Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Film School
Network:
Paid?:
No
Rates:
Non paid student film
Deadline:
Oct 1, 2025
Auditions:
Self tapes by request
Callbacks:
Via Zoom TBC
Shooting starts:
Nov 1, 2025
Shooting finishes:
Nov 3, 2025
Shooting locations:
Etobicoke, Ontario.
Cities for response:
Toronto
Comments
We can accept union and non-union actors through our student agreement with ACTRA. This
is a non-paying student film and no permit is required. Actors will receive a copy of the
finished film for their demo reel. Meals provided on shootdays
is a non-paying student film and no permit is required. Actors will receive a copy of the
finished film for their demo reel. Meals provided on shootdays
Storyline
A Ukrainian woman long settled in Toronto, who, right before the first anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, must choose between attending her Canadian fiance's mother’s birthday or staying home to support her niece, who recently moved in with them due to the war.
Roles
Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
Lead | Vika | Female 38 - 45 Years old |
Description Long-settled in Canada, coming across as emotionally distant and cold, as she tries to hide her vulnerabilityPlease Note: there is a scene with intimacy (kissing) Ukrainian and Russian language requirement. | ||
Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
Principal | Polina | Female 18 - 25 Years old |
Description Moved to Canada recently, quick to react and very emotionally sensitive.Ukrainian and Russian language requirement. | ||
Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
Principal | Ian | Male 38 - 45 Years old |
Description Grounded and understanding family-man, born and raised in Canada.Please Note: there is a scene with intimacy (kissing) |