Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Film School
Network:
Paid?:
No
Rates:
Non-paid student film.
Deadline:
Feb 2, 2026
Auditions:
Self tapes by request.
Callbacks:
Via Zoom (Dates TBD)
Shooting starts:
Feb 15, 2026
Shooting finishes:
Feb 19, 2026
Shooting locations:
Downtown, Toronto. We are shooting both interior and exterior scenes, so please bear that in mind as it is winter time.
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 meals on set and a copy of the
finished film for their demo reel.
is a non-paying student film and no permit is required. Actors will receive meals on set and a copy of the
finished film for their demo reel.
Storyline
This dark comedy follows Cyrus, a young man trying to win back his girlfriend over the course of one winter night. Already running late, he is repeatedly sidetracked by strange encounters and small setbacks. Each interaction offers him a chance to fix things, but instead exposes his habit of taking the easiest way out. As the night goes on, it becomes clear that nothing is actually working against him except his own choices.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Cyrus | Male 22 - 27 Years old |
Description A 20-something urbanite who relies on talking his way through situations rather than facing them. Over the course of a single winter night, his words repeatedly fail as the consequences of his actions catch up with him in increasingly frustrating ways. Cyrus is selfish and performative, aware of his own shortcomings yet convinced that saying the right thing will be enough. Each opportunity to course correct instead reinforces that his bad luck is largely self-inflicted. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Oats | Male 22 - 27 Years old |
Description An old friend of Cyrus, Oats is easygoing to the point of indifference. He moves through life at his own pace and is seemingly unbothered by the mess around him or the expectations he has abandoned. His relaxed, unmotivated demeanour stands in sharp contrast to Cyrus’ anxious urgency, making him both a comfort and an obstacle. Oats is not malicious or confrontational. His passivity and lack of concern are what frustrate Cyrus most. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Lizard | Male 40 - 55 Years old |
Description An older man living in a student apartment, the out-of-place Lizard, is a man of very few words. His expressions do most of the talking, but when agitated, he really fires up. Lizard has a strange, unnerving presence. He occupies the space casually, as if he belongs there, despite clearly not fitting in. Seeking an interesting, or otherwise abnormal face. Expressive and emotive facial expressions Southern accent (not necessary) / deeper voice. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Skott | Male 28 - 35 Years old |
Description A tired, transactional bookstore owner who immediately sees Cyrus as a sucker and takes full advantage. Skott is blunt, unsentimental, and opportunistic. He treats the interaction as a business deal rather than a favour. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Mario Kart | Male 20 - 27 Years old |
Description The vanilla yogurt of people. Mario Kart is genuine and honest. His clean-cut and well-dressed appearance serves as a contrast to the unkempt and rowdy people he’s surrounded by. Clean & comfortable personality. | ||