Short Film

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Details

Union:

Union or Non union

Area of media:

Short Film

Network:

Paid?:

Yes

Rates:

$100/daily minimum

Deadline:

Sept 17, 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.

Roles

Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Lead	AARON	Male 20 - 35 Years old
Description 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 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 - 30 Years old
Description 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 20 - 30 Years old
Description 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 A DJ hyping up the crowds. Please submit broadly.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Actor	TEENS	All 18 - 30 Years old
Description 18+ TPY. Attendees at a concert.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Actor	VENUE EMPLOYEE	All 20 - 50 Years old
Description Music venue employee

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