Jounalist Diary

Vancouver Actors Guide is casting for a Journalist Diary short film production based in Vancouver, BC. This project falls within the non-fiction narrative film space, where performers portray characters embedded in a documentary-style story told through staged street interviews and community vignettes. The role suits performers who are comfortable with naturalistic, character-driven work rather than scripted theatrical performance.

About the Role

Journalist Diary is a narrative film production from Vancouver Actors Guide that follows a journalist uncovering a story through encounters with a series of distinct characters. Shoot days are scheduled for September 5th, 22nd, and 23rd, 2026, with supporting and featured roles requiring availability for at least one of those dates, and craft leads requiring availability across all three. The production workflow is grounded in character authenticity, with performances captured in a street-level, interview-style format.

Key Responsibilities

• Portray one of several specific characters within the Journalist Diary narrative, including Spiritual Community Members Kane or Ivy, a Street Interviewee, a Young Woman, or The Homeless Man.
• Deliver grounded, naturalistic performances suited to a documentary-influenced short film production style.
• Maintain character consistency across coverage angles typical of independent narrative film shoots.
• Bring personal authenticity and character instinct to scenes that rely on interview-format storytelling rather than scripted dialogue delivery.
• Collaborate with the director to develop character texture within the context of the broader narrative arc of Journalist Diary.
• Meet confirmed availability requirements for designated production dates without conflicts.

What You Bring

• Natural on-camera presence suited to character-driven independent film production, with or without extensive formal training.
• Comfort performing in unscripted or semi-scripted formats common to street-level narrative filmmaking.
• All ethnicities are welcome for every role listed on this production.
• Male or female performers are eligible depending on the specific character being sought.
• An active Instagram presence is considered an asset for submission purposes.

Why This Role

Vancouver Actors Guide is one of the longest-running free resources for the Vancouver acting community, giving performers access to independent film production credits without barrier to entry. This production offers an IMDb credit alongside the experience of working within a character-led short film narrative. Compensation for this volunteer production includes craft on set across the scheduled shoot days in September 2026.

Submit your interest for a role in Journalist Diary with Vancouver Actors Guide through the apply button on this listing.