Feature Film
(OTTAWA MIP) - "Beyond Bias: A Tale of Two Communities"
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Details
Union:
Union
Area of media:
Feature Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
TBD - ACTRA MIP HONORARIUM
Deadline:
Apr 19, 2024
Auditions:
We are STRAIGHT booking from submissions.
Shooting starts:
Apr 28, 2024 8:30 am
Shooting finishes:
Apr 28, 2024 3:45pm
Shooting locations:
Ottawa, Ontario
Cities for response:
Toronto, Ottawa
Comments
SEE NOTES ABOVE
Storyline
Synopsis/ Storyline: An African American couple, GEORGE and LOUISE, move into an affluent neighborhood and try to greet their new neighbors but instead of a warm welcome they are met with intimidation and an accusation of theft! They quickly learn that their neighbors have deep racial bigotry that can’t be ignored.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | LOUISE | Female 30 - 40 Years old |
Description LEAD - LOUISE: Female - African American, 30s. Louise is warm and intelligent and excited to make friends with her new neighbors. But things get off to a rocky start and she ends up having to stand up for herself.WARDROBE: Relaxed clothing. Nice casual attire. Police Badge and Purse. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | GEORGE | Male 30 - 40 Years old |
Description LEAD - GEORGE: Male - African American, 30s. George is a warm and friendly guy with an infectious smile. He’s very easy to get along with but when he’s pushed he will stand up for what matters to him.WARDROBE: Relaxed clothing. Nice casual. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | MAUDE | Female 40 - 50 Years old |
Description LEAD - MAUDE: Female - 40s. Maude doesn’t seem to have a warm and friendly bone in her body. Everything about her is tightly wound. Think Nurse Ratched meets Cruella de Vil - but in a domestic setting.WARDROBE: Conservative, uptight attire. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | RICHARD | Male 40 - 50 Years old |
Description LEAD - RICHARD: Male - 40s. A very old school type of paternal figure. The kind of man you could see smoking a pipe and reading a book by the fire. Has a very friendly demeanor but you sense he is quietly judging you at all times.WARDROBE: Conservative, dress pants and a sweater vest. | ||