Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Film School
Network:
Paid?:
No
Deadline:
Feb 20, 2024
Auditions:
Sides will be sent if selected.
Callbacks:
Vancouver Film School, Studio 8, Date TBD
Shooting starts:
Feb 29, 2024
Shooting finishes:
Mar 2, 2024
Shooting locations:
Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, or Surrey (TBD)
Cities for response:
Vancouver
Comments
All cast needs to speak spanish. Mexican or can pronounce mexican accent.
Storyline
Set in 1990s Mexico City, a teenage boy is forced to have dinner with the family of the girl he has a crush on, causing him to do the unthinkable: convince her mother to let them go on a real date.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Miguel | Male 18 - 23 Years old |
Description Navigating the awkwardness of adolescence, Miguel is earnest, and longing for acceptance. He is eager to transition from casual visits to an official date with Camila. Miguel starts as a hopeful teenager striving for approval, ends up facing his past and finding a place to call home.Needs to speak spanish. Mexican or can pronounce mexican accent. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Chana | Female 45 - 60 Years old |
Description Strong-willed, caring, and protective, Chana is the matriarch of the family coping with loss. She just wants to protect her children so she’s initially cautious, evolving to a character fostering understanding and acceptance, providing a crucial guiding.Needs to speak spanish. Mexican or can pronounce mexican accent. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting Lead | Camila | Female 18 - 23 Years old |
Description Determined, independent, and insightful, Camila represents resilience. She evolves from a girl seeking independence to someone understanding the importance of familial connections.Needs to speak spanish. Mexican or can pronounce mexican accent. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Mario | Male 25 - 35 Years old |
Description Confident, assertive, and filled with resentment, Mario is a key figure in the family dynamic. Reveals deep-seated animosity towards Miguel’s father, shaping the family’s perception of him. He unveils layers of family history, contributing to the film’s central conflicts and resolution.Needs to speak spanish. Mexican or can pronounce mexican accent. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Luis | All 5 - 9 Years old |
Description Playful, innocent, and honest, Luis is the youngest sibling bringing lightheartedness to the family scenes. He acts as the curious voice and comic relief, representing the innocence of childhood.Needs to speak spanish. Mexican or can pronounce mexican accent. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Tere | All 8 - 13 Years old |
Description Angelic and sweet. Tere adds innocence to the family scenes and contributes to the film’s overall warm. She represents the tender side, enhancing the film’s emotional impact.Needs to speak spanish. Mexican or can pronounce mexican accent. | ||