Film School
Their Last Friend
Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Film School
Network:
Paid?:
No
Rates:
Non-paid Student FIlm
Deadline:
Feb 23, 2024
Auditions:
Self tapes by request
Shooting starts:
Mar 15, 2024 
Shooting finishes:
Mar 17, 2024 
Shooting locations:
Oakville
Cities for response:
Toronto
Comments
We can accept union and non-union actors through our student agreement with ACTRA. 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. Meals and beverages will be provided on the shoot days. If transportation is required we can arrange for a ride for the actor during filming.
Storyline
Logline: A nurse bookends her career with the memory of her first and last patient's passing.

Synopsis: After starting her first shift as a nurse, Emily’s assigned to care for Cheryl, an elderly, bitter woman. Initially clashing due to Cheryl's prideful nature, Emily's perseverance leads to a complex bond forming between them. As Emily and Cheryl's bond deepens, Emily confronts the harsh realities of death, loss, and grief in the care home. She experiences the emotional toll of her profession, witnessing the decline of residents, and the loneliness end-of-life care can bring.
Roles
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadEmilyFemale 18 - 28 Years old
Description
Female, Early 20s, open ethnicity. Emily enters the nursing field with optimism and a keen sense of helping. She's bright, eager, and perhaps a bit unprepared for the emotional toll her new job at the care home will demand. Over time, she balances her initial enthusiasm with the practicalities and compassion required for such a role, quickly realizing the gravity of her position.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadCherylFemale 55 - 80 Years old
Description
Female, 70s-80s, open ethnicity. A resident of St. Michael's Assisted Care Home, Cheryl is a headstrong and spirited woman who fiercely maintains her independence. She's battled through life with a mix of stubbornness and humour, and even in her advanced years, she's determined not to be seen as weak or helpless. Her strong will is both a defence mechanism and a means of preserving her dignity in the face of aging. Despite this tough exterior, Cheryl is deeply affected by her situation — the loneliness of the care home and the longing for her family's presence.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
PrincipalReceptionistFemale 20 - 35 Years old
Description
Female, late 20's, open ethnicity. This young receptionist has matured rapidly through her experiences on the job. She handles her duties efficiently, showing a maturity beyond her years. Her frequent encounters with loss in the care home have impacted her, subtly diminishing the enjoyment she once found in her work, and instilling a more solemn demeanor in her day-to-day interactions.