Details
Episode:
Short Film
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Film School
Network:
Paid?:
No
Rates:
No financial compensation provided for this project, volunteer position.
Deadline:
Feb 1, 2024
Auditions:
Auditions will be held in-person.
Callbacks:
Feb 2, 2024 Actors will be contacted by phone and email.
Shooting starts:
Feb 16, 2024 Shoot commences Feb 16th in the morning.
Shooting finishes:
Feb 18, 2024 Shoot ends Feb 18th at evening/night.
Shooting locations:
Specific location TBD, tentative location set in Deep Cove, North Vancouver. One interior and one exterior location.
Cities for response:
Vancouver
Comments
This shoot will proceed regardless of weather conditions.
Actors will be provided weather-protective costumes and gear to wear during and in-between takes but are expected to be prepared to spend majority of the shoot outside in a forested environment. Downtime will take place in our interior location, a private residence.
Catering will be provided. Transportation may be provided by one of the crew members depending on special circumstances.
Actors will be provided weather-protective costumes and gear to wear during and in-between takes but are expected to be prepared to spend majority of the shoot outside in a forested environment. Downtime will take place in our interior location, a private residence.
Catering will be provided. Transportation may be provided by one of the crew members depending on special circumstances.
Storyline
Theo is a 17 year-old boy who sets out to explore the depths of a nearby forest in hopes of finding his missing friend, Tim, after local authorities pronounce him dead upon being unable to find him after his disappearance. When Theo is not on the lookout in the surrounding harsh and depressing environment, he relaxes at home - often in his kitchen - where Lizanne, a single mother to Theo, tries to comfort him with warm food and wise words from her own personal experiences with grief, loss, and life.
This story is set in B.C., Canada and takes place in the present day.
This story is set in B.C., Canada and takes place in the present day.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Theo | Male 17 - 20 Years old |
Description Preferably teenage actor (16-18) for accuracy. Male, Caucasian, with warm features. Dark hair. Theo, a 17 year-old boy faces the sudden disappearance of his best friend, Tim - in a local forest that was their place of solace and exploration. Theo is determined to find a sense of closure after authorities fail to find Tim alive. Theo is close with his mother, Lizanne, and is very resourceful, with a keen eye for geometry and a passion for fishing and exploring in nature. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting Lead | Lizanne | Female 40 - 46 Years old |
Description Preferably mid-40's. Female. Caucasian. Dark, warm features - hair and eyes a focal point.Lizanne is the mother of Theo and a schoolteacher by occupation. A widow, Lizanne tries to raise Theo the best she can, passing on her learned joy, wisdom, and the long-lasting memories she has of her husband. Lizanne is calm, collected, and nurturing. She is also extremely knowledgable and an avid reader. | ||