Details
Union:
Union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
TBD
Deadline:
June 10, 2024
Auditions:
We are STRAIGHT booking from submissions.
Shooting starts:
June 19, 2024 8:30 am
Shooting finishes:
June 19, 2024 3:45pm
Shooting locations:
Montreal, Quebec
Cities for response:
Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa
Storyline
Synopsis/ Storyline:
Wealthy Timothy is deeply moved when he witnesses a kind hearted homeless man give away his meager food and money to help people around him. When he tells his mother about this, she tells him a harrowing story of her own past and how the kindness of others saved her from disaster.
Wealthy Timothy is deeply moved when he witnesses a kind hearted homeless man give away his meager food and money to help people around him. When he tells his mother about this, she tells him a harrowing story of her own past and how the kindness of others saved her from disaster.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | PETE | Male 50 - 60 Years old |
Description LEAD:PETE: MALE 50-60. A kind hearted homeless man who always looks out for the wellbeing of others around him, even if it means he goes hungry. He believes that when you are kind, things will always come back around to you.WARDROBE: Tattered, worn clothing. Mark’s suggestion — this guy Vince Groulx is a seasoned Toronto actor and a friend - and has expressed interest in working with REIDframed - could be a good fit. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | TIM | Male 25 - 35 Years old |
Description LEAD - TIMOTHY: Male 25-35. Timothy is a smartly dressed, wealthy businessman. He has a kind nature, and is deeply moved when he witnesses the kindness of Pete. But it also deeply troubles him… how can someone with nothing be so giving?WARDROBE: High end business attire. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | HELEN | Female 50 - 60 Years old |
Description LEAD - HELEN: Female 50-60. Timothy’s mother and business partner. She is very wealthy but has a secret past of humble beginnings. She tells a story to Timothy that he’s never heard before, about being homeless on the streets. She was helped by a very kind homeless man who got her back on her feet.WARDROBE: Smartly dressed, high end, classy.. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | MARCY | Female 30 - 40 Years old |
Description SUPPORTING - MARCY: Female 30s. Marcy, like her good friend Pete is also homeless. Pete has helped her out many times and is forever grateful to have a friend on the streets like him. Upbeat sense of humor.WARDROBE: Tattered, worn clothes. | ||