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Short Film Casting Call for Older Men & Women

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Casting Call for Supporting Roles – Older Men & Women in Short Film

Job Description
A short film production is seeking experienced actors to portray older Italian-Canadian characters. These roles require expressive performers who can bring authenticity and emotional depth to the story. If you fit the character description and have strong acting skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a compelling film project.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray an Italian-passing character, aged 50-70
  • Deliver an engaging and natural performance that aligns with the film’s tone
  • Collaborate with the director and cast to create an authentic on-screen presence
  • Follow production direction and adapt as needed

Requirements

  • Male and female actors, ages 50-70
  • Must be Italian-passing (Canadian-Italian background preferred)
  • Comfortable speaking basic Italian with an optional accent
  • Strong acting ability with prior film or television experience preferred

Compensation

  • Competitive pay based on union/non-union status
  • Professional exposure in a short film production

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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

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03-17-2025

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