A Mistake

Vancouver Actors Guide is casting actors for A Mistake, a short film production based in Vancouver, BC. This is an on-camera acting role in which performers bring scripted characters to life through principal photography on a short film project. The role suits emerging screen actors building their credits and looking for quality demo reel footage in a structured short film environment.

About the Role

A Mistake is a short film production seeking actors to fill character roles through a volunteer casting call organized by Vancouver Actors Guide. Performers on this project will work through principal photography, taking direction on set and delivering character performances that will be captured for the finished film. A typical day involves call time, costume and continuity preparation, on-camera performance work, and coverage from multiple setups as the director works through the shot list.

Key Responsibilities

• Portray a scripted character role through principal photography on a short film production.
• Take direction from the director across multiple takes and camera setups to serve the editorial needs of each scene.
• Prepare character work independently before shoot days, arriving with lines memorized and a clear understanding of the scene’s dramatic context.
• Maintain continuity of performance, costume, and physical behavior across coverage setups within each scene.
• Collaborate with the camera and lighting departments by hitting marks and maintaining consistent eyelines during photography.
• Represent your character authentically through any required additional coverage, pickups, or reshoots as the production schedule requires.

What You Bring

• On-camera acting experience in short film, student film, or independent film production.
• A current headshot, acting resume with screen credits, and a demo reel demonstrating on-camera performance work.
• Ability to audition with a prepared submission that clearly identifies your name and the character you are submitting for.
• Comfort working on a volunteer short film set with a developing crew in a non-union production context.
• Professionalism on set, including punctuality, preparedness, and adaptability to a short film production schedule.

Why This Role

This position is volunteer, and Vancouver Actors Guide confirms that actors will receive demo reel footage, production stills, and meals on set as compensation. For actors building a screen reel in Vancouver, A Mistake offers a structured short film credit with deliverables that have real value for future casting submissions. Vancouver Actors Guide has a long-standing presence in the Vancouver acting community as a free resource for local performers.

Submit your materials for A Mistake through the apply button on this listing and take the next step toward a new screen credit with Vancouver Actors Guide.