Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
ACTRA Tier 4
Deadline:
Aug 15, 2025
Shooting starts:
Shooting December 2025
Shooting locations:
Toronto, GTA
Cities for response:
Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Montréal, Ottawa, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Charlottetown, St. John's, Sudbury, Kelowna
Comments
We are committed to diverse, inclusive casting. For every role, please submit qualified performers, without regard to disability, race, age, color, national origin, ethnic origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Storyline
After moving into a new home with his mother, a young man becomes obsessed with strange noises in the attic, only to discover a squatter who slowly replaces him in his own family. A psychological drama with surrealist and horror overtones.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | George | Male 18 - 25 Years old |
Description A withdrawn young man who's just moved into a new home with his single mother, Connie. Recently graduated from university, he is now aimless and jobless. He spends his days under the spell of depression, his only respite being the saxophone. His relationship with his mother is intimate, as the only child of a single mother, and they go about their quiet daily routine in close proximity. But since moving, the increasing pressure from his mother to help with the house has caused strains in their relationship, as he continuously avoids his filial duties. When he begins to hear noises coming from the attic he becomes increasingly paranoid, especially as he notices Connie behaving suspiciously. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Connie | Female 45 - 60 Years old |
Description George's mother. A caring, hard-working woman. Though she loves her son, his lack of support has begun to frustrate her. Since moving, she has taken care of the renovations herself and she is exhausted. Not only that, she is dealing with some sort of unspecified grief, and it’s through this routine that she copes with it. She is also hiding a secret from her son - that she has begun to take care of a squatter living in their attic, who needs their help. She’s found great meaning in taking care of someone in need, and once the secret is out, she grows even closer with the squatter, who has begun to help out around the house. Despite still caring for George, she has shifted her focus to the squatter, who is making her life enjoyable again. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Nico | Male 18 - 25 Years old |
Description A mysterious, reserved and deadpan squatter who's been secretly living in the attic of Goerge and Connie's new home. He is a polite and unassuming guest, grateful to Connie for her generosity. There are no signs of malevolence in his behaviour, despite George’s mounting suspicions. It’s unclear whether his actions are manipulative, but he gradually takes over George's place in the household. | ||