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Commercial (TV, Online, Still) Metro Vancouver Non-Union Job Apply by 17th July 2026, 17:00
Content
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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

Arjun
Male Only 28 - 38
Arjun's Wife
Female Only 28 - 38
Mei Lin
Female Only 30 - 40
Mei Lin's Husband
Male Only 30 - 40

Roles Details

Title
Mei Lin
Content
Woman; 30 to 40 years old; East Asian. Mei Lin is highly intelligent, independent, and fiercely self-reliant. She relocated from Shanghai to Richmond two years ago and works in the tech sector, split between working from home and heading into the office on a hybrid schedule. At home, she speaks Mandarin, but she effortlessly transitions to English for her fast-paced work life. Mei Lin is the ultimate researcher. She is highly analytical, values her time above all else, and deeply resists being guided or "sold to" by sales representatives. If she can’t find the exact details she needs on her own within five minutes, she gets skeptical and immediately assumes the company is hiding something. In fact, she’s the type of person who will instantly close an insurance browser tab the moment a popup asks her to "speak with an advisor." She wants transparency, control, and efficiency. We are looking for an actress who can bring: A sharp, capable, and modern energy: Someone who naturally projects intelligence, independence, and a tech-savvy lifestyle. Highly relatable frustration: Great comic timing to convey that universal, exasperated sigh/click of closing a annoying browser window or hitting a digital dead-end. Expressive, confident screen presence: Able to show her transition from skeptical and guarded to pleasantly surprised when she finally finds a service that respects her time.
Salary
Rate of Pay: $600 session fee, $600 buyout + 15% agency fee
Ethnicities
Asian - Chinese
Gender
Female Only
Age
30 - 40

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