Short Film
Squat and Stool
Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
100/day
Deadline:
Apr 3, 2025
Callbacks:
Apr 8, 2025 
Shooting starts:
Apr 22, 2025 
Shooting finishes:
Apr 24, 2025 
Shooting locations:
Vancouver
Cities for response:
Vancouver
Comments
For transparency, this film includes light physical comedy and moments of physical intimacy (e.g., playful cuddling, tickling). To ensure a safe and comfortable environment for all actors, we will have both a stunt coordinator and an intimacy coordinator on set. If you have any questions or concerns, we’re happy to discuss them before the shoot.
Storyline
Squat & Stool is a quirky comedy about love, first impressions, and the universal struggle for proper posture. When Ria visits her boyfriend’s parents for the first time, she’s determined to make a great impression—but there’s one problem. She’s left behind her squat stool. As the days pass and desperation grows, her increasingly absurd attempts to find a substitute lead to near-disasters, awkward encounters, and mounting suspicion from Ben’s father, William. Just when all hope (and dignity) seems lost, an unexpected hero emerges with the perfect solution—proving that sometimes, the strongest bonds are formed in the most unexpected places.
Roles
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadRiaFemale 25 - 30 Years old
Description
SOUTH-ASIAN OR SIMILAR
Ria is smart, quirky, and slightly neurotic, with an overactive imagination. Originally from India, she’s adapted well to life in Canada—except for one thing: Western toilets. Used to squatting since childhood, she finds herself in a hilariously dire situation when she visits her boyfriend’s parents and realizes she can’t go without her trusty squat stool. As her desperation grows, so do her ridiculous makeshift solutions. She’s warm, lovable, and a little awkward—think Jess from New Girl meets Kristen Wiig in Bridesmaids. Requirements: Strong comedic timing, expressive physical acting, ability to handle awkward humor.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadBenMale 25 - 30 Years old
Description
CAUCASIAN
Ben is a lovable, easygoing guy who adores Ria but is sometimes hilariously oblivious to her struggles. The classic golden retriever boyfriend—charming, affectionate, but not the most observant when it comes to subtle emotional cues. He’s thrilled to introduce Ria to his parents but remains completely unaware of the internal battle she’s fighting. Think John Krasinski in The Office meets Jason Segel in Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Requirements: Natural comedic charm, strong chemistry with Ria, ability to deliver dry humor.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadWilliamMale 45 - 60 Years old
Description
CAUCASIAN
William is Ben’s dad—reserved, wise, and observant. He’s a man of few words but misses nothing. A former athlete with an air of quiet authority, he carries himself with the confidence of someone who’s seen it all. Beneath his composed exterior, he has a subtle sense of humor and a surprising level of understanding. He slowly picks up on Ria’s unusual behavior, and in the end, proves to be her unexpected ally. Think Nick Offerman in Parks and Rec meets J.K. Simmons in Juno. Requirements: Strong deadpan delivery, ability to express warmth beneath a stern demeanor.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadMargretFemale 45 - 60 Years old
Description
CAUCASIAN
Margaret is the warm, talkative, effortlessly sophisticated mother of Ben. She’s the type who thrives on making guests feel at home—sometimes too much. She dotes on Ria, offering large portions of homemade meals and suggesting touristy outings, oblivious to the fact that Ria is internally panicking the whole time. Think Julie Walters in Mamma Mia meets Catherine O’Hara in Schitt’s Creek.