Short Film
Eldest Daughter Short Film
Details
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
No
Deadline:
Sept 4, 2026
Callbacks:
Sept 5, 2026 
Shooting starts:
Oct 3, 2026 
Shooting finishes:
Oct 4, 2026 
Shooting locations:
GTA
Cities for response:
Toronto
Comments
We’re looking for strong dramatic performers who can carry emotionally intense material while maintaining a grounded, subtle, and believable performance.

Must be comfortable portraying fear, suspense, vulnerability, emotional distress, and psychologically intense moments with nuance and restraint.
Storyline
ELDEST DAUGHTER follows Zofia, a Polish-Canadian woman visiting her grandparents in Toronto. Over an ordinary summer day, encounters with her family gradually expose the pressure surrounding her unmarried life, while an uncanny presence that has long haunted the house draws closer. As reality and Slavic folklore begin to blur, Zofia is confronted by an unsettling spirit in the garden.
Roles
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadBABCIAFemale 65 - 85 Years old
Description
female, 70+, Eastern European, FLUENT IN POLISH

Must be comfortable performing simulated smoking.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadZOFIAFemale 28 - 38 Years old
Description
female, 30s, Caucasian, granddaughter of Babica and Dziadek
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
SupportingDZIADEKMale 64 - 85 Years old
Description
male, 70+, Eastern European, FLUENT IN POLISH

Must be comfortable performing simulated smoking.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
SupportingLALAFemale 50 - 75 Years old
Description
open to all ethnicities, FLUENT IN POLISH

Must be comfortable performing simulated smoking.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
SupportingJENNFemale 28 - 38 Years old
Description
female, 30s, BIPOC, neighbour and friend of Zofia