Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
ACTRA Low Budget Tier 3
Deadline:
May 30, 2025
Auditions:
Please submit self-tape on castingworkbook website
Callbacks:
May 1, 2025 Callback will be taken place in GTA Toronto
Shooting starts:
June 27, 2025
Shooting finishes:
June 30, 2025
Shooting locations:
GTA Toronto
Cities for response:
Toronto
Comments
Please feel free to upload additional videos to showcase your gymnastics skills if audutioning for Sara or Stacy.
Shooting dates are flexible and can be adjusted based on actor availability.
Shooting dates are flexible and can be adjusted based on actor availability.
Storyline
The spirited rivalry between two promising young gymnasts is upended when one girl’s family faces financial hardship, forcing her to make a painful decision about her future. "High Flyer" is a poignant exploration of talent versus opportunity, shedding light on the countless children whose potential remains unrealized due to circumstances beyond their control.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Sara | Female 8 - 14 Years old |
Description Open to all ethnicitiesSara is a determined young gymnast with a quiet resilience, finding confidence and belonging on the mat. Though she struggles to fit in, she dreams big despite her modest circumstances. Beneath her sweet and introspective nature lies a fierce will to succeed. Notes: Gymnastics or cheerleading skills required (intermediate to advanced) Looking for a child actor who can balance bubbly innocence with fierce determination (Think Olive from Little Miss Sunshine) | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Stacey | Female 8 - 14 Years old |
Description Open to all ethnicitiesStacey is the "cool girl" in gymnastics class—confident, poised, and polished, with a fierce competitive streak. But beneath her self-assured exterior, she hides a deep vulnerability, shaped by her mother’s high expectations. She longs for genuine support and connection. Notes: Gymnastics or cheerleading skills required (intermediate to advanced) Looking for a child actor who can balance Stacey’s outward confidence with her inner struggles | ||