Short Film
Feel The Burn
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Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
Small honorarium paid. Crazy 8s Top 12 finalist.
Deadline:
Dec 11, 2021
Shooting starts:
Feb 25, 2022 If the project gets into Top 6
Shooting finishes:
Feb 27, 2022
Shooting locations:
Vancouver, BC
Cities for response:
Vancouver
Storyline
After being evicted from their apartment, two close friends, Russell, a young disabled man and Claire, a struggling ballerina, team up to enter a dance competition in order to win the money for their new apartment.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Russel | Male 22 - 30 Years old |
Description A young quick-witted wheelchair user with self-perception issues. He's working in a dead-end job barely making enough money for rent and struggling with the monotony of his life.Preference will be given to disabled performers but open to all. Being a professional dancer is not required but should be comfortable with movement. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Co Star | Claire | Female 22 - 30 Years old |
Description Russel’s best friend, a struggling but resilient ballerina who feels like she has plateaued in her life. Must be a dancer. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Tammy | Female 40 - 55 Years old |
Description A kind but naive woman who is unaware of how her actions affect others. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Small Principal | Ms. Finch | Female 50 - 60 Years old |
Description A regal strict ballet teacher. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Small Principal | Claire's Dad | Male 40 - 55 Years old |
Description A warm father figure who cares about his child. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Small Principal | Russel's Boss | Male 40 - 55 Years old |
Description A sleazy businessman who cuts corners. | ||