Short Film
TRIGGER
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Details
Union:
Union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
ACTRA LBG TIER 4
Deadline:
Apr 16, 2024
Callbacks:
Apr 18, 2024 Virtual Callback
Shooting starts:
May 4, 2024
Shooting finishes:
May 5, 2024
Shooting locations:
Toronto
Cities for response:
Toronto
Comments
Simulated sex scene and partial nudity required for both roles. An intimacy coordinator will be available to ensure professionalism, safety and comfortability.
Storyline
”TRIGGER” is a short film that follows Drake, an aspiring queer actor who, after a gruelling one-on-one session with an established director casting for his next leading man, has to impress the executive producers the very next morning.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | FRANK | Male 35 - 55 Years old |
Description A suave and manipulative director, who exudes charm and authority. Frank is confident, calculating, and unapologetically ambitious, willing to push boundaries to get what he wants. He sees potential in Drake, but is also willing to exploit his vulnerabilities for his own gain. Frank represents the harsh realities of the entertainment industry, where power dynamics dictate success and failure.*Note: Simulated sex scene. Partial nudity required. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | DRAKE | Male 20 - 30 Years old |
Description A young queer actor who is struggling with his place in the acting world. Drake is sensitive and ambitious, determined to pursue complex roles that push boundaries and allow him to prove himself as an actor, despite facing discrimination and stereotyping in the industry. His opportunity arrives when he is considered for a layered and complex leading role that would jump-start his career. Throughout the film, Drake experiences a range of emotions, from confusion and hesitation to defiance and resilience. *Note: Simulated self-pleasure and simulated sex scene. Partial nudity required. | ||