Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Film School
Network:
Paid?:
No
Rates:
non-paying student film
Deadline:
Feb 2, 2026
Auditions:
May also accept self tape for certain roles
Shooting starts:
Feb 21, 2026 Shooting is planned only on two weekends...
Shooting finishes:
Mar 1, 2026 Feb 21-Feb 22 & Feb 28- Mar 1
Shooting locations:
GTA
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 the shoot days.
• If transportation is required we can arrange for a ride for the actor during filming.
• Meals and beverages will be provided on the shoot days.
• If transportation is required we can arrange for a ride for the actor during filming.
Storyline
One small birthday wish pushes a struggling immigrant single mother to bend the rules—and turns a birthday into a moment of connection. The film explores themes of sacrifice, the immigrant experience, and the silent bonds between parent and child.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | MOM | Female 35 - 45 Years old |
Description MOMEthnicity: Iranian. Language: Must be fluent in Farsi. Description: An Iranian immigrant and single mother working as a janitor. She is a woman of quiet strength and sacrifice, meticulous in her work and devoted to her daughter. Note: Dialogue is almost entirely in Farsi, with one final line delivered in English. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | DAUGHTER | Female 12 - 17 Years old |
Description DAUGHTEREthnicity: Iranian. Language: Fluent in Farsi and English. Description: Observant and loyal. She lives in a poor neighborhood but finds joy in small things, like her pink backpack or the hope of a new birthday jacket. Note: This role requires an actor who can balance youthful excitement with a grounded, protective maturity. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | CASHIER #2 | Female 30 - 60 Years old |
Description CASHIER #2Ethnicity: Any (But not Iranian) Description: The store’s floor lead or security-conscious employee. She is direct, firm, and professional. She is the one who notices the discrepancy and confronts Mom, demanding to see her ID and check her bag. She isn't a villain, but she represents the cold reality of the "rules" that Mom has broken. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | WOMAN (Immigrant Couple) | Female 25 - 30 Years old |
Description WOMAN (Immigrant Couple)Ethnicity: Open Description: An immigrant who speaks English with a heavy accent. She is seen trying on a matching hat and scarf, struggling with the excitement of choice. Her character represents a lighter, more joyful side of the immigrant experience, where she is able to indulge in the "luxury" of choosing both items without the weight of financial fear. Note: This is a minimal-dialogue role that relies heavily on expressive physical acting and the ability to project joy and indecision. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | MAN (Immigrant Couple) | Male 30 - 35 Years old |
Description MAN (Immigrant Couple)Ethnicity: Open. Description: An immigrant who speaks English with a heavy accent. He is supportive, patient, and affectionate. Watching his partner try on clothes with a smile, he represents the "provider" who has found enough stability to encourage his loved one to "take both" items. He is a foil to the Mom, highlighting the gap between those who are struggling and those who have found their footing. Note: Requires a warm, grounded screen presence. | ||