Feature Film
Diaspora (Run Don't Panic)
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Details
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
Feature Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
$200/day for Lead role
$160/day for supporting role
$120/day for small principal
Deadline:
July 10, 2022
Callbacks:
July 13, 2022
Shooting starts:
July 15, 2022
Shooting finishes:
July 18, 2022
Shooting locations:
Ottawa only
Cities for response:
Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa
Comments
Please submit if Ottawa local
Storyline
Diaspora is a forced coming of age story that follows the life of Ivie, a young Nigerian immigrant who attempts to save her family in a brand new world when a family vacation from her father turns out to be an escape from him.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | IVIE | Female 18 Years old |
Description Ivie is a young Nigerian teenage girl who excessively daydreams but is passionate about her likes and dislikes. She gives the brightest smile when around people she loves. Her striking personality is important when it comes to convincing people in her life. It helped her excel in her art and personal relationships. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | ABIEYUWA | Female 40 Years old |
Description Abieyuwa or Abie is an abuse victim running away from home with her 3 children, leaving her other children in Nigeria. She is patient and compassionate but her severe anxiety holds her back. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | OSAS | All 15 Years old |
Description Osas is quirky in nature and the most outgoing of the bunch. He is protective of his mother andmay sometimes display erratic behaviours. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | OWEN | All 12 Years old |
Description Owen is the youngest out of five children and the most rebellious. He misses his father and blames his mother for changing his life. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Large Principal | POLICE OFFICER #1 | All 35 Years old |
Description Police officer #1 looks at Osas’s ID and addresses him. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Small Principal | POLICE OFFICER #2 | All 30 Years old |
Description Police officer #2 enters the motel room. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Small Principal | CASHIER | All 40 Years old |
Description He’s gossip at heart, and a soft, cultured voice somewhat belies his nosiness | ||