Short Film
The Fence
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Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
As per ACTRA low-budget guidelines
Deadline:
Oct 13, 2024
Shooting starts:
Oct 25, 2024 3 days of filming between Oct 25 - Oct 30
Shooting finishes:
Oct 30, 2024
Shooting locations:
Toronto, GTA
Cities for response:
Toronto
Comments
Project Type: ACTRA low budget short film
Both union and non-union performers can apply
Project is supported by the Canada Council for the Arts
Note for parents: Children will be tutored on set as per ACTRA and the Ontario Child Performers guidelines. Your child's education, safety and rest are a priority for us. If you have any questions or concerns, please send us an email. We would love to consider your child for a role: thefenceshort@gmail.com
Both union and non-union performers can apply
Project is supported by the Canada Council for the Arts
Note for parents: Children will be tutored on set as per ACTRA and the Ontario Child Performers guidelines. Your child's education, safety and rest are a priority for us. If you have any questions or concerns, please send us an email. We would love to consider your child for a role: thefenceshort@gmail.com
Storyline
When a toy-breaking incident between two 7-year-old girls ignites racial tensions between their families, both Black and Asian parents must confront their biases as their daughters try to restore peace.
The primary message of this story is that prejudice and racial tensions are often perpetuated by adults, but children possess the ability to overcome these biases and see commonalities in one another. Through the eyes of two 7-year-old girls, the story demonstrates how innocence and friendship can bridge cultural divides, even in the face of escalating racial hostilities between their families.
The primary message of this story is that prejudice and racial tensions are often perpetuated by adults, but children possess the ability to overcome these biases and see commonalities in one another. Through the eyes of two 7-year-old girls, the story demonstrates how innocence and friendship can bridge cultural divides, even in the face of escalating racial hostilities between their families.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Danielle | Female 25 - 35 Years old |
Description BLACK. Hardworking, strong and caring woman. In charge of taking care of her niece, Dee while working a full-time job in health care. Danielle doesn't hold back her feelings toward her neighbours, but has a gentle side when the neighbours daughter comes to reconcile. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Dante | Male 25 - 35 Years old |
Description BLACK. Sometimes laid back but supportive of Danielle. Loves Dee, wants to be a father figure for her. An entrepreneur who has a small construction business. Determined to care for his future family. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Dee | Female 5 - 12 Years old |
Description BLACK. Sees the good in everyone and can be too trusting. A more quiet child, but playful. She becomes friends with Alice fast. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Andrew | Male 25 - 35 Years old |
Description EAST ASIAN. The single worker in the family. Takes on the pressure and burden to care for his family. Loves Alice and Amy dearly. Not afraid to show his frustrations verbally. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Alice | Female 5 - 12 Years old |
Description Sweet and pretends to be a perfect Chinese girl for her parents, but likes to be rebellious and curious everywhere else. A little devious. Dee is her only friend. | ||