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Dolores

Female - 40 to 50 yrsActor Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
DEEP BLUE
Media
Film School
Due date
Friday January 26, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Although she is a local but she is trying just as hard to survive in this society, she sometimes forgets to be kind to those around her.

MARISSA

Female - 30 to 40 yrsVoice-Over / Voice-Only Union
Project title
Sullivan's Crossing
Media
TV Series
Due date
Thursday January 18, 2024
Submissions from
Halifax
Role description

Cal’s mother, Jed’s wife. Seen in a flashback. Having had to move multiple times, she challenges Jed’s desire to uproot the family once again. She recognizes that the kids need stability, and desires a proper home life for the family.

JED

Male - 30 to 40 yrsVoice-Over / Voice-Only Union
Project title
Sullivan's Crossing
Media
TV Series
Due date
Thursday January 18, 2024
Submissions from
Halifax
Role description

Cal’s father, as seen in a flashback. Abrasive. A former Army soldier. He is constantly on edge and has a long history of uprooting and moving his family against their will.

ANNOUNCER

All Voice-Over / Voice-Only Union
Project title
Sullivan's Crossing
Media
TV Series
Due date
Thursday January 18, 2024
Submissions from
Halifax
Role description

A radio announcer who warns of an impending tropical storm set to hit Nova Scotia.

DAN

Male - 40 to 50 yrsPrincipal (PP) Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
CFC - ZURY
Media
Film School
Due date
Wednesday January 17, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Male, 40-50 yrs old, Any Ethnicity. Dan is Zury’s former employer, and the head of a criminal organization. He is narcissistic, manipulative, and calculated. He took her under his wing from the time she was young, teaching her everything she knows about his corrupt world and forming her into the mercenary she was. When Zury decides to turn her life around, this does not sit well with Dan. Although, he loves Zury in his own way, his greed and ambition blind him from feeling any remorse about killing the love of Zury’s life.

JORDAN

Male - 20 to 30 yrsPrincipal (PP) Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
CFC - ZURY
Media
Film School
Due date
Wednesday January 17, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Male, 20-30 yrs old, Any Ethnicity. Jordan is charismatic, loving and always able to see the light in any situation. He is Zury’s partner, and often the voice of reason for her. He understands and listens to her fears, but is quick to shut down any insecurities. He loves her deeply, despite her flaws and would do anything for her.

PEÓN 1

Male - 40 to 50 yrsDay Player Not designated
Project title
ADR - PEDRO PÁRAMO - AUDIOS
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Saturday January 20, 2024
Submissions from
Mexico City
Role description

Voz de hombre de campo en la provincia mexicana. Usar acento natural en caso de ser actores que crecieron en provincia o en CDMX. Hacer tres tomas: 1. Sencilla y de forma desinteresada, sin matices en la voz ni acentuar las palabras. 2. Una versión tratando de hacer burla sobre la idea de quedarse sin trabajo pero sin exagerar la voz. 3. una versión muy plana y sin intención. como algo que está haciendo mientras trabaja en otra cosa. TEXTO: "¿Qué, don Fulgor, se vende la Media Luna? ¿Nos vamos buscando otro trabajo?" "¿Está usted bien patrón?"

MUJER DE CONFESIONARIO

Female - 35 to 45 yrsDay Player Not designated
Project title
ADR - PEDRO PÁRAMO - AUDIOS
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Saturday January 20, 2024
Submissions from
Mexico City
Role description

Voz de mujer de campo de provincia mexicana. Usar acento natural en caso de ser actrices que crecieron en provincia o en CDMX. No hacer acento artificial. Usar un tono sutil, tenue y relajado. No dramatizar con la voz. Está diciendo algo importante pero es discreta. Hacer tres versiones: 1. con un tono relajado y sencillo. 2. con culpa y temor de la reacción del padre pero sin exagerar el dramatismo. 3. hablando bajo pero sin susurrar para que nadie más escuche. TEXTO: "Sin pecado concebida, me acuso padre que ayer dormí con Pedro Páramo."

PEÓN 5

Male - 50 to 60 yrsDay Player Not designated
Project title
ADR - PEDRO PÁRAMO - AUDIOS
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Saturday January 20, 2024
Submissions from
Mexico City
Role description

Voz de hombre de campo en la provincia mexicana. Usar acento natural en caso de ser actores que crecieron en provincia o en CDMX. Hacer tres tomas: 1. Enérgica y agresiva sin gritar ni acentuar las palabras. 2. Conteniendo la agresividad pero con autoridad. 3. Una versión muy plana y sin intención pero con energía TEXTO: "En buen lío te has metido. ¡Vamonos!"

REVOLUCIONARIO

Male - 60 to 70 yrsDay Player Not designated
Project title
ADR - PEDRO PÁRAMO - AUDIOS
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Saturday January 20, 2024
Submissions from
Mexico City
Role description

Voz de hombre de campo en la provincia mexicana. Usar acento natural en caso de ser actores que crecieron en provincia o en CDMX. VOZ RONCA Y AGUARDIENTOSA NATURAL, SIN ACTUARLA. Hacer tres tomas: 1. muy sencilla y de forma amable, sin matices en la voz ni acentuar las palabras. 2. Una versión tratando de hacer burla sobre el castigo que le van a dar a su víctima. 3 con agresividad y autoridad pero sin exagerar. TEXTO 1 "Buenas" (Saluda) TEXTO 2 "Shh, cállese-, -no se mueva, menos le dolerá-, -estese quieto (Amenazas)"

Dancer

Male - 16 to 40 yrsPrincipal (PP) Non union
Project title
Gospel Music Video Dancers
Media
Music-Video
Due date
Thursday January 25, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Dancers must be proficient in Hip hop and contemporary dance and must be able to pick up choreography quickly.

TANIA

Female - 60 to 70 yrsLead Union
Project title
RF STUDIOS - ACTRA MIP (Mother Knows Best)
Media
Short Film
Due date
Monday January 22, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa
Role description

Kind, nurturing and intuitive. She’s eager to meet her son Danny’s fiancee, and ready to help out anyway she can for their upcoming wedding, but after Audrey makes a terrible first impression, followed by a series of inflexible demands, she shares her concerns with love-blind Danny. She gives him space to make his own decision about marrying Audrey, but she also helps him see the truth about her too. WARDROBE: Nice and put together but not overly fashionable or showy. Simple shirts, solid cardigans, slacks and or jeans. Comfortable. She has a purse throughout, and a suitcase. Natural hair and makeup.

AUDREY

Female - 20 to 30 yrsLead Union
Project title
RF STUDIOS - ACTRA MIP (Mother Knows Best)
Media
Short Film
Due date
Monday January 22, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa
Role description

Tone-deaf and entitled, Audrey has no qualms about vocalizing her wants, especially when it comes to her wedding. Determined to have fiancée Danny make her nuptial dreams come true - no matter the cost - she’s relentless with her demands until her desperation ends up costing her everything. WARDROBE: Scenes 1-6: Comfortable casual, at home jeans and shirt. She wears her hair down, long and flowing, a little too much makeup but closer to a natural look more than not. Scene 7: A wedding gown. It should be sort of ugly– but she loves it.

Danny

Male - 20 to 30 yrsLead Union
Project title
RF STUDIOS - ACTRA MIP (Mother Knows Best)
Media
Short Film
Due date
Monday January 22, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa
Role description

LEAD - DANNY, 20s Totally and utterly in love. He lets Audrey’s wants take precedence over his own, and zero awareness that she might be using him until his mother Tania visits. He’s good and gentle, and while he might feel like a fool for being duped by Audrey, he’s by no means foolish about how he loves. WARDROBE: Casual, jeans and t-shirts or long sleeved shirts. He’s not super wealthy, but he does well enough to keep himself looking neat and together.

JAMES

Male - 30 to 40 yrsLead Union
Project title
RF STUDIOS - (ACTRA MIP) "Why Stay Together"
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Monday January 22, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa
Role description

LEAD - James: Male 30s. A hardworking and ambitious man who is deeply in love with his wife, Janet. He is blindsided by her affair and struggles with the betrayal. After five years, he has found success and started a new life, showing resilience and growth. WARDROBE: Mostly business attire. Casual attire after the time jump.

JANET

Male - 30 to 40 yrsLead Union
Project title
RF STUDIOS - (ACTRA MIP) "Why Stay Together"
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Monday January 22, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa
Role description

LEAD - Janet: Female 30s. Initially appears devoted but is secretly harboring feelings of neglect. Her affair is a misguided attempt to find validation. In the end, she tries to reconnect with James, revealing her own regret and loss. WARDROBE: Casual and comfortable at home, shifts to robe during the affair.

RICK

Male - 30 to 40 yrsLead Union
Project title
RF STUDIOS - (ACTRA MIP) "Why Stay Together"
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Monday January 22, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa
Role description

SUPPORTING - Rick: Male 30s. Janet's secret lover. WARDROBE: Casual

CHILD

All - 4 to 6 yrsLead Union
Project title
RF STUDIOS - (ACTRA MIP) "Why Stay Together"
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Monday January 22, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa
Role description

SUPPORTING - Child: Gender neutral, 4 years old. The child of James and his new wife in the final scene, symbolizing James's new beginning and family.

INVESTOR

All - 40 to 50 yrsSupporting Union
Project title
RF STUDIOS - (ACTRA MIP) "Why Stay Together"
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Monday January 22, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa
Role description

SUPPORTING - Executive: Gender not specified, but could be male. Age not specified, potentially 40s to 50s. A high-ranking professional at the investment firm where James has his big meeting.

CELESTE

Female - 27 to 33 yrsLead Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
CFC - KINARA
Media
Film School
Due date
Wednesday January 17, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Female, late 20s -early 30s, any ethnicity. Queer/Masc presenting. Celeste and Kinara have been best friends since first year university.They're love for each other is deep but platonic. Despite her age she is definitely the more mature one of the two. Identifying her queerness at a young age has been tough for her. She was often bullied or fetishized by folks who, in the past, end up leaving her. Because of this, Celeste is very protective of her community.