Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
No
Deadline:
Jan 29, 2024
Auditions:
Self tapes will be due on Monday February 5th.
Callbacks:
Feb 7, 2024 Callbacks will be done virtual or in person.
Shooting starts:
Mar 9, 2024
Shooting finishes:
Mar 10, 2024
Shooting locations:
Downtown Toronto at Toronto Film School studios.
Cities for response:
Toronto
Comments
Suspect and Interpreter are roles that will require signing current ASL. Actors that we are invested in will be sent a self-tape link through the system.
Storyline
A desperate police detective and his weary ASL interpreter have one last Deaf suspect to interrogate in the hopes of saving their bungled case. Things quickly fall apart as the suspect takes advantage of the obvious bad blood between the detective and the interpreter.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Interpreter | All 25 - 40 Years old |
Description Must know current American Sign Language.The Interpreter has been assigned to aid Detective in their investigation. Normally a kind and approachable individual, Interpreter has reached the end of their patience with Detective. Though they are supposed to remain impartial, only providing their interpretive skills, their true feelings about Detective’s failings are threatening to burst forth. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Detective | All 25 - 40 Years old |
Description The police detective is experienced and seasoned and yet, completely out of their depth. They had no idea what they were getting into when they took on this case. Their instincts may be sharp, but they are socially inept, coming off prickly at best and combative at worst. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Suspect | All 18 - 30 Years old |
Description Must know current American Sign Language.Suspect seemingly has no idea why they were brought in. Word has gotten around that Detective has been booking people who Sign without any other cause. They are somber and confused, yet there is a sly edge to their expressions and word choices. They walk the line of innocent and suspicious. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Captain | All 30 - 50 Years old |
Description Captain takes their position of police oversite very seriously. So, when they discover one of their best detectives has been profiling Deaf people, they do everything they can to rectify the situation. A tall, imposing figure with a constant air of respectable authority even during casual conversation. | ||