Film School
Briarfall
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 typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadLeslie ‘Les’ GalloMale 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 typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadOtis WhitmoreMale 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 typeRoleGender & Age range
PrincipalArthur WhitmoreMale 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.