Short Film
The Whipping Boy
Details
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Deadline:
Sept 27, 2022
Shooting starts:
Nov 3, 2022
Shooting finishes:
Nov 6, 2022
Shooting locations:
Mississauga
Cities for response:
Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Montréal, Ottawa, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, St. John's, Sudbury
Storyline
At a Prince’s 25th birthday party, his best friend is punished in place for his own transgressions. The partygoers at the celebration feel as though this act is completely outdated, but will anyone stand up to the King’s ruling?
Roles
Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
Supporting | Aunt Agatha | Female 50 Years old |
Description Open ethnicity. Warm jolly aunt - think Mrs. Clause. | ||
Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
Supporting | Aunt Betty | 50 Years old |
Description Open ethnicity. Warm jolly aunt - think Mrs. Clause. | ||
Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
Supporting | Aunt Jo | Female 40 Years old |
Description Open ethnicity. Sweet and fun “cool aunt”. She’s hip with the times and would do anything for her nephew. | ||
Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
Supporting | Great Uncle Hal | Male 70 Years old |
Description Open ethnicity. A kind soul but completely out of it. Knows little of where he is and what is going on. | ||
Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
Extras | Party Goers | 25 - 50 Years old |
Description Looking for 10 background actors of all ages and ethnicities. These characters are vital to the comedic timing and pace of the film. They are onscreen for nearly the entire short, talking to each other, used for close-up reactions to what is going on in the story and many chances to improv a line that will end up in the film. Strong improvisational skills is an asset. | ||
Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
Principal | Scottie | Male 25 - 35 Years old |
Description BIPOC.Happy-go-lucky fella that gets beaten on behalf of the Prince. Selfless human that focuses on others happiness before his own. | ||
Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
Principal | Executioner | All 35 - 47 Years old |
Description Open ethnicity. Big and burly on the outside but a softy on the inside. The Executioner carries out his duties reluctantly and attempts to make those he punishes feel comfortable. | ||
Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
Non Speaking | Great Aunt Cecelia | Female 70 Years old |
Description Open ethnicity. A kind soul but completely out of it. Knows little of where she is and what is going on. |