Codename: Honeypot

Vancouver Actors Guide is casting lead and additional roles for Codename: Honeypot, a short film production based in Vancouver, BC. This is an on-camera acting project from 255 Productions, an award-winning independent production company seeking performers to carry substantive character-driven roles through principal photography. The project suits screen actors who are serious about craft work and looking to build short film festival credits.

About the Role

Codename: Honeypot is a scripted short film with a cast that includes two lead roles and seven additional performers. Lead cast members will carry the primary narrative through fully developed characters, working directly with a production team that has screened previous work at over 22 film festivals. Additional cast will each perform a solo classic monologue, making this a strong opportunity for early-career actors to accumulate short film production experience on a festival-track project.

Key Responsibilities

• S.U. (Male, 30s) brings a warm, high-energy presence to scenes, with the ability to generate authentic enthusiasm and momentum on camera without pushing into performance artifice.
• J.U. (Male, mid-30s) carries a reserved, observational quality in scenes, opening into honest, understated warmth when the character connects with others.
• Both lead actors commit to the production’s craft-focused approach, arriving prepared to support the director’s vision through rehearsal and principal photography.
• Additional cast members (early 20s, all genders) each perform an individual classic monologue as a standalone on-camera piece within the short film production.
• All cast represent the project in festival submissions and any associated promotional materials tied to the short film’s release cycle.

What You Bring

• Screen acting experience at the short film or independent production level, with credits or training that demonstrates character work beyond surface performance.
• A current headshot package that includes at least one full-body photo, along with an updated acting resume.
• A demo reel is an asset for lead roles, though not required for additional cast submissions.
• Additional cast applicants should have a prepared classic monologue and comfort performing it as a solo piece on camera.

Why This Role

255 Productions has a documented track record in the independent short film circuit, with a previous project that earned multiple awards across more than 22 festivals. Lead cast receive an on-screen credit, lunch, and craft services on shoot days; additional cast receive on-screen credit. Codename: Honeypot is a volunteer project, and that context is worth weighing, but the production quality and festival potential are consistent with work that builds a meaningful short film reel.

Submit your materials for Codename: Honeypot through Vancouver Actors Guide and include the character name you are auditioning for alongside your first and last name.