Casting Call for "No Guts, No Glory" Film
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking cast to portray roles in "No Guts, No Glory" film. See the details below. About the project: Nora, a struggling actress in her 20s, finds solace in trail running after repeated professional failures leave her desperate for control. At first, running feels like a fresh outlet — a chance to belong, to measure progress on her own terms. But when she meets Cindy, a naturally gifted runner with all the right gear and an effortless sense of belonging, admiration twists into fixation. Nora throws herself into training, and expensive gear she can’t afford, convinced that greatness is just out of reach. Her obsession deepens. A stumble on the trail, a stilted interaction with the group, a doctor’s appointment that confirms she’ll never have the perfect runner’s heart rate — each moment chips away at her already fumbling grip on reality... Rate: Union (TBC). Honorarium Pay (varied depending on role). Additional information: Audition Location Remote/Self-tape. Shoot/Performance Date(s) February 6th-8th, 2026. Shoot/Performance Location(s) Vancouver, BC. Submission DeadlineJanuary 25, 2026. When applying, please submit a HEAD SHOT, RESUME and DEMO REEL LINK (if possible). In the subject line please provide your NAME and what ROLE you're auditioning for. Directors will come back to you as soon as possible with audition instructions.
4 roles
SUPPORTING. Cindy is an endurance athlete and natural leader within her running community. Confident without being cruel, and competitive in a healthy way. She’s generous with advice, supportive of newcomers, and is effortlessly excellent at what she does. She works hard, is admired and praised, representing everything Nora wants to be. This role requires athletic credibility and the ability to convey strength without arrogance.
SUPPORTING. Zara is Nora’s older sister and a mother. She’s busy, pragmatic and emotionally perceptive. Having received Nora’s kidney, she carries a mix of gratitude, guilt, and concern. Zara wants Nora to move forward and rebuild her life, but senses the resentment Nora refuses to voice. Loving but at times abrasive, Zara expresses her concern over Nora’s fixation and can see her fragility. This role balances warmth and frustration. Zara is the film’s emotional reality check.
DAY PLAYER. A calm, observant physician who has known Nora for many years since her kidney donation. They reassure Nora medically while picking up on the psychological weight beneath her questions. Professional, compassionate, and restrained, the Doctor represents logic and sensibility in contrast to Nora’s growing obsession.
DAY PLAYER, MULTIPLE ROLES. A close-knit group of experienced runners who treat running as both community and identity. They are disciplined, confident, and enjoy friendly competition. The group is bonded through shared language, gear talk, and post-run stretches. They are oblivious to how niche their world can feel to an outsider. Their easy camaraderie and physical competence reinforce Nora’s sense of inadequacy and newness.
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