Details
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
Honorarium
Deadline:
May 2, 2025
Callbacks:
May 9, 2025
Shooting starts:
May 24, 2025
Shooting finishes:
May 26, 2025
Shooting locations:
Brampton, ON
Cities for response:
Toronto
Comments
There will be stunt coordination for a physical altercation between a bodyguard and two characters, Rhythm and Jassi, as well as a chase sequence over uneven outdoor terrain. All stunt work will be choreographed and shot safely.
Storyline
When a desperate young father agrees to one last heist with his childhood friends, they find themselves up against a powerful businessman hiding a deadly secret. Cold Storage is a tense thriller about loyalty, survival, and the cost of chasing a second chance.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | RHYTHM | Male 23 - 30 Years old |
Description South Asian, male, mid 20s. A hardworking machinist fighting to build a stable future for his daughter. Rhythm once dabbled in white-collar crime with his childhood friends, but he's walked away to focus on building a better life — until a desperate opportunity tempts him back. Determined but conflicted, he carries the weight of regret without letting it define him. Physically capable and emotionally grounded. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Large Principal | JASSI | Male 23 - 30 Years old |
Description South Asian, male, mid 20s. Rhythm's childhood friend, charming and quick-witted. Jassi once worked under Arjun and knows the cracks in his armor better than anyone. Outwardly smooth and confident, Jassi hides a deep resentment, seeing the heist not just as a payday, but as justice. His charisma masks his impulsiveness. Actor must be comfortable with physical performance involving light stunt work. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Large Principal | ARJUN | Male 45 - 55 Years old |
Description South Asian, male, mid 40s to mid 50s. A respected businessman whose public image hides a dark secret. Once on the verge of bankruptcy, Arjun saved himself by laundering money for organized crime. Now wealthy but trapped, he's cold, calculated, and commanding. Though his presence is calm and measured, there's an unmistakable menace beneath the surface. Strong dramatic actor needed to embody a man who has rationalized his own corruption. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | BOBBY | Male 23 - 30 Years old |
Description South Asian, male, mid 20s. Large build, like a football player. Rhythm's longtime friend and the team's unlikely hero. Bobby is built tough — a blue-collar guy who speaks through action more than words. A regular at the gym and the shooting range, he's dependable and grounded, with a dry sense of humour lurking under a stoic exterior. Physically strong presence required; actor must be comfortable handling prop weaponry (paintball gun/shotgun). | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | BODYGUARD | Male 25 - 40 Years old |
Description South Asian, male, any age up to 40s. Tough looking, physically intimidating, large build. Arjun's hired protection. | ||