Details
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
No
Deadline:
Sept 3, 2025
Shooting starts:
Oct 11, 2025 Shoot dates are October 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th
Shooting locations:
Downtown Toronto
Cities for response:
Toronto
Comments
This project is independently produced and created by a group of queer filmmakers. We welcome and encourage applications for any of the above roles from anyone with any gender expression, who wishes to collaborate and create an authentic expression of queer identity in this creatively gory horror film.
Compensation: Meals + Credit + Footage for Reel
Compensation: Meals + Credit + Footage for Reel
Storyline
SYNOPSIS: In 1983, the crew of an air traffic control tower fall under the influence of an unseen malevolent presence. Leslie, newly promoted, is forced to confront her past when she recognizes the sounds that the eldritch horror broadcasts. A horror on the surface, this film is a story of queer love and self-acceptance at its core.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Leslie | Trans-female 40 - 50 Years old |
Description Leslie (40s/50s, Lead): Recently promoted to station supervisor, Leslie is adjusting to her new responsibilities. A queer trans woman, carrying on an illicit affair with one of her coworkers, Leslie is terrified of being outed in her workplace. An anxious but capable woman, she is determined to defend herself and the woman she loves from this mysterious force. NOTE: We are particularly interested in receiving applications from trans actors, especially those who are trans women themselves. If you are comfortable bringing your lived experience to this production, whatever trans identity you have, we’d love to hear from you. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Betsy | Female 30 - 40 Years old |
Description Betsy (30s/40s, Supporting): The crew’s kooky aunt and biggest flirt. Betsy is carrying on a secret relationship with her boss, Leslie, and desperately wants the world to know. Carefree but not careless, Betsy may be a gossip but would never endanger a friend. She is also the only one in the office with a real sense of style and poise. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Shirley | Female 25 - 35 Years old |
Description Shirley (25-35, Supporting): An overeager overachiever, Shirley is very sure of herself, enough that she will occasionally ignore Leslie’s direct orders. Shirley is constantly performing to impress, and thinks she should have gotten the job over Leslie. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Otto | Male 30 - 40 Years old |
Description Otto (30s/40s, Supporting): God’s perfect idiot. Otto is a handsome, self-assured man. Everyone loves him, even though he’s usually late. Otto is the easiest crew member to influence, and is ultimately transformed into a hideous monster spouting words of guilt and humiliation. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Elanor | Female 40 - 50 Years old |
Description Elanor (40s, Supporting, VOICE ONLY): A mimicry of a traumatic memory. Elanor is the deceased mother of Leslie. A small-minded ghost, Elanor’s shameful words are used by the faceless monster in an attempt to break into Leslie’s steadfast mind. NOTE: This is a voice role only. | ||