Feature Film
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Details
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
Feature Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
Session: $216/day, Wardrobe & Rehearsal: $190/day.
Deadline:
Feb 22, 2024
Shooting starts:
Mar 5, 2024 
Shooting finishes:
Mar 28, 2024 
Shooting locations:
GTA
Cities for response:
Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Montréal, Ottawa, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Charlottetown, St. John's, Sudbury, Kelowna
Comments
We are committed to diverse, inclusive casting. For every role, please submit qualified performers, without regard to disability, race, age, color, national origin, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis prohibited by law.

An Intimacy Coordinator will be engaged on this production.

Directors Bio:

Samiramis Kia is a director, writer, and producer based in Toronto. After graduating with a degree in Interior Architecture in 2011, she made the life-changing decision to pursue her long-time passion for filmmaking upon immigrating to Canada in 2012. Since then, she has actively participated in various photography and film events across the globe, including notable locations such as Iran, Turkey, China, and Canada.

Her academic tenure at York University was marked by the recognition and acclaim of her films, with nominations at prestigious events and screenings in over fifty festivals, including the Oscar-qualified Tirana Film Festival in 2018. Notably, her project 'Land' received the esteemed Norman McLaren award at the MWFF (Montreal World Film Festival) in 2017.
Storyline
Death of a woman brings three people together. These people have one thing in common: a sense of guilt connected to the life of the deceased woman. These confrontations help them move beyond their shame and reconnect with life; each in their own way.
Roles
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
ActorLEILAFemale 30 - 45 Years old
Description
30 to 45 years old, Middle Eastern woman. (preferably Persian but open to all submissions) woman. Slim figure. Had dark hair and eyes that exude both innocence and mystery. She possesses a keen sense of style. Background: Leila left management school to marry a man she once loved. She is known for her quiet and calm demeanor. Behind her composed exterior, however, lies a woman who values absolute freedom with little sense of duty. *** This role contains implied nudity (details below). In the morgue scene, Leila (deceased) is positioned on a stone bed which will be covered by a sheet. She also appears in a shower. Medium shot: Leila washing her head in the shower, capturing her from head to waist. We see the head, neck, and back. 2. Medium close-up: The frame shows the back of her head with some profile of her body, revealing her from the waist up. We see the head, part of the face (profile) neck, and back. An Intimacy Coordinator will be engaged on this production. ACTOR.