Film School
Perfect Definition
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Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Film School
Network:
Paid?:
No
Rates:
Capilano University has a UBCP agreement but is a free student production.
Deadline:
Jan 6, 2025
Callbacks:
Jan 20, 2025
Shooting starts:
Feb 28, 2025
Shooting finishes:
Mar 2, 2025
Shooting locations:
North Vancouver
Cities for response:
Vancouver
Comments
“Perfect Definition” is a mixed media university thesis film combining elements of live-action and animation.
Storyline
The story follows Clara, an aspiring illustrator, who struggles to meet her own standards. Following another failure, she seeks out a former, now terminally ill artist, her estranged father, Levi. As they embark on a rocky final project together, Clara discovers that Levi’s work is already complete, letting their relationship come to a breaking point. As Levi’s illness worsens, Clara realizes that to move forward in her passion for art and life, she must embrace change in their relationship.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Clara | Female 20 - 25 Years old |
Description A determined yet stubborn illustrator shaped by her father’s abandonment in childhood. This has made her fiercely independent and extremely isolated, struggling to recognize her need for connection. As a self-taught artist, she often allows her fear of failure to hinder her progress. She tries to be morally upstanding even if she isn’t morally perfect. However, deep within that tough exterior, she still yearns for her father’s presence. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting Lead | Levi | Male 45 - 60 Years old |
Description Levi has known talent and success, yet has never admitted to himself that he abandoned what truly mattered to him. A master of masking his emotions with wit and humour, Levi is now determined to make amends with his daughter, Clara, yet is prevented by one thing, himself. Confronted by the reality of his illness, he still seeks to atone for the hardships he caused her, not just as an artist, but as a father. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Bit Part | Young Clara | Female 7 - 10 Years old |
Description A creative yet stubborn young daughter who looks up to her father’s artistic talents. | ||