Film School
CFC THE STORY - QUEEN MOTHER
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Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Film School
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
Open to ACTRA & Non-Union Performers. Unpaid as per ACTRA/CFC agreement.
Deadline:
Sept 6, 2024
Shooting starts:
Oct 20, 2024
Shooting finishes:
Oct 21, 2024
Cities for response:
Toronto
Comments
2 shoot days + up to 4hrs of unpaid rehearsal time + up to 1 hour paid hair & make-up consult
STORY films are 10-15 minute shorts from directors, producers and editors in the Norman Jewison Film Program at the Canadian Film Centre. The films are professionally produced in the fall, edited before the New Year, and submitted to the international festival circuit. Recent STORY films have premiered at TIFF, VIFF, CIFF, Fantasia and many more! This is a chance for actors to connect with Canada’s most exciting emerging talent, both on and off screen, and to collaborate with writer/directors on a piece that supports a feature film in development.
STORY films are 10-15 minute shorts from directors, producers and editors in the Norman Jewison Film Program at the Canadian Film Centre. The films are professionally produced in the fall, edited before the New Year, and submitted to the international festival circuit. Recent STORY films have premiered at TIFF, VIFF, CIFF, Fantasia and many more! This is a change for actors to connect with Canada’s most exciting emerging talent, both on and off screen, and to collaborate with writer/directors on a piece that supports a feature film in development.
King Louie Palomo is a Filipino-born queer filmmaker based in Vancouver, Canada. His first short film, NENE, won Best Director in a Short Film at the 2021 Reelworld Film Festival and a Special Mention in Directing at the 2021 Dreamanila Film Festival. The film starred the late Filipino veteran actress Flora Gasser and was featured at Rappler Philippines. His proof-of-concept film, STAY, was screened at over twenty film festivals. It won as a runner-up for the Jury Award for Best Narrative Short at the 2023 Out on Film: Atlanta's LGBTQ Film Festival and a Jury Award for Best Narrative Short at the 2022 Queer North Film Festival. His work as a producer, AUGANIC, by Krit Komkrichwarakool, is making rounds at film festivals and winning Best Live Action Short at the 2024 deadCenter Film Festival. The film was also screened at the 2024 Palm Springs Shortfest and Hollyshorts Film Festival. It was also submitted for consideration at the 97th Academy Awards.
STORY films are 10-15 minute shorts from directors, producers and editors in the Norman Jewison Film Program at the Canadian Film Centre. The films are professionally produced in the fall, edited before the New Year, and submitted to the international festival circuit. Recent STORY films have premiered at TIFF, VIFF, CIFF, Fantasia and many more! This is a chance for actors to connect with Canada’s most exciting emerging talent, both on and off screen, and to collaborate with writer/directors on a piece that supports a feature film in development.
STORY films are 10-15 minute shorts from directors, producers and editors in the Norman Jewison Film Program at the Canadian Film Centre. The films are professionally produced in the fall, edited before the New Year, and submitted to the international festival circuit. Recent STORY films have premiered at TIFF, VIFF, CIFF, Fantasia and many more! This is a change for actors to connect with Canada’s most exciting emerging talent, both on and off screen, and to collaborate with writer/directors on a piece that supports a feature film in development.
King Louie Palomo is a Filipino-born queer filmmaker based in Vancouver, Canada. His first short film, NENE, won Best Director in a Short Film at the 2021 Reelworld Film Festival and a Special Mention in Directing at the 2021 Dreamanila Film Festival. The film starred the late Filipino veteran actress Flora Gasser and was featured at Rappler Philippines. His proof-of-concept film, STAY, was screened at over twenty film festivals. It won as a runner-up for the Jury Award for Best Narrative Short at the 2023 Out on Film: Atlanta's LGBTQ Film Festival and a Jury Award for Best Narrative Short at the 2022 Queer North Film Festival. His work as a producer, AUGANIC, by Krit Komkrichwarakool, is making rounds at film festivals and winning Best Live Action Short at the 2024 deadCenter Film Festival. The film was also screened at the 2024 Palm Springs Shortfest and Hollyshorts Film Festival. It was also submitted for consideration at the 97th Academy Awards.
Storyline
Dolores, a hardworking Filipino immigrant mother, and Isaac, her vibrant, drag-performing son, navigate the complexities of their relationship in Canada. What begins as a typical evening of playful teasing and shared meals slowly reveals deeper layers of unresolved grief. As they confront the pain of losing Isaac’s father and the struggles of adapting to a new life far from home, Dolores and Isaac must learn to communicate honestly and heal the wounds that have kept them emotionally distant.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | DOLORES | Female 50 - 55 Years old |
Description Female, Early 50s, Filipina. Description: Dolores is a woman in her early 50s with warm and expressive eyes and a kind smile that often hides the weariness etched into her face. Her hair, usually tied back in a practical bun, is peppered with strands of gray, a testament to the years she has spent caring for others. She has a sturdy build, shaped by a life of hard work and resilience. Dolores carries herself with a blend of grace and determination, often masking her deeper emotions with a vibrant personality and a sharp sense of humour. Beneath her cheerful exterior, Dolores is plagued by guilt and unresolved grief over her husband's death, which she believes she must bear alone to protect Isaac. Her inner turmoil is reflected in moments of quiet introspection, where her eyes betray the sadness she tries so hard to conceal. Preferrence for someone who can speak Tagalog and/or other Filipino dialects. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | ISAAC | Male 24 - 28 Years old |
Description Male (Open to Transgender submissions), Mid 20s, Filipino. Isaac is a young man in his mid-20s with striking, angular features and a lean, athletic build that he maintains for his performances. His dark, expressive eyes are framed by long lashes, often accentuated by makeup, reflecting his bold personality. He keeps his hair short and stylish, in contrast to the array of wigs he uses for his drag shows. Isaac’s style is flamboyant and colourful, embodying his love for performance and self-expression. He is energetic and often projects an air of confidence, but underneath, he carries the weight of feeling misunderstood and overlooked in his grief. Isaac longs for emotional closeness with his mother and struggles with the unspoken pain between them. His character is marked by a mix of youthful exuberance and a deep, introspective desire to connect and be understood, especially by Dolores, whom he sees as both his greatest supporter and a source of unresolved tension. Preferrence for someone who can speak Tagalog but not required | ||