Film School
Decay
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 typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadBenMale 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 typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadJacobMale 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 typeRoleGender & Age range
PrincipalKathrynFemale 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 typeRoleGender & Age range
PrincipalElaineFemale 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 typeRoleGender & Age range
ActorOliviaFemale
Description
Professional but not intimidating. Mainly facilitates entry into the memory process.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
ActorLauraFemale 24 - 27 Years old
Description
Warm, empathetic, gently grounding. Acts as a soft mirror for Ben’s internal struggle.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
ActorYoung BenMale 6 - 8 Years old
Description
Younger version of Ben
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
ActorYoung JacobMale 8 - 10 Years old
Description
Younger version of Jacob