Details
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
$300 per day
Deadline:
July 31, 2026
Auditions:
Please reach out for the side
Callbacks:
July 30, 2026
Shooting starts:
Aug 29, 2026
Shooting finishes:
Aug 30, 2026
Shooting locations:
Greater Toronto Area (outdoor, industrial plant)
Cities for response:
Toronto
Comments
Story:
A FUNERAL is a surreal love story set against an industrial desert, which transcends time and space. Based on a feature concept that received support from Stowe Story Labs and Reelworld, the short film will serve as a proof-of-concept. The shoot is scheduled for a 2-day period during a weekend in Toronto area (location confirmation pending) in late late August or early September. A FUNERAL is a non-union project, and rate is $300 per day.
A FUNERAL is quiet and restrained. The emotional world should feel like a dream or memory. The visual approach will emphasize wide frames, negative space, stillness, industrial landscapes and controlled performances.
Inspirations include Eastern European and Japanese art cinema, particularly from 1960s–70s.
Title: A Funeral
Format: Short Film
Genre: Surreal Drama / Psychological Art Film
Length: Approximately 3 minutes
Language: Minimal dialogue / mostly non-verbal
Shoot Location: Greater Toronto Area
Shoot Dates: Late August or early September (August 29 & 30, or September 5 & 6)
Director / Writer: Michael Hwang
Ethnicity for the role: East Asian
Union Status: Non-union
Compensation: $300 per day
A FUNERAL is a surreal love story set against an industrial desert, which transcends time and space. Based on a feature concept that received support from Stowe Story Labs and Reelworld, the short film will serve as a proof-of-concept. The shoot is scheduled for a 2-day period during a weekend in Toronto area (location confirmation pending) in late late August or early September. A FUNERAL is a non-union project, and rate is $300 per day.
A FUNERAL is quiet and restrained. The emotional world should feel like a dream or memory. The visual approach will emphasize wide frames, negative space, stillness, industrial landscapes and controlled performances.
Inspirations include Eastern European and Japanese art cinema, particularly from 1960s–70s.
Title: A Funeral
Format: Short Film
Genre: Surreal Drama / Psychological Art Film
Length: Approximately 3 minutes
Language: Minimal dialogue / mostly non-verbal
Shoot Location: Greater Toronto Area
Shoot Dates: Late August or early September (August 29 & 30, or September 5 & 6)
Director / Writer: Michael Hwang
Ethnicity for the role: East Asian
Union Status: Non-union
Compensation: $300 per day
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Ji-Soo | Male 35 - 45 Years old |
Description Ji-Soo attends a Korean funeral in a desolate industrial yard. Disoriented and frightened, he encounters Da-Young: the woman he loves and thought he had said goodbye to forever.Believing he’s been given a second chance, Ji-Soo is desperate to leave with her and undo the separation to reclaim the life they lost. But the world, and the mourners that guard it, won’t let them leave. Ji-Soo’s arc goes from desire turning into acceptance. He begins from fear and optimism to bittersweet realization where he has to make a difficult choice. Ji-Soo’s portrayal should be restrained and physically expressive. The role requires subtle shifts through eyes to convey confusion, disbelief, joy and reluctant surrender. The role of Ji-Soo will be considered for East Asian actors. | ||