Project: Aquarium

Production Company
Picnic Creative
Casting Director(s): 
Steffen Janzen
Union Status
Non-Union
Project Type
Commercial / Corporate
Student Production
No
Compensation Details

$300/per person for a half-day (4 hour shoot) including unrestricted usage. The Vancouver Aquarium will also provide a complimentary set of passes.

Shoot / Performance Date(s)
Friday morning, November 27
Shoot / Performance Location(s)
Vancouver Aquarium
Submission Deadline
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Submission Instructions

Using the subject line "Aquarium Family" please send a family photo, details about you and your kid's ages and any relevant experience to steffen@picniccreates.com. In your email please confirm the all-inclusive rate of $300/person, that you can provide your own wardrobe based on provided direction and come to the shoot with hair and make-up camera ready.

Project Synopsis
The Vancouver Aquarium is capturing some promotional images (still + motion) to use in their seasonal marketing collateral. This shoot will include the chance to watch a Scuba Claus dive show. We need a family unit that is comfortable working together on camera and children who are confident on set, able to take direction and can provide lots of happy and excited reaction shots. It will be an early morning shoot with arrival by 7am. Please only submit if your family is comfortable with an early morning start. Complimentary refreshments will be provided.
Character 1
Family Unit of 4-5
Age
see below
Gender
Open
Description
(2 parents plus 2-3 children aged 7+ preferably. A mix of ages is welcome as long as everyone can participate.) We're looking for a complete family of 4 to 5 people, with 2 parents and 2-3 children to participate in a variety of aquarium experiences, including a Scuba Claus dive show. Children are preferably 7+ with some experience on camera/acting/taking direction. Shortlisted families will be asked to send a brief video audition. There are no speaking roles. We need a family unit that is comfortable working together on camera and children who are confident on set, able to take direction and can provide lots of happy and excited reaction shots. It will be an early morning shoot with arrival by 7am. Please only submit if your family is comfortable with an early morning start. Complimentary refreshments will be provided.