Short Film
Fatherphobic
Details
Union:
Union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
ACTRA AIP $200/day
Deadline:
Mar 2, 2026
Shooting starts:
Nov 13, 2026 
Shooting finishes:
Nov 15, 2026 
Shooting locations:
Montreal
Cities for response:
Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa
Storyline
Fatherphobic is a horror-comedy about a trans woman meeting her estranged father for the first time. Her father seems kind and accepting until he locks her inside his apartment and his playful games turn into a twisted cat-and-mouse fight to survive.
Roles
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadDaughterTrans-female 18 - 25 Years old
Description
A tough, hyper-vigilant, and fiercely independent young trans woman. Having survived addiction and a fractured family life, she is guarded, sharp, and emotionally self-reliant. Now sober, she seeks connection with her biological father, whom she believed was dead.

Requires strong emotional range and the ability to carry extended scenes.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadFatherMale 45 - 55 Years old
Description
A disarming, eccentric, and charming man who masks deep instability behind a relaxed, creative persona. Charismatic and warm on the surface, he is emotionally manipulative and dangerous underneath. The actor must balance charm and menace with subtlety.

Performance Notes: This role involves significant physicality. Comfort with movement-based performance is essential; experience in dance, stage combat, or athletic training is a plus.

Content Note: Partial nudity required (underwear only).