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We are looking for residents local to the Greater Vancouver Area only. We welcome people with work permits or are Canadian Citizens.

Stradigi Marketing Inc.: A leading Multicultural Ad agency that specializes in advertising specifically segmented to individual communities. Diversity is their strength and they have a mission to ensure advertising reaches the the right market.

This ad is for an insurance company.

Storyline: Two newcomers to BC and their spouses carefully consider insurance options for their new apartment. Completely shot MOS, so no language skills needed.

Dates

Shoot Date(s): August 3-7, 2026, 1 day guaranteed
DEADLINE: JULY 16, 2026 NOON PST

Roles

Roles Details

Title

Arjun

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Man; 28 to 38 years old; South Asian. Arjun is a hardworking, warm, and highly relatable newcomer to Canada. He recently made the big move from Punjab to Surrey just two months ago. He’s currently crashing on a friend’s couch while aggressively hunting for his first rental apartment. He is incredibly family-oriented—his phone is buzzing by 6:00 AM every day with updates from the family WhatsApp thread, where everyone is constantly hyping up his cousin who just bought a house in Brampton. The pressure to succeed is real, but Arjun handles it with a good-natured smile and a practical mind. He’s responsible, smart, and already planning ahead—he knows he needs renters insurance the second he signs a lease, but he wants to make sure he understands it completely so he can confidently explain the smart choice to his family back home. We are looking for an actor who can bring: A warm, expressive screen presence: A relatable "everyman" charm that immediately makes the audience root for him. Strong micro-expressions: The ability to convey both the subtle humor/exhaustion of a busy family group chat and the quiet determination of building a new life. Authenticity: Grounded, natural delivery—absolutely no over-acting.

Salary

Rate of Pay: $600 session fee, $600 buyout + 15% agency fee

Ethnicities

Asian - Indian, Asian - Pakistani, Asian - Bangladeshi

Gender

Male Only

Age

28 - 38