Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Film School
Network:
Paid?:
No
Rates:
non paid student film
Deadline:
Oct 30, 2025
Shooting starts:
Nov 22, 2025
Shooting finishes:
Nov 24, 2025
Shooting locations:
Humber Lakeshore campus area, exact locations are TBD.
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 and beverages will be provided on all shoot days. If transportation is required, we can arrange for a ride for the actor during filming.
Storyline
“Aftermath” follows Mallory, a sixteen-year-old high school student who frequently vandalizes an out-of-order bathroom stall to express her emotions after experiencing a sexual assault. When someone starts responding to her in mysterious pink handwriting, she sets out to uncover who it is. This search pushes Mallory to confront what happened to her and how it has impacted her mental health and interpersonal relationships, helping her begin her path toward healing.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Mallory | Female 18 - 21 Years old |
Description Looking for actor 18+ but can play 16. Mallory was once a bright, artistic free spirit and a social butterfly, but after getting sexually assaulted by a classmate at a party, she has completely shut down. She suppresses her true self and interests in an effort to go unnoticed, has stopped trying in school, and struggles to talk about what happened. This has created distance between her and the people around her, particularly her best friend, Danielle. Mallory has developed silent resentment towards the people in her life as a result of this distance, feeling like everybody is constantly walking on eggshells around her and won’t speak to her like a normal person anymore. She expresses these emotions by regularly vandalizing an out-of-order bathroom stall at school. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Danielle | Female 18 - 21 Years old |
Description Looking for actor 18+ but can play 16. Danielle is a smart and social student who is very close with her best friend, Mallory. They’ve always understood each other well, but since Mallory was sexually assaulted at a party, things have changed. Mallory has been acting differently, and Danielle feels like she can’t connect with her anymore. She’s tried to help and has encouraged Mallory to talk to someone or get help, but this seems to push Mallory away even more. When Danielle gives her space, Mallory seems upset about this, too. Danielle is worried for Mallory wants to communicate her concerns, but she doesn’t know how and becomes avoidant, causing distance between them. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Ben | Male 40 - 55 Years old |
Description Ben is Mallory’s father. He is a working-class man who focuses on simple things like being happy and getting through each day. As a single parent, he does his best to support Mallory. He takes care of her basic needs but has a hard time connecting with her emotionally. He knows something bad happened to her at a party recently, but Mallory refuses to share details and shuts him out. Ben tries to give her the space she says she needs, but he quietly wonders if that is really helping. Still, he struggles to bring up his concerns, afraid of making things worse between them. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Ms. Woods | Female 27 - 40 Years old |
Description Ms. Woods is the school guidance counsellor. She cares a lot about her students' well-being and often encourages those who are struggling in class to ask for help or come talk to her, especially when they seem to be avoiding it. She believes these students usually need the most support. Mallory is one of those students. Ms. Woods has been keeping an eye on her since hearing that her attendance and grades have been dropping. She is trying to encourage Mallory to reach out and open up about what’s going on. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Mr. Sloan | Male 40 - 65 Years old |
Description Mr. Sloan is one of Mallory’s teachers. He means well and is genuinely concerned about her, as she has been missing many classes and her grades have dropped sharply. He cares about helping her get back on track and has tried to express his concern about her and her future if things don’t change. He hopes that something he says might reach her and make a difference. | ||