Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Film School
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
Greenlit Toronto Film School thesis film produced under the ACTRA Student Agreement. An honorarium will be provided. Exact honorarium details will be discussed upon selection.
Deadline:
Mar 27, 2026
Shooting starts:
Apr 18, 2026
Shooting finishes:
Apr 19, 2026
Shooting locations:
50 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M5B 1J6, Canada
Cities for response:
Toronto
Storyline
Shortly after Arthur Whitman moved into the small town of Briarfall, he began investing into the town and gaining approval and popularity from the townfolks. In the shadows, Leslie Gallo is approached while working at Gallo’s Brew, his parent’s coffee shop, to clean Whitmore's dirty money. Leslie agrees in order to help out his parent’s financial struggles. Otis Whitmore, Arthur’s son, develops a close friendship with Leslie, and they both uncover a dark secret about his father that changes Leslie’s stance on his initial agreement.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Leslie ‘Les’ Gallo | Male 20 - 25 Years old |
Description The main character. Leslie has an overall nihilistic view in life. Although he shows indifference towards his future, he is deeply ambitious and dreamy on the inside. No Intimacy, no stunts. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Otis Whitmore | Male 20 - 25 Years old |
Description Ottis Whitmore is the second main character. He is charismatic, charming and manipulative. He is one year older than Les, being 24 years old. Otis comes from a wealthy background, with his father being the current CEO of a family-run company. No Intimacy, no stunts. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Arthur Whitmore | Male 40 - 50 Years old |
Description Arthur Whitmore is the main antagonist in Briarfall. He is 55 years old and the father of Otis Whitmore. Arthur Whitmore is the founder of the Whitmore Foundation. He and his family moved to Briarfall and started buying properties and investing in town facilities, gaining approval and admiration. Arthur is cold and calculating, but remains charming and warm to the outside world. No Intimacy, no stunts. | ||