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Casting

Casting for C-Tribe x Fashion runway shows in Edmonton, from the February 25 pop-up to the August festival. Open casting, no agency needed. Models must be 18 or older.

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2027 castings

Open castings

Each show has its own form. Apply to one or both.

  • February 25 runway show

    Thursday, February 25, 2027

    Open now. Apply by January 11, 2027
    • A one-night C-Tribe x Fashion pop-up, ticketed separately from the festival
    • Call time begins at 4:30 PM; doors open to guests at 8:30 PM
    • Out of town? Add a YouTube or Vimeo video casting to your application
    Apply for February 25Casting details

  • C-Tribe Festival runway shows

    August 12-17, 2027

    Open now
    • Three runway shows during C-Tribe Festival week
    • The form asks which of August 12, 13 and 14 you can walk. Call times begin at 4:30 PM
    • Walk for emerging and established designers
    • Casting and rehearsal dates follow by email
    Join the August casting

February 25 show

From application to runway

If you're selected, the casting and the rehearsal are required.

  1. Jan 11

    Applications close

    11:59 PM MST.

  2. Jan 18

    Decisions by email

    Every applicant gets an email, whether you're selected, on the backup list or not chosen this time.

  3. Jan 30

    Casting and fittings

    Downtown Edmonton. You're fitted in the looks you'll wear. Selected models book a time slot.

  4. Feb 4

    Backups confirmed

    Models on the backup list hear whether a spot has opened.

  5. Feb 18

    Rehearsal

    An evening in downtown Edmonton. The exact time and address follow by email.

  6. Feb 25

    Show day

    Model call time is 4:30 PM. Doors open to guests at 8:30 PM.

Casting alerts

Hear about the next casting first

Get an email when a new casting opens, when casting details are announced and before applications close.

By signing up you agree to get casting and festival emails from C-Tribe Society. Unsubscribe anytime.

From past runways

Backstage to finale

Watch the C-Tribe x Fashion highlights, then scroll through a few moments from past shows.

  • Backstage at the C-Tribe fashion show
  • A model walking the runway at the C-Tribe fashion show
  • Gowns at the C-Tribe fashion show
  • Models at the C-Tribe mural wall

Looking for a modelling agency in Edmonton?

C-Tribe x Fashion casts its own runway shows, so you can apply directly.

C-Tribe Society is the nonprofit that produces C-Tribe Festival. Its fashion team casts the models for its runways, and you apply to the team yourself, with or without an agency.

Independent and represented models use the same form. If you have an agency, the form asks for its name.

How casting works

Four steps

  1. Apply online

    Pick a casting and fill in the model form. Your answers save as you go.

  2. Add a video if you're out of town

    Not in Edmonton? Add a YouTube or Vimeo video casting. Don't password protect it.

  3. Hear from us by email

    The C-Tribe team reviews applications and emails you about the decision.

  4. Walk the runway

    If you're selected, the team emails you the show details.

Have these ready to apply

  • You must be 18 or older on the day of the show
  • Your height and your bust or chest, waist and hip measurements
  • Your clothing size, shoe size, hair colour and eye colour
  • Your phone number and social media handle
  • Your agency's name, if you're represented

Bring to the casting

  • Government-issued photo ID. We check that every model is 18 or older.
  • Your comp card, or two recent unedited photos, if you have them
  • Neutral, no-line underwear
  • Heels or flats you can walk in, if you have them
  • Hair clean and unstyled
  • Minimal or no makeup

Safety and trust

Know before you walk

  • Free to apply

    Neither model form asks for payment. If anyone asks you to pay to walk in a C-Tribe show, email hello@ctribefestival.com before you do anything.

  • 18 or older, checked

    The forms turn away anyone under 18, and we check government-issued photo ID at casting and on show day.

  • Read the release first

    Applying means accepting the Model Release, which lets C-Tribe Society use photos and video of you from the shows. Read it before you apply.

    Read the Model Release

  • Conduct and privacy

    C-Tribe events follow a code of conduct, and your application is handled under our privacy policy.

    Read the code of conduct

C-Tribe Festival 2027

Six days, six verticals, one city

The August runways are part of C-Tribe Festival, August 12-17, 2027 in Edmonton. Tech, Fashion, Gaming, Music, Culture and Film share one week, and the festival expects 5,000 festival-goers in 2027.

C-Tribe x Fashion brings emerging and established designers from Canada and beyond to the runway, alongside a Buyers’ Marketplace, workshops, portfolio reviews with working pros and after-hours gatherings.

Designers who have shown at C-Tribe include Victoria Patterson (Trippy Hippy), Dusty LeGrande (Mobilize), Kevin Herrera (Reborn Garments), Andrea DeOcampo (De Ocampo Fashion House), Emma Friars (Romantica), Francis Philip.

Explore C-Tribe x FashionFestival passes
  • 3

    Runway shows in August

  • 30+

    Designers

  • 8,500+

    Attendees since 2017

  • 6

    Festival verticals

First casting?

How to prepare for your first runway casting

Simple photos, your measurements, what to bring, what a show asks of your calendar and how to spot a modelling scam.

Read the guide

FAQ

Good to know

Is there an age requirement?
Yes. Models must be 18 or older on the day of the show. The forms do not accept applications from anyone under 18.
Do I need an agency or experience?
No agency is required. It's an open casting. The form asks whether you're represented and whether you've modelled before, so answer honestly either way.
Are the February and August castings the same?
No. The February 25 show is a standalone night, separate from C-Tribe Festival on August 12-17, 2027. Each has its own form, so apply to both if you'd like to walk in both.
I don't live in Edmonton. Can I apply?
Yes. Add a link to a video casting on YouTube or Vimeo. If you're selected, you'll need to be in Edmonton for the show.
Is there a fee to apply?
No. Applying is free, and neither model form asks for payment.
What happens at casting and fittings?
Selected models book a time slot and are fitted in the looks they'll wear. For the February 25 show, casting and fittings are on Saturday, January 30 in downtown Edmonton.
Will photos of me be shared?
Yes. When you apply you accept the Model Release, which lets C-Tribe Society use photos and video of you from the shows, including in promotion. Read the release before you apply.
Can C-Tribe cover my travel?
The forms don't offer travel or accommodation. If you're coming from out of town, plan to be in Edmonton for the casting, the rehearsal and the show.
What do casting alerts include?
Emails about C-Tribe model castings: when one opens, casting details and closing reminders, plus festival news. Every email has an unsubscribe link.
Who do I contact with questions?
Email hello@ctribefestival.com.

Ready to walk?

Open casting for models 18 and older. No agency needed.

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