Short Film
BACKSTAGE - still seeking and spec change
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Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
UBCP ULB - minimum $100/day but flexible
Deadline:
Sept 23, 2024
Shooting starts:
Oct 5, 2024
Shooting finishes:
Oct 8, 2024
Shooting locations:
Greater Mainland
Cities for response:
Vancouver
Storyline
A young videographer gets caught up in the chaos of an underground music star's final tour,
capturing the wild energy onstage while witnessing the dangerous consequences of fame backstage.
capturing the wild energy onstage while witnessing the dangerous consequences of fame backstage.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | AARON | Male 18 - 25 Years old |
Description Looking for younger options. Underground up and coming musician, with a cult following. Performers do not need to be musicians. Thanks!Aaron embodies the reckless and chaotic nature of fame, driving the tension between his ambition, disregard for consequences, and the mounting danger his actions pose to those around him. Appearance: Tall, build, BONUS: unique features (scars, tattoos, etc.). (Suggestion, please submit broadly.) | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | MARCUS | Male 30 - 45 Years old |
Description Still considering first reads, if your client has taped, no need to tape again. Marcus is the voice of reason and a stabilizing influence, constantly trying to manage the chaos around Aaron while protecting both Aaron's career and the safety of the fans. He is the responsible figure who balances the pressures of fame, logistical challenges, and the consequences of Aaron's reckless behaviour. As Aaron's manager, Marcus struggles to maintain control over a volatile situation, becoming a moral counterpoint to Aaron’s impulsive and destructive actions, particularly when he confronts Aaron about crowd safety and ultimately tries to cancel the show. Appearance: Average height, slightly stronger build, older figure (Suggestion, please submit broadly.) | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | NIA | Female 18 - 25 Years old |
Description Looking for younger options to match a younger AARON. An icon herself, NIA needs to support her 'star quality' through her energy in the script, as her on-camera presence is greater than her lines. Thanks!Aaron's girlfriend and mother of their small child. Nia is the emotional anchor and moral conscience in Aaron's chaotic world. As his girlfriend, she appears to care for him but is increasingly disillusioned by his reckless behaviour. Her role reflects the tension between loyalty and disapproval, as she tries to balance support for Aaron with her growing concern for the harm he causes. Nia's presence highlights the personal consequences of Aaron's actions, both for her and the innocent people affected by his choices, symbolizing the struggle of those who are close to self-destructive individuals but feel powerless to intervene. Appearance: Smaller, young adult. (Suggestion, please submit broadly.) | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | JACK | Male 18 - 25 Years old |
Description Looking for younger options. JACK is innocent, an amateur, young, and sees himself in AARON. Looking for vulnerability despite the grittiness of the script. Jack is an ambitious yet naive filmmaker who gets swept up in the chaos and moral conflicts surrounding Aaron’s volatile world, ultimately finding himself torn between capturing the spectacle and facing the consequences of the artist's dangerous actions. Average height, thinner in the frame, BONUS: Shaved head or long hair. (Suggestion, but please submit broadly!) | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | DJ | All 18 - 35 Years old |
Description Still searching! Looking for interesting looks. A DJ hyping up the crowds. Please submit broadly. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | TEENS | All 18 - 30 Years old |
Description Still searching! Looking for interesting looks. 18+ TPY. Attendees at a concert. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | VENUE EMPLOYEE | All 20 - 50 Years old |
Description Still searching! Looking for interesting looks. Music venue employee | ||