Details
Union:
Not designated
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
No
Deadline:
June 3, 2026
Auditions:
Please submit a self-tape once contacted.
Shooting starts:
July 1, 2026 Early July, No concrete dates yet
Shooting finishes:
July 31, 2026 Late July, No concrete dates yet
Shooting locations:
Ottawa, ON, Perth, ON, Smiths Falls, ON, Lanark, ON
Cities for response:
Ottawa
Comments
After you've sent headshots, CV, and demo reel (if available), you will be contacted for a self-tape submission. We look forward to hearing from you!
Storyline
As impending parenthood approaches, ever-exhausted Cameron Read must grapple with his flawed idea of masculinity ingrained him by his abusive father, channeling his energy into building a crib.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Cameron | Male 24 - 28 Years old |
Description Kind, but perpetually exhausted and becoming frustrated with himself. As fatherhood approaches, Cameron can’t help but worry about his own inadequacy when it comes to “being a man.” His idea of masculinity is a distorted one, bestowed upon him by his distant abusive father. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Monica | Female 24 - 28 Years old |
Description Cameron’s girlfriend, pregnant with twins. All she wants is for Cameron to do better. She’s a hard worker, and a positive person, comes from an orthodox family. She grows increasingly frustrated with Cameron’s lack of communication, and his worsening obsession with his own masculinity. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Jamie | Male 50 - 65 Years old |
Description Cameron’s abusive father. Stoic, tired, and scruAy. A big drinker who used to work in a factory, now confined to a small, lonely life working as a grocery bagger. He feels immense guilt for his actions but has no hope of communicating this. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Young Cameron | All 6 - 12 Years old |
Description Cameron’s younger self. He’s left with confusion as he suffers the emotional and physical abuse from his father. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Dalton | Male 6 - 12 Years old |
Description Dave's son. Cheerful boy. Helps Cameron find the hardware he's looking for. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Dave | Male 28 - 42 Years old |
Description Cheerful hick. Helps Cameron find the hardware he's looking for. | ||