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Film School

Paralyzed

Details

Union:

Union or Non union

Area of media:

Film School

Network:

Paid?:

Rates:

Non-paying student film

Deadline:

Mar 3, 2025

Auditions:

Prefer in-person auditions, may ask for self-tapes

Callbacks:

Mar 4, 2025

Shooting starts:

Mar 7, 2025

Shooting finishes:

Mar 9, 2025

Shooting locations:

Burlington, Brampton, Oakville, and Mississauga areas. Locations are pending currently.

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. We will be offering craft services and meals. Actors will have to transport themselves.

Storyline

While playing a game of Bingo, members of the hard rock band Daybreak, now in old age, express their dismay at having lost their youthful spirits, wishing they could have the chance to relive the glory days of when they were young. They begin watching a tape of themselves at a show, when suddenly, they are transported back in time and begin swapping places with their younger counterparts, getting the chance to perform once again. However, they begin a fued with their younger selves, as they both want the spotlight more than the other. The two versions of the band must find a way to work together and put on a great show, while the older band finds a way to make the most out of their time in this reality.

Roles

Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Lead	Ford	Male 55 - 69 Years old
Description The frontman and lead vocalist of Daybreak. Expressive and sure of himself, Ford yearns for the good things in life despite his growing physical ailments. Unlike his other bandmates, Ford feels a lack of contentment with his life and wishes for some kind of escape. He is not afraid to speak his mind and is open to confrontation, which frequently causes banter between himself and the rest of the band, seeing himself as the so-called leader. Throughout the music video, Ford shows himself to be an upbeat, passionate character, always prepared to push himself for the best in life. Would be an asset to be familiar with instrument pretraining to band member, but not required.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Principal	Matty	Male 60 - 75 Years old
Description The lead guitarist of Daybreak. Being the most outgoing member of the band, Matty is not afraid to have his opinions heard and uses this to his advantage when conversing with the rest of the band, often challenging their views. He has a deep love and passion for performing and longs for it just as much as Ford while accepting that his youth has passed by and cannot be experienced again. He tends to banter with Ford and Christian, especially with the latter, as they frequently tease one another. Would be an asset to be familiar with instrument pretraining to band member, but not required.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Principal	Christian	Male 60 - 75 Years old
Description The bassist of Daybreak. The quietest and most reserved member of the band, Christian is not entirely troubled by his old age like the others. He subscribes to the mindset that life is constantly changing and sees no use in dwelling on it. He enjoys poking fun at his bandmates, especially with Matty, and playing card games, especially Bingo. Would be an asset to be familiar with instrument pretraining to band member, but not required.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Actor	Royee	Male 50 - 60 Years old
Description The drummer of Daybreak. Being the band's youngest member, Royee does not feel as conflicted with aging as the other men despite knowing it looms over him. He is the peacekeeper of the group, trying to end the banter between the three other men, and does his best to try and cool down the situation when things get tense. Would be an asset to be familiar with instrument pretraining to band member, but not required.

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