Short Film
(ACTRA MIP) "Diamonds and Disdain: Portrait of an Arrogant Jewelry Retailer"
Details
Union:
Union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
TBD - ACTRA MIP HONORARIUM
Deadline:
Apr 12, 2024
Auditions:
We are STRAIGHT booking from submissions.
Shooting starts:
Apr 22, 2024 8:30 am
Shooting finishes:
Apr 21, 2024 3:45pm
Shooting locations:
Montreal, Quebec (MUST BE WILLING TO WORK LOCAL)
Cities for response:
Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa
Comments
SEE NOTES ABOVE
Storyline
Synopsis/ Storyline: Prejudiced high-end jewelry boutique employee MELISSA clashes with SHARON, a spirited senior, over a charm necklace. Melissa's ageist remarks ignite Sharon's defiance, but she stands her ground, revealing her intent to purchase the necklace amidst her accusatory remarks. After staging a confrontation, boutique owner CARL is brought into the fold, ultimately exposing Melissa's discriminatory behavior. Does wisdom truly come with age or is this generational gap impossible to bridge?
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | SHARON | Female 55 - 75 Years old |
Description LEAD - SHARON, 65+ Spirited and determined, Sharon refuses to be underestimated or disrespected due to her age. Initially seeking a charm necklace for her niece, Sharon is ultimately motivated to challenge prejudice and make a point about appearances when faced with ageist Melissa. HMU & WARDROBE: Simple, elegant and natural. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | MELISSA | Female 18 - 29 Years old |
Description LEAD - MELISSA, 18-29 Snooty and judgmental, Melissa exudes entitlement and superiority, especially toward older customers like Sharon. Under the guise of upholding store policy and maintaining a certain image for the boutique, Melissa hurls ageist remarks at Sharon that ultimately leads to her reckoning: appearances can be deceiving. HMU & WARDROBE: | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Carl | Male 45 - 65 Years old |
Description LEAD - CARL, 45-65The owner of the boutique, Carl’s primary concern after sales is the well-being of his customers, especially when his sister is a client. He confronts Melissa about her behavior and immediately fires her, but his no tolerance policy quickly changes upon further reflection - encouraged by Sharon - and he gives her another chance. HMU & WARDROBE: More casual than business All Scenes, 1 Look, 1 Day: Because he owns the store and is coming in on a day off, his look can be more relaxed; he’s there to meet Sharon for lunch, not potential clients. Darker jeans, fitted polo or buttoned down dress shirt. | ||