Leo, Emil, & The Great Careless Sea

Vancouver Actors Guide is casting actors for Leo, Emil, & The Great Careless Sea, a narrative film production based in Vancouver, BC. This role involves on-camera performance work across what is described as a partially water-based shoot, meaning talent will need to be comfortable working on a boat as part of the production environment. Leo, Emil, & The Great Careless Sea suits performers who are adaptable to location-based indie film conditions and can commit to a flexible, availability-driven schedule.

About the Role

This is an acting role on Leo, Emil, & The Great Careless Sea, an independent film production operating under the Vancouver Actors Guide community umbrella. The production includes on-water filming, which is a meaningful part of the shoot rather than an incidental element, so cast members should be genuinely comfortable in a marine environment. Days on set will vary based on the production schedule, and the team is looking for actors who can communicate their availability clearly upfront.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver on-camera performances across both land-based and on-boat shooting locations as the production schedule requires.
• Attend scheduled shoot days consistent with availability windows confirmed during the casting process.
• Work within the physical and environmental conditions of a marine location shoot, including movement and stability on a vessel.
• Collaborate directly with the director to develop character within the context of an independent narrative film production.
• Prepare for scenes in advance and be ready to adapt blocking and performance to location-specific constraints on the water.
• Maintain professionalism across variable shoot days typical of low-budget indie film production in Vancouver.

What You Bring

• On-camera acting experience at any level, whether from student films, short films, or independent features.
• A current headshot submitted as part of your application materials.
• Optional but helpful: a resume, acting reel, or any other materials that speak to your screen performance work.
• Physical comfort working on a boat, as susceptibility to seasickness would make this role a poor fit.
• A clear sense of your weekly availability to help the production schedule around cast commitments.

Why This Role

Vancouver Actors Guide has operated as a free resource for the Vancouver acting community, and productions listed through it tend to be grassroots, director-driven projects with a genuine creative focus. Compensation for Leo, Emil, & The Great Careless Sea is $50 per day, consistent with independent short and feature film production rates at this level. For actors building credits in the Vancouver indie film scene, this is a straightforward opportunity to work on a character-driven project with a distinctive title and a real shoot environment.

Apply now for Leo, Emil, & The Great Careless Sea through the FilmLocal listing and submit your headshot and availability details to be considered.