“Who’s the New Girl That Followed You?” Short Film Open Casting Call
Casting for Who’s the New Girl That Followed You? – A Romantic Thriller Short Film
Job Description:
Step into a thrilling romantic short film, Who’s the New Girl That Followed You? Part of HEARTS AND HAVOC, a vertical drama channel designed for social media, this gripping story explores love, passion, and betrayal in bite-sized episodes. This project is a unique opportunity for actors to showcase their skills in an emotionally charged and visually dynamic production.
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform in a professionally directed short film with a focus on dramatic intensity and comedic timing.
- Collaborate with the cast and crew to bring the characters and story to life.
- Attend a virtual table read and arrive on set fully prepared with wardrobe, makeup, and hair ready.
Roles Available:
- [SABINA] (Lead Role):
- Female, 27-40 years old, all ethnicities.
- Must blend wit, vulnerability, and sharp humor.
- Portray a quirky girlfriend evolving into an amateur detective, balancing paranoia and tender love.
- [ASHER] (Lead Role):
- Male, 27-40 years old, all ethnicities.
- Must have comedic timing, charm, and relatability.
- Portray a lovable optimist devoted to Sabina, balancing her chaos while navigating his own limits.
- [DORRIS] (Supporting Role):
- Female, 57-70 years old, all ethnicities.
- Must bring whimsical charm and comedic lightness to a wise, eccentric neighbor character.
Requirements:
- Must have reliable transportation to and from Montreal, QC.
- Non-union roles.
- Talent must be prepared with their own wardrobe, makeup, and hair on shoot day.
- Audition via self-tape.
Compensation Details:
- $100 per half-day shoot.
- Demo reel footage provided for actors.
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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
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Portray emotionally nuanced characters in a grounded dramatic setting
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Engage in sensitively choreographed intimacy scenes with professionalism
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Collaborate closely with director and intimacy coordinator for authenticity and safety
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Deliver authentic performances centered on connection, vulnerability, and identity
Requirements
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Lead Role
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Late 20s to mid 30s
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Woman, transgender woman, or nonbinary
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Queer-identifying
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Comfortable with partial nudity and simulated intimacy (no explicit content)
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Available all three shoot days
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Supporting Role
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Mid 20s to early 30s
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Female-identifying, nonbinary, or gender-diverse
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Queer-identifying or LGBTQ+ allied
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Comfortable with light intimacy (no nudity)
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Available all three shoot days
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Principal Role
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Ages 20–30
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Woman, transgender woman, or nonbinary
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Social, expressive, and confident—social media–savvy a plus
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Available for a half-day shoot
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Compensation
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Lead: $300/day (3 days)
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Supporting: $250/day (3 days)
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Principal: $200 flat (½ day)
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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
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Portray Maya, the lead character in a narrative-driven comedy short
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Deliver dry humor with nuance and strong comedic timing
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Perform in multiple scenes across a three-day shoot
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Engage in light dance choreography as part of the character’s performance
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Collaborate closely with the creative team to shape the tone of the film
Requirements
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Female-presenting, ages 28–33
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All ethnicities encouraged to apply
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Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
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Strong comedic acting experience preferred
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Natural, relatable “girl next door” energy
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Dance experience is a plus
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Open to both union (UBCP/ACTRA) and non-union talent
Compensation
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$200/day (UBCP/ACTRA ULB contract)
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3-day shoot in Vancouver
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Union and non-union performers welcome