Details
Union:
Not designated
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
No
Rates:
This is a non-paying project. Actors who work with us will receive a copy for their demo reel. We will be providing meals during shoot.
Deadline:
July 20, 2025
Shooting starts:
July 30, 2025
Shooting finishes:
Aug 3, 2025
Shooting locations:
Winnipeg, MB
Cities for response:
Winnipeg
Storyline
Jimi, a 27-year-old immigrant struggles to pay his bills and fulfill his promises to his only daughter, Ara. His confidence and resolve fail him in the presence of his daughter when confronted by Stacey, the apartment manager. Ara becomes the source of comfort and inspiration. The narrative illuminates the quiet power of a father’s love and a daughter’s unwavering hope.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Jimi | Male 27 - 32 Years old |
Description Male, 27 - 30 years old; African, Fit. A devoted father struggling to provide for his daughter after losinghis job. Haunted by past dreams and present hardship, he clings to hope and love. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Ara | Female 6 - 8 Years old |
Description Female, 6 - 8 years old of African; skating ability is a plus but not required. Jimi’s 6–8-year-old daughter. Wise beyond her years, she becomes his emotional anchor and source of strength. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Stacy | Female 28 - 40 Years old |
Description Female, 28 - 40 years old; open to all ethnicities. The stern apartment manager. She represents the pressure of the outside world closing in. | ||