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 locations:
Toronto, GTA
Cities for response:
Toronto
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)