Short Film
Ain't Love Heavy
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Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
$100 CAD honorarium flat rate per role + credit + meals
Deadline:
Sept 24, 2024
Shooting starts:
Oct 7, 2024
Shooting finishes:
Oct 9, 2024
Shooting locations:
Vancouver, BC
Cities for response:
Vancouver
Comments
Actors will only be needed 1 shoot day out of the 3. This short film will be submitted to festivals and will also be posted on production company's website and socials in perpetuity.
Storyline
Natalie having gone through a trauma recently, has begun to attach herself to a doll like a safety blanket. She slowly comes to terms with the recent loss of her infant daughter and is then able to part with the doll and begin processing her emotional baggage.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | MARSHALL | Male 30 - 40 Years old |
Description Any ethnicity. Natalie's ex, a gruff and casual man. He visits her house to collect the last of his things which leads to a re-ignited spark between them but also a re-surfacing of their shared trauma, the loss of their infant daughter. This role will require an intimate kissing scene with another performer and semi nudity (performer will be removing their shirt on camera). An intimacy coordinator will be present on set and in rehearsal. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | PREGNANT WOMAN | Female 25 - 35 Years old |
Description Any ethnicity. This friendly Pregnant Woman is exploring a yard sale with baby items, spotting a doll she would like to buy. She explains to the vendor that she is excited but terrified to have her first baby. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | MANAGER | All 35 - 55 Years old |
Description Any ethnicity. Judgemental and curt, this Manager is interviewing a woman who does not appear right for the job. | ||