Waves Of Undead

Vancouver Actors Guide is seeking cast for Waves Of Undead, an indie short film shooting in Vancouver, BC. This is an actor-facing role on a narrative short production developed for festival submission and as a proof of concept for a potential feature adaptation. The project suits performers who are comfortable working within a lean indie production environment and want a substantive short film credit with a clear development trajectory.

About the Role

Waves Of Undead is a short film production adapted from the original work by Rebecca Cuthbertson, targeting submission to the Shelf2Screen Festival and positioned as a proof of concept for a feature film. Actors will work directly with the production team across shoot days to bring scripted characters to life, with looks adjusted as needed to fit character descriptions. A typical day on set will include character work, coordinated movement, and light stunt sequences performers are expected to execute themselves.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scripted roles on a short film set operating within an indie production workflow, maintaining character consistency across takes and coverage setups.
• Execute light stunt work independently, as all cast members are required to perform their own choreographed physical sequences without stunt doubles.
• Participate in any required look or appearance adjustments determined by the production team to serve the visual demands of the character.
• Prepare self-taped audition materials including headshot, CV, and demo reel for the initial casting review process.
• Engage with the production across the full short film shoot, contributing to a project being developed as source material for a feature film adaptation.

What You Bring

• On-camera acting experience with short film, indie film, or student production credits is relevant here.
• Comfort performing light physical and stunt-adjacent work on a working film set without dedicated stunt coordination support.
• Ability to self-produce a clean audition tape, ideally submitted as an unlisted video link for easy reviewer access.
• Availability to commit to shoot dates as scheduled by the Vancouver production team.

Why This Role

Waves Of Undead is an unpaid indie production, with meals provided on set days. The project carries genuine forward momentum as a proof of concept intended to support a full feature film adaptation, meaning cast involvement now could carry into a larger production. Vancouver Actors Guide has built this project through its established network within the Vancouver acting community, giving cast members real visibility within that ecosystem.

Apply now for your chance to join the cast of Waves Of Undead with Vancouver Actors Guide and get in on the ground floor of a feature film in development.