Whatever Happens

Vancouver Actors Guide is seeking performers to fill roles in Whatever Happens, a short film shooting in Vancouver, BC. This is an actor position on a volunteer short film production, a character-driven comedy drama where cast members will carry scenes exploring friendship, family, and identity through performance. The role suits screen actors building their independent film credits and reel footage in the Vancouver acting community.

About the Role

Whatever Happens is a short film production with an ensemble cast working through emotionally grounded and comedic material across family and cultural themes. Actors on this project will work through a self-tape audition process before being considered for set, which is the standard workflow for independent short film casting in this market. A typical day on set involves character-driven dialogue scenes, emotional conversations, and ensemble work in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform in scripted scenes that include emotionally layered conversations requiring consistency across multiple takes.
• Execute a brief, non-romantic kiss between characters played for comedic effect, with full context provided during the audition process.
• Engage authentically with cultural and family-themed material that forms the dramatic core of this short film production.
• Participate in scenes involving simulated drinking, handled within the production’s established on-set protocols.
• Deliver a self-tape audition using provided sides before the August 10 submission deadline.
• Maintain professionalism throughout a collaborative independent film set and contribute to a respectful working environment.

What You Bring

• Screen acting experience with a current headshot, demo reel, and resume ready for submission.
• Comfort with comedy drama performance and the ability to balance grounded emotional scenes with lighter tonal moments.
• Self-tape experience and the home setup or access needed to produce a clean, watchable submission.
• Availability to commit to the full short film production schedule once cast.

Why This Role

Whatever Happens offers screen credit and footage, making it a practical credit for actors adding short film work to their reel in the Vancouver market. Vancouver Actors Guide is the original free resource for the Vancouver acting community, and this production reflects that community-first approach with meals and craft provided on set. This is a volunteer production, and Vancouver Actors Guide has structured it to support actors at the working and emerging level.

Submit your materials for Whatever Happens through Vancouver Actors Guide before the August 10 self-tape deadline to be considered for this short film production.