No Escape

Vancouver Actors Guide is seeking performers for No Escape, a short film production shooting in Vancouver, BC. This is an acting role within a narrative film project, with talent appearing on camera in scripted scenes that will be assembled into finished footage suitable for demo reel use. The role suits performers at any experience level who are comfortable working on independent short film production and want usable footage to build or expand their reel.

About the Role

No Escape is an independent short film production operating under Violent Dream Productions, with the project organized through Vancouver Actors Guide as a resource for the local acting community. Performers will work through scripted scenes in a genre context that involves practical makeup effects and on-set prosthetics work. A typical day on this project includes makeup and prosthetics application, scene work with the director, and coverage from multiple angles to generate usable footage.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scripted roles on camera across principal photography for the No Escape short film production.
• Sit for prosthetics and special effects makeup application, including fake blood and related practical effects, as required by the production design.
• Prepare scenes in advance and arrive set-ready, having reviewed any materials provided by the director prior to shoot days.
• Collaborate with the makeup department during application and touch-up periods to maintain continuity across setups.
• Take direction through multiple takes as the production team captures coverage for the short film edit.
• Provide any required materials during the casting process, including headshot and resume, and a demo reel if one is available.

What You Bring

• On-camera acting experience at the short film, student film, or independent production level is an asset, though not required.
• Comfort working with prosthetics, special effects makeup, and fake blood as part of genre short film production.
• A current headshot and acting resume ready to submit during the casting process.
• A demo reel, if available, to support your submission, though this is not a hard requirement.
• Availability to travel to the Vancouver shoot location, with some compensation for travel negotiable.

Why This Role

No Escape is a volunteer project that provides performers with footage they can use directly in a professional demo reel, which makes it a practical credit for actors building their on-camera body of work in the Vancouver market. Meals are provided on set, and travel compensation is negotiable. Vancouver Actors Guide has supported the local acting community as a free resource for years, and this production reflects that ongoing commitment to giving performers real set experience.

Submit your materials now for No Escape through Vancouver Actors Guide using the apply button on this listing.