Short Film
BLOOD MONEY
Details
Union:
Union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
No
Rates:
UNDER ACTRA CO-OP NON PAID
Deadline:
May 20, 2025
Shooting starts:
Aug 9, 2025 August 9th and 10th, August 16th and August 17th
Shooting finishes:
Aug 17, 2025 Filming will split into two consecutive weekends.
Shooting locations:
Barrie ON
Cities for response:
Toronto
Storyline
A young woman falls into online gambling addiction, until her fate is tested.
Roles
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
SupportingJimMale 25 - 40 Years old
Description
(Any ethnicity)

High energy, really put together , somewhat conventionally attractive plays the role of a successful business man. Promotes hustle culture and selling courses on how to become a millionaire and the secret to success. Think Logan Paul, Luke Belmar. (Think Influencer, Podcast type of guy)
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
SupportingSeanMale 30 - 40 Years old
Description
(Any ethnicity)

The teacher holding the virtual workshop, also a friend of Alex. He acts as a mentor for everyone in the zoom class on how to generate more income for your business. Well spoken, manipulative, doesn't like to be questioned. (The scene will be shot on a webcam zoom set up)
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
Large PrincipalYoung DannyMale 30 - 35 Years old
Description
Ethnicity- (Mediterranean/European)

Father of the main protagonist, a flashback scene to her childhood. Danny is the ambitions, impulsive older brother to Johnny. Likes to take on the leadership role, he threatens his brother at gunpoint.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
Large PrincipalYoung JohnnyMale 25 - 30 Years old
Description
Ethnicity- (Mediterranean/European)

Younger brother to Danny, he follows orders and does what he is told. Wants a better life for himself and tries to leave the world of crime. He gets held at gunpoint by his older brother Danny.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
Non SpeakingYoung AlexFemale 9 - 11 Years old
Description
Ethnicity- (Latin/Mixed)- SOC

Non speaking role, plays the young protagonist of Alex in the story. Parental guardian must be onset, child actor will only be needed for less than a day possibly for a few hours.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
OtherDoctorAll 30 - 40 Years old
Description
(Any ethnicity)

Looking for a voice over actor to play the role of a doctor. The scene will take place on a phone call.