Short Film
Act Out
Details
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Deadline:
July 6, 2022
Cities for response:
Toronto
Storyline
A young couple who have moved to Canada recently, the wife from Russia and the husband from Ukraine; are sitting on the couch and watching the news coverage on the Russia invasion of Ukraine. After a while their attitude towards each other changes...
Roles
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadYuliaFemale 25 - 40 Years old
Description
Yulia, Wife, 27-40, Caucasian, Russian Language Speaking
Yulia is a secretary in a medical clinic. At the age of 15 she migrated from Russia to Canada with her older sister and her family. Their parents still live in Russia. Due to financial problems and problems with her sister and her brother in law, Yulia is anxious and nervous.
Yulia has a new born with her Ukrainian husband. They have a working class but tranquil life until the war between Russia and Ukraine starts.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadDimitryMale 30 - 45 Years old
Description
Husband, 30-45, Caucasian, Ukrainian Language Speaking Preferred
He is an electrical technician working in construction. He left Ukraine 10 years ago, lived in East Europe for 5 years and then migrated to Canada 5 years ago. he is an introvert, isolated, quiet guy. His parents and his younger bother live in Ukraine. He drinks a lot.