Details
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
Film School
Network:
Paid?:
No
Deadline:
Feb 23, 2025
Shooting starts:
Mar 18, 2025
Shooting finishes:
Mar 20, 2025
Shooting locations:
Greater Vancouver Area
Cities for response:
Vancouver
Storyline
Struggling comedian Martin gets the opportunity of a lifetime when he gets the chance to compete in a high-stakes comedy competition. Desperate to get a break, he marches forward only to discover the sinister truth behind the competition. Trapped in an exploitative nightmare, Martin learns the true cost of fame and fortune.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Martin Dupont | Male 25 - 35 Years old |
Description Martin is a young man trying to chase his dream while getting the family he lost back together. Martin loves cracking jokes and being light-hearted. His now separated wife Tina, could never get Martin to take things seriously and set actual goals that can push their family into a successful life. Martin wants to prove that his dream can provide enough for him and his family. Martin is a young man trying to chase his dream while getting the family he lost back together. Ever since Martin was a young boy, he loved making people laugh. He always cracked jokes and had an optimistic approach to life. His light-hearted demeanor led to his separation with his wife Tina, as she could never get Martin to take things seriously and set actual goals that can push their family into a secure and successful place. If Martin can prove that his dream can provide enough, then he can have a chance at getting his family back. Being incredibly set on his goals, it makes him blind to any red flags that may come his way. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Co Star | George | Male 35 - 45 Years old |
Description George is a wealthy comedy club owner with a side hustle in illegal organ harvesting that ties into the black market. George has a repulsively charming personality that gets people to trust him easily. George knows he’s high class, but his energy spills vile vibes that will be oblivious to others. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | The Doctor | Male 35 - 45 Years old |
Description The Doctor is a medically licensed surgeon that is deep in debt and takes a side job of illegal harvesting organs to pay off his student loans from medical school. After doing the side job of organ harvesting for a while, he’s paid hid debt off, but the money is too good for him to stop. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Extras | Comedy Club Extras | Male 19 - 35 Years old |
Description The crowd consists of comedians and audience members that attends the Gentleman’s Laughter Competition. The comedians and crowd that just wanting to hear some good jokes are all on in the twisted nature of the club. Their goal is to help create an illusion for Martin, so that he keeps his guard down. If you have jokes to tell or love to hear jokes, please inquire through submission instructions. These roles are beneficial to the story because the audience is all in on the joke, a.k.a. competition. | ||