Film School
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Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Film School
Network:
Paid?:
No
Rates:
Non paid student film.
Deadline:
Jan 12, 2025
Callbacks:
In person at TMU, exact date TBD.
Shooting starts:
Feb 8, 2025
Shooting finishes:
Feb 11, 2025
Shooting locations:
Toronto, ON
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.
Possible rehearsal dates (TBD): Jan 23rd, Jan 27th, Feb 3rd, Feb 5th.
is a non-paying student film and no permit is required. Actors will receive a copy of the
finished film for their demo reel.
Possible rehearsal dates (TBD): Jan 23rd, Jan 27th, Feb 3rd, Feb 5th.
Storyline
As he prepares for his grandmother’s funeral, a grieving young man grapples with the weight of unspoken words and missed connections, using traditional rituals as a final outlet to understand one another.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | OLDER LEO | Male 25 - 30 Years old |
Description East Asian. Mandarin speaking is encouraged. A dishevelled and grief-stricken adult struggling with the loss of his grandmother and his responsibilities to uphold traditional funeral rites. Torn between his disconnection from his heritage and his desire to honour Mei, he exhibits frustration, guilt, and determination. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | YOUNG LEO | Male 7 - 10 Years old |
Description East Asian. Mandarin speaking preferred. A curious and overwhelmed child navigating the loss of his parents with his grandmother’s guidance. He is deeply inquisitive about life, death, and the traditions he doesn’t fully understand. His interactions with Mei highlight his vulnerability and innocence. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | MEI | Female 60 - 80 Years old |
Description East Asian. Mandarin speaking. She is Leo’s grandmother. Mei is a wise and loving matriarch who subtly guides Leo through cultural traditions. She is caring but firm, embodying both a sense of duty and deep empathy. She is pivotal in conveying the importance of family and tradition. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | JOSH | Male 25 - 30 Years old |
Description 25 to 30 years old, any ethnicity, male-presenting. A funeral director and Leo’s high school acquaintance. Professional yet warm, Josh helps Leo navigate funeral arrangements with sincerity and compassion. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | STORE CLERK | All 50 - 70 Years old |
Description East Asian, any gender. A no-nonsense shopkeeper in a Chinatown funeral supply store. They are practical and straightforward, offering reluctant help to Leo. | ||