Short Film

Alia

Details

Union:

Union or Non union

Area of media:

Short Film

Network:

Paid?:

Yes

Rates:

Indie film rates. Please email casting director to learn more.

Deadline:

Feb 14, 2025

Callbacks:

Feb 19, 2025 Between 19th and 22nd Feb, over Zoom or in person

Shooting starts:

Mar 14, 2025 12 hour shoot days. 4 days of shoot.

Shooting finishes:

Mar 17, 2025 12 hour shoot days. 4 days of shoot.

Shooting locations:

Vancouver - House, Ambulance, Alley and studio.

Cities for response:

Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton

Comments

There are double and triple roles that two of the leads would need to play. Same members from the family could apply (mother, daughter), sisters, twins, etc.

Storyline

Alia, a 15-year-old girl struggling with grief and depression, makes a life-altering decision one night. In a surreal, time-bending journey, she is confronted by versions of herself at different ages—Alia25, Alia35, Alia45, Alia55, and Alia65. Each of them presents a different path her life could take, from success and happiness to deep despair. As they battle for influence over her, Alia must decide if she will choose life or surrender to darkness. Alia is a powerful exploration of fate, mental health, and resilience.

Roles

Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Lead	Alia	Female 15 - 20 Years old
Description Alia (Age 15-20, Middle Eastern Descent Preferred): A 15-year-old girl grappling with grief and the weight of expectations. She is intelligent and capable, but also vulnerable and impulsive. Strong dramatic performance required.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Lead	Alia25_35	Female 25 - 35 Years old
Description Alia25/Alia35 (Age 25-35, Middle Eastern Descent Preferred): Alia (25) is Optimistic, bubbly, and hopeful, having overcome her past struggles. She is confident and successful, yet bearing the scars of her past. She is determined to prevent Alia from making the same mistakes she did. This person will also play Alia (35), a darker, more jaded version of herself who has succumbed to addiction and self-destruction. She represents a cautionary tale of what Alia could become. Requires strong emotional range. Kindly peruse the side Alia_15_25.pdf for Alia (25) and the side Alia_35_45.pdf for Alia (35). If you did like, record for Alia (45) as well for the latter side. Helps us understand the emotional range.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Lead	Alia_45_55_65	Female 40 - 55 Years old
Description Alia45/Alia55/Alia65 (Age 40-55, Middle Eastern Descent Preferred): Alia (45) is a refined, mature version of Alia who has found happiness and stability after overcoming past struggles. Will also play Alia (55) is a woman who has suffered immense loss and has come to terms with the cyclical nature of life. Will also play Alia (65), the final version of Alia, who has reached a place of peace and contentment; she offers Alia a glimpse of a fulfilling life. This person will play all three roles. Requires a commanding screen presence and depth in performance. Kindly peruse the side Alia_35_45.pdf for Alia (45) and the side Alia_55_65.pdf for Alia (55) and Alia (65). Please record for three versions - Alia (45), Alia (55) and Alia (65). Helps us understand the performance range.

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