Short Film
Details
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
No
Rates:
Unpaid, but food and transportation will be covered, along with a completed copy of the final film.
Deadline:
Oct 9, 2025
Shooting starts:
Expected 1-2 shoot days this winter.
Shooting finishes:
We will work with whoever is casted to schedule.
Shooting locations:
Toronto
Cities for response:
Toronto
Storyline
With his grandmother’s birthday on the horizon, Clemente takes it upon himself to restore her home videos that date back to Mexico City in the mid-20th Century. While unearthing his own family’s history, feelings of grief and cultural dysphoria that Clemente thought were repressed begin to resurface.
Roles
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
SupportingJayMale 29 - 41 Years old
Description
Jay is the protagonist's manager at the restaurant he works at. He’s a compassionate figure who’s very friendly with his workers with his fun and occasionally goofy personality, but can also switch gears and have a more serious conversation with employees whenever it’s needed.

No restaurant or service experience necessary.