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

The TV series “We Were Liars” Season 2 is casting background performers to portray Vineyard Passersby in a 1999-era scene filming in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. The production is seeking diverse male and female talent ages 18 and older who can naturally fit an upscale but casual Martha’s Vineyard-inspired setting. This casting call is specifically for 1990s-era background talent or new faces. Performers who previously appeared as Season 1 or present-day background talent should not submit for this role.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a Vineyard passerby in background scenes set in 1999.
• Wear wardrobe appropriate for an upscale but casual 1990s Martha’s Vineyard look.
• Follow direction from the production and background casting teams.
• Maintain continuity and remain available for the full filming commitment.

Requirements

• Male and female talent ages 18 and older.
• Must be a Nova Scotia resident and eligible to work in Canada.
• Must have reliable transportation to the Lunenburg filming location.
• Must be available for the entire shoot day with no conflicting commitments.
• Must be either a new face or suitable for 1999-era background work.
• Season 1 and present-day background performers should not apply for this role.
• Recent, accurate photos and current measurements/sizing are required.
• Union and non-union performers may apply.

Compensation

• ACTRA background rates apply for union performers.
• Non-union rate: $16.75 as listed in the casting notice.

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.

Job Description

A Burger King campaign is seeking real Burger King fans ages 18–65 in the Toronto area for a paid, non-union commercial opportunity. Casting is open to individuals, duos, and French-speaking participants who genuinely enjoy Burger King and can bring natural, authentic reactions on camera. Duos may include mothers and daughters, twins, siblings, friends, partners, or family members. The campaign will feature real Canadians discovering and trying some of Burger King’s lesser-known menu items, capturing genuine surprise, discovery, and food reactions rather than polished performances.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear on camera for a Burger King commercial campaign.
• Try selected Burger King menu items during filming.
• Provide genuine and natural reactions to the food.
• Interact comfortably on camera individually or with a partner if applying as a duo.

Requirements

• Ages 18–65.
• Toronto-area talent.
• Individuals, duos, and French speakers are encouraged to apply.
• Must genuinely enjoy Burger King.
• Must be natural and comfortable on camera.
• Must be able to eat food containing cheese, jalapeños, and potatoes.
• Must not have allergies to the food being featured.
• Non-union project.

Compensation

• $2,500 CAD per selected person.
• Buyout is based on survival of the edit and includes all lifts, edits, and versions.

Job Description

A non-union investment campaign is seeking a woman ages 40–60 in the Toronto area who genuinely lives an adventurous, outdoors-focused camper van lifestyle. The ideal talent should feel natural, grounded, confident, and comfortable in outdoor environments, with an understated sense of confidence rather than a traditional polished model look. Owning a camper van is a strong bonus, as production may feature the selected talent’s actual vehicle in the campaign.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear naturally on camera for an investment campaign.
• Portray an authentic, adventurous camper van lifestyle.
• Participate in an outdoor scene while seated on top of a camper van.
• Follow production direction throughout the shoot.
• Potentially provide a personal camper van for use in the campaign.

Requirements

• Female talent, ages 40–60.
• Based in or around Toronto.
• Natural, adventurous, grounded, and outdoorsy presence.
• Must be comfortable with heights.
• Genuine camper van lifestyle experience preferred.
• Owning a camper van is a bonus.
• Ability to travel to an out-of-town filming location preferred.
• Non-union talent.

Compensation

• Approximately $4,675 CAD if selected.
• Buyout is dependent on survival of the edit and includes applicable lifts, edits, and versions.
• Additional $1,000 CAD if the selected talent’s camper van is used in the production.

Job Description

A fashion and lifestyle brand is seeking 5–10 UGC creators to produce authentic, product-focused social media content. This opportunity is designed for creators who genuinely enjoy the brand’s products and can naturally showcase how they style and use them while sharing their personal experience. Selected creators will receive products from the brand and create relatable user-generated content rather than traditional polished advertising.

Job Responsibilities

• Create authentic UGC featuring the brand’s products.
• Demonstrate how you personally style or use the products.
• Share genuine opinions and reviews through engaging content.
• Produce content that reflects your natural creative style.

Requirements

• Open to UGC and social media content creators.
• Must have an established content style or examples of previous content.
• Genuine interest in the brand and its products is preferred.
• Must be comfortable creating authentic product-focused content.

Compensation

• Product-based collaboration.
• Selected UGC creators will receive a care package from the brand.

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.