Yes

Until Death Did We Part

Full Name (Your name, not company):

Amanda Blake

E-Mail Address:

Amandablakefilms@gmail.com

Phone Number:

6043585309

Production Company or School:

Simon Fraser University

Producer(s):

Amanda Blake, Amelia Simard

Director(s):

Amanda Blake

Casting Director(s):

Amelia Simard

Audition Location:

SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, Vancouver, BC, V6B 1H4

Shoot / Perf. Location(s):

Vancouver Area

Compensation / Rates:

This is a volunteer project. No monetary compensation. IMDB credits, demo reel footage and craft services are provided.

Synopsis:

Struggling to deal with the loss of his terminally ill wife Ellen, and stubbornly fighting against his sister Audrey’s attempts to help him, Tony finds that his entire world has been distorted. To cope, Tony must search for answers, wherever and whoever they might be. When Tony returns home to his sister, he is ready to accept her help and begin to heal. But what happened along the way?

Submission Instructions:

Please submit an email with the interested role in the title, along with resume, demo reel, and any other relevant information to amandablakefilms@gmail.com

Audition Date(s):

February 8-9th, 2020

Character 1 Name:

Tony

Character 1 Age:

20-35

Character 1 Description:

Open ethnicity. Tony is a young and successful business professional. He was married young and deeply in love with his wife Ellen, and when she passed away, his entire world shattered. He is forced to press pause on life due to grief and now, Tony must cope with the loss of his life partner. All bets are off, and Tony is left alone and searching for answers.

Character 2 Age:

20-35

Character 2 Name:

Audrey

Character 2 Description:

Open ethnicity. Audrey is Tony’s sister. She cares for Tony deeply, and falls into a fit of worry when Tony loses his wife. She’s concerned that he isn’t getting better after a month since her death, and feels as if he should be doing things to start to heal. She is also grieving, but must put on a brave face for Tony’s sake.

Character 3 Name:

Susan

Character 3 Age:

40-60

Character 3 Description:

Open ethnicity. Susan lost her husband Andrew quite some time ago. The open wounds have since healed, though the scars and memories never fully left her. When she encounters a grieving Tony, she is able to impart her wisdom to him, and help him through this difficult time.

Shoot / Perf. Date(s):

March 7-8th, 2020

Project Category:

Union Status:

Character 1 Gender:

Character 2 Gender:

Character 3 Gender:

Is this a Student Production?:

Yes

Submission Deadline:

Thursday, February 6, 2020

Is there guaranteed monetary compensation, if cast?:

Confirm Email Address:

Amandablakefilms@gmail.com

The Deal

Full Name (Your name, not company):

Sonny Smith

E-Mail Address:

sonnysmithiidf@gmail.com

Phone Number:

15872570376

Production Company or School:

Capilano University

Producer(s):

Greg Coyes

Director(s):

Sonny Smith

Casting Director(s):

Sonny Smith

Audition Location:

Capilano University

Shoot / Perf. Location(s):

Capilano University

Compensation / Rates:

Volunteer

Synopsis:

In this horror film a young woman named Bella is trying to start a new life with her partner, but after her father tries to re-enter her life with a confession that dates back to belle’s childhood, she must make a decision to live or become the thing she hates most.

Submission Instructions:

Please email sonnysmithiidf@gmail.com, serious inquires only. Send a Photo, and Resume.

Additional Comments:

Indigenous preferred. Experienced, or non-experienced who are looking to get into Acting.

Audition Date(s):

Subject to date based upon email discussion

Character 1 Name:

Bella

Character 1 Age:

20-25

Character 1 Description:

Indigenous, medium height Will be wearing pajamas Dialogue heavy, loud when pushed and scared

Character 2 Age:

20-25

Character 2 Name:

Alex

Character 2 Description:

Indigenous, athletic, average height Will be wearing t-shirt and jeans and socks Dialog heavy and funny

Shoot / Perf. Date(s):

February 19th

Project Category:

Union Status:

Character 1 Gender:

Character 2 Gender:

Is this a Student Production?:

Yes

Submission Deadline:

Saturday, February 1, 2020

Is there guaranteed monetary compensation, if cast?:

Confirm Email Address:

sonnysmithiidf@gmail.com

You Voyeuristic Lot

Full Name (Your name, not company):

Beau Bridge

E-Mail Address:

beau.bridge@gmail.com

Phone Number:

7788557810

Production Company or School:

Simon Fraser University

Producer(s):

Beau Han Bridge & Clarence Ndabahwerize

Director(s):

Clarence Ndabahwerize

Casting Director(s):

Clarence Ndabahwerize & Beau Han Bridge & Others

Audition Location:

SFU Goldcorp Centre For The Arts

Shoot / Perf. Location(s):

Vancouver

Compensation / Rates:

No monetary compensation; demo reel footage, crafty & meals provided.

Synopsis:

What happens between a psychiatrist and a client when they meet? What brings the client to the psychiatrist’s office? Does the client always think rationally during a session or does the client hide something? You Voyeuristic Lot explores a session that Daryl has with his psychiatrist Isidora in the aftermath of an event that rattles his world and that of those around him he loves. At the end, questions are asked. Are all the signs seen, is there effectiveness in this and who really failed?

Submission Instructions:

Please submit your headshot, resume, demo reel, and any other information to casting@sabrecontent.co.uk

Additional Comments:

This short film contains long monologue scenes. Theatre-background experience a plus.

All roles are open ethnicity.

Audition Date(s):

February 4th

Character 1 Name:

Darryl

Character 1 Age:

24-30

Character 1 Description:

A young man recovering from a recent drug overdose. His ability to process emotions is in reality limited. For all his productiveness, the various stressors in his life swirling around him have led him to recently seek refuge in drugs, an action that has ultimately led to a nearly fatal overdose. Even though he’s now in recovery, he’s wholly agitated, irritable at nearly every turn and seemingly still in some sort of manic state associated with being in the very thick of substance abuse. Worst of all, the fear of his desire to go down the same route again is running rampant and dominating his thought process.

Character 2 Age:

34-40

Character 2 Name:

Isidora

Character 2 Description:

A seasoned lady and psychiatrist by profession. She is seemingly cold, yet still able to execute a therapeutic warmth when needed of her. She is direct and does not beat around the bush. She will drop the cold and calculated therapeutic stance sometimes subtly and other times, by many miles. Her experience and intellect has her have the ability to be prognostic in a versatile manner if necessary. This quality is also her biggest caveat in the sense that she will take a cold calculated approach to being a reliable source of encouragement and support even when her words carry immense emotional meaning, substance and weight.

Shoot / Perf. Date(s):

February 28th - March 1st

Project Category:

Union Status:

Character 1 Gender:

Character 2 Gender:

Is this a Student Production?:

Yes

Submission Deadline:

Sunday, February 2, 2020

Is there guaranteed monetary compensation, if cast?:

Confirm Email Address:

beau.bridge@gmail.com

Hotline

Full Name (Your name, not company):

Beau Bridge

E-Mail Address:

beau.bridge@gmail.com

Phone Number:

7788557810

Production Company or School:

Simon Fraser University

Producer(s):

Beau Bridge & Bianca Cheung

Director(s):

Bianca Cheung

Casting Director(s):

Bianca Cheung, Beau Han Bridge & Others

Audition Location:

SFU Goldcorp Centre For The Arts

Shoot / Perf. Location(s):

Vancouver and Lower Mainland

Compensation / Rates:

No monetary compensation; demo reel footage, IMDB credit, crafty & meals provided.

Synopsis:

“Hotline” unpacks the anger and guilt of those left behind by suicide. Even as Kai begins to rebuild his life, he can’t stop ruminating and his feelings of anger boil over, leading him to contemplate what if?

Submission Instructions:

Please submit your headshot, resume, demo reel, and any other information to hotlinesfufilm@gmail.com

Additional Comments:

Actors auditioning for the roles of MARK will be asked to dance for their audition. Actors auditioning for the role of KAI will be given sides.

Audition Date(s):

January 31

Character 1 Name:

Kai

Character 1 Age:

25-35

Character 1 Description:

Open ethnicity, Kai in an empathetic man but the traumatic aftermath of Mark’s passing leaves him with a bewildering clash of resentment. Despite his career as a Hotline worker, he finds it confusing to unpack his own feelings.

Character 2 Age:

20's

Character 2 Name:

Mark

Character 2 Description:

Open ethnicity, a married man in his 20s who denies his emotional suffering even if it means tearing down everyone beside him.

Character 3 Name:

Dancers

Character 3 Age:

20s

Character 3 Description:

Open ethnicity, contemporary choreography. (Audition not required – will cast by dance demo reel and resume)

Shoot / Perf. Date(s):

February 28th - March 1st

Project Category:

Union Status:

Character 1 Gender:

Character 2 Gender:

Character 3 Gender:

Is this a Student Production?:

Yes

Submission Deadline:

Thursday, January 30, 2020

Is there guaranteed monetary compensation, if cast?:

Confirm Email Address:

beau.bridge@gmail.com

The S.A.S.

Full Name (Your name, not company):

Beau Bridge

E-Mail Address:

beau.bridge@gmail.com

Phone Number:

7788557810

Production Company or School:

Simon Fraser University

Producer(s):

Beau Han Bridge

Director(s):

Beau Han Bridge

Casting Director(s):

Beau Han Bridge & Others

Audition Location:

SFU Woodwards - 149 W Hastings St. Vancouver, BC V6B 1H4

Shoot / Perf. Location(s):

Downtown Vancouver

Compensation / Rates:

No monetary compensation. Instead, will provide demo reel footage, IMDB credit, and food.

Synopsis:

A crime-action-drama short-film that centres around five young woman who set up a complex plan to kidnap a young man during a night out at the club.

Submission Instructions:

Please submit your headshot, resume, demo reel, and any other information to thesasfilm@gmail.com

Additional Comments:

All roles are open ethnicity. Film shoot is 3 days total. Actors must also be open to one 3-hour rehearsal sometime between Feb 4th - 14th.

Audition Date(s):

February 2nd (will also accept self-tapes)

Character 1 Name:

Claire

Character 1 Age:

Character 1 Description:

Natural-born leader. Criminology-major. Radical feminist that would burn the world if she could. Lives for no one but her and her girls and follows her own ideologies to the point of no return.

Character 2 Age:

Character 2 Name:

Margot

Character 2 Description:

Nervous perfectionist. Creative Writing-major. Very impressionable but also reliable and loyal when need be.

Character 3 Name:

Anna

Character 3 Age:

Character 3 Description:

Sex-positive feminist. Theatre-major. Type of person that you’d never want to f*ck with. Absolutely loves DANCING, clubbing, and living in the present. Lives for no one but her and her girls as well. (must be okay with kissing on-screen)

Character 4 Name:

Amanda

Character 4 Age:

Character 4 Description:

Mature-Intellectualist. Lit-major. Sort of “mother” of the group that will always take on the tasks that nobody else wants to do.

Character 5 Name:

Kim

Character 5 Age:

Character 5 Description:

Reliable rationalist. Visual Art-major Natural follower that will always do the right thing and be there to support but will never take on the full responsibility of things unless she’s forced to.

Additional Characters:

KATE, 23, Female - 4th year criminology student studying at SFU. Loner who spends all day working at the University Campus Policing Centre and aspires to live simply as a cop. Has only one friend named Brady.

BRADY, 23, Male - 4th year Computer-Science-major. Kate’s best friend. Works with her at the University Campus Policing Centre.

Shoot / Perf. Date(s):

February 17th - 19th

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:

Friday, January 31, 2020

Is there guaranteed monetary compensation, if cast?:

Confirm Email Address:

beau.bridge@gmail.com

Old News is so Exciting

Full Name (Your name, not company):

Taya Van Dyke

E-Mail Address:

onsie2020@gmail.com

Phone Number:

7809352544

Production Company or School:

Simon Fraser University

Director(s):

Anthony Lee

Casting Director(s):

Taya Van Dyke

Audition Location:

SFU Woodwards, 149 W Hastings St, Vancouver (Room # TBD)

Shoot / Perf. Location(s):

Vancouver

Compensation / Rates:

No monetary compensation, Demo reel footage, Food provided, IMDB credit.

Synopsis:

There is a genetic disease in the Mori Family - everyone vanishes into thin air when they turn 30-year-old. To cope with this misfortune, the family created a celebration where family members would attend their own funeral before they vanish. Kali and Canary discovers the family secret hidden by the immune elder, Yussi, and decides to disrupt the traditions during the course of the funeral in order to stay alive.

Submission Instructions:

Please submit your resume, headshots, demo reel, and other relevant information to onsie2020@gmail.com with the subject line: “[Your Name] - [Character Name]”.

Audition Date(s):

February 1st & 2nd

Character 1 Name:

KALI

Character 1 Age:

25-35

Character 1 Description:

open ethnicity, open gender, male preferred Anxious Advocate, the black sheep in the family. Despite his countless attempts to disobey the family traditions, he has to face his own funeral before dying. Upon finding out Yussi’s secret - a chance to stay alive, he is determined to disclose the secret to his family with the help of Canary before their pre-designated fate.

Character 2 Age:

25-35

Character 2 Name:

CANARY

Character 2 Description:

open ethnicity, open Gender, male preferred Quiet but intelligent, a prominent member of the Mori Family, he is raised to believe in the ceremony and tradition wholeheartedly. Just like his same-day born cousin Kali, Canary is not ready to face his destiny. Upon knowing the family’s secret, he has to decide whether he will betray his family or his dearest cousin.

Character 3 Name:

YUSSI

Character 3 Age:

50-60

Character 3 Description:

open ethnicity, male Authoritative family elder, claims to be the only immune person of the family. He is in charge of organizing the family business and the ceremonies. However, he has to lie to his family members in order to maintain order and productivity of this giant family.

Character 4 Name:

TERRA

Character 4 Age:

25-35

Character 4 Description:

open ethnicity, female, 1 day shoot Another 29-year-old who has a similar birthday to Canary and Kali. Despite her contribution to the family, she is in complete fear of her own death. In panic, she decides to run away at her own funeral.

Character 5 Name:

JESS

Character 5 Age:

10-15

Character 5 Description:

open ethnicity, open gender, 1 day shoot Funeral Attendee. Disobeys the ritual of the ceremony. *No acting experience needed.

Additional Characters:

30 FUNERAL ATTENDEES (Any Age)
open ethnicity, open gender, background performers, 1 day shoot, *NO AUDITION REQUIRED
Friends and Family of the Mori Family, came to see the Funeral of Kali, Canary and Terra. At the funeral, they perform the ritual dance for the 29-year-olds. No acting experience needed.

Shoot / Perf. Date(s):

February 14th-16th

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:

Friday, January 31, 2020

Is there guaranteed monetary compensation, if cast?:

Confirm Email Address:

onsie2020@gmail.com

Snowball

Full Name (Your name, not company):

Ginger Lin

E-Mail Address:

Snowball.north.sf@gmail.com

Phone Number:

7789265736

Production Company or School:

Burnaby North Secondary

Producer(s):

Ginger Lin

Director(s):

Ginger Lin and James Hatano

Casting Director(s):

Ginger Lin and James Hatano

Audition Location:

Burnaby North Secondary School

Shoot / Perf. Location(s):

TBA

Compensation / Rates:

This is a non-union student short film, with no monetary compensation. Compensation will be in the form of on-set craft services and a copy of the finished product to include within your resume.

Synopsis:

Seriya has a loving daughter and husband who just wants to spend time with her. But with her workaholic personality, she becomes internally conflicted as she struggles to find balance in her life. When given the opportunity to move up in the company, Seriya has to make a grand decision between choosing her family or her future career.

Submission Instructions:

Please email snowball.north.sf@gmail.com with your resume, headshots, and filming availability in order to book an audition time.

Audition Date(s):

January 30, 31, 2020

Character 1 Name:

Seriya

Character 1 Age:

Early-mid 30s or late 20s

Character 1 Description:

An early 30’s mother that loves both her husband and daughter. Although she struggles to find balance in her life, she tries to have an upbeat and playful personality in front of her family. She may be overwhelmed with stress but is extremely dedicated towards her company as she hopes it can lead to more opportunities in the future. However, that soon causes a separation as she remains unconscious of the disappointment she is causing Nara and Kai.

Character 2 Age:

Early-mid 30s or late 20s

Character 2 Name:

Kai

Character 2 Description:

A fun, responsible, and caring dad that works hard to fill the void of Seriya’s missing presence. He often jokes around with Nara while trying to remain supportive and understanding of Seriya’s schedule. But as the unanswered calls and late nights become a pattern, he begins to question if their relationship is worth saving.

Character 3 Name:

Nara

Character 3 Age:

4-8 years old

Character 3 Description:

A cute, bubbly girl who loves to play and cheer up her parents. She understands that her mom is always working but wishes she would set aside the time for her and her dad. However, Nara’s trust soon runs thin as incidents continuously occur. She worries about her parents’ relationship might be in jeopardy due to her mother’s schedule.

Shoot / Perf. Date(s):

February 28, 29 and March 1, 2020

Project Category:

Union Status:

Character 1 Gender:

Character 2 Gender:

Character 3 Gender:

Is this a Student Production?:

Yes

Submission Deadline:

Monday, January 27, 2020

Is there guaranteed monetary compensation, if cast?:

Confirm Email Address:

Snowball.north.sf@gmail.com

Leuki

Full Name (Your name, not company):

Yuki Shizuoka

E-Mail Address:

sd93yuki@vfs.com

Phone Number:

2369872931

Notes and Comments to Administrator:

**This is for my third time to post it. Last 2 posts were missing some required information. This is the correct one.
This is for my final project at Vancouver Film School, and I need to re-design all sound include voice over.
I'm looking for old man voice for old man character in "Leuki".

Production Company or School:

Vancouver Film School

Casting Director(s):

Yuki Shizuoka

Audition Location:

400 West Hasting Street

Shoot / Perf. Location(s):

400 West Hasting Street, Vancouver

Compensation / Rates:

Non-Paid

Synopsis:

Old man plays with Leuki in an isolated planet. One day, Leuki disappears during playing and suddenly the tentacle monster appears. He tries to help Leuki from the monster by his tool, but he cannot find good weapon quickly. This is a comedy of how he deals with the monster.

Submission Instructions:

Please send the voice sample to this e-mail: sd93yuki@vfs.com

Additional Comments:

I’m a student of Sound Design for Visual Media Course at Vancouver Film School, and this is my final project to re-design sound for short animation “Leuki”.
Original video as reference https://vimeo.com/315958992
I will use script in English for my sound re-design. I’m looking for the old man character’s voice actor. After completing re-sound design, it will be shown at graduation ceremony at the theater, and share to youtube or vimeo. Preferred Recording Date will be on January 28th, but it might change depends on actor's schedule.

Audition Date(s):

2020/1/27

Character 1 Name:

Old man

Character 1 Age:

60-70

Character 1 Description:

Old man who is enjoying his life at the isolated planet with his wife and Leuki (dog like creature).

Shoot / Perf. Date(s):

2020/1/28

Project Category:

Voice Over

Union Status:

Non-Union

Character 1 Gender:

Male

Is this a Student Production?:

Yes

Submission Deadline:

Sunday, January 26, 2020

Is there guaranteed monetary compensation, if cast?:

Confirm Email Address:

sd93yuki@vfs.com

Waiting

Full Name (Your name, not company):

Amy Baek

E-Mail Address:

waiting.ashortfilm@gmail.com

Phone Number:

778-926-1454

Production Company or School:

British Columbia Institute of Technology

Producer(s):

Amy Baek, Joshua Torres, Leo Petitpas

Director(s):

Joshua Torres

Casting Director(s):

Amy Baek, Joshua Torres, Leo Petitpas

Audition Location:

Burnaby

Shoot / Perf. Location(s):

Vancouver

Compensation / Rates:

non-paid

Synopsis:

Two stories intertwined. In the 40s a young girl waits for her father to return home from overseas, passing the time playing the piano. In the 90s a man believes the house he just moved into is haunted. He keeps hearing faint piano noises coming from the empty bedroom upstairs.

Submission Instructions:

Please email recent headshot and resume to waiting.ashortfilm@gmail.com and specify the parts you would like to audition for.

Audition Date(s):

Saturday, February 8th, 2020

Character 1 Name:

Anna

Character 1 Age:

8-14

Character 1 Description:

Caucasian, female. A thin, sickly girl, who waits every day for her father to return home from overseas. She's kind and compassionate, worrying about her mother's well-being.

Character 2 Age:

20-35

Character 2 Name:

Nick

Character 2 Description:

A man who's just moved into Anna's old house. From the getgo he begins to experience supernatural activity, hearing piano playing and footsteps coming from the empty bedroom upstairs. As the days pass, his unrest becomes more apparent, making him irritable.

Character 3 Name:

Hailey

Character 3 Age:

20-35

Character 3 Description:

Nick's partner. At first, she thinks Nick is imagining the noises but eventually suspects he is telling the truth. She cares for Nick but also gets upset by his foul mood.

Character 4 Name:

Anna's Mother

Character 4 Age:

35-45

Character 4 Description:

Caucasian, female. A mother of a sick girl and wife of an overseas man, she is constantly stressed and worried but does her best to be a supportive mother for Anna.

Character 5 Name:

Doctor

Character 5 Age:

40-60

Character 5 Description:

Caucasian, male. Anna's in-home physician. He is reserved but shows he genuinely cares for her.

Additional Characters:

Telegram Boy (15-25, Caucasian Male)
- A telegram boy who delivers unpleasant news to Anna's mother.

Shoot / Perf. Date(s):

March 9th-11th, 2020

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:

Thursday, February 6, 2020

Is there guaranteed monetary compensation, if cast?:

Confirm Email Address:

waiting.ashortfilm@gmail.com

That's Karma, Bro

Full Name (Your name, not company):

Zoe Hertz

E-Mail Address:

zoe-hertz@hotmail.com

Phone Number:

4038607035

Notes and Comments to Administrator:

re-posting

Production Company or School:

InFocus Film School

Producer(s):

Zoe Hertz

Director(s):

Zoe Hertz

Casting Director(s):

Zoe Hertz, Madeline Montanya

Audition Location:

InFocus Film School

Shoot / Perf. Location(s):

TBA

Compensation / Rates:

n/a

Synopsis:

Two friends, Michael and Eric, are reunited after Michael has returned home from an exchange. While Eric tries to get Michael’s mind off a recent break-up, an unexpected encounter reveals that Michael and Eric may be more different than they had thought.

Submission Instructions:

Please email Zoe-hertz@hotmail.com with CV, pictures, and a time that works for you to audition.

Audition Date(s):

Thursday January 23rd, Saturday, January 25th, Sunday January 26th

Character 1 Name:

Ariel

Character 1 Age:

23-46

Character 1 Description:

Preferred Male, or transgendered. Ariel is a drag queen. He feels comfortable in his own right, sophisticated, confident, glamorous, and not afraid to be ‘themselves.’ Think RuPaul's Drag Race. The character will be dressed very femme. This character has a very outgoing personality. ***This is a great opportunity for an actor to show their versatility and ability to take on a radically different role. This role is a balance between a drama and a comedy. Actors that are real drag queens are also VERY welcome for this position.

Character 2 Age:

21-26

Character 2 Name:

Eric

Character 2 Description:

Must be Caucasian. Eric is a true handsome jock but he also has a problematic side. He likes the Raptors, beers, hitting the gym, protein powder etc. Eric is forward, alpha, overly-confident, chauvinistic, and lacks self-awareness. Ideally he is tall, broader, and has a strong build.

Character 3 Name:

Michael

Character 3 Age:

20-26

Character 3 Description:

He is much more grounded than Eric, rational, thoughtful, and has a sad demeaner about him as he has just been broken up with by his girlfriend. Although he’s the quieter type, he’s still not afraid to let his friend Eric know when he’s pushing boundaries.

Shoot / Perf. Date(s):

February 9th

Project Category:

Union Status:

Character 1 Gender:

Character 2 Gender:

Character 3 Gender: