Short Film
"Beneath the Price Tag: The Fired Employee" - (ACTRA MEMBERS/APPRENTICES)
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Details
Union:
Union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
ACTRA MIP HONORARIUM
Deadline:
Oct 24, 2024
Auditions:
We are STRAIGHT booking from submissions.
Shooting starts:
Oct 29, 2024 8:30 am
Shooting finishes:
Oct 29, 2024 3:45pm
Shooting locations:
Montreal, Quebec
Cities for response:
Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa
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Storyline
Synopsis/Storyline: Kind hearted Kate disobeys her greedy boss by giving food to a poor man and his son, instead of throwing it in the trash, and unbeknownst to her, a popular influencer streams this moment of kindness. When Neal, the shop owner discovers this, he fires Kate but then later discovers that the moment of kindness has gone viral to millions of online viewers and publicity for the sandwich shop explodes.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | KATE | Female 20 - 25 Years old |
Description LEAD - KATE (21F)Kate is not particularly pretty. More average looking, but she has a kind friendly face and a good heart. She’s good at her job, but often puts her heart above business and this annoys her controlling boss. HMU & WARDROBE: 1. She wears a BLUET-shirt for “Smith’s Sandwiches” and black pants 2. Casual clothes 3. BLUE T-shirt for “Kate’s Sandwiches” and black pants | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | NEAL | Male 30 - 40 Years old |
Description LEAD - NEAL (35M)A controlling hot head. He is single-minded in his view of business and sees no room for kindness in his business model if it affects his bottom line. He’s quick to anger and very rude when he thinks he’s right. HMU & WARDROBE: BLUE T-shirt for “Smith’s Sandwiches” and black pants | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | PAUL | Male 40 - 50 Years old |
Description lEAD - PAUL (40s)A man who is in severe poverty, possibly homeless. He lost his job in this rough economy and has struggled to find his way. He is trying to find food for his young son. HMU & WARDROBE: 1. Drab, ragged clothing. Poverty. 2. BLUE T-shirt for “Kate’s Sandwiches” and black pants | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | TRISH | Female 30 - 40 Years old |
Description LEAD - TRISH (30s)Trish is a successful blogger, influence who shares stories about positivity. She witness Kate’s act of kindness and records it for her web viewers causing the event to go viral HMU & WARDROBE: Modern stylish attire (2 looks) | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | JASON | Male 10 - 15 Years old |
Description SUPPORTING - JASON - Child (10M)The young son of Paul. He’s living in poverty and very hungry. He’s been through a lot, but very polite and humble. HMU & WARDROBE: 1. Drab, ragged clothing. Poverty. | ||