Conversation Participants for Speech Technology Research Project

Job Description

A paid speech technology research project is seeking participants in Vancouver, British Columbia, to have natural conversations with another person while helping improve speech recognition and interpretive technology. The project supports technology that processes and understands different ways people speak, including applications related to accessibility and assistive technology. This is not a voice-cloning or generative AI project, and participants’ voices will not be used to create synthetic performances. Acting or technology experience is not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in natural, unscripted conversations with another person.
• Speak clearly and authentically during recorded research sessions.
• Help researchers improve technology designed to recognize and interpret human speech.
• Follow session instructions provided by the research team.
• Participate professionally throughout sessions lasting approximately 4–8 hours.

Requirements

• Comfortable having natural conversations with another person.
• No acting experience required.
• No AI or technology background required.
• Able to communicate naturally during extended recording sessions.
• Must be able to participate in projects based in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Compensation

• Up to $125 per hour.
• Paid projects generally run 4–8 hours, with most sessions lasting approximately 8 hours.

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 gentle, melancholic short film titled Final Acts of Love is casting two lead actors to portray Sarah and Isaac. Filming will take place in Toronto, Ontario. The story explores the fragile beauty of human connection and the quiet ways relationships begin to change over time. Sarah is an intelligent, warm, and naturally extroverted woman in her mid-20s who has learned to rely primarily on herself. Isaac is a kind, caring, and quietly charismatic man in his mid-20s who instinctively puts others first.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray either Sarah or Isaac as a lead character in the short film.
• Deliver grounded, natural, and emotionally authentic performances.
• Perform relationship-driven scenes centered on love, connection, and emotional change.
• Communicate vulnerability and subtle emotional shifts naturally on camera.

Requirements

• Sarah: Female actor in her mid-20s.
• Isaac: Male actor in his mid-20s.
• Strong dramatic and naturalistic acting ability.
• Comfortable performing emotionally intimate and relationship-driven material.
• Non-union performers.
• Must be able to work in Toronto, Ontario.

Compensation

• Small honorarium provided.
• Non-union production.

Job Description

An independent, non-union psychological thriller and drama short film is casting multiple roles for an upcoming production in Toronto. The story follows Zofia, a Polish-Canadian woman visiting her grandparents. During an ordinary summer day, interactions with her family gradually expose the pressures surrounding her unmarried life while an uncanny presence that has long haunted the house begins drawing closer. As reality and Slavic folklore start to blur, Zofia is confronted by an unsettling spirit in the garden.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray one of the lead or supporting characters in the psychological thriller.
• Perform character-driven scenes involving family tension, cultural themes, and supernatural elements.
• Deliver natural and emotionally grounded performances appropriate to the role.
• Perform Polish-language material where required.
• Perform simulated smoking where specifically required by the character.

Requirements

• Zofia: Female, 30s, Caucasian; lead role.
• Babcia: Female, 70+, Eastern European; supporting lead; must be fluent in Polish and comfortable performing simulated smoking.
• Dziadek: Male, 70+, Eastern European; supporting role; must be fluent in Polish and comfortable performing simulated smoking.
• Lala: Female, 50–70+, open to all ethnicities; supporting role; must be fluent in Polish and comfortable performing simulated smoking.
• Jenn: Female, 30s, BIPOC; supporting role.
• Must be comfortable working with dramatic and psychological thriller material.
• Non-union production.

Compensation

• Unpaid.
• Applicable expenses covered.
• Travel provided.
• Meals provided.

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.