Film School
Beyond The Edge
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Details
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
Film School
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
N/A
Deadline:
Jan 22, 2025
Callbacks:
Jan 3, 2025
Shooting starts:
Feb 5, 2025
Shooting finishes:
Feb 7, 2025
Shooting locations:
TBD, Greater Vancouver area
Cities for response:
Vancouver
Storyline
Sam, a son desperate to prolong his terminally ill mother's life, must quickly find money to afford her new treatment
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Sam | Male 25 - 30 Years old |
Description Sam was raised by his single mother, who has been his source of happiness and guidance. She taught him strong values, teaching him never to take the wrong path, even for a good cause. Stuck between his principles and his love for his mother, his desperation to save her life pushes him toward choices that go against everything he believes in. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | David | Male 32 - 38 Years old |
Description David is Sam’s brother, burdened by a deep resentment from being perpetually compared to Sam, the “obedient and honest” sibling. This constant comparison has left him feeling isolated and disconnected from those around him. As a result, he often manipulates others for his own gain, lacking empathy or concern for their feelings. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Susan | Female 30 - 35 Years old |
Description Susan is Sam and David’s mother. After her divorce, she raised Sam alone, facing many financial struggles without much support. Despite her hardships, she is a woman of strong principles. Sam is her main source of happiness and support, and her hopeful, positive outlook has been a guiding force in his life. We are looking for a younger actress to play Susan, as this script involves flashback scenes.... Aging makeup will be applied during scenes which take place in the present. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Olivia | Female 40 - 45 Years old |
Description Olivia is a nurse, balancing her work with a cold yet empathetic manner. She’s middle class and, like Sam, struggles financially, working long hours just to make ends meet. She doesn’t have a passion for her job. It’s simply a means of survival. Although she may seem distant to Sam, she quietly shares similar struggles and sacrifices. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Young Dealer | Male 15 - 20 Years old |
Description This character is a minor role, appearing only in the climactic scene. The "young dealer" symbolizes the innocence of youth, contrasting with the darker elements of the story. In their brief appearance, they are portrayed as a young drug dealer whom David is working with, highlighting the disparity between their youthful innocence and the morally compromised world David inhabits. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Young Sam | Male 4 - 9 Years old |
Description Young Sam will appear in flashback scenes alongside his mother, Susan. These moments will depict warm, nostalgic memories, providing a stark contrast to the cold, dark reality Sam now experiences in the present moment. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Young David | Male 15 - 20 Years old |
Description Young David will appear in a flashback scene, portraying a teenage version of the character. In this moment, he is seen as a negative influence on his younger brother, Sam. The scene will show a heated argument between Young David and their mother, Susan, highlighting their contrasting views on life. | ||