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Job Description

Kris & Kara Casting is seeking real female triplets, ages 10–19, for a non-union commercial filming in Vancouver, British Columbia. The selected triplets will portray siblings absorbed in their phones during everyday family moments, including walking behind their father and photographing each other while opening gifts.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray three siblings in a commercial campaign.
• Perform natural, reaction-focused scenes involving smartphones.
• Participate together in required commercial scenes.
• Follow direction from the production team.
• Attend callbacks, wardrobe, and filming if selected.

Requirements

• Real female triplets, ages 10–19.
• Must be based in Vancouver, BC, or able to work as Vancouver locals.
• Must meet all applicable requirements to legally work in Canada.
• Must be comfortable performing naturally on camera.
• Must be available for the required production schedule.

Compensation

• CAD $600 per shoot day.
• CAD $2,500 three-month buyout if appearing in the final cut.
• Exclusivity: Internet service, cable, and TV providers.
• Non-union commercial.

Job Description

Kris & Kara Casting is seeking a real, experienced female massage therapist for a non-union HR/payroll software commercial filming in Vancouver, British Columbia. The production is looking for women ages 40–60 who can authentically demonstrate professional massage techniques on camera. Experience with Ashiatsu massage is a plus.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a professional massage therapist in a commercial.
• Perform authentic massage techniques on camera.
• Follow direction from the commercial production team.
• Participate in callbacks and wardrobe if selected.
• Perform simple scripted dialogue naturally while demonstrating massage techniques.

Requirements

• Female, ages 40–60.
• Must be an experienced massage therapist.
• Ashiatsu massage experience is a plus.
• Must be based in Vancouver, BC, or able to work as a Vancouver local.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Compensation

• CAD $600 per shoot day.
• CAD $4,000 one-year buyout if appearing in the final cut.
• Exclusivity applies to HR/payroll software services.

Job Description

A curated golden-hour beach photography meetup in Vancouver is seeking photographers looking to create fresh portfolio work in a structured and supervised creative setting. The session brings together three vetted photographers and three prepared models for an afternoon of organized shoots featuring golden-hour natural light, an ocean backdrop, and styled wardrobe.

Job Responsibilities

• Photograph three prepared models during scheduled one-on-one rotations.
• Create professional portfolio imagery using the beach setting and available natural light.
• Follow the planned shooting rotations to ensure each participant receives dedicated time.
• Collaborate professionally with models and other photographers.

Requirements

• Photographers based in or able to attend the session in Vancouver, British Columbia.
• Prepared to photograph three models during structured rotations.
• Limited photographer spots are available.
• Exact Kitsilano beach location is provided to confirmed participants.

Compensation

• This is a paid-entry portfolio collaboration, not a paid photography job.
• Photographer participation fee: $150 CAD.
• Includes one-on-one shooting time with three prepared models.
• Real-time feedback and mentorship provided during the shoot.

Job Description

A curated golden-hour beach photography meetup in Vancouver is seeking models interested in creating professional portfolio content in a small, supervised creative environment. The session pairs prepared models with vetted photographers for structured shoots featuring soft natural light, an ocean backdrop, and provided styled wardrobe. The meetup is intentionally limited to three models and three photographers per session, giving each participant dedicated shooting time rather than a crowded group experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in organized portfolio shoots with three photographers.
• Rotate between photographers according to the planned shooting schedule.
• Model provided curated wardrobe during the beach photography session.
• Collaborate professionally with photographers and other participating creatives.

Requirements

• Models based in or able to work in Vancouver, British Columbia.
• Must complete a short application and approval process.
• Comfortable modeling provided curated wardrobe.
• Exact Kitsilano beach location is provided to confirmed participants.

Compensation

• This is a paid-entry portfolio collaboration, not a paid modeling job.
• Model participation fee: $100 CAD.
• Models receive 3 edited images from each of the 3 photographers.

Job Description

A fashion brand is casting one male model and one female model for an upcoming Winter Collection shoot in the Greater Vancouver area. The production is seeking talent who can confidently showcase seasonal apparel while bringing a natural, polished, and camera-ready presence to the campaign. This opportunity is ideal for Vancouver-area models interested in fashion, lifestyle, and commercial modeling.

Job Responsibilities

• Model apparel from the brand’s Winter Collection.
• Pose naturally and confidently for fashion and lifestyle imagery.
• Showcase seasonal clothing effectively on camera.
• Follow posing and creative direction from the production team.

Requirements

• Seeking one male model and one female model.
• Must be available to work in the Greater Vancouver area.
• Comfortable modeling winter fashion and apparel.
• Confident and natural in front of the camera.

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified.

Job Description

A non-union short film titled “Call It” is seeking a female actor in her 20s to portray Heather.  The story centers on Rob, a young man confronting adulthood and deciding whether to remain trapped by familiarity or risk pursuing a different future. Heather is described as a spectre of the unknown, appearing in the form of Rob’s past crush and visible only to him. She represents the possibilities he could pursue if he were willing to overcome his hesitation and take a risk.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Heather as Rob’s past crush and a representation of unrealized possibility.
• Create a mysterious yet emotionally grounded presence on screen.
• Build believable emotional history with the actor portraying Rob.
• Support the film’s themes of uncertainty, risk, regret, and adulthood.
• Deliver a nuanced performance suited to the character’s symbolic role in the story.

Requirements

• Female actor in her 20s.
• Must be comfortable portraying a subtle, character-driven dramatic role.
• Ability to convey emotion through understated performance and screen presence.
• Must be able to work on Vancouver Island in the Nanaimo/Qualicum area.
• Accommodation and carpooling to set may be discussed if needed.

Compensation

• Volunteer/unpaid role.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

A non-union short film titled “Call It” is casting a male actor in his 60s for the role of Cashier. The Cashier is the older, wizened owner of a local gas station store and represents a possible future version of the film’s protagonist, Rob. He is blunt, experienced, and unwilling to tolerate attitude, particularly from younger people he considers lazy. Beneath that rough exterior, however, he has genuine wisdom to share.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an older, experienced local gas station store owner.
• Bring a blunt, no-nonsense personality to interactions with younger characters.
• Communicate the character’s underlying wisdom beneath his tougher exterior.
• Help establish the character as a possible reflection of Rob’s future.
• Deliver a grounded performance appropriate for the film’s reflective tone.

Requirements

• Male actor in his 60s.
• Must convincingly portray an older, wizened and outspoken character.
• Strong character acting and natural dramatic delivery preferred.
• Must be able to work on Vancouver Island in the Nanaimo/Qualicum area.
• Accommodation and carpooling to set may be discussed if needed.

Compensation

• Volunteer/unpaid role.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

A non-union short film titled “Call It” is seeking a male actor in his 20s to portray Joey, the energetic best friend of the film’s central character, Rob. The project explores the uncertainty, relationships, and difficult choices that come with reaching adulthood. Joey is Rob’s rambunctious, happy-go-lucky best friend who genuinely values their companionship. He pushes Rob beyond his comfort zone and brings an adventurous energy to their friendship, but Rob’s willingness to wander further than expected begins to challenge Joey’s own limits.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Joey as energetic, rambunctious, and outwardly carefree.
• Create believable chemistry and friendship with the actor portraying Rob.
• Balance the character’s playful personality with his genuine concern for his friend.
• Perform character-driven scenes exploring friendship, risk, and uncertainty.
• Take direction and collaborate effectively with the cast and production team.

Requirements

• Male actor in his 20s.
• Must convincingly portray an energetic and happy-go-lucky young adult.
• Ability to balance comedic or playful energy with more grounded emotional moments.
• Must be able to work on Vancouver Island in the Nanaimo/Qualicum area.
• Accommodation and carpooling to set may be discussed if needed.

Compensation

• Volunteer/unpaid role.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

A non-union short film titled “Call It” is casting a male actor in his 20s for the lead role of Rob. The story follows a young man standing at the crossroads of adulthood who has one night to decide whether to remain within the familiar rhythm of his small town or take control of his own future. Rob is a directionless young man with a natural knack for engines and dreams of driving far away from his current life. Although frustrated and unfulfilled by his routine, he struggles to commit to meaningful change and even relies on the flip of a coin for guidance.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Rob as a directionless young man struggling with an important life decision.
• Capture the character’s restlessness, hesitation, and desire for a different future.
• Perform dramatic scenes centered on Rob’s relationships and personal uncertainty.
• Bring emotional authenticity to the character’s transition into adulthood.

Requirements

• Male actor in his 20s.
• Must be able to portray a young adult at a crossroads in life.
• Strong dramatic and character-driven acting ability.
• Must be able to work on Vancouver Island in the Nanaimo/Qualicum area.
• Accommodation and carpooling to set may be discussed if needed.

Compensation

• Volunteer/unpaid role.
• Non-union production.

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.