Short Film
Details
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
Low-budget ($50 CAD/day, not all roles will be required on all days)
Deadline:
Aug 31, 2024
Callbacks:
Sept 21, 2024 (In-person, date TBD)
Shooting starts:
Nov 1, 2024 (date TBD)
Shooting finishes:
Nov 3, 2024 (date TBD)
Shooting locations:
Toronto, Ontario
Cities for response:
Toronto
Storyline
Unemployed for months, worker-turned recluse Adam finds a locked white door at the end of his hallway apartment. Consumed by what's behind the door, his curiosity soon becomes his obsession.
Roles
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadAdamMale 20 - 30 Years old
Description
Ex IT-personnel who worked at a bank but has been unemployed for the last few months. Living the typical life of a homebody, Adam comes across as a guy who's very timid, soft-spoken and has no authority over his life. Has a distant relationship with his current long-term girlfriend Marianne, they're hitting a downward spiral due to his emotional distress.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
SupportingMarianneFemale 20 - 30 Years old
Description
Financial advisor at a bank. Mentally healthy with strong emotional intelligence, she comes across as a very well put-together woman who has strong social skills. However she can appear overbearing and too decisive. Seeing her longtime boyfriend Adam in his current state is uncharted territory for her.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
ActorRichie (V.O.)Male 40 - 60 Years old
Description
Voiceover role for Adam's landlord. We're looking for a middle-aged strong, gruff, deep voice with a slightly dismissive tone towards Adam's questions.