Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Film School
Network:
Paid?:
No
Rates:
Non paid student film
Deadline:
Mar 5, 2026
Auditions:
Self tapes by request.
Callbacks:
In person at TMU
Shooting starts:
Mar 12, 2026
Shooting finishes:
Mar 15, 2026
Shooting locations:
Toronto ON, Owen Sound ON
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. Crafts services will be provided alongside transportation fees.
Storyline
Graeme, a 22 year old male living in 1982, cooks a final meal to have with his family before leaving home. His brother David, 19, argues that he is leaving them behind and Graeme must find a way to not only resolve things with his little brother but also break the news to their abusive father.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Graeme | Male 20 - 28 Years old |
Description Graeme is a stern and intelligent University graduate who has been given an opportunity to work abroad that he knows he must take. With taking this job he will be leaving his little brother behind in an abusive household with his father. Graeme cooks a final supper for the three of them and decides to tell them all over dinner. --Character smoking on camera for one scene (prop cigarette) | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | David | Male 18 - 26 Years old |
Description David, the younger brother to Graeme, has always been blamed by their father for their mothers death. From this, he's faced abuse and an overall lack of love. Yet, he still is lighthearted, sarcastic and comedic but when learning of his brother leaving soon, is suddenly hit with a fatalistic fear and gets angry with Graeme. --Character smoking on camera for one scene (prop cigarette) | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | George | Male 50 - 65 Years old |
Description George is a construction worker who was always angry, but got angrier when he lost his wife during childbirth. Since then, he was never the same. He's emotionally reserved and stubborn. | ||