Short Film
I Hope You Don't
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Details
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
$125/day
Deadline:
May 31, 2024
Callbacks:
June 5, 2024
Shooting starts:
June 17, 2024
Shooting locations:
Hamilton, ON, Canada
Cities for response:
Toronto
Storyline
As an excited bride, Uma, gets ready for the biggest day of her life, a lover from her past makes a shocking appearance. Hours before her wedding, Uma must finally face the truth head-on, and decide who she wants to be - and who she’ll finally let go.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | UMA | Female 20 - 29 Years old |
Description 20 to 29 years old, South Asian woman. Uma is a soft, quiet, and calm woman who has been best friends with Lily since they were little kids. Over the years, their relationship has grown more intimate, but Uma always knew that they weren’t right for each other. But in classic Uma fashion, she never told Lily how she truly felt. Though she is a gentle, reserved person, Uma is very calculated with her actions and has a strong internal dialogue. When she chooses to marry her partner Aakash over Lily, she knows what she must do in order to move on - sever ties completely. Needed for June 17th, plus one possible unpaid rehearsal day. Must be comfortable getting henna/mehndi on their hands. Must be comfortable with kissing another woman. LGBTQ+ actors are strongly encouraged to submit. LEAD | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | LILY | Female 20 - 29 Years old |
Description 20 to 29 years old, East Asian woman. Lily is a strong, dominant, and hot-headed woman with a wide range of emotions. She has been madly in love with her childhood best friend, Uma, since the very beginning. Though they shared a few moments of intimacy, Uma never reciprocated feelings the same way, and though Lily always knew the truth, she never let herself accept it. But with Uma now set to marry her partner, Aakash, Lily must try to remain supportive as a friend while also hoping for a final chance to win her over. Needed for June 17th, plus one possible unpaid rehearsal day. Must be comfortable with kissing another woman. LGBTQ+ actors are strongly encouraged to submit. LEAD | ||