Casting Young Girl for Role of Lily in Short Form Series
Job Description
A new short-form vertical series titled I Had a Baby Without You is casting a vibrant young girl to portray the role of Lily. Set to film in the Vancouver area, this project is a heartfelt and energetic story produced for ReelShort by Currently Vertical Productions, New Leaf Publishing, and Crazy Maple Studio. Lily is a key supporting character, appearing in 22 scenes. She brings humor, strength, and emotional depth to the screen with her charm and spunky personality. This is a great opportunity for a young performer ready to shine in a character-driven series.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray Lily, a witty, expressive, and confident 5 to 7-year-old with charisma and emotional range
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Participate in scenes involving light choreographed physical action (fall and ear grab, safely staged with a stunt coordinator and FX makeup)
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Engage in family-friendly interactions including hugs, hand-holding, and lap-sitting
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Collaborate with director and cast in 22 scripted scenes over the production period
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Follow on-set direction in a professional, child-safe filming environment
Requirements
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Female, 5 to 7 years old
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All ethnicities welcome
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Must be a BC resident and legally eligible to work in Canada
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Must be able to work as a local hire in Vancouver (no travel or lodging provided)
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Must have strong screen presence and natural charisma
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Previous acting experience preferred but not required
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Parent/guardian must accompany the actor on set
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Will receive on-set tutoring if needed for extended filming days
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Must be comfortable with light physical acting and SFX makeup (e.g., bruised knee)
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All performances and stunts comply with Provincial Child Entertainment Laws
Compensation
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$250 per 8-hour day
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$25 flat fee for costume fitting
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$25 flat fee for table read
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- Serve as the body double for the actress, executing advanced pool shots during the campaign shoot.
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- Female, aged 25-40.
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- Comfortable performing in a dynamic environment surrounded by party onlookers.
- Experience in similar roles is a plus but not required.
- Must be available to shoot in Toronto.
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