Film School

Strung

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Details

Union:

Union or Non union

Area of media:

Film School

Network:

Paid?:

Rates:

Non-paid student film.

Deadline:

Nov 15, 2024

Auditions:

Self tapes by request.

Callbacks:

Nov 23, 2024 Call backs in person at TMU Image Arts.

Shooting starts:

Jan 2, 2025

Shooting finishes:

Jan 7, 2025

Shooting locations:

263597 Southgate Rd. #26 - Ontario, Canada - Near Durham

Cities for response:

Toronto

Comments

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

The film will be shot on location near Durham, ON. It will be a five day shoot. Accommodations nearby will be provided if the actor is not locally based. There will be a dog staying in the house, which will be the dog used in the film. Half of the scenes are exterior, half are interior. For the outdoor scenes, heating considerations have been made, and the base camp will not be far away.

• Meals and beverages will be provided on the shoot days.

• If transportation is required we can arrange for a ride for the actor during filming.

Storyline

The youngest boy of an Irish immigrant family living on a farm in 1980s rural Ontario initiates himself into hunting season with his binge-drinking father who can’t bring himself to put down their misbehaving farm dog.

Roles

Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Lead	Daniel	Male 11 - 13 Years old
Description Youngest boy of an Irish immigrant family on a farm in 80s Ontario. He idolizes his father but becomes disillusioned with him as the film progresses. Note/Allergy: Must be willing to pet & handle dog. In two scenes, Daniel is near his father, Amon, who is holding a simulated firearm while he takes him out hunting. This prop weapon is never directed at Daniel, and never handled by Daniel. The gun never goes off. Daniel is often around adult characters who are drinking alcohol (prop), many of whom are chronic drinkers.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Principal	Amon	Male 38 - 50 Years old
Description Patriarch of an Irish immigrant family on a farm in 80s Ontario. A game hunter, he often spends his nights in drunken card games with his hunting friends. His drinking continues into the daytime, which wears down his relationship with his family, leading to an emotional reckoning. Note/Allergy: Dog will be present on set.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Principal	Bruce	Male 35 - 50 Years old
Description A hunter in rural Ontario in the 80s. One of drinking buddies, he plays cards with him many nights a week, and goes hunting during the day. Abrupt, harsh, borderline cruel personality. Note/Allergy: Dog will be present on set.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Principal	Kate	Female 16 - 24 Years old
Description Daughter of Irish immigrant family on farm in 80s Ontario. She is disillusioned with her binge-drinking father, and is scared to see her younger brother Daniel following in his footsteps. Note/Allergy: Must be willing to pet & handle dog.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Principal	Earlene	Female 35 - 45 Years old
Description Mother of an Irish immigrant family on a farm in 80s Ontario. She carries much of the burden of keeping the home in check, as her alcoholic, checked-out husband creates chaos. Note/Allergy: Dog will be present on set.

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