Short Film
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Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Deadline:
Nov 15, 2024
Auditions:
Please submit headshots and reel (if available).
Shooting starts:
Nov 26, 2024
Shooting finishes:
Nov 28, 2024
Shooting locations:
Toronto/GTA
Cities for response:
Toronto
Storyline
Brandon is a jaded trauma cleaner, accustomed to the grueling work of restoring living spaces marred by tragedy. His days are spent meticulously removing the physical remnants of others’ pain, while he himself remains emotionally distant. One day his routine is disrupted when he takes on a job where he forms an unlikely connection with the deceased through his belongings and an encounter with the deceased's unknowing mother.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Brandon | Male 35 - 55 Years old |
Description We are looking for an actor that could fulfill the role of Brandon; an emotionally distant trauma cleaner who spends his days working through the motions until a job forces him to confront his own isolation and pain. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Elle | Female 35 - 50 Years old |
Description Elle is a caretaker looking after Lucy as she lives out her elder years unknowingly slipping away from reality. Elle provides comfort and companionship to Lucy, who has grown estranged from her son Brian who lives in the unit below them. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Lucy | Female 60 - 85 Years old |
Description Lucy is the mother to Brian, the deceased man whose apartment is being cleaned up during the story. Lucy's relationship with her son has become estranged over the years, as Brian withdrew further into darkness. In the present Lucy struggles with dementia and is looked after by her caretaker in her home. She spends her days reminiscing about her son and yearns to find that connection once again. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Eric | Male 25 - 35 Years old |
Description Eric has been working in trauma cleaning for about a year. He is relatively new to the practice, yet capable. Eric can be sociable and pleasant but only when he is spoken to, thus he tries to stick close to his extroverted coworkers, as they are likely to bring out the best in him. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Irene | Female 25 - 33 Years old |
Description Irene is the newest member of the trauma cleaning team. Irene is energetic, sociable and cannot stand a quiet room. Despite the gruesome nature of her job, she still tries to brighten the mood through light conversation starters and distracting topics. | ||