Family Time

Vancouver Actors Guide is casting performers for Family Time, an independently produced short film shooting in Grand Forks, BC. This is an acting role on a narrative short film project, requiring performers to bring scripted characters to life on camera for a completed, distributed short film production. The role suits emerging to mid-career screen actors building their independent film credits in the Vancouver acting community.

About the Role

Family Time is a short film directed by emerging filmmaker Rachelle Younie, shooting on location at a mountainside family property in and around Grand Forks, BC. Performers will work through a self-tape audition process before being brought on set for principal photography, with possible rehearsal time in Vancouver prior to the shoot. Several roles remain open following initial casting, and Vancouver Actors Guide is now accepting submissions for those available characters.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scripted roles in a short film production, working under the direction of filmmaker Rachelle Younie on location in Grand Forks.
• Prepare and submit a self-tape audition with provided sides by the August 7 deadline.
• Participate in rehearsal sessions in Vancouver as required by the production schedule.
• Travel to the Grand Forks shoot location via arranged carpool or personal vehicle, with gas reimbursement provided.
• Collaborate with the on-set crew through principal photography on a mountainside location property.
• Contribute to demo reel quality footage and an IMDB-credited short film performance.

What You Bring

• Screen acting experience at the independent film or short film production level.
• Availability to travel to Grand Forks, BC for the duration of the shoot.
• A current headshot and resume, submitted together as a single PDF, along with a demo reel if available.
• Ability to self-tape to professional broadcast standards with sides provided by the production.
• Agent representation is welcome but not required.

Why This Role

Family Time offers performers a guaranteed IMDB credit and usable demo reel material from a completed short film production, which matters at the independent film level. Compensation is $100 per day with all meals provided, hotel accommodation in Grand Forks covered by production, and travel costs handled through carpool or gas reimbursement. Vancouver Actors Guide has a track record of connecting the Vancouver acting community with credible independent productions across BC.

Submit your materials for Family Time through Vancouver Actors Guide and take the next step toward being considered for this short film production.