Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

Job Description

An independent zombie comedy production is seeking a young adult actress to portray Samantha, a blonde, witty, and independent character. The production is scheduled for August 25–28. The role includes horror and zombie-themed material, including a scripted on-camera death scene. The selected actress should be comfortable combining comedic performance with the physical and creative requirements of the horror genre.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the character Samantha in a zombie comedy production
• Perform comedic and horror-themed scripted scenes
• Follow direction from the director and production team
• Perform a scripted on-camera death scene
• Collaborate professionally with cast and crew

Requirements

• Young adult actress
• Blonde
• Able to portray a witty and independent character
• Comfortable performing a scripted death scene
• Comfortable working with zombie and horror-themed material
• Professional and able to follow creative direction

Compensation

$400/day

Job Description

An independent zombie comedy production is seeking an experienced Hair & Makeup Artist to join the crew for filming scheduled from August 25–28. The production requires a makeup professional who can handle regular beauty makeup and hair styling while also creating light special effects makeup appropriate for a zombie-themed comedy. This is a paid crew opportunity for an artist comfortable working across both standard and character-focused looks.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide hair and makeup services for cast members
• Create professional beauty makeup looks as required
• Style and maintain hair throughout production
• Apply light special effects makeup for zombie-themed scenes
• Maintain continuity of hair and makeup between takes and scenes
• Collaborate with the director and production team on character looks
• Keep makeup and hair materials organized throughout filming

Requirements

• Experience as a Hair & Makeup Artist
• Skilled in beauty makeup and hair styling
• Comfortable creating light SFX makeup
• Able to work within a zombie comedy production
• Professional, reliable, and able to collaborate with cast and crew

Compensation

$300/day

SS27 Fashion Week Model Casting Call

Job Description

A major fashion week production is seeking models for its SS27 runway shows in Vancouver. Selected talent will have the opportunity to walk the runway for designers from Canada and around the world. This model casting call welcomes talent of all genders, ages, sizes, and backgrounds who are interested in professional runway modeling and fashion industry opportunities.

Job Responsibilities

• Walk the runway during SS27 fashion shows in Vancouver.
• Model designer collections in a professional runway environment.
• Follow direction from designers, producers, and fashion show staff.
• Attend required fittings, rehearsals, and production activities.
• Represent featured fashion collections confidently and professionally.

Requirements

• Open to models of all genders.
• Open to a wide range of ages, sizes, and backgrounds.
• Comfortable walking and presenting clothing on a professional runway.
• Able to follow creative and production direction.
• Professional, confident, and dependable.

Compensation

• Compensation details will be provided to selected models.

Project Family Casting Call for East Asian Men Ages 70+

Job Description

A project filming in Vancouver is seeking non-union East Asian male talent ages 70 and older for a family-focused production. This Vancouver casting call is an opportunity for senior actors and performers interested in appearing in an upcoming entertainment project.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform as assigned for the production
• Follow direction from the production team while on set
• Participate professionally throughout filming
• Be available for the production schedule as required

Requirements

• East Asian men
• Age 70 or older
• Non-union talent
• Must be available to work in Vancouver

Compensation

• Compensation details not provided

Real Japanese Chef Casting Call for Non-Union Commercial

Job Description
A non-union commercial filming in Vancouver, British Columbia, is seeking an experienced Japanese chef, approximately ages 40–60, for a paid on-camera role. The production is looking for a real culinary professional with an authentic, confident presence and strong cooking skills. Experience handling a wok or demonstrating knife skills is especially valuable. This commercial casting opportunity is ideal for Vancouver-based Japanese chefs who can naturally showcase their expertise and craftsmanship on camera.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray an experienced Japanese chef in a non-union commercial.
• Demonstrate authentic professional cooking techniques on camera.
• Perform actions such as wok handling, tossing noodles, food preparation, and plating.
• Showcase wok or knife skills when applicable.
• Bring a confident, serious, and experienced culinary presence to the role.
• Participate in the required wardrobe session and commercial shoot.

Requirements

• Experienced Japanese chef, approximately ages 40–60.
• Strong professional cooking experience.
• Genuine wok and/or knife skills are preferred.
• Comfortable demonstrating culinary techniques on camera.
• Must be based in Vancouver, BC, or able to work as a Vancouver local.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Compensation

• CAD $600 per shoot day.
• CAD $8,000 one-year buyout if appearing in the final cut.

Job Description

A hair care commercial is casting women ages 45–60 for a commercial filming in Vancouver, Canada. The production is seeking authentic talent with natural beauty and expressive features to represent a premium hair care campaign. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or foreign nationals with a valid Canadian work permit. Travel will be reimbursed for talent traveling from outside the Vancouver area.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in a professional hair care commercial.
• Attend a fitting before filming if selected.
• Follow direction from the production team during the shoot.

Requirements

• Female, ages 45–60.
• Natural appearance with visible life experience, including natural wrinkles and some gray hair.
• Caucasian talent preferred with blonde, dark blonde, light brown, or red hair.
• Able to submit a self-tape.

Compensation

• Session: CAD $600 (10 hours).
• Fitting: CAD $75 (2 hours).
• Buyout: CAD $5,000 if featured in the final commercial.
• Print option: CAD $2,000.
• Premium economy flight reimbursement up to CAD $600 each way for eligible travelers.
• Down day: CAD $600 plus per diem.
• Travel reimbursed for talent living outside the Vancouver area.

Sportswear Commercial Casting for Men and Women

Job Description

A paid sportswear commercial is casting men and women for an upcoming production filming in Vancouver, Canada. Casting directors are seeking Hispanic, ethnically ambiguous, or mixed-ethnicity talent between the ages of 20 and 30. This is an excellent opportunity for local Canadian performers or individuals with valid Canadian work permits to appear in a commercial campaign for a major sportswear brand.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in a professional sportswear commercial production.
• Attend a wardrobe fitting before filming.
• Follow creative direction from the production team.
• Be available for all scheduled filming days in Vancouver.

Requirements

• Men and women ages 20–30.
• Hispanic, ethnically ambiguous, or mixed ethnicity.
• Must be a local Canadian resident or legally authorized to work in Canada.
• Must be available for filming in Vancouver.
• Travel expenses are not provided.

Compensation

• $600 CAD session fee per day.
• $75 CAD fitting fee.
• $4,000 CAD buyout.
• Agency fee: 20%.

Real Latinx Families for Non-Union Commercial

Job Description

A paid non-union commercial is casting real Latinx families for an upcoming advertising campaign. Casting directors are seeking authentic families with members ages 6 and older to appear in a commercial filming in August. This is a fantastic opportunity for real families to work together in a professional commercial production.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate as a real family in a commercial photo and video shoot.
• Follow direction from the production team during fittings and filming.
• Portray authentic family interactions on camera.
• Be available for both fitting and filming dates.

Requirements

• Real Latinx families.
• Family members must be ages 6 and older.
• Non-union talent.
• Must be available for fittings between August 11–13.
• Must be available for filming between August 13–21.

Compensation

• $4,000 CAD buyout.

Job Description:

Gentle Fawn is hiring a Female Fit Model for a part-time casual position in Vancouver. The role involves participating in garment fit sessions to help ensure proper sizing and construction for apparel. Work is scheduled during business hours, with flexible availability required between Tuesday and Friday, and fit sessions typically lasting 3–7 hours, approximately 1–3 days per week.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in garment fitting sessions.
• Provide accurate body measurements for apparel fitting.
• Maintain consistent measurements throughout employment.
• Be available for scheduled weekday fit sessions.
• Collaborate with the design and production team.

Requirements:

• Submit:
  • Exact body measurements.
  • Availability from Tuesday through Friday.

Compensation:

• Paid part-time casual position.

Job Description:

The non-union student short film Choose Love is casting Aisha, a supporting character whose arrival transforms the life of the film’s lead. Production will film in the Greater Vancouver Area from July 29–31, 2026. This opportunity includes meals, catering, and screen credit.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Aisha in the student short film.
• Deliver a natural and compelling performance.
• Collaborate with the cast and production team.

Requirements:

• Female actor, 30–50 years old.
• Any ethnicity.
• Strong acting ability.

Compensation:

• Unpaid.
• Meals, catering, and screen credit provided.