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 30, 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 |
| Supporting | Stacy's Mom | Female 35 - 50 Years old |
Description Open EthnicityPolished and poised, Stacey’s Mom takes pride in both appearances and accomplishment. A classic stage parent, she’s demanding, image-conscious, and holds her daughter to high—often unrealistic—standards, expecting nothing less than perfection in her gymnastics. Additional Note: Open to actors outside the age range who can convincingly play the parent of a tween | ||
| 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 | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Mom | Female 35 - 50 Years old |
Description Open Ethnicity (South and southeast Asian actresses strongly encouraged to apply) Sara’s Mom is the emotional anchor of the family—grounded, warm, and quietly resilient. She brings a no-nonsense pragmatism to both parenting and managing the household, balancing emotional support with practical strength. Though she rarely speaks of it, she carries the burden of their financial strain with grace, always showing up for her daughter and husband with unwavering support and love. Additional Note: We are seeking an actor who can convey both tenderness and firmness, capturing the quiet strength and practical wisdom of a mother who balances love, responsibility, and the life’s ups and downs with unwavering determination Open to actors outside the age range who can convincingly play the parent of a tween | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Dad | Male 35 - 50 Years old |
Description Open Ethnicity Sara’s Dad is a devoted family man whose gentle presence conceals a deep well of emotion. Though the loss of his job and the uncertainty of his search weigh heavily on him, he carries the family’s financial strain with quiet dignity, doing his best to shield Sara from their worries while leaning on his wife for emotional support. He finds solace in Sara’s joy and pride in her accomplishments—even when the future feels uncertain. Additional Note: We are looking for an actor who can portray a quiet yet emotionally rich character, balancing the tension between outward positivity and the internal struggles of a father determined to keep his family afloat despite mounting challenges Open to actors outside the age range who can convincingly play the parent of a tween. | ||