Feature Film
ROADS
Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Feature Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
As per ACTRA
Deadline:
Apr 6, 2026
Shooting starts:
Jan 11, 2027 
Shooting finishes:
June 1, 2027 
Shooting locations:
Toronto, North Bay, Timmins, Sault Ste Marie
Cities for response:
Toronto
Storyline
A washed up rockstar takes his estranged son on a road trip and he realizes it might be too late to make it as a musician but not too late to make it as a dad.
Roles
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadNickMale 38 - 55 Years old
Description
Nick is a fading rockstar with harsh exterior, still traveling and still trying to make it. He's been a part-time Dad for his son Jesse and this is the first time where his son is old enough to take him on the road. Nick is full of issues, he's dependent on pot and other drugs, he's had issues with women his whole life and has always had struggles with a wicked temper. This moment in his life is to prove to his son that it might be too late for him to make it as a musician but not too late to make it as a father.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadCHIPMale 35 - 50 Years old
Description
Chip is like the human embodiment of a ferret. He's light on his feet and quick witted with his jokes. He's a very tender, gentle person.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadJesseMale 12 - 16 Years old
Description
Jesse is innocent, hopeful and optimistic. He hasn't been jaded yet by the world around him. This opportunity to be on the road with his dad is once-in-a-lifetime and he's so excited to be with his father. He yearns for his support, love and time. He wishes he could be just like him. Over the course of the coming-of-age journey he meets his first love, tries marijuana for the first time and realizes that his father may not be the kind of man he wants to be.