Details
Union:
Union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
No
Rates:
ACTRA - Unpaid as per Digital Self-Promotion (DSP) Agreement
Deadline:
Jan 30, 2024
Shooting starts:
Feb 10, 2024
Shooting finishes:
Feb 12, 2024 1 Shoot Day (TBD)
Cities for response:
Toronto
Comments
THE ACTRA Toronto DIGITAL SELF-PROMOTION REGISTRY AGREEMENT: https://dsp.actra.com/agreement/
When an ACTRA member places the recording of a performance in which they appear on digital media for the purpose of attracting more business as an actor or performer, that is digital self-promotion. A Digital Self-Promotion (DSP) piece may promote your skills beyond those covered by existing ACTRA agreements or guidelines. For example: short-duration, live stand-up, self-recorded singing or busking piece; a short-duration, self-recorded magic demonstration; or your recorded performance as an emcee for a live show. A Digital Self-Promotion piece may also promote your film, television, radio, stunt or other performance skills through the use of original scenes, monologues, scripted material or clips. Digital Self-Promotion pieces may also include scripted or unscripted performer-created podcasts where such podcast is not monetized. Monetization includes, but is not limited to, income generated through subscriptions or advertising. Each ACTRA Member appearing in a DSP shall ensure they are in good standing with the union and register such work on the Digital Self-Promotion Registry. Digital Self-Promotion pieces may also include performer-created online projects for performer owned channels (including but not limited to YouTube or Twitch), provided such content is not monetized, or otherwise creates a production that is under the jurisdiction of an appropriate ACTRA agreement or guideline. An example of such channels includes ‘unboxing videos’ and personal opinion pieces.
This short film is a part of the Canadian Comedy Film Igniter, launched by Canadian Film Fest (CFF) and Firecracker Department to amplify the stories of emerging women and non-binary Canadian filmmakers. The month-long Igniter provides participants with a prompt to create a short film, produced with the support of CFF and the Firecracker Department, a platform that boosts women’s voices.
When an ACTRA member places the recording of a performance in which they appear on digital media for the purpose of attracting more business as an actor or performer, that is digital self-promotion. A Digital Self-Promotion (DSP) piece may promote your skills beyond those covered by existing ACTRA agreements or guidelines. For example: short-duration, live stand-up, self-recorded singing or busking piece; a short-duration, self-recorded magic demonstration; or your recorded performance as an emcee for a live show. A Digital Self-Promotion piece may also promote your film, television, radio, stunt or other performance skills through the use of original scenes, monologues, scripted material or clips. Digital Self-Promotion pieces may also include scripted or unscripted performer-created podcasts where such podcast is not monetized. Monetization includes, but is not limited to, income generated through subscriptions or advertising. Each ACTRA Member appearing in a DSP shall ensure they are in good standing with the union and register such work on the Digital Self-Promotion Registry. Digital Self-Promotion pieces may also include performer-created online projects for performer owned channels (including but not limited to YouTube or Twitch), provided such content is not monetized, or otherwise creates a production that is under the jurisdiction of an appropriate ACTRA agreement or guideline. An example of such channels includes ‘unboxing videos’ and personal opinion pieces.
This short film is a part of the Canadian Comedy Film Igniter, launched by Canadian Film Fest (CFF) and Firecracker Department to amplify the stories of emerging women and non-binary Canadian filmmakers. The month-long Igniter provides participants with a prompt to create a short film, produced with the support of CFF and the Firecracker Department, a platform that boosts women’s voices.
Storyline
Cassie copes with an unexpected awful life event during her father's 70th birthday party.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | CASSIE | Female 38 - 43 Years old |
Description Female, late 30s - early 40s, any ethnicity. She is an independent, intelligent success, warm yet deeply sardonic while internally contemplating her life choices - Implied Nudity. Cassie is seated on the toilet for the film, and will appear in her nude seamless shorts & the blouse will cover her down to mid-thighs. Her legs from mid-thigh down to her toes will be seen. When she takes off the blouse it will be captured in a CU and ECU so we will only see the bra (or partial bra) as she is in between taking the blouse off & putting the t-shirt on. Content Warning - This story deals with the topic of miscarriage. LEAD | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | MOM | Female 60 - 69 Years old |
Description Female, 60 to 69 years old, any ethnicity. She is genuine and warm but a bit of a busybody. Content Warning - This story deals with the topic of miscarriage. PRINCIPAL | ||