A Certain Future

Vancouver Actors Guide is casting actors for A Certain Future, a short film production based in Vancouver, BC. This is an on-camera acting role in a narrative short film, with performers contributing to character-driven scenes within a controlled, stunt-free and weapons-free production environment. The role suits early-to-mid career screen actors building their short film credits and looking for a supported set experience with professional catering and craft services.

About the Role

A Certain Future is a short film production operating under Vancouver Actors Guide, one of the longest-standing free resources for the Vancouver acting community. Actors will work across principal or supporting roles depending on casting, contributing to scripted narrative scenes in what is a clean, safe production without stunts or weapons. Callbacks are scheduled for Sunday, November 15, 2026, at a production location in Vancouver’s Gastown district.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scripted roles across principal or supporting narrative scenes as assigned during the short film shoot.
• Prepare character work prior to set days, including script analysis and any direction provided at callbacks.
• Take direction from the director and respond to adjustments between takes in a professional and efficient manner.
• Maintain continuity of performance across multiple takes to support the editorial and post-production workflow.
• Arrive camera-ready and prepared for the full shoot day, including time on set for staging and coverage setups.
• Represent the preferred role submitted during audition with clarity and intention throughout the casting and production process.

What You Bring

• On-camera acting experience, whether through short film production, student films, or independent narrative projects.
• A current headshot, resume, and demo reel that reflect recent screen work.
• The ability to self-direct preparation and arrive to set with material ready without extensive rehearsal time built into the schedule.
• Familiarity with the callback and audition process standard to Vancouver’s independent film community.
• A clear preference for a specific role, submitted as part of your initial application package.

Why This Role

A Certain Future offers unpaid participation with catering and craft services provided on set, which is standard for short film productions at this level. Vancouver Actors Guide has served the Vancouver acting community as a free resource for years, and productions listed through them tend to draw from a community-minded pool of collaborators. For actors focused on building a short film reel or gaining additional set experience in Vancouver, this is a straightforward, well-organized opportunity.

Submit your application for A Certain Future through Vancouver Actors Guide and include your resume, headshot, demo reel, and preferred role to be considered for callbacks.