Short Film
Death of A Pianist
Details
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
No
Rates:
The short film is a passionate project from TMU film student funded by society of creative school, the project will be non paid but lunch will always be provided.
Deadline:
Apr 26, 2026
Auditions:
The applicant will perform scenes from the script
Callbacks:
May 5, 2026 The applicant will receive a call and an email
Shooting locations:
Toronto, Ontario
Cities for response:
Toronto
Roles
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadCraigMale 22 - 27 Years old
Description
Craig is a talented, confident young pianist who’s used to being admired. He can come off as cocky and a bit insensitive, but he isn’t a bad person. He starts off confident and carefree, but gets trapped in Diana’s scheme when she drugs him and falsely accuses him. As things spiral, he becomes desperate to prove his innocence. He follows Kevin into his house and discovers the truth, gets into a violent fight with Kevin but the fight makes him realized his self-arrogance eventually.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadKevinMale 25 - 30 Years old
Description
Kevin is a skilled but insecure pianist living in Craig’s shadow. He struggles with jealousy and self-doubt. He gets pulled into his girlfriend Diana’s plan to destroy Craig, though he hesitates and feels conflicted. During the final confrontation, he fights Craig but ultimately regains his moral clarity. At the last moment, he chooses to save Craig, sacrificing himself and dying in the process.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadDianaFemale 25 - 30 Years old
Description
Diana is a true Femme Fatale, she is Kevin’s girlfriend and the story’s manipulator. She manipulates both men—drugging Craig and pushing Kevin to betray him. She fuels Kevin’s insecurity and drives the central conflict, prioritizing ambition and control over morality. As the plan unravels, she becomes increasingly unstable and aggressive. In the climax, she fully crosses the line by attempting to kill Craig herself, indirectly causing Kevin’s death. She ends the story alone, her scheme collapsing.