Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
No
Rates:
100$/ Day Honorarium (For the roles of Owen and Dave ONLY)
Deadline:
Jan 29, 2026
Callbacks:
In person callbacks, one day b/w Feb 12-18
Shooting starts:
Feb 28, 2026
Shooting finishes:
Mar 1, 2026
Shooting locations:
Toronto
Cities for response:
Toronto
Comments
This is a TFS Student Thesis Film.
Storyline
In this lighthearted sci-fi, Owen is in charge of creating the character design of a highly anticipated video game, feeling stuck, he decides to install A.S.T.R.A., a next-gen AI product. Little does he know his life is about to take a big turn under the influence of this all-powerful AI.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | OWEN | Male 20 - 30 Years old |
Description Any ethnicity. A concept artist with a "freestyle" soul. He’s a die-hard hip-hop fan who approaches a blank sheet of paper the same way he approaches life: with raw passion and zero planning. Owen moves on instinct, which results in a style that is undeniably unique. Yet, for all his creative fire, his inability to find a sense of order makes it nearly impossible for him to see his projects through to the finish line. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | DAVE | 40 - 50 Years old |
Description The Art Director of the video game studio. He sees a mirror of his younger self in Owen. However, as the person responsible for the game’s bottom line, Dave can no longer afford to shield Owen from his own lack of discipline. He is a man caught between the artist he used to be and the executive he had to become. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | A.S.T.R.A | Female 20 - 50 Years old |
Description VOICE OVER ONLY. Sophisticated female voice that sounds classy, smooth, precise and persuasive.A.S.T.R.A. is an artificial intelligence embedded in Owen’s brain. It does not directly control him, but subtly influences his decisions by regulating hormonal responses. Designed to execute every directive with maximum efficiency, A.S.T.R.A. will do whatever is necessary to complete its task. | ||