Details
Union:
Union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
ACTRA Resume Agreement Short (This is an ACTRA union role under the Resume Agreement. Deferred fees (no up front compensation), 3.6% DGR. No pay up front)
Deadline:
Nov 8, 2025
Shooting starts:
Dec 6, 2025 Shooting the first two weekends in December.
Shooting finishes:
Dec 14, 2025
Shooting locations:
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Cities for response:
Winnipeg
Storyline
Handful follows Wren as they navigate adolescence and early queer identity shaped by the subtle influences of their upbringing. Moving between past and present, the film explores how childhood experiences—both spoken and unspoken—inform Wren’s sense of self and the ways they learn to exist in the world.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Parker | Female 19 - 25 Years old |
Description A high school senior who enters into a relationship with Wren. She is confident and comfortable in her identity, something she helps Wren with. Open to Female, Trans-female, and non-binary actors. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Lauren | Female 10 - 12 Years old |
Description The younger version of Wren as seen through flashbacks. They are at the messy beginning of their journey to self-discovery. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Mom | Female 45 - 55 Years old |
Description Wren’s mother. She loves Wren but struggles to fully accept them for who they are. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Dad | Male 45 - 55 Years old |
Description Wren’s father. He wants to understand Wren but struggles to do so. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Sister | Female 20 - 25 Years old |
Description Wren’s sister. She is supportive of Wren and the two have a strong relationship. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Ryan | Male 16 - 23 Years old |
Description A student at the same school as Wren. He is well-meaning but a bit clueless. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Finn | All 16 - 23 Years old |
Description A student at the same school as Wren. They are confidently queer. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Jessie | Female 16 - 23 Years old |
Description A student at the same school as Wren. They are confidently queer. Open to any femme presenting actors. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Leo | Male 16 - 23 Years old |
Description A student at the same school as Wren. They are confidently queer. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Featured Extra | Brother | Male 16 - 23 Years old |
Description Wren’s brother. More interested in his phone than the situation playing out with Wren. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Featured Extra | Brig | All 16 - 23 Years old |
Description A student at the same school as Wren. They are confidently queer. | ||