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 The partygoers at the celebration feel as though this act is completely outdated, but will anyone stand up to the King’s ruling?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 typeRoleGender & Age range
SupportingAunt Agatha Female 50 Years old
Description
Open ethnicity. Warm jolly aunt - think Mrs. Clause.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
SupportingAunt Betty 50 Years old
Description
Open ethnicity. Warm jolly aunt - think Mrs. Clause.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
SupportingAunt 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 typeRoleGender & Age range
SupportingGreat Uncle HalMale 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 typeRoleGender & Age range
ExtrasParty 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 typeRoleGender & Age range
PrincipalScottieMale 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 typeRoleGender & Age range
PrincipalExecutionerAll 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 typeRoleGender & Age range
Non SpeakingGreat 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.