Black, No Sugar

Vancouver Actors Guide is casting performers for Black, No Sugar, a short film proof of concept shooting in Vancouver, BC. This project sits at the development stage of short film production, with footage being captured specifically to demonstrate the full-length screenplay’s potential to financiers and collaborators. The role suits union and non-union actors at any experience level who are looking to build or strengthen their screen credits.

About the Role

Black, No Sugar is a proof of concept short film, the kind of project that lives or dies on the strength of its performances and is used to greenlight a larger feature film production down the line. Principal cast will work through scripted dramatic scenes, with the final footage serving directly as demo reel material for participating actors. Background performers are also needed for a café scene, making this a multi-tier cast call across both principal and supporting categories.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scripted principal roles as written for the Black, No Sugar proof of concept, delivering material suitable for a feature film development package.
• Work within the short film production schedule under standard on-set protocols as required by UBCP/ACTRA.
• Contribute to the café scene as an extra, maintaining continuity and background action as directed.
• Arrive prepared with character choices that serve the tone and intent of the screenplay.
• Participate in the production workflow from rehearsal through to principal photography without involvement in stunts, intimate scenes, or high-risk activity of any kind.

What You Bring

• Current UBCP/ACTRA membership or equivalent union standing, though non-union performers are also welcome to apply.
• A headshot and acting resume reflecting your current credits and training.
• A demo reel is an asset but not a requirement for submission.
• Experience on short film production, student film, or independent projects is relevant and valued here.
• Professionalism on set and the ability to take direction from the production team.

Why This Role

Vancouver Actors Guide has been a free resource for the Vancouver acting community for years, and listings through this platform reach performers who are genuinely active in the local industry. Black, No Sugar is an unpaid volunteer production, with compensation provided in the form of usable demo reel footage, on-set meals and snacks, and IMDb credits upon completion. For performers building a screen resume in the Vancouver market, that credit trail matters.

Submit your materials for Black, No Sugar through Vancouver Actors Guide and get your name attached to a feature film development project from the ground floor.