Film School
SHERIDAN - PLATO'S VOYAGE
Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Film School
Network:
Paid?:
No
Rates:
Unpaid as per Sheridan Institute/ACTRA prior arrangements.
Deadline:
Jan 24, 2025
Shooting starts:
Feb 4, 2025 
Shooting finishes:
Feb 4, 2025 
Shooting locations:
Sheridan College - Oakville, ON - $20.00 Travel stipend will be provided
Cities for response:
Toronto
Comments
Sheridan College’s recently retooled Advanced Television and Film post-graduate program centers around the cutting-edge technology of Virtual Production which is becoming the go-to production method on major productions due to the many advantages it offers over location shooting. In its inaugural year, the program offers its student the opportunity to shoot their projects in the college’s purpose-build VP studio with established DGC directors and experienced actors under a special agreement with both the Director’s Guild and ACTRA.
Storyline
Five years after the death of his family, astronaut Christopher encounters a mysterious singularity whilst’ in deep space. As entropy unfolds, Christophers internal pain echoes across space and time, forcing a heart-wrenching choice between past loss and cosmic unknowns.
Roles
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadCHRISTOPHERMale 30 - 40 Years old
Description
Male, 30s -40s, white. Christopher dreamed of space travel ever since he was a kid. He has a curious and fearless nature by heart. He served in the Armed Forces before transitioning to the United Space Federation, where he could finally fulfill his dream. He is no-nonsense but retains his methodical, curiosity of things unknown. Ever since his wife and son died, he has become a hollow vessel, yearning for meaning and purpose in his life, that not even space travel can bring anymore. He desperately wishes to find the *unknown* that will mend his heart.

SENSITIVE CONTENT: Christopher is dealing with PTSD and guilt over losing his family in a car accident. Actor should be comfortable performing an intense scene with a nervous breakdown relating to his guilt.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
PrincipalLINDAFemale 45 - 55 Years old
Description
Female, 45 - 55 yrs old, any ethnicity. Linda is a calm, pragmatic pilot with over thirty years of experience in space. She mentors her younger crewmates, guiding them through challenges with a nurturing demeanour. As she navigates unexpected dangers, she balances her responsibilities while confronting the unknown, showcasing her resilience and dedication to her mission.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
PrincipalDARIUSMale 20 - 30 Years old
Description
Male, 20s -30s, any ethnicity. Darius is a young, inexperienced deep spacer looking to make a name for himself in this exciting new world. He has a thin veneer of cockiness but quiets right down when confronted by someone of Lindas confidence. He is snarky and tries to add levity to moments of boredom in the cosmos.