Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Film School
Network:
Paid?:
No
Rates:
Non paid student film
Deadline:
Feb 20, 2026
Auditions:
Selftapes by request
Callbacks:
Via Zoom, TBD
Shooting starts:
Mar 2, 2026
Shooting finishes:
Feb 6, 2026
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. Additionally, meals and beverages will be provided on the shoot days. Also, If transportation is required we can arrange for a ride for the actor during filming.
Storyline
DECAY: In a near future where after a person's death it becomes possible to view their memories, Ben, a young adult struggling to right the wrongs of his past, battles with the weight of viewing his deceased brother's memories. Fearing his brother never forgave him after a fight in their past, he must decide whether or not to view his brother's final memories of him.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Ben | Male 24 - 28 Years old |
Description Brooding, introspective, struggling with grief and guilt. Needs to carry subtle emotional beats: Anger, regret, and the slow build to vulnerability. Must be able to interact with VFX elements believably | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Jacob | Male 24 - 28 Years old |
Description Difficult, defensive, emotionally guarded. Must be able to convey anger, frustration, and subtle vulnerability. Should make audience feel both irritation and sympathy. Must be able to interact with VFX elements believably | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Kathryn | Female 55 - 65 Years old |
Description Loving, concerned, emotionally raw. Can move between exasperation and heartbreak. Must sell parental tension realistically. Must be able to interact with VFX elements believably | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Elaine | Female 35 - 50 Years old |
Description Calm, professional, empathetic under a controlled exterior. Must balance authority with warmth. Can appear intimidating but ultimately human. Must be able to interact with VFX elements believably | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Olivia | Female |
Description Professional but not intimidating. Mainly facilitates entry into the memory process. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Laura | Female 24 - 27 Years old |
Description Warm, empathetic, gently grounding. Acts as a soft mirror for Ben’s internal struggle. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Young Ben | Male 6 - 8 Years old |
Description Younger version of Ben | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Young Jacob | Male 8 - 10 Years old |
Description Younger version of Jacob | ||