Details
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
Film School
Network:
Paid?:
No
Rates:
Non-paid student film
Deadline:
Feb 7, 2024
Auditions:
Self tape by request
Shooting starts:
Feb 15, 2024
Shooting finishes:
Feb 19, 2024
Shooting locations:
York University, Kensington, Downtown Toronto
Cities for response:
Toronto
Comments
We are accepting non-union submissions. This is a non-paying student film, and no permit is required. Actors will receive a copy of the
finished film for their demo reel. We are offering meals and transportation reimbursements, if any.
finished film for their demo reel. We are offering meals and transportation reimbursements, if any.
Storyline
A story of a struggling artist who loses his vision and his
work starts to catch the eyes of art enthusiasts.
work starts to catch the eyes of art enthusiasts.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Peter Antson | Male 26 - 32 Years old |
Description Peter, is a 30-year-old artist with a heart full of passion for painting. He's a nice, hardworking guy who won't let anyone belittle his art. Despite sacrifices for his passion, his girlfriend breaks up with him. Peter doesn't care much about what people think; he wears what feels comfortable. His life is a canvas painted with dedication, love, and a refusal to compromise on his artistic journey. This role requires smoking (herbal or fake cigarette) | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Stella | Female 26 - 32 Years old |
Description Stella's a nice 28-year-old working well-settled in her job. Her relationship with Peter feels one-sided, making her question things. Despite her caring nature, she won't accept feeling taken for granted. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Ahmed | Male 44 - 54 Years old |
Description Ahmed, a friendly guy from Afghanistan who came in the '70s, runs a small cafe. He's slightly chubby, wears traditional clothes, and has a white beard. Hardworking and kind, Ahmed is all about family and community. This role requires smoking (herbal or fake cigarette) | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Mark Battel | Male 34 - 40 Years old |
Description Mark, the well-dressed gallerist. He's tall with a reptilian smile. Mark believes in selling whatever the market wants to buy. His gallery reflects this money-focused mindset, where art is whatever sells. His story is about ambition, making calculated choices, and the business side of the art world. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Customer | Male 35 - 42 Years old |
Description This person is just plain rude. They don't care about art and think paying means they own everything. Super narrow-minded and stuck on themselves. Dealing with them is a challenge in itself. | ||