Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Film School
Network:
Capilano University
Paid?:
No
Deadline:
Dec 30, 2025
Shooting starts:
Feb 27, 2026
Shooting finishes:
Mar 1, 2026
Shooting locations:
Vancouver
Cities for response:
Vancouver
Storyline
Evgeni, a non-speaking little boy living in Russia is told his abusive father is going to be killed. Despite having a chance to save him, he lets his father die to end his torment. 19 years later, Evgeni is put in a position to save another man’s life, though it will cost him his freedom.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Young Evgeni | Male 6 - 12 Years old |
Description (Actor must be fluent in sign language.)A young non-speaking boy living under the control of his abusive father. When he’s given a chance to free himself and his mother, he takes it, changing both of their lives forever. D/deaf, hard of hearing, and non-speaking actors welcome to submit. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Adult Evengi | Male 24 - 35 Years old |
Description (Actor must be fluent in sign language.)Years later, Evgeni remains haunted by his father’s memory. Living under a government that denies its authoritarianism, he becomes determined to uncover the truth. D/deaf, hard of hearing, and non-speaking actors welcome to submit. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Svetlana | Female 35 - 50 Years old |
Description (Actor must be fluent in sign language and able to deliver spoken dialogue.)Evgeni’s mother. Deeply worried as he risks everything, she tries to persuade him not to pursue a truth that could destroy both of them. | ||