Film School

There She Is

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Details

Union:

Union or Non union

Area of media:

Film School

Network:

Paid?:

Rates:

Non-paid, fourth year thesis student film.

Deadline:

Oct 16, 2024

Auditions:

Self-tapes by request.

Callbacks:

Oct 20, 2024 Callbacks will be held in person.

Shooting starts:

Nov 8, 2024 Three day shoot.

Shooting finishes:

Nov 11, 2024 Monday on hold as backup day for weather.

Shooting locations:

TBD - Toronto/GTA.

Cities for response:

Toronto

Comments

We can accept union and non-union actors through our student agreement with ACTRA. This is a non-paying fourth year thesis student film and no permit is required. Actors will receive a copy of the finished film for their demo reel.

• Meals and beverages will be provided on the shoot days.
• If required, transportation will be provided for talent

Storyline

There She Is follows two strangers, Claire and Jason, who meet while waiting in line for theatre rush tickets.

Jason, still processing a recent breakup, has traveled from out of town to see the show starring his ex-girlfriend. Claire, eager to impress a new date, is determined to get tickets for their night out. As they bond over their shared anticipation and personal vulnerabilities, their unexpected connection begins to challenge the reasons they each came to the theatre that day. Through witty dialogue and heartfelt moments, the film explores themes of chance encounters, emotional closure, and the delicate balance between old relationships and new possibilities.

Roles

Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Lead	Claire	Female 25 - 35 Years old
Description Female-identifying, all ethnicities. Claire is self-assured, confident, and effortlessly charismatic with a knack for drawing people out of their shells. She has a natural charm and witty energy that make her the center of attention, yet she’s drawn to those who are quieter and more reserved, seeing them as a challenge to uncover their deeper layers. However, this quality sometimes leads her into situations where her empathetic nature can be exploited by the wrong people. Underneath her charming exterior, Claire wrestles with the desire for genuine connection, which she’s now trying to find with her new date, Cole, though there’s a part of her that’s uncertain whether this relationship is as promising as it seems. Her "Emma Stone" energy—magnetic, witty, and easygoing—masks her deeper insecurities as she navigates the balance between self-assurance and the need for true emotional closeness.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Lead	Jason	Male 25 - 35 Years old
Description Male-identifying, all ethnicities. Jason is reserved, introverted, and carries a dry sense of humour that often flies under the radar. He’s smart and confident in his intellect but much less so when it comes to his emotions. He's pragmatic and logical, often trying to rationalize his feelings rather than face them directly. Having recently gone through a breakup, Jason finds himself heartbroken and not ready to dive into anything new. Having taken an overnight bus from out of town, Jason is in line to see his ex-girlfriend, the lead in the show he’s come to watch. His goal isn’t to rekindle what they had, but rather to make sense of his emotions and find closure in seeing her from a distance. He’s not ready to move on, but this trip is a step in his journey of sorting out what he feels, even if he won’t admit it to himself.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Actor	Cole	Male 28 - 38 Years old
Description All ethnicities. Cole is on his third date with Claire and is eager to impress. He’s charming and athletic, with a confident exterior that hints at his commitment to fitness and self-discipline—hence the nickname “CrossFit Guy.” While he’s casually mentioned a love for theatre to seem well-rounded, this is actually his first time seeing a live show, and he’s feeling slightly out of his depth.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Actor	Box Office Worker	All 40 - 60 Years old
Description All ethnicities. The theatre employee who handles box office sales.

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