Short Film
RF STUDIOS (ACTRA MIP) - "Dental Distress: Dentist S.O.S."
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Details
Union:
Union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
TBD - ACTRA MIP HONORARIUM
Deadline:
July 29, 2024
Auditions:
We are STRAIGHT booking from submissions.
Shooting starts:
Aug 4, 2024 8:30 am
Shooting finishes:
Aug 4, 2024 3:45pm
Shooting locations:
Montreal, Quebec
Cities for response:
Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa
Comments
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Storyline
Synopsis/ Storyline: A compassionate dentist uncovers a young woman's silent plea for help during a routine check-up. Suspecting foul play, he embarks on a daring rescue mission, risking everything to free her from a controlling father figure. As he introduces her to a world she's never known, their bond deepens. But when confronted with the complexities of her captor's motivations, can the dentist convince both father and daughter that true love means letting go? Will freedom's price be too high to pay?
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | DR ALEXANDER | Male 18 - 29 Years old |
Description A compassionate dentist who uncovers a patient's silent plea for help. Driven by a fierce sense of justice, he embarks on a mission to free her from her father's oppressive hold, determined to show her the world beyond her confinement. Will his unwavering resolve be enough to break the chains of captivity, or will he find himself entangled in a story far more complex than he ever imagined? | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | CASSIA | Female 18 - 29 Years old |
Description Trapped by her father's lies, she unknowingly suffers from Stockholm syndrome. During a dentist visit, she pleads for help, sparking a journey of liberation and wonder. Her loyalty to her father remains, even as she experiences the world anew. Will she find the strength to spread her wings, or will the comfort of her gilded cage prove too alluring to resist? | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | DAMIEN | Male 45 - 65 Years old |
Description A devout widower, terrified of losing his daughter. He keeps Cassia drugged and isolated, convincing her she’s ill. His struggle to let her go culminates in a heart-wrenching decision, swayed by Dr. Alexander's persistent campaign. Will Damien find redemption in release, or will his grip tighten until it destroys them both? | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | OFFICER WARD | Male 30 - 44 Years old |
Description A hardened, pragmatic lawman, quick to act on suspicions. He intervenes when he senses Damien's control over Cassia, ensuring her temporary safety. Yet, his return to bring her back to her father adds a layer of complexity to her rescue. Will his rigid adherence to protocol blind him to the true nature of justice? | ||