In Defence of Weeds (Abdul, for Nora)

Vancouver Actors Guide is seeking a performer for In Defence of Weeds (Abdul, for Nora), based in Vancouver, BC. This role sits within a fine art production context, contributing to a high-concept project that spans still photography, soundscape composition, and sculptural installation as its final outputs. It suits a screen and performance professional who is comfortable working across interdisciplinary art and film production formats.

About the Role

In Defence of Weeds (Abdul, for Nora) is a fine art gallery production with a scope that extends well beyond a conventional film set, incorporating visual, audio, and physical installation elements designed to travel to multiple exhibition venues. The performer in this role works closely with the creative direction of the project across still image sessions, recorded sound elements, and any motion capture or documentation that feeds the final gallery presentation. A typical day on this production moves between photographic setups, audio recording sessions, and the kind of reflective rehearsal work that fine art performance projects require.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform on camera and in still photography sessions that form part of the final gallery exhibition materials.
• Participate in soundscape recording as a performer contributing to the audio component of the installation.
• Collaborate with the director and visual artists to develop character and physicality suited to a fine art production context.
• Attend fittings, rehearsals, and concept development sessions as the project moves through its pre-production and production phases.
• Represent the project professionally across any public-facing exhibition appearances as the work travels to gallery venues.
• Maintain continuity of performance across multiple production formats, from still image capture to live and recorded sound work.

What You Bring

• Screen acting credits in short film production, independent film, or gallery-based performance work.
• Comfort performing across mixed-media formats, including still photography and audio recording environments.
• A current headshot, CV, and reel that reflects your range as a screen performer.
• Experience working on productions that travel or tour is an asset.

Why This Role

Vancouver Actors Guide is a well-established resource within the Vancouver acting community, with a track record of connecting performers to productions that sit outside the mainstream episodic television and feature film pipeline. In Defence of Weeds (Abdul, for Nora) is designed as a travelling fine art exhibition, giving the right performer a credit that extends across gallery and screen production contexts. Compensation is $22 per hour.

Submit your materials for In Defence of Weeds (Abdul, for Nora) through the apply button on this Vancouver Actors Guide listing.