Film School
DELIRIUM
Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Film School
Network:
SHERIDAN COLLEGE
Paid?:
No
Rates:
We can accept union and non-union actors through our student agreement with ACTRA. This is a non-paying student film and no permit is required. Actors will receive a copy of the film as payment.
Deadline:
Nov 28, 2022
Callbacks:
Dec 4, 2022 
Shooting starts:
Dec 9, 2022 
Shooting finishes:
Dec 12, 2022 
Shooting locations:
Hamilton
Cities for response:
Toronto
Comments
ADVISORY: THEMES OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE, ABUSE & NEGLECT

There is a scene where Mariam is overtop of Kimmy, holding her hands to the side of her head. There will be a child psychologist on set along with a stunt coordinator.

Storyline
A mother [MARIAM MARTIN] struggles with alcoholism and its impact on her
relationship with her 9-year-old daughter [KIMMY MARTIN]. After receiving a
voicemail from her estranged husband [ALAN MARTIN] and witnessing what she
believes to be an alcohol-induced hallucination of a mannequin in her yard,
Mariam attempts to stop drinking. When the appearance of Mannequins persists,
Mariam begins to spiral and turns to the bottle for comfort. In her drunken state,
she finds footage recorded by her daughter revealing her death and the
significance of the mannequins appearing in the afterlife with her. In the living
realm, an older Kimmy reflects on her relationship with her mother and her
alcoholism in therapy.
Roles
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadMARIAM MARTINFemale 35 - 40 Years old
Description
A mother struggling with alcoholism and loneliness. She often refuses to take
accountability for the effect drinking has on her relationship with her 9-year-old
daughter by placing the blame on her estranged husband leaving. When she
does accept the challenge of getting sober, external factors threaten her attempt
as she grows increasing paranoid, self-loathing, and emotional unstable.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
PrincipalKIMMY MARTINFemale 9 - 12 Years old
Description
The daughter of Mariam and Alan. Mature for her age. She reenacts fights
between her parents with dolls and makeshift sets. She has unconditional love
for her mother despite her mother’s addiction and abuse. Not wanting her mother
to be alone, she leaves dolls on her mother’s headstone to keep her company in
the afterlife.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
PrincipalKIM Female 25 - 30 Years old
Description
The daughter of an alcoholic and one herself. She reflects on her relationship
with her mother in therapy. She is honest and empathetic when she speaks of
her changing perspective on her mother's struggles but fearful when she
discusses her own.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
PrincipalTHERAPISTAll 40 - 65 Years old
Description
The Therapist listens to Kimmy speak on her relationship with her deceased
Mother and alcoholism. They present themselves as non-judgemental,
encouraging, and optimistic. They have an overall professional yet approachable
demeanour.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
ActorALAN MARTINMale 30 - 50 Years old
Description
(VOICE-LINES ONLY) The estranged husband of Mariam. He had no other choice but to leave when
Mariam’s alcoholism worsened. He is protective of his daughter, Kimmy, and
wants Mariam to get sober for her. He is firm with the voicemail he leaves
Mariam, but it’s clear from his tone that he still cares for her.