Details
Union:
Union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
ACTRA MIP HONORARIUMS
Deadline:
Sept 6, 2024
Auditions:
We are STRAIGHT booking from submissions.
Shooting starts:
Sept 17, 2024 8:30 am
Shooting finishes:
Sept 17, 2024 3:45pm
Shooting locations:
Montreal, Quebec
Cities for response:
Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa
Storyline
Synopsis/ Storyline: A conniving stepmother, Kimberly, seizes control of her late husband's fortune, denying it to his cancer-stricken daughter, Naomi. Years later, Kimberly's new husband outmaneuvers her in a divorce, forcing her to sell the family home. Ironically, the only potential buyers are her estranged stepchildren. Will they exact revenge or show unexpected mercy?
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | KIMBERLY | Female 30 - 44 Years old |
Description LEAD - KIMBERLY: female 30-44 - Sleek – black widow in designer clothing– Kimberly's charm is as deadly as it is alluring. Her manipulative prowess knows no bounds, effortlessly ensnaring wealthy men and draining their fortunes. With a heart as cold as the diamonds she covets, she ruthlessly denies her dying stepdaughter's inheritance. Yet, as her carefully woven web of deceit begins to unravel, will Kimberly's insatiable greed be her ultimate downfall? HMU & WARDROBE: Scene 1 - Day 1: Elegant and RICH looking dress, HMU, jewelry. Scene 2-3 - Day 2: Wardrobe changes as she becomes more impoverished. More casual blouse and pants, HMU askew, no jewelry. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | NAOMI | Female 18 - 29 Years old |
Description LEAD - NAOMI: female 18-29 - (Jacob’s sister - please look related)Dealing with impending treatment, she's a portrait of grace under fire battling cancer with unwavering resolve. Betrayed by the woman who should have been her second mother, she faces a tempest of medical bills and shattered trust. But from the ashes of her stolen inheritance, Naomi rises - a phoenix of resilience and generosity. What untold strength lies within this young woman's heart? HMU & WARDROBE: Scene 1 - Day 1: Comfortable clothing - loungewear, HMU natural and slightly sickly looking Scene 2-3 - Day 2: | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | JACOB | Male 18 - 29 Years old |
Description LEAD - JACOB: male 18-29 - (Naomi’s brother - please look related)A brother's love forged in the crucible of tragedy, Jacob stands as an unyielding pillar for his family. Stripped of his inheritance and witness to his sister's suffering, he burns with a quiet fury. Yet, from the embers of his rage, a phoenix of determination takes flight. As Jacob ascends to extraordinary heights, will his success quench his thirst for justice or fuel a grander purpose? HMU & WARDROBE: Scene 1 - Day 1: Comfortable clothing - casual jeans and bright coloured t-shirt, HMU natural Scene 2-3 - Day 2: Trendy and professional - bright button-up and elegant pants, HMU hair styled. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | SADIE | Female 45 - 65 Years old |
Description SUPPORTING - SADIE: female 45-65A sage in sensible shoes, Sadie navigates the treacherous waters of real estate with the wisdom of Solomon and the shrewdness of a street fighter. Her eyes, sharp as an eagle's, see through Kimberly's facade to the predator beneath. Bound by professionalism yet guided by an unwavering moral compass, Sadie holds the power to tip the scales. But what hidden depths lie behind her no-nonsense exterior? HMU & WARDROBE: Scene 2-3 - Day 2: Slightly dated blazer and skirt, HMU reminiscent of the Golden Girls. | ||