Details
Union:
Union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
LBP Tier 4
Deadline:
Feb 14, 2026
Callbacks:
Feb 18, 2026
Shooting starts:
Mar 14, 2026
Shooting finishes:
Mar 14, 2026
Shooting locations:
Toronto
Cities for response:
Toronto
Storyline
“Try to See Me” is a narrative short film about a man living on the streets of Toronto and reflecting back
on his life prior to being homeless.
on his life prior to being homeless.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | HOMELESS MAN | Male 55 - 80 Years old |
Description HOMELESS MAN is an unhoused person, living on the streets of Toronto. Prior to this point, he had a life filled withlove and joy until circumstances out of his control forced him to have unstable housing. While experiencing homelessness, the world passes him by and goes “unnoticed” and ignored. He desires to be seen. Caucasian. Grey eyes. Preferably has long hair and beard, or ready to grow it. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | BUSINESS WOMAN | Female 30 - 45 Years old |
Description BUSINESS WOMAN is high-class and has a corporate job. She is someone just wanting to get throughher day as efficiently as possible - fully a part of the hustle and bustle. Only when she meets the Man is she able to truly slow down in her life and take pause. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | HOMELESS MAN (Early years) | Male 20 - 40 Years old |
Description This is the role of HOMELESS MAN (the MAN) in his early years BEFORE he got homeless. Should match the visual look of the HOMELESS MAN character. The Man is the ex-partner of ALEX , who together had built a life for themselves. As their relationship continued, his partner Alex is leaving emptying their bank accounts and causing hardship for the Man.Caucasian. Grey eyes. Must be able to pay 20 and 40 yo versions of the same character. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | ALEX | Male 20 - 40 Years old |
Description ALEX is the ex-partner of the Man, who together had built a life for themselves. As their relationshipcontinued, Alex felt unfulfilled within the relationship, the couple coming to a breaking point when Alex decided to leave the relationship and empty their bank accounts, causing hardship for the Man. Black. Must be able to pay 20 and 40 yo versions of the same character. | ||