Short Film
Stan
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Details
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
No
Deadline:
Jan 19, 2022
Shooting starts:
End of March 2002
Shooting finishes:
Early April 2002
Shooting locations:
Ottawa Area (TBC)
Cities for response:
Ottawa
Comments
This will be a non paid, non union, volunteer production. We are looking for 10 characters in total, and if you’re interested in helping behind the camera please feel free to reach out, as help is always welcomed, and appreciated.
Storyline
The film is an adaptation of a popular song from the early 2000’s, it’s a urban based story set in Detroit. Focusing around the events of a disgruntled music artist. As he desperately tries to make a better life for his family. While seeking the acceptance from his role models and peers.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Stanley | Male 25 - 32 Years old |
Description Stanley [Lead] a young male teetering on an emotional break down trying his best to sustain a suitable life for himself and his pregnant girlfriend. Emotionally unstable and prone to mood swings. (This is an edgy role and will take a very professional individual to portray this.) Ideal age [25-32] | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Kimberly | Female 25 - 32 Years old |
Description Kimberly [Co Lead] A young women, pregnant, is conflicted on what to do as her relationship begins to deteriorate against her best efforts. Ideal age [25-32] | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Brittany | Female 20 - 25 Years old |
Description Brittany [Secondary] A young women caught in a love triangle. (This is also an edgy role.) | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Jeff | Male |
Description Jeff [Secondary] A young man, Stanley’s best friend, the voice of reason. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Tyrone | Male 25 - 35 Years old |
Description Tyrone [Secondary; Main Antagonist] Small role but serious and integral to the story. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Tristan | Male 25 - 35 Years old |
Description Tristan [Small Role] Friend of Tyrone, small role but serious. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Thug 1/Thug 2/Thug 3 | All 25 - 35 Years old |
Description Thug 1,2,3 [Small Role] gang member, friend of Tyrone. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Boyfriend | 25 - 32 Years old |
Description Boyfriend [small role, Non Speaking] very small role. But integral to the story. | ||