Selected open roles for talent

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Mrs Jackson

Female - 40 to 60 yrsActor Union
Project title
Gifts of Christmas - Additional Roles
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Monday February 5, 2024
Submissions from
Vancouver, Regina, Saskatoon
Role description

Mrs. Jackson is a recently retired upper middle class "Karen" married to Mr. Jackson. She is very firmly in charge of their marriage and Mr. Jackson's day-to-day life.

Jellal

Male - 12 to 13 yrsLead Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Vulnero
Media
Film School
Due date
Thursday February 8, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Filipino male. Rather quiet, very observant for his age, to him self and introverted, possesses a very sensitive soul and generally holds in a lot of what he feels. He is willing to forgive Ario and the in-and- out tension arising between them. Deep down he really wants an older brother. He is very perceptive but like all boys needs time to share what he thinks as he is learning to express himself.

Ario

Male - 17 to 22 yrsPrincipal Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Vulnero
Media
Film School
Due date
Thursday February 8, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Filipino male. A moderately outgoing but reserved around his little brother Jellal. Ario loves reading and although he is emotionally perceptive to others, is unable to express what it is he feels due to past trauma with his grandfather. This inability has created a barrier in his relationship with his little brother. At certain moments, he can lose his temper and hurt Jellal. Later in the story he develops a desire to become vulnerable for the first time.

Jomar

Male - 55 to 65 yrsPrincipal Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Vulnero
Media
Film School
Due date
Thursday February 8, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Filipino male. An older man who lives on his own. He has raised Ario at a young age. He has beliefs around manhood and strength that emphasize the need for force and aggression.

Fishbowl's Mom

Female - 30 to 60 yrsActor Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Reflections of a Past Life
Media
Film School
Due date
Wednesday February 7, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Looking for Caucasian ethnicity due to on-screen relations to principal actor. Fishbowl's Mom is a single mother who, in her own struggles, inadvertently distanced herself from her child, Fishbowl. Overwhelmed by personal problems during Fishbowl's upbringing, she couldn't invest the time she wished she had. Now, with Fishbowl dropping out of school, their relationship is strained, and Fishbowl's Mom is driven by a sincere but belated desire to see her daughter succeed where she failed, seeking redemption and reconciliation in the process.

Florence

Female - 19 to 30 yrsLead Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Subprime
Media
Film School
Due date
Wednesday February 7, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Florence is in her late 20’s / early 30’s. Stuck at a dead-end job and recently evicted, she has just moved in with her boyfriend (Elliot), who lives at home with his dysfunctional mother (Alice). Florence yearns to have a home of her own, but with no prospects she feels hopeless. However, once she realizes that with Alice out of the picture she could have the home of her dreams, her desperation threatens to turn deadly.

Elliot

Male - 19 to 30 yrsPrincipal Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Subprime
Media
Film School
Due date
Wednesday February 7, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Late 20’s, Elliot has a reserved demeanor and is a pushover. Entangled in the toxic dynamic of living with his mother (Alice) for his entire adult life, he naively hopes that his girlfriend (Florence) will be accepted with open arms. Deep down Elliot desires independence but has never had the courage to break away from his toxic mother’s influence. His repressed feelings boil to the surface as he’s torn between the two women in his life.

Alice

Female - 45 to 70 yrsPrincipal Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Subprime
Media
Film School
Due date
Wednesday February 7, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

In her 60’s Alice sees her home being invaded by the arrival of her son’s girlfriend (Florence). To Alice, Florence threatens to steal her son (Elliot) out from under her. Completely Insincere, Alice engages in toxic and manipulative behavior within the now shared living space. Her neat freak tendencies reveal a compulsive nature that masks a more disturbing side. She has a warped sense of reality, thinking she knows what’s best for Elliot.

TONY SATH

Male - 30 to 40 yrsActor Union
Project title
After All The Years - Now Union
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Monday February 5, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto, Ottawa
Role description

Ethnicity is Southeast Asian/East Asian. Tony is loyal and values promises, shown by his dedication to a decade-old appointment with a childhood friend. He embodies a mix of toughness and integrity.

ETHAN VO/POLICEMAN

Male - 30 to 40 yrsActor Union
Project title
After All The Years - Now Union
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Monday February 5, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto, Ottawa
Role description

Ethnicity is Southeast Asian/East Asian. A police officer, torn between past friendship with Tony and his current duties. Ethan portrays an internal conflict; a struggle between personal loyalty and professional responsibility.

DETECTIVE SISAVATH

Male - 40 to 60 yrsActor Union
Project title
After All The Years - Now Union
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Monday February 5, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto, Ottawa
Role description

Ethnicity is Southeast Asian/East Asian. A sharp, composed detective skilled in disguise, using his skills to help apprehend Tony. Sisavath conveys a sense of authority and intelligence, with an underlying layer of empathy.

Chelsea

Female - 12 to 19 yrsLead Not designatedUnpaid
Project title
Toe Pick (Crazy8s)
Media
Short Film
Due date
Thursday February 1, 2024
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

Character is female presenting, age 12-19 to play 13/14, any ethnicity. Chelsea is passionate about figure skating but has had it with the typical standards of the 90s, and her coach's obsession with her body weight. Performer must have competitive figure skating experience...LEAD

Peter Antson

Male - 26 to 32 yrsLead Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Fading Colors
Media
Film School
Due date
Wednesday February 7, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Peter, is a 30-year-old artist with a heart full of passion for painting. He's a nice, hardworking guy who won't let anyone belittle his art. Despite sacrifices for his passion, his girlfriend breaks up with him. Peter doesn't care much about what people think; he wears what feels comfortable. His life is a canvas painted with dedication, love, and a refusal to compromise on his artistic journey. This role requires smoking (herbal or fake cigarette)

Stella

Female - 26 to 32 yrsPrincipal Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Fading Colors
Media
Film School
Due date
Wednesday February 7, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Stella's a nice 28-year-old working well-settled in her job. Her relationship with Peter feels one-sided, making her question things. Despite her caring nature, she won't accept feeling taken for granted.

Ahmed

Male - 44 to 54 yrsPrincipal Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Fading Colors
Media
Film School
Due date
Wednesday February 7, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Ahmed, a friendly guy from Afghanistan who came in the '70s, runs a small cafe. He's slightly chubby, wears traditional clothes, and has a white beard. Hardworking and kind, Ahmed is all about family and community. This role requires smoking (herbal or fake cigarette)

Mark Battel

Male - 34 to 40 yrsPrincipal Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Fading Colors
Media
Film School
Due date
Wednesday February 7, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Mark, the well-dressed gallerist. He's tall with a reptilian smile. Mark believes in selling whatever the market wants to buy. His gallery reflects this money-focused mindset, where art is whatever sells. His story is about ambition, making calculated choices, and the business side of the art world.

Customer

Male - 35 to 42 yrsActor Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Fading Colors
Media
Film School
Due date
Wednesday February 7, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

This person is just plain rude. They don't care about art and think paying means they own everything. Super narrow-minded and stuck on themselves. Dealing with them is a challenge in itself.

ÁGUILA

Male - 15 yrsRecurring Union or Non union
Project title
DESIERTO SONORO
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Wednesday February 7, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto, Calgary, Halifax, Montréal, Ottawa, New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Houston, Buenos Aires, Santiago de Chile, Bogotá, Lima, Caracas, Cali
Role description

15 años, moreno, de origen sudamericano o centro americano. ÁGUILA es el líder del grupo de Los nIños Perdidos. Es mandón, sabiondo y finge saberlo todo. Es protector y generoso. Espera junto a los niños predidos poder cruzar en tren para llegar a Estados Unidos. Puede tener rasgos de ascendencia afro latina.

ZORRO

Male - 12 to 13 yrsRecurring Union or Non union
Project title
DESIERTO SONORO
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Wednesday February 7, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto, Calgary, Halifax, Montréal, Ottawa, New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Houston, Buenos Aires, Santiago de Chile, Bogotá, Lima, Caracas, Cali
Role description

12 y 13 años, moreno, de origen sudamericano o centro americano. ZORRO es el segundo al mando. Trata de mantener a todos juntos y es el vigía del grupo. Astuto y sigiloso. Puede tener rasgos de ascendencia afro latina.

GACELA

Female - 8 to 9 yrsRecurring Union or Non union
Project title
DESIERTO SONORO
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Wednesday February 7, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto, Calgary, Halifax, Montréal, Ottawa, New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Houston, Buenos Aires, Santiago de Chile, Bogotá, Lima, Caracas, Cali
Role description

9 años,moreno, de origen Sudamericano o Centro americano. Inteligente. GACELA se impone entre los demás y a pesar de su tamaño se hace escuchar. Es honesta y suspicaz.