Short Film
Grease Trap
Details
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
No
Rates:
Non-Union/Volunteer - Meals, Transport and Demo Reel use provided
Deadline:
Mar 12, 2026
Shooting starts:
Apr 27, 2026 5-Day Shoot: April 27, May 3-4, 8-9
Shooting finishes:
May 9, 2026 
Shooting locations:
Toronto, GTA
Cities for response:
Toronto
Comments
We are committed to diverse, inclusive casting for every role. Please submit qualified performers without regard to disability, race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnic origin, or any other basis prohibited by law unless otherwise specifically indicated.

*Please Note* Film contains elements of self-harm discussion and violence. Please ensure talent is comfortable with content prior to submission.
Storyline
Two disillusioned fast food employees, Pat and Russel, find respite from the nagging pain of customer service by imagining the ways they could end it all on the job. With a promotion on the horizon (AKA a potential eternity of oil burns and hairnets), the two must decide if they’re going to make a change, or lose themselves for the $8.99 burger. A dark comedy w/ absurd tones.
Roles
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
PrincipalMacMale 16 - 22 Years old
Description
Male. Open ethnicity. 16-22, to look 18. Mac is a new hire and hasn’t had the life beaten out of him yet by the job. He’s chill, laid-back, and a master at flipping patties. Shooting days required: May 8-9 (2 days)
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
PrincipalBettyFemale 60 - 80 Years old
Description
Female. Open ethnicity. 60-80+ Betty is a kind lady with poor eyesight. She is overwhelmed by the sheer amount of options on the fast-food menu. Shooting days required: May 27 (1 day)
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
PrincipalStonerAll 20 - 35 Years old
Description
Open Gender. Open ethnicity. 20-35. A stoner with poor morals that crosses paths with Russel. The only thing this weed-addled customer likes more than root beer is their crappy car from a decade ago. Shooting days required: May 3 or 4 (1 Day)
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
PrincipalFatherMale 30 - 50 Years old
Description
Male. Open Ethnicity. 30-50. Father of the child tormenting Russel by cutting open ketchup packets and pouring them out onto the table. He considers himself a hands-off parent. Talent must be comfortable being sprayed with fake blood. Dates required: April 27 (1 Day)
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
ActorChildAll 8 - 12 Years old
Description
All Genders. Open Ethnicity. 8-12. An unsupervised child tormenting Russel at the fast food restaurant by cutting open ketchup packets and pouring them out onto the table. Looking for deadpan, offbeat, comedic look/abilities. Non-speaking role. Dates required: April 27 (1 Day)