Film School
What We Salvage
Details
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
Film School
Network:
Paid?:
No
Rates:
Nonpaid student film
Deadline:
Feb 12, 2025
Auditions:
Self-tapes by request.
Shooting starts:
Feb 14, 2025
Shooting finishes:
Feb 16, 2025
Shooting locations:
Richmond Hill Vaughan
Cities for response:
Toronto
Comments
We are accepting non-union submissions. 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. We are providing craft and meal services.
is a non-paying student film and no permit is required. Actors will receive a copy of the
finished film for their demo reel. We are providing craft and meal services.
Storyline
A queer woman sits down for dinner with her family for the first time in three years, hoping to salvage what love remains.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Mel | Female 20 - 26 Years old |
Description Mel has been disconnected from her family for 3 years after coming out to them and getting a very negative reaction from her father Noah sr. She Has reached out after three years to try and patch things up with her parents, but most importantly with her brother Noah jr. Mel is very guarded, and while she is open to extending an olive branch, she does not want to pretend like things are fully back to normal. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Noah jr. | Male 18 - 19 Years old |
Description Noah jr. was angry when his sister left. He was able to come to terms with why she had to, but has missed Mel for the three years she has been gone. He hopes to help Mel feel comfortable re-establishing contact. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Noah sr. | Male 40 - 45 Years old |
Description Noah sr. was very hostile when Mel first came out to him. Even with accepting Mel’s invitation to come see them, SR still has a hard time breaking that mentality. SR though will try his best to be better for her. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Bridgette | Female 40 - 43 Years old |
Description Bridgette is the second wife to Noah sr. She is trying very hard to be supportive of Mel, but is trying a bit too hard. Her heart is in the right place, but she does not help with making the awkwardness of the evening better. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Other | Krissie | Female 20 - 26 Years old |
Description Krissie is Mel’s girlfriend and very supportive of her decisions. This does not mean that she is wanting to let her go through them alone. | ||