Details
Union:
Union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
ACTRA IPA Tier 4
Deadline:
June 26, 2026
Auditions:
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Callbacks:
July 9, 2026 Between July 09-16, 2026
Shooting starts:
Aug 20, 2026 3 Shoot Dates within Outside Dates
Shooting finishes:
Sept 7, 2026
Cities for response:
Toronto
Storyline
Emily thought she’d be the best dog mom. But a year and half into raising her anxious and reactive dog Freya, she’s feeling like a failure. On top of that, as a woman in her 30s, Emily knows her biological clock is ticking. But how can she even contemplate raising a human, when she’s struggling desperately with a dog?
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Stephen | Male 28 - 40 Years old |
Description Emily’s supportive husband, and the more optimistic partner. He absolutely adores their dog Freya. He wants kids, but is smart enough to know better than to pressure his wife. He loves his mom, but is not afraid to stand up to her, respectfully. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Judy | Female 55 - 65 Years old |
Description Stephen’s mother, who is not a big fan of dogs, and is counting down the days until she becomes a grandmother. Even though she can be harsh, she does like Emily. But she loves her son the most, and expects the world for him. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Kate | Female 25 - 35 Years old |
Description Emily’s longtime friend, who’s on a more traditional parenthood journey than Emily. Their frequent hangouts always involve drinking tea. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Judgmental Person | Female 20 - 40 Years old |
Description Someone trying to enjoy a peaceful walk outdoors who bears witness to Freya misbehaving, and then jumps to the conclusion that Emily must be a terrible mom. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Background | Neighbour | All 55 - 80 Years old |
Description An elderly neighbour who is displeased by the noise disturbance that Emily’s dog makes. | ||