Shots Fired

Vancouver Actors Guide is casting for Shots Fired, a volunteer short film production based in Vancouver, BC. This is an acting role on a narrative film set, where performers will contribute on-camera work that feeds directly into the final cut and cast demo reels. It suits actors at any stage of their career who are building screen credits and looking for footage they can actually use.

About the Role

Shots Fired is a short film production run by Low Family Productions, operating under the Vancouver Actors Guide community umbrella. Cast members will work through a scripted narrative shoot, with scenes structured around the kind of short film production workflow common to emerging independent projects in Vancouver. Days on set will include blocking, rehearsal, and camera takes with a crew that is working toward a finished, distributable film.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scripted scenes on a short film production set, hitting marks and delivering consistent takes across multiple setups.
• Collaborate with the director during rehearsal to develop character choices that serve the material.
• Maintain continuity of performance across coverage, including close-ups, wide shots, and any required pickups.
• Show up prepared with lines memorized and ready to take direction from the first setup of the day.
• Represent the project professionally on set, in keeping with the standards expected on any independent film production.

What You Bring

• A current headshot and acting resume reflecting your screen or stage credits to date.
• Demo reel footage is a plus, though not required for actors earlier in their independent film career.
• Comfort working on a volunteer short film set, where crew and cast are building their reels together.
• Ability to take direction and adapt performance choices quickly across multiple takes.
• No union affiliation is specified, making this open to both union-eligible and non-union performers.

Why This Role

Vancouver Actors Guide has served the Vancouver acting community as a free resource for years, and productions listed through its network are oriented toward practical career development rather than exposure alone. Cast members on Shots Fired will receive an IMDb credit, demo footage from the shoot, and catering and craft services on set days. For actors building a screen resume in Vancouver, this is a concrete step with deliverables attached.

Apply now for the Shots Fired cast through Vancouver Actors Guide and get footage you can put to work.