Film School
My Dearest
Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Film School
Network:
Paid?:
No
Rates:
non paid student film
Deadline:
Jan 26, 2025
Auditions:
Self-tape by request
Callbacks:
TBD - Via Zoom
Shooting starts:
Feb 6, 2025
Shooting finishes:
Feb 9, 2025
Shooting locations:
GTA
Cities for response:
Toronto
Comments
We can accept union and non-union actors through our student agreement with ACTRA. is a non-paying student film and no permit is required. Actors will receive a copy of the
finished film for their demo reel.
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.
finished film for their demo reel.
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
When he was young, Carol was concerned about her son’s fevers breaking but life has a way of never getting easier. At 62 years old, Carol finds herself enabling his heroin addiction. She tends to Peter, feeds him, while neglecting herself and her eldest, Paula. Despite Paula’s attempts to hold an intervention, Carol continues to push it back, until one day Paula shows up unexpectedly, not taking no for an answer this time.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Carol | Female 55 - 70 Years old |
Description Carol’s husband passed away soon after their son was born, forcing her to work two jobs to support her family. She continues to care deeply for Peter, though he’s always hiding in his room and refusing to communicate with her. Carol is a short, sweet, and optimistic woman. Despite the hardships in her life, she remains the most bubbly and positive member of her friend group. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Paula | Female 30 - 36 Years old |
Description Paula is a successful businesswoman, married with two kids. She hasn’t had a relationship with Peter for years and severed ties with him when she learned of his drug addiction. She blames their mother to some extent but also feels some responsibility herself for Peter’s situation. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Peter | Male 26 - 35 Years old |
Description Peter lives with his mother and struggles with a heroin addiction. He is slim for his height and rarely leaves his room. Peter has never been a stellar student and often hung out with the wrong crowd. Things worsened after his sister Paula moved out—he started experimenting with weed, which eventually led him to heroin. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Young Peter | Male 10 - 15 Years old |
Description a younger version of Peter. No dialogue. | ||