No | Vancouver Actor's Guide

The Space Between Us

Full Name (Your name, not company):

Prapye Srisa-an

E-Mail Address:

prapyeptk@gmail.com

Phone Number:

778 885 6798

Production Company or School:

Simon Fraser University

Producer(s):

Patrycja Kamska, Prapye Srisa-an

Director(s):

Patrycja Kamska

Casting Director(s):

Patrycja Kamska

Audition Location (if applicable):

Self Tape

Shoot / Performance Location(s):

Vancouver

Compensation / Rates:

Footage for demo use, credit, meal/snacks. Volunteer Project.

Synopsis:

Two young women (a couple) get home to discover that something in their apartment is amiss, prompting one character to lose it as the relationship starts to unravel and deteriorate. A psychological thriller/drama.

Submission Instructions:

Please submit headshot, bio to: frictionscasting@gmail.com

Additional Information & Safety Protocols (see help text below field):

Covid-19 Contingency Plan
When entering the set, everyone must have their temperature taken
Masks must be worn at all times by crew when indoors except for when eating.
Actors must wear masks whenever not filming.
Masks must be worn by everyone while carpooling.
Vitamin C should be available to the cast and crew
If anyone becomes sick or shows symptoms:
Must quarantine for 2 weeks or at least until they can get a negative test

Catering
Individual serving sizes instead of buffet style
If possible, eat outside
Social Distance (6 ft) as much as possible during and outside of filming.

Audition Date(s) (if applicable):

Oct 18-21

Character 1 Name:

Morgan

Character 1 Age:

20-35

Character 1 Description:

A dominant, seemingly bold and confident character who is struggling inside.

Character 2 Age:

20-35

Character 2 Name:

Natasha

Character 2 Description:

A sensitive, witty, sexually uninhibited character

Shoot / Performance Date(s):

November 5, 6, 7

Project Category:

Union Status:

Character 1 Gender:

Character 2 Gender:

Is this a Student Production?:

Yes

Submission Deadline:

Thursday, October 21, 2021

Is there guaranteed monetary compensation, if cast?:

Confirm Email Address:

prapyeptk@gmail.com

I Do Not Exist Today, Perhaps I Will Tomorrow.

Full Name (Your name, not company):

Kenna Clifford

E-Mail Address:

perhapstomorrowfilm@gmail.com

Phone Number:

4038309233

Production Company or School:

Simon Fraser University

Producer(s):

Kenna Clifford

Director(s):

Niall Creegan

Casting Director(s):

Niall Creegan

Audition Location (if applicable):

Goldcorp Center For the Arts

Shoot / Performance Location(s):

Vancouver

Compensation / Rates:

No monetary compensation. Food, demo reel and IMDB credits provided.

Synopsis:

Jamie returns home after several years away to clean out their childhood bedroom before the house is sold. Back in their hometown, they try to rekindle a lost friendship with Una that may be broken beyond repair.

Submission Instructions:

Please Contact perhapstomorrowfilm@gmail.com if interested. Union and non-union actors welcome, no prior experience necessary!

Audition Date(s) (if applicable):

Oct. 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th

Character 1 Name:

Una

Character 1 Age:

18-25

Character 1 Description:

After the unexpected death of Una's mom six months prior, they dropped out of university and hit the road with their Dad to reconcile their shared grief. Home now, Una has settled back into life with a new carefree attitude; It's unclear if this is genuine, or merely an unaffected guise put on to avoid fully confronting their loss. Jamie's sudden emergence threatens to reopen wounds for the past, and Una may not be ready for that.

Character 2 Age:

18-25

Character 2 Name:

Jamie

Character 2 Description:

Following their first year of univeristy, Jamie dropped out and started working odd jobs. Feeling adrift in the world, they smoke weed constantly and spend their time aimlessly wandering the city. Dissatisfied with their new life and more afraid of the future than ever, Jamie returns home in search of something worth salvaging from their past. Despite having not spoken with Una for several years, Jamie attempts to jumpstart their relationship where they imagine it left off.

Character 3 Name:

NYE Partier: Charlie

Character 3 Age:

18-25

Character 3 Description:

A childhood bully of both Una and Jamie, but much has changed. Charlie is Una's latest romantic fling, and Jamie can't quite wrap. their. head around that.

Character 4 Name:

NYE Partier: Roberto

Character 4 Age:

18-25

Character 4 Description:

A chilled out stoner, wise and unassuming. They've been sitting in the same spot all night, letting people come to them, talk a while, and move on. Jamie doesn't know them, but they might be their only friend at the party.

Character 5 Name:

NYE Partier: Alex

Character 5 Age:

18-25

Character 5 Description:

It's been a rough New Years Eve for Lucas. The countdown to midnight is still far off, but they've long ago had one drink too many. Jamie does their best to avoid them, but can't quite seem to escape.

Shoot / Performance Date(s):

Nov 26th- 28

Project Category:

Union Status:

Character 1 Gender:

Character 2 Gender:

Character 3 Gender:

Character 4 Gender:

Character 5 Gender:

Is this a Student Production?:

Yes

Submission Deadline:

Sunday, October 24, 2021

Is there guaranteed monetary compensation, if cast?:

Confirm Email Address:

perhapstomorrowfilm@gmail.com

Teddy Bear Motel

Full Name (Your name, not company):

Cathy Huynh

E-Mail Address:

cathyhuynh.film@gmail.com

Phone Number:

778-859-9340

Production Company or School:

Simon Fraser University

Producer(s):

Cathy Huynh

Director(s):

Katya Shyyan

Casting Director(s):

Katya Shyyan

Audition Location (if applicable):

Online / SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts

Shoot / Performance Location(s):

Metro Vancouver (TBC)

Compensation / Rates:

No monetary compensation. Food, demo reel, and IMDb credits provided.

Synopsis:

A young woman arrives at the teddy bear motel on her search for home. After checking in with teddy bear employees, strange occurrences unfold the longer she is there. She must ultimately come to terms with her fate tied to the arrival at the motel.

Submission Instructions:

Please submit headshots, resume, demo reel (if available) and desired role to teddybearmotelfilm@gmail.com by Oct 25th 2021 with subject “[Your Name] - [Character Name]”, We’ll provide you with script material for a self-tape and move forward with an audition afterwards.

Additional Information & Safety Protocols (see help text below field):

It is mandatory for all actors to be fully or partially COVID vaccinated.

Audition Date(s) (if applicable):

TBC

Character 1 Name:

Charlie

Character 1 Age:

mid 20's

Character 1 Description:

Open ethnicity. Charlie is curious and friendly, but is also anxious. She seeks connection with others desperately, but simultaneously is afraid of it. Her life up until this point has been filled with uncertainty as she has been coping with childhood trauma. Note: There is a driving scene and actor needs to be able to drive.

Character 2 Age:

30-40

Character 2 Name:

Marie

Character 2 Description:

Open ethnicity. Marie is a mother who suddenly appears at the motel. She is kind, quiet, and cautious of her surroundings.

Character 3 Name:

Front Desk Employee

Character 3 Age:

N/A

Character 3 Description:

Open ethnicity. Overly friendly employee at the teddy bear motel. Note: Always in costume, in a teddy bear suit.

Shoot / Performance Date(s):

Nov. 19 - Nov. 22, 2021

Project Category:

Union Status:

Character 1 Gender:

Character 2 Gender:

Character 3 Gender:

Is this a Student Production?:

Yes

Submission Deadline:

Monday, October 25, 2021

Is there guaranteed monetary compensation, if cast?:

Confirm Email Address:

cathyhuynh.film@gmail.com

Checkmate

Full Name (Your name, not company):

Nestor De la zerda

E-Mail Address:

nestor@bcdance.com

Phone Number:

6046852846

Notes and Comments to Administrator:

please help me post my "Audition call for all"

Production Company or School:

BCDance

Producer(s):

Nestor De la zerda

Director(s):

Nestor De la zerda

Casting Director(s):

Nestor De la zerda

Audition Location (if applicable):

bcdance, 2nd floor 877 Hamilton St.

Shoot / Performance Location(s):

Vancouver

Compensation / Rates:

Volunteer. Each performer will get $200 in dance gift certificate for bcdance.

Synopsis:

Low budget 20-minute short film inspired by a true story written and directed by Nestor de la Zerda.

Submission Instructions:

Nestor De la zerda Sr. 604-685-2846. Send to nestor@bcdance.com a picture and BIO "if you have it".

Additional Information & Safety Protocols (see help text below field):

For this film we will provide a copy of the finished film for each actor involved to use in their demo reel. Craft services, and parking will be covered.

BCDance www.bcdance.com

Audition Date(s) (if applicable):

Saturday October 30th 3-5pm

Character 1 Name:

ALBERTO (Lead)

Character 1 Age:

10-12 years old

Character 1 Description:

Latin look or South European. Alberto uses chess to try connect with his dying father. Looking for an actor who has a large emotional range. Experience in playing chess is a big plus.

Character 2 Age:

40-50

Character 2 Name:

LUCAS (Lead)

Character 2 Description:

LUCAS (Lead) Southern European or Latino looking. 6 foot tall or over. A strong physical build and presence. Intimidating when playing chess, talks loudly and puts his opponents down when playing. Italian or Russian accent is a plus. Experienced chess player is a big plus!

Character 3 Name:

BENNY (supporting)

Character 3 Age:

10-12

Character 3 Description:

Benny is friends with Alberto and he supports Alberto through some emotional struggles. Southern European or Latino.

Character 4 Name:

JIMMY (supporting)

Character 4 Age:

10-12

Character 4 Description:

Jimmy is friends with Alberto and he supports Alberto through some emotional struggles. Southern European or Latino.

Character 5 Name:

CARMEN (principal)

Character 5 Age:

20-30

Character 5 Description:

Open Ethnicity. Carmen is the waitress and cheers on Alberto

Additional Characters:

20 back ground chess players, 20-60 years old any ethnic background

Shoot / Performance Date(s):

2nd week of November 2021

Project Category:

Union Status:

Character 1 Gender:

Character 2 Gender:

Character 3 Gender:

Character 4 Gender:

Character 5 Gender:

Is this a Student Production?:

Submission Deadline:

Thursday, October 28, 2021

Is there guaranteed monetary compensation, if cast?:

Confirm Email Address:

nestor@bcdance.com

She Said F*** Off

Full Name (Your name, not company):

Darcy Touhey

E-Mail Address:

darcytouhey@gmail.com

Phone Number:

778836053

Production Company or School:

Film Boldly

Producer(s):

Darcy Touhey, Sebastian Galina

Director(s):

Hannah Dougherty

Casting Director(s):

Darcy Touhey

Shoot / Performance Location(s):

Vancouver

Compensation / Rates:

Volunteer basis.

Synopsis:

A young woman, Joan, plays pool with one of the regulars at a local bar. When she's hassled by a newcomer, she is faced with a decision about whether or not to stand up for herself. The film ends with overwhelming support from the patrons of the bar via a choreographed song and dance routine.

Submission Instructions:

Submissions can be sent to darcytouhey@gmail.com

Please provide either a clip from something you've been in or preferably a reel. Some of the roles require singing and dancing experience, if you are interested in a role that requires such please also provide any examples of work that includes singing and dancing.

Additional Information & Safety Protocols (see help text below field):

This short film is being made as a proof of concept for a feature film and will be used to garner attention and find financing.
All cast & crew will be required to follow our Covid-19 protocols which will be laid out in detail prior to the shoot day.

Character 1 Name:

Joan

Character 1 Age:

24-30

Character 1 Description:

Every Wednesday night, Joan plays pool at the local bar with some of the regulars. This is where she feels safe and comfortable. When confronted with a young man who continues to hassle her, Joan stands up for herself, and the entire bar joins her in a choreographed song and dance routine. Joan must be played by someone who is confident in their singing abilities and preferably also has dance experience. Pool experience is a bonus but not required. Australian preferred but not required.

Character 2 Age:

24-30

Character 2 Name:

Adam

Character 2 Description:

Adam is a man around the same age as Joan who doesn't come to the bar often. He feels insecure about the fact that he's losing the pool game to Joan and handles it poorly, diverting his attention to her instead. He makes several uncomfortable remarks towards Joan, eventually pushing her close to the edge. Pool experience is a bonus but not required. Must be comfortable with singing and dancing but doesn't need professional singing abilities.

Character 3 Name:

George

Character 3 Age:

Character 3 Description:

George is an older man and former voice actor. He is someone who comes to this bar most nights of the week to play pool. He and Joan have a fun and friendly relationship. He is courteous, polite, and has a general warmth to him. He will later join the song and dance number and help Joan deal with Adam. Must have voice acting experience, dance experience. Pool and singing experience is a bonus but not required.

Character 4 Name:

Leslie

Character 4 Age:

Character 4 Description:

Leslie is an older woman who frequents the bar. She is friendly and warm with an unmistakable laugh. She sits at a table with Dean watching the others play pool and commenting from the sidelines. Must have dance experience, singing experience is a bonus but not required.

Character 5 Name:

Dean

Character 5 Age:

Character 5 Description:

Dean is an old friend of Leslies and Georges and knows them from his regular attendance at the bar. He's a man of few words who's there to enjoy a nice pint at the end of the day and maybe a few rounds of pool when he's feeling lucky. Must have dance experience, singing experience is a bonus but not required.

Additional Characters:

Chris, 40, is the bartender and shares a similar space in the film as Dean and Leslie.

All the patrons of the bar will end up singing and dancing in the closing sequence which helps to lift Joan up and give her the confidence to stand up for herself.

All actors will be involved in the song and dance number and should have experience doing so.

Pool experience is a plus but by no means mandatory.

Shoot / Performance Date(s):

November 14th

Project Category:

Union Status:

Character 1 Gender:

Character 2 Gender:

Character 3 Gender:

Character 4 Gender:

Character 5 Gender:

Is this a Student Production?:

Submission Deadline:

Thursday, October 21, 2021

Is there guaranteed monetary compensation, if cast?:

Confirm Email Address:

darcytouhey@gmail.com

The Tyler Sisters

Full Name (Your name, not company):

Sarah Harlow

E-Mail Address:

leatherandlacetheatre@gmail.com

Phone Number:

6046038155

Production Company or School:

Leather and Lace Theatre

Producer(s):

Sarah Harlow

Director(s):

Maryth Gilroy and Karen Hamm

Casting Director(s):

Sarah Harlow

Audition Location (if applicable):

Amenities room - 789 Jervis St. Vancouver, BC

Shoot / Performance Location(s):

The Shop Theatre - 8877 Selkirk Street, Vancouver, BC

Compensation / Rates:

Profit share

Synopsis:

The Tyler Sisters by Alexandra Wood. This play spans forty years and follows the three sisters from teens and young adults through to their fifties.

Submission Instructions:

Please submit photo and resume to Sarah Harlow at leatherandlacetheatre@gmail.com to receive an audition time and sides.

Additional Information & Safety Protocols (see help text below field):

We encourage actors of any age to audition. We are committed to ethnically diverse casting, and welcome performers from marginalized communities and people with disabilities. Sides do not need to be memorized.

We expect all artists to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Please wear a mask to the audition.

Audition Date(s) (if applicable):

November 6, 2021 Callbacks: November 7, 2021 if needed

Character 1 Name:

Maddy

Character 1 Age:

20-60

Character 1 Description:

Eldest sister.

Character 2 Age:

18-58

Character 2 Name:

Gail

Character 2 Description:

Middle sister.

Character 3 Name:

Katrina

Character 3 Age:

16-56

Character 3 Description:

Youngest sister.

Shoot / Performance Date(s):

Mid March

Project Category:

Theatre / Live Performance

Union Status:

Character 1 Gender:

Character 2 Gender:

Character 3 Gender:

Is this a Student Production?:

Submission Deadline:

Friday, November 5, 2021

Is there guaranteed monetary compensation, if cast?:

Confirm Email Address:

leatherandlacetheatre@gmail.com

Perform for Pride

Full Name (Your name, not company):

Reese Findler

E-Mail Address:

performforpride@gmail.com

Phone Number:

7789845246

Production Company or School:

Perform for Pride

Producer(s):

Reese Findler

Casting Director(s):

Reese Findler

Audition Location (if applicable):

Online Only

Shoot / Performance Location(s):

Online

Compensation / Rates:

Volunteer

Synopsis:

Perform for Pride is an annual Vancouver-based benefit cabaret featuring youth performers and raising money for various LGBTQ+ organizations around the Lower Mainland. We are looking for Vancouver-based youth performers for our fifth benefit cabaret, P4P: International! The event will be remotely pre-recorded and digital, and will stream on January 8th, 2022.

Submission Instructions:

If interested, please fill out the submission form: https://forms.gle/G8Sr45mRNTeP5CuX9. You will be asked to send in a short sample of your performance area (video or audio). Performances could include (but are not limited to) singing, dancing, acting, spoken word, or playing an instrument. We encourage youth performers of all identities and abilities to submit for P4P.

If you have any questions, please email performforpride@gmail.com.

Additional Information & Safety Protocols (see help text below field):

All proceeds from Perform for Pride: International will be donated to Rainbow Refugee (https://www.rainbowrefugee.com/).

Character 1 Name:

Performer

Character 1 Age:

Youth

Character 1 Description:

N/A

Shoot / Performance Date(s):

Streaming on January 8th, 2022

Project Category:

Theatre / Live Performance

Union Status:

Non-Union

Character 1 Gender:

Open

Is this a Student Production?:

Submission Deadline:

Friday, October 29, 2021

Is there guaranteed monetary compensation, if cast?:

Confirm Email Address:

performforpride@gmail.com

Melonheads

Full Name (Your name, not company):

Emil Vargas

E-Mail Address:

emilvargas.001@gmail.com

Phone Number:

6042906340

Production Company or School:

Emily Carr University of Art + Design

Director(s):

Emil Vargas

Casting Director(s):

Warren Tang

Audition Location (if applicable):

Emily Carr Univeristy

Shoot / Performance Location(s):

Vancouver/ Richmond

Compensation / Rates:

Demo reel and meals provided

Synopsis:

We find ourselves in a rural house. Hazel is familiar with the grey and cold setting where they live in- huge empty fields and not many people around. After an encounter with a strange human figure their perspective on these lands changes, they suddenly become threatening and unsettling. Hazel, terrified, realizes that they are being haunted by a group of these creatures, finding themselves in another encounter with one of them, but to their surprise the creature does not want to attack them. Hazel discovers that these creatures are wildly unpredictable and not easily avoidable, they just become more active and more present when Hazel tries to get rid of them. They look for human contact, which is seemingly their only desire.

Submission Instructions:

If interested in auditioning for any of the characters please send an email to emilvargas.001@gmail.com with your name and experience.

Additional Information & Safety Protocols (see help text below field):

The entire crew is fully vaccinated and will stick to COVID-19 safety protocol guidelines.

Audition Date(s) (if applicable):

Sunday, October 24

Character 1 Name:

Hazel

Character 1 Age:

25-40

Character 1 Description:

They are the main character of the story, they live alone in a farmhouse. Hazel is a calm person in general, rather serious though easily startled. Creative and ingenious, an artist.

Character 2 Age:

25-40

Character 2 Name:

Raleigh

Character 2 Description:

A distant neighbour to Hazel, they visit occasionally. Raleigh is caring and rather reflective. They know Hazel and the land quite well.

Shoot / Performance Date(s):

November 6 & 7

Project Category:

Union Status:

Character 1 Gender:

Character 2 Gender:

Is this a Student Production?:

Yes

Submission Deadline:

Saturday, October 23, 2021

Is there guaranteed monetary compensation, if cast?:

Confirm Email Address:

emilvargas.001@gmail.com

A Week to RH

Full Name (Your name, not company):

Cathy Huynh

E-Mail Address:

cathyhuynh.film@gmail.com

Phone Number:

778-859-9340

Production Company or School:

Simon Fraser University

Producer(s):

Cathy Huynh

Director(s):

Anastasia Itkina

Casting Director(s):

Anastasia Itkina

Audition Location (if applicable):

SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, 149 W Hastings St.

Shoot / Performance Location(s):

Metro Vancouver

Compensation / Rates:

No monetary compensation. Food, demo reel, and IMDb credits provided.

Synopsis:

After discovering that he has developed an unusual psychosomatic disorder of fainting when looking in the mirror, David becomes determined to find a treatment.

Submission Instructions:

Please submit headshots, resume, demo reel and any other relevant information to weektoroshh@gmail.com by October 25, 2021 with subject “[Your Name] - [Character Name]”.

Additional Information & Safety Protocols (see help text below field):

It is mandatory for all actors to be fully or partially COVID vaccinated.

Audition Date(s) (if applicable):

TBC

Character 1 Name:

David

Character 1 Age:

20-30

Character 1 Description:

Open ethnicity. David is a novelist and a neurotic assistant professor who is having trouble coming to terms with his loneliness. He is often skeptical and likes to put on a tough front.

Character 2 Age:

20-30

Character 2 Name:

Adam

Character 2 Description:

Open ethnicity. Adam is David’s roommate and the only other person involved in Adam’s issue. He is kind and easy-going, but exhausted from David’s unappreciative attitude.

Character 3 Name:

Therapist

Character 3 Age:

30-50

Character 3 Description:

Open ethnicity. She shows great discipline and awareness of her responsibilities. She is tolerant, broad-minded and insightful.

Shoot / Performance Date(s):

Nov. 26 - Nov. 28, 2021

Project Category:

Union Status:

Character 1 Gender:

Character 2 Gender:

Character 3 Gender:

Is this a Student Production?:

Yes

Submission Deadline:

Monday, October 25, 2021

Is there guaranteed monetary compensation, if cast?:

Confirm Email Address:

cathyhuynh.film@gmail.com

Eat

Full Name (Your name, not company):

Zack Fonzovs

E-Mail Address:

eat.shortfilm@gmail.com

Phone Number:

2368859126

Production Company or School:

Independent

Producer(s):

Zack Fonzovs, Viktor Wallmark.

Director(s):

Zack Fonzovs

Casting Director(s):

Zack Fonzovs

Shoot / Performance Location(s):

Downtown, Vancouver

Compensation / Rates:

This is a volunteer project but we will accommodate with great catering/crafty, footage for your reel, IMDB credit and a great crew!

Synopsis:

After a long trip abroad with her family, Emma and her best friend Nicole decide to celebrate her return by going to a big house party together. Once at the party the drama starts unfolding. Emma´s new love interest Adrian and her ex-boyfriend Tim are both at there, fighting for her time and attention. But neither of them really matter as Emma starts noticing a growing pain in her stomach, a severe hunger pain. She tries her best to ignore it and to instead enjoy the party with her friends but after a while it becomes impossible. Unable to stop herself once she has started eating, Emma becomes a monster, eating anything and everything she can get her hands on. Her friends fun evening quickly turns to a nightmare as they now have to spend the rest of the night trying to figure out what is happening with her and if they can help her? As the pain in Emma´s stomach becomes worse, so does her eating frenzy. Locked in the bathroom she starts eating the inedible: toilet paper, lipstick, soap, tampons, until lastly, human flesh. The question for Emma´s friends is no longer if they can help her, it is, can they survive her? And what will they have to do in order to survive this starving monster that was once their friend.

Submission Instructions:

Please email Eat.shortfilm@gmail.com with your resume, headshot and reel if you have it. (if not, please include a little self tape so we can get a sense of who you are)

Additional Information & Safety Protocols (see help text below field):

NOTE: There is a light kissing scene for the role of Nicole.

Character 1 Name:

Nicole

Character 1 Age:

20s

Character 1 Description:

Nicole is Emma´s long lasting friend, they have been trough the thick and thin of it together. She is a carrying and outgoing person who thrives on having a good time and making sure her friends are included in that. As Emma starts eating, Nicole becomes and extension and outlet of the audiences reactions to the horror that unfolds.

Character 2 Age:

20s

Character 2 Name:

Adrian

Character 2 Description:

Adrian is a handsome and confident college athlete that has had a crush on Emma for quite a while. But when push comes to shove it shows that he is more talk than he is action. He is not the team leader he wishes to be but better at following orders. Our expectations of him saving the day gets reversed when it shows that he is the biggest coward there.

Shoot / Performance Date(s):

December 2-5th

Project Category:

Union Status:

Character 1 Gender:

Character 2 Gender:

Is this a Student Production?:

Submission Deadline: