wearing special-effects contact lenses.
• Penny: Female actor, 20s–40s.
• Psychic: Female actor, 50s–70s.
• Must be able to work in Tottenham, Ontario, near Newmarket.

Compensation

• $300 for the shoot.
• Additional $25 travel compensation.

Job Description

A paid OAC-granted short film is casting multiple actors for principal roles. The production is considering both ACTRA and non-union performers and is specifically seeking Persian, Arab, White, and mixed-race/ethnically ambiguous talent across several age ranges. Several roles require fluent Farsi, while others require fluent English. Selected performers will join a professionally produced short film project, with roles available for adults, seniors, and a young performer.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform the assigned scripted role for the short film.
• Attend scheduled production activities as required.
• Deliver dialogue naturally in the language specified for the role.
• Collaborate professionally with the director, cast, and production team.
• Arrive prepared and follow creative direction during filming.

Requirements

• Leily: Female, 35–49, Persian; fluent in Farsi and English.
• Ava: Female, 35–39, Persian; fluent in Farsi and English.
• Eric: Male, 40–45, Arab or White; fluent in English.
• Ellie: 12–15, mixed-race/ethnically ambiguous; fluent in English.
• Betty: Female, 60s, Persian; fluent in Farsi.
• Ibrahim: Male, 60s–70s, Persian; fluent in Farsi.
• ACTRA and non-union performers may apply.

Compensation

Paid.

Kim – Lead Role for Family Drama Short Film

Job Description

An upcoming non-union short film shooting in Montreal, Quebec, is seeking an Asian or mixed Asian female actor to portray Kim, a principal character in a family drama set within the world of an underground casino. Kim is a quiet, observant woman in her mid-20s with a strong moral compass who feels increasingly out of place in the world created by her father. Actors and non-actors are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Kim, a principal character in a dramatic short film.
• Deliver a grounded and emotionally authentic performance.
• Portray a quiet, observant character navigating complex family dynamics.
• Perform scenes in both English and French.
• Follow direction and collaborate professionally with the cast and production team.

Requirements

• Female, ages 25–30.
• Asian or mixed Asian, including Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, and other Asian backgrounds.
• Must speak English and French.
• Actors and non-actors may apply.
• Must be able to work in Montreal, Quebec.
• Non-union.

Compensation

• $500 per day for principal role.

Peter – Lead Role for Family Drama Short Film

Job Description

An upcoming non-union short film filming in Montreal, Quebec, is seeking an Asian or mixed Asian male actor to portray Peter, a principal character in a family drama set around an underground casino. Peter is in his mid-40s and seeks connection and validation but often undermines himself. As one of the casino’s loyal customers, he spends much of his time losing money while struggling with his personal circumstances.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Peter in a principal dramatic role.
• Deliver an authentic and emotionally nuanced performance.
• Perform scenes involving complex personal and family dynamics.
• Perform dialogue in English and French.
• Follow creative direction and collaborate professionally with the production team.

Requirements

• Male, ages 40–50.
• Asian or mixed Asian, including Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, and other Asian backgrounds.
• Must speak English and French.
• Actors and non-actors may apply.
• Must be able to work in Montreal, Quebec.
• Non-union.

Compensation

• $500 per day for principal role.

Zach – Lead Role for Family Drama Short Film

Job Description

An upcoming non-union short film filming in Montreal, Quebec, is seeking an Asian or mixed Asian male actor to portray Zach, a principal character in a family drama set within an underground casino. Zach is confident, loud, confrontational, charismatic, and threatening, using his dominant personality to conceal deep insecurity and fears of inadequacy.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Zach in a principal role for a dramatic short film.
• Deliver a confident, charismatic, and confrontational performance.
• Bring emotional depth to a character masking underlying insecurity.
• Perform dialogue naturally in English and Thai or another Asian dialect.
• Follow direction and collaborate professionally with the cast and crew.

Requirements

• Male, ages 40–50.
• Asian or mixed Asian, including Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, and other Asian backgrounds.
• Must speak English.
• Must speak Thai or another Asian dialect.
• Actors and non-actors may apply.
• Must be able to work in Montreal, Quebec.
• Non-union.

Compensation

• $500 per day for principal role.

Job Description

An independent dramatic comedy short film is casting three actors for a non-union production in Calgary, Alberta. The story follows a young man struggling to rebuild his life as he faces an existential and spiritual dilemma during an evening campfire. This character-driven project explores themes of family, mental health, and resilience. Virtual auditions are being accepted.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a featured character in an independent short film.
• Participate in a virtual audition if selected.
• Collaborate with the director and production team during filming.
• Deliver authentic and emotionally compelling performances.

Requirements

• Non-union actors.
• Casting the following roles:
  • Pete: Male, mid to late 30s.
  • Lena: Female, late 20s to early 30s.
  • Pete’s Mother: Female, mid to late 60s.
• Comfortable performing material involving mental health and substance abuse themes.
• Available to film in Calgary, Alberta.

Compensation

• Unpaid acting opportunity.
• Non-union production.
• Opportunity to gain experience and build your acting portfolio.