Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Film School
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
Honorarium / Small Stipend
Deadline:
July 5, 2026
Callbacks:
July 30, 2026 July 25-30 in person at York University
Shooting starts:
Aug 17, 2026
Shooting finishes:
Aug 20, 2026
Shooting locations:
Etobicoke, ON M8Z 5Z4
Cities for response:
Toronto
Comments
We can accept union and non-union actors through our student agreement with ACTRA. No permit is required. Actors will receive a copy of the finished film for their demo reel.
Storyline
A former professional from abroad, now working an entry-level job in Canada, confronts her fractured identity through surreal visions as she fights to reclaim her former life and sense of self.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Rihab | Female 40 - 60 Years old |
Description Quiet, determined, resilient. Once a respected professional in herhome country, she now works an entry-level job while studying to recertify in Canada. She carries the weight of her past with dignity but struggles with anxiety, shame, and the fragmentation of her identity. Her arc is one of reclaiming her power | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Christina | Female 30 - 50 Years old |
Description Female, any ethnicity Teacher and coordinator at a community learning centre. Warm, patient, and observant. Has worked with immigrants for fifteen years and understands the quiet struggles behind each student. Serves as a quiet anchor of encouragement for Rihab. | ||