Casting Calls, Auditions, and Entertainment Careers

TV Project – Child Speaking Roles

Job Description

A television project filming in Vancouver, Canada, is seeking two young performers for paid on-camera roles. The production is looking for a Black/African American boy ages 6–9 for a role with several lines and an outgoing, imaginative Caucasian girl ages 4–6 for a role with potential to recur. Previous professional set experience is helpful but not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform an assigned character role for a television project.
• Deliver scripted lines naturally and confidently when required.
• Follow direction from the director and production team.
• Participate in multiple workdays if booked.
• Maintain focus and professionalism while working on set.

Requirements

• Seeking a Black/African American boy, ages 6–9.
• Seeking a Caucasian girl, ages 4–6.
• Girl should have an outgoing and imaginative personality.
• Previous set experience is preferred but not required.
• Union and non-union performers may apply.
• Must be available as a local hire in Vancouver, Canada.
• Must be available for multiple workdays if required.

Compensation

• UBCP rate.
• 110% buyout.

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.

Child and Adult Models for Creative Building Toys Product Video

Job Description

A paid non-speaking product video project featuring creative building toys is seeking children and adults for its next phase of filming in the Lower Mainland, British Columbia. The production is looking for natural, engaging talent who are comfortable on camera, with child performers who enjoy playing and interacting authentically with toys. Previous acting or modeling experience is welcome but not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear in non-speaking product video scenes featuring creative building toys
• Interact naturally with toys and other performers on camera
• Follow simple direction from the production team
• Maintain an expressive, engaging, and natural presence during filming
• Participate professionally in digital advertising and branded content scenes

Requirements

• Group 5: Asian female child, ages 5–7; Asian male child, ages 8–11
• Group 6: Hispanic male child, ages 6–8; Hispanic female child, ages 6–8; mixed-ethnicity or mid-skinned children may also be considered
• Group 7: Caucasian female child, ages 6–9; Black/dark-skinned male child, ages 6–9
• Group 8: Caucasian female child, ages 5–7; Asian female child, ages 8–11
• Group 9: Asian male child, ages 5–7; Asian female child, ages 8–10
• Group 10: Black male child, ages 5–7; Black female child, ages 8–11; mixed-ethnicity or dark-skinned children may also be considered
• Group 11 children: Caucasian female, ages 5–7; Asian male, ages 8–11; mixed-ethnicity female, ages 8–11
• Group 11 adults: Caucasian male, ages 36–45; Asian female, ages 25–35; mixed-ethnicity female, age 60+
• Child talent should enjoy playing and interacting naturally with toys
• Must be comfortable on camera and able to follow simple direction
• No previous acting or modeling experience required
• Parent or guardian must remain on set with all child participants
• Must be comfortable with digital usage across Amazon, websites, social media, and online advertising
• Must agree that finished content and production materials cannot be used for personal portfolios, demo reels, or social media
• Must be able to work in the Lower Mainland, British Columbia

Compensation

• $50 CAD per hour
• 3-hour minimum guarantee
• Minimum compensation of $150 CAD per person

Real People Casting – Native Irish and Australian English Speakers

Job Description

A real people casting project is seeking Vancouver-based individuals who speak English with an authentic native Irish or Australian accent. This opportunity is designed for everyday people rather than professional performers, making it ideal for individuals who can bring a genuine voice, personality, and natural delivery to the project.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in an in-person screening in Vancouver
• Speak naturally using an authentic Irish or Australian accent
• Participate in a voice-focused casting process
• Follow direction provided during the screening and production process
• Deliver a genuine, conversational performance if selected

Requirements

• Must be based in Vancouver
• Must speak English with a native Irish or Australian accent
• Professional acting experience is not required
• Open to real people from a variety of backgrounds and professions
• Must be comfortable participating in an in-person screening
• Must be eligible to participate as non-union talent

Compensation

• $125 CAD per hour for attending the screening
• $125 CAD per hour if hired
• $100,000 USD buyout for a 3-year term if selected and hired