EXPIRES: August 25, 2025

Open Roles in a Paid Short Film “Backlog”

Acting
Paying up to $100 CAD/day
Description

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Seeking cast for a short film “Backlog”. More details are below.

Rate:
Non union.
$100/day, imdb credit + reel.
Production will provide: meal, ferry+accommodation.

Additional information:
Filming on Hornby Island at the end of Aug – beginning of September.
Shoot Location: Hornby Island.
Shoot Date: End of Aug – Beginning of Sept.

When applying, please submit head shot and resume with subject line: “Attn: Casting – Your name – [Role Name]”.

13 Project roles
Maeva
22
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26.
(Mixed-Race, Black) - Maeva is a French post-graduate living in Vancouver. In limbo because of her permanent residency, she struggles with anxiety. Usually fun and care-free, she finds herself stuck between other people's expectations and her own uncertainty. No French speaking required.
Application deadline closed.
Aina
25
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29.
(Colombian/Latina) - The "newest" addition to the friend group and an immigrant herself as well, Aina is the first to understand Maeva' s predicament. Aina is a good listener, witty and caring.
Application deadline closed.
Paul
23
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27.
Maeva's partner, Paul doesn't know how to comfort Maeva in her situation. A nice guy who doesn't want to let anyone down, his inaction backfires.
Application deadline closed.
James
23
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27.
James is one of Paul's best friend. He is here for the fun and nothing else. More uptight than Matt, he tries to match his carefreeness. Wannabe artist of the group.
Application deadline closed.
Sol
43
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47.
Sol is a painter from South America. Established on Hornby for many years, she still remembers what it's like to feel uprooted. She is grounded, lives on her own. Hornby based performer preferred
Application deadline closed.
Matt
23
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26.
A little wild, Matt doesn't care about what people think about him, he loves floating about where the wind or his whims take him. Hornby based performer preferred.
Application deadline closed.
Becca
24
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28.
Becca worries about "big world problems" and sometimes forget that they impact individuals. Her idealism makes her oblivious to the conditions of people around her. Hornby based performer preferred.
Application deadline closed.
Luke
23
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27.
Aina's husband Hornby based performer preferred.
Application deadline closed.
Thrift store owner
50
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59.
Owner of the boutique thrift store and Hornby local for most of their lives, they have a welcoming aura to them and a tenderness. Hornby based actor preferred.
Application deadline closed.
Cashier
18
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20.
Young Hornby Local, they are at the end of season and don't really want to deal with tourists anymore. Hornby based performer preferred.
Application deadline closed.
Potter
60
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69.
Does this for fun and the love of the art, the potter is a calming presence in the craziness of the market Hornby based performer preferred.
Application deadline closed.
Soap Girl
30
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39.
A couple. Hornby based performer preferred.
Application deadline closed.
Soap guy
30
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39.
A couple. Hornby based performer preferred.
Application deadline closed.