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$250/Day Casting Call for Background Talent

Job Description

Casting 5 non-union background actors for a commercial brand campaign filming in Burnaby, BC. Talent will portray shoppers and retail staff in non-speaking, action-based background roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray shoppers and retail staff on camera
• Follow natural, action-based direction
• Be available for the full overnight filming window

Requirements

• Non-union background actors
• Available Friday, October 2, approximately 8:00 PM-4:00 AM

Compensation

• $250 CAD, full buyout in perpetuity

Female Rancher for Major Vancouver Commercial

Job Description

A major non-union commercial is casting a female rancher with hands-on ranch experience for a Vancouver production. The team is seeking a woman ages 30-50 who is comfortable around horses and understands ranch life.

This role is designed for authentic performers who can showcase real equestrian and agricultural experience in a commercial setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an experienced rancher on camera.
• Demonstrate confidence working with horses and ranch environments.
• Follow creative direction during the commercial shoot.
• Participate in production activities including callbacks, fitting, and filming.

Requirements

• Woman ages 30-50.
• Must have experience with horses and working on a ranch.
• Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s licence.
• Open to talent anywhere in British Columbia.
• Must be available for callbacks October 7-8, wardrobe fitting October 18-19, and shoot dates October 21-25, 2026.

Compensation

• Pay: $600 per 10-hour shoot day.
• Travel and holdover days: $450 per day.
• Final cut buyout: $6,000 CAD per person.
• Represented talent receives an additional 15% agency fee.

Male Farmer for Major Vancouver Commercial

Job Description

A major non-union commercial is searching for a male farmer with authentic farming experience for a Vancouver production. The casting team is seeking a man ages 50-60 who can bring real agricultural knowledge and a natural on-camera presence.

This opportunity is open to performers throughout British Columbia who have firsthand farming experience and are comfortable working in a commercial environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as an experienced farmer.
• Represent farming skills and lifestyle authentically.
• Work professionally with the commercial production team.
• Participate in scheduled production activities.

Requirements

• Man ages 50-60.
• Must have real farming experience.
• Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s licence.
• Must be available in Vancouver for production dates.
• Must be available for callbacks October 7-8, wardrobe fitting October 18-19, and shoot dates October 21-25, 2026.

Compensation

• Pay: $600 per 10-hour shoot day.
• Travel and holdover days: $450 per day.
• Final cut buyout: $6,000 CAD per person.
• Represented talent receives an additional 15% agency fee.

Women Horse Riders for Major Vancouver Commercial

Job Description

A major non-union commercial production is seeking women who ride horses for an upcoming Vancouver shoot. The casting team is looking for female talent ages 20-30 and 50-60 with riding experience and confidence around horses.

This commercial opportunity is open to horse riders across British Columbia who can bring authentic equestrian skills and a natural presence on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as an experienced horse rider.
• Demonstrate comfort and confidence around horses.
• Follow direction from the commercial production team.
• Participate in callbacks, wardrobe fitting, and filming as scheduled.

Requirements

• Women ages 20-30 or 50-60.
• Must have horse riding experience.
• Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s licence.
• Open to submissions from anywhere in British Columbia.
• Must be available for callbacks October 7-8, wardrobe fitting October 18-19, and shoot dates October 21-25, 2026.

Compensation

• Pay: $600 per 10-hour shoot day.
• Travel and holdover days: $450 per day.
• Final cut buyout: $6,000 CAD per person.
• Represented talent receives an additional 15% agency fee.

Fly Fisher for Major Vancouver Commercial

Job Description

A major non-union commercial production is seeking a male fly fisher with authentic outdoor experience for a Vancouver shoot. The casting team is looking for someone ages 40-70 who has real fly fishing experience and can bring a genuine connection to the activity on camera.

This opportunity is open to talent throughout British Columbia. Selected performers will participate in a professional commercial production featuring real-life skills and outdoor lifestyles.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as an experienced fly fisher.
• Demonstrate authentic fly fishing knowledge and skills during filming.
• Work with the production team during callbacks, fitting, and shoot days.
• Bring a natural and believable presence to the commercial.

Requirements

• Man ages 40-70.
• Must have real fly fishing experience.
• Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s licence.
• Open to submissions from anywhere in British Columbia.
• Must be available for callbacks October 7-8, wardrobe fitting October 18-19, and shoot dates October 21-25, 2026.

Compensation

• Pay: $600 per 10-hour shoot day.
• Travel and holdover days: $450 per day.
• Final cut buyout: $6,000 CAD per person.
• Represented talent receives an additional 15% agency fee.

Female Fisher for Major Vancouver CommercialJob Description

A major non-union commercial is seeking a female fisher with real fishing experience for a Vancouver production. The casting team is looking for a woman ages 30-50 who can authentically represent an outdoor lifestyle and bring confidence to the screen.

This commercial casting opportunity is open to talent across British Columbia and welcomes performers with genuine fishing backgrounds.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera as an experienced fisher.
• Show authentic fishing skills and familiarity with the activity.
• Collaborate with directors, producers, and the commercial production team.
• Participate in scheduled callbacks, wardrobe fitting, and filming.

Requirements

• Woman ages 30-50.
• Must have real fishing experience.
• Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s licence.
• Must be available to work in Vancouver, British Columbia.
• Must be available for callbacks October 7-8, wardrobe fitting October 18-19, and shoot dates October 21-25, 2026.

Compensation

• Pay: $600 per 10-hour shoot day.
• Travel and holdover days: $450 per day.
• Final cut buyout: $6,000 CAD per person.
• Represented talent receives an additional 15% agency fee.

Niche Business Entrepreneurs for Banking Campaign in British Columbia

Job Description

A pop-up-style banking campaign is seeking entrepreneurs who run niche businesses in British Columbia. Selected business owners will be featured in the campaign, with potential compensation of up to $5,000.

Filming takes place in Vancouver and requires availability for three or more days during the production window, including possible weekend work.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as a featured entrepreneur in a banking campaign.
• Represent your niche business on camera.
• Follow the production team’s direction during filming.

Requirements

• Be an entrepreneur operating a niche business in British Columbia.
• Must not be a member of ACTRA.
• Be available for three or more filming days in Vancouver, including possible weekends.
• Submit your name, age, ethnicity, location, and contact information.
• Provide a photo of yourself without hats, masks, or sunglasses.
• Upload a video following the instructions in the online application.
• If represented by an agent, have your agent submit on your behalf.

Compensation

• Selected participants may receive up to $5,000 to be featured.

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.