Details
Union:
Union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
ACTRA AIP
Deadline:
Aug 9, 2024
Shooting starts:
Sept 27, 2024
Shooting finishes:
Sept 30, 2024
Shooting locations:
Montréal
Cities for response:
Montréal
Storyline
A young gardener finds solace and unexpected connection with an older person through a vintage cardigan, leading them both to a new beginning amidst the greenery they cherish.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Arad | Male 23 - 30 Years old |
Description Arad is a young man of Iranian heritage who works as a gardener and has a profound appreciation for the environment and nature. He speaks English fluently and has average proficiency in French. Arad leads a minimalist lifestyle, embracing anti-consumption values in support of environmental conservation. He has dark hair and eyes, wears a practical haircut, and prefers simple clothing like plain t-shirts and earth-toned chinos. Arad has a quiet and gentle personality, paired with a sense of curiosity and wonder.The role involves brief moments of intimacy. The role involves riding a bicycle. French translation of the dialogues will be provided. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Catherine | Female 40 - 55 Years old |
Description Catherine is a nurse who cares deeply for her environment and the people around her. She has a calm, gentle personality and a subtle, understated style, with a straight haircut that embraces natural hues, including grays. Catherine's attire reflects a minimalist, eco-conscious philosophy, which is also evident in her living space. She gets around the city on her bike. A francophone, she speaks English with an accent.The role involves brief moments of intimacy. The role involves riding a bicycle. French translation of the dialogues will be provided. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Megan | Female 23 - 30 Years old |
Description Megan is an anglophone Montrealer determined to achieve success and recognition in her career. She values proactivity and efficiency, which often leads to frustration with Arad's calm demeanor and quirks. Their differing life paths prompted Megan to end their relationship. Ambitious and driven, she is straightforward, often voicing her perspective with statements like, “Life won’t wait for our hesitation.” | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Simon | Male 23 - 30 Years old |
Description Simon is a recent university graduate who shares Megan's ambition for building a successful career. They met last month at a job fair and quickly became romantically involved. Simon has an effortlessly cool style, typically wearing slim-fit jeans and a tank top. He is tall, with a lightly stubbled face, and is an anglophone. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Salesperson | All 25 - 35 Years old |
Description The salesperson at the thrift store sits behind a counter cluttered with eclectic knick-knacks. Wearing a loose graphic tee tucked into high-waisted jeans, they project a relaxed vibe. Their familiarity with regulars like Arad is clear, as they greet him by name and, with a laid-back charm, chat about the latest finds, adding a touch of intrigue to each visit.This is an English-speaking role. | ||