Short Film
The Placeholder
Details
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
No
Rates:
As there is currently no funding for this film we are looking for actors willing to volunteer their time for experience/reel and deferred profit points. Food will be provided and travel expenses
Deadline:
May 1, 2024
Shooting starts:
This will be a one day shoot in May or June 2024
Shooting locations:
This short film will be shot in or around Orangeville Ontario. Exact date will be decided closer to filming.
Cities for response:
Toronto
Storyline
The placeholder is a short film about a man named Josh and his struggles with relationships. This will be a fun, quick, one-day shoot with an experienced and talented crew.
Roles
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
SupportingAaronMale 35 - 45 Years old
Description
Aaron is Josh's best friend, he is married to Julie. He listens to Josh's complaints and tries to cheer him up. *This role involves kissing* Non-paying role, see project details for more info.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
SupportingJulieFemale 35 - 45 Years old
Description
Julie is Aaron's wife. She is cheerful and energetic. She sets Josh up on a date with her recently divorced friend Sarah. *This role involves kissing* non-paying role, see project details for more info.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
SupportingSarahFemale 35 - 45 Years old
Description
Julie's friend. She has low self-esteem at the beginning and is very confident by the end. She is recently divorced, she goes on a date with Josh that leads to a short relationship. *This role involves kissing* non-paying role, see project details for more info.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
SupportingJane Female 35 - 45 Years old
Description
Jane has recently been abandoned by her boyfriend, she has low self-esteem at the beginning and more confidence at the end. She has a short relationship with Josh after he buys a boat from her. *This role involves kissing* non-paying role, see project details for more info.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
SupportingAnneFemale 35 - 45 Years old
Description
Josh meets Anne in the cafe. She has recently found out her boyfriend is cheating on her and emotionally tells her friend about it over the phone. *Ability to cry on cue is preferred* non-paying role, see project details for more info