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HEARD - A Telus Originals Documentary
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Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Other
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
UBCP Ultra Low Budget Program - Honorariums provided for each role
Deadline:
July 5, 2024
Shooting starts:
July 17, 2024
Shooting locations:
Vancouver, BC
Cities for response:
Vancouver
Comments
Seeking performers who can work as Vancouver, BC locals.
Storyline
Many know what it means to be Deaf, but very few understand what it means to be Hard of Hearing (HoH). Searching for a sense of belonging, Brian Ceci, an HoH filmmaker, journeys to find community and distinguish HoH as a culture of its own. Along the way, he meets other HoH creatives and experts who are using their HoH experience to fuel their craft, create big change and visibility.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | YOUNG BRIAN | Male 7 - 10 Years old |
Description White, HoH (Hard of Hearing) actors encouraged to submit. Playing the young version of our Director/lead subject Brian Ceci in a re-enactment scene from his childhood. Young Brian is having trouble with a bully at school and hearing his teacher in the classroom. Rate: ULB $200/day honorarium, half day shoot. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | REAL COUPLE | All 25 - 35 Years old |
Description Any ethnicity. This couple are having a picnic in the park and get caught in a rainstorm. Seeking real couples for this role, please note that when submitting. Rate: ULB $200/day honorarium each, half day shoot. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Non Speaking | REAL HOH KIDS | All 6 - 12 Years old |
Description Any ethnicity, HoH (Hard of Hearing) actors encouraged to submit. A group of kids paint a mural together, symbolizing the HoH, hearing and Deaf communities coming together. Rate: ULB $150/day honorarium each, half day shoot. | ||