Feature Film
STRONG SON
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Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Feature Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
ACTRA CIPIP --35% discount 50% buyout
Deadline:
Sept 20, 2024
Shooting starts:
Feb 1, 2025
Shooting finishes:
Feb 25, 2025
Shooting locations:
Winnipeg, MB
Cities for response:
Winnipeg
Comments
Ian Bawa is a filmmaker from Winnipeg, Manitoba. He's best known for his films Offline, The Champ, Imitations, and Tapeworm. His latest film ‘Strong Son’ premiered at the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival, 2020 Vancouver International Film Festival, and the 2021 Aspen Shortsfest. Ian was also selected to be part of the 2021 TIFF Filmmakers Lab, 2021 ReelWorld E20 Lab, Netflix's Diversity of Voices Initiative and is currently attending the Norman Jewison Canadian Film Center – Director’s Lab.
Storyline
A South Asian bodybuilder must move back into his elderly father's house in order to take care of him while finding the balance in maintaining his own physical and mental health, and becoming his father's primary caregiver.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | CAITLIN | Female 21 - 35 Years old |
Description 21 to 35 years old, all ethnicities woman. Caitlin is a co-worker of Harvey’s. She has had a hard childhood but has come through the other side stronger, and because of it has an understanding of her emotions and mental health. She is quiet, and introverted, but gives off a warm and caring energy. PRINCIPAL. | ||