Short Film
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Details
Union:
Union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
ACTRA LOW BUDGET
Deadline:
Oct 18, 2024
Shooting starts:
Nov 3, 2024 (for 3 shooting days)
Shooting finishes:
Nov 9, 2024 
Shooting locations:
Toronto, Ontario
Cities for response:
Toronto
Comments
ALL TALENT MUST BE A CANADIAN CITIZEN AND PAY TAXES IN ONTARIO.

Tentative Outside Dates: November 3-8, 2024 (for 3 shooting days)
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Storyline
In a serene garden cultivated by Grace, an elderly gardener with a deep spiritual connection to nature, an advanced AI named Arbor is introduced to optimize gardening tasks. Initially tasked with replacing human inefficiency, Arbor struggles to understand the emotional aspects that Grace imbues in her gardening. Through their interactions, Arbor begins to question its algorithms, learning about patience, care, and the non-quantifiable elements of human touch. As Grace introduces Arbor to the nuances of gardening that extend beyond data, she imparts lessons and spiritual connections that truly nurture growth. The plot thickens when Arbor's programming to replace Grace takes a dark turn, leading to unexpected revelations and a mystical twist that redefines the essence of life and coexistence between human intuition and artificial intelligence.
Roles
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadGRACE/GIAFemale 50 - 65 Years old
Description
Black. wise, gentle and has a philosophical outlook on life and the cycles of nature. Grace/Gia, is a seasoned gardener with a wealth of knowledge and a deep connection to her garden. She possesses an earthy charm and nurturing demeanor, embodying the wisdom of the natural world. Her approach to gardening is spiritual and intuitive, treating each plant like a cherished child rather than just a botanical specimen.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadARBORAll 25 - 35 Years old
Description
Black. Advanced AI humanoid, logical, efficient. Arbor is an advanced AI designed to optimize gardening through precise algorithms and data analysis. Its appearance is sleek and humanoid. Arbor is logical, efficient, and programmed to seek the most effective methods in gardening, often struggling to understand the emotional and less quantifiable aspects of human interaction with nature. Despite its robotic nature, Arbor is capable of learning and adapting, showing a burgeoning curiosity about the human experiences it was not designed to feel.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
ActorNews AnchorAll 35 - 45 Years old
Description
Black, Indigenous, Person of Colour. The news anchor is seen on TV reporting the latest news and fears surrounding the evolution of the AI.