Brother’s Keeper

Vancouver Actors Guide is casting the role of Brother’s Keeper for a horror short film production based in Vancouver, BC. This is an on-camera acting role within a pitch production, where cast members will perform original dramatic material intended to secure financing and distribution interest for a full short film project. The role suits a performer who is comfortable with physical production environments and practical effects work on set.

About the Role

Brother’s Keeper is a horror short film production currently in the pitch phase, seeking cast for a one-day principal shoot scheduled for June 15, 2026, with potential pickup days between June 16 and June 18. The production takes place within a barn setting, which means cast should expect a practical location environment including animals and agricultural surroundings. Performers will be required to speak a foreign language on camera, with coaching provided by the production.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scripted dramatic material for a horror short film pitch production, hitting character and tone requirements established by the director.
• Deliver dialogue in a foreign language on camera, using coaching sessions provided by the production to meet pronunciation and performance standards.
• Work within a practical barn location set, adapting performance to a live environment that includes animals such as goats and lambs.
• Participate in SFX application sessions, as stage blood may be used during filming and requires cast cooperation with the makeup and effects team.
• Remain available for a potential second-day pickup shoot between June 16 and June 18, pending production scheduling confirmation.
• Collaborate directly with the director to serve the specific tonal needs of horror short film storytelling within a pitch production context.

What You Bring

• On-camera acting experience in short film, independent film, or horror genre productions.
• Comfort working in practical location environments with animals, outdoor conditions, and physical set elements.
• Willingness and ability to perform in a foreign language with the support of on-set coaching.
• Availability confirmed for June 15, 2026, with flexibility for pickup dates through June 18.
• A current headshot, resume, and demo reel if available for submission consideration.

Why This Role

Vancouver Actors Guide is one of the longest-standing free resources for the Vancouver acting community, and this listing represents a direct connection to working genre filmmakers developing new short film production work in the city. Brother’s Keeper is a volunteer production, which makes it well suited to performers building horror genre credits or demo reel material in an independent film context. The pitch format means cast work completed here has a direct impact on whether the project moves forward to full production.

Apply now for the role of Brother’s Keeper through Vancouver Actors Guide and get your materials in front of the production team.