Details
Union:
Not designated
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
No
Rates:
Volunteer - Accommodation and Catering provided.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
Callbacks:
June 21, 2025 Chemistry Reads, Etc.
Shooting starts:
Aug 19, 2025
Shooting finishes:
Aug 27, 2025
Shooting locations:
Tiny, Ontario (3-4 days) - Ottawa, Ontario (2 days)
Cities for response:
Toronto, Ottawa
Comments
Please read the character descriptions for more details on shooting locations.
Storyline
After two years as the primary caretaker to her mother with Alzheimer’s, a young woman grapples with guilt over their turbulent past and struggles to find direction as her youth quietly slips away.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Astrid | Female 18 - 25 Years old |
Description Once a reckless, thrill-seeking teenager; the unexpected responsibility of caring for her mother with Alzheimer's has forced Astrid to grow up fast. Now, isolated from her peers and stuck in a monotonous cycle of caregiving, Astrid has grown dejected. At her core, Astrid is a dreamer and wants much more out of life but feels an obligation to her mother. Torn between doing the right thing and pursuing a life of her own, Astrid realizes she has an impossible decision before her - Open to all ages that can convincingly play a young woman in her early 20s - This role will shoot both in Tiny, ON and Ottawa, ON, for which accommodations and travel assistance will be available. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Marianne | Female 50 - 70 Years old |
Description A single mom and school teacher, Marianne can come across as harsh and insensitive, but deep down she only wants what's best for her only daughter. After Astrid's father left them when she was young, Marianne learned that she needed a thick skin if she was going to provide for Astrid as a single mother Growing forgetful and finding herself scattered, Marianne took herself to a doctor where she wasdiagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s. Now, only in her late fifties, Marianne’s condition has quickly declined leaving her in the sole care of her daughter, Astrid. Feeling lost, scared, and confused, Marianne has lost much of her edge - even so, her go-getter attitude persists through her condition, and she does her best to enjoy the little moments of her simple life. - Open to all ages that can convincingly play an older woman in her 50-60s. Shooting takes place in Tiny, ON over 3-4 days, for which accommodations will be available. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Ben | Male 18 - 25 Years old |
Description Easygoing and popular, Ben has always been a good kid. He excels at sports, school and is an active member of his community. Attending a prestigious university with a cushy job lined up at his father's company, Ben is on course to live a life of success and comfort; rarely stressed or unsure of himself. While Ben means well, this smooth ride he has enjoyed so far has left him somewhat naive, out of touch, and unempathetic. He believes that life is actually pretty simple -as long as you work hard, you will get what you want - Open to all ages that can convincingly play a younger man in his early 20s. Shooting takes place in Tiny, ON. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Charlie (Charlotte) | All 25 - 45 Years old |
Description Charlotte is an uppity, caring, and empathetic young professional who takes her job as a social worker very seriously. She believes in the work that she does. Making the lives of elderly men and women struggling with memory related illnesses as comfortable as possible brings her great purpose and joy - Open to all ages that can convincingly play a woman in her 30-40s. Shooting takes place in Ottawa, ON (Ottawa Local Preferred). | ||