Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Film School
Network:
Paid?:
No
Rates:
Non-paid student film
Deadline:
Oct 1, 2026
Auditions:
self-tapes by request
Callbacks:
Via zoom - TBD
Shooting starts:
Oct 23, 2026
Shooting finishes:
Oct 26, 2026
Shooting locations:
Tentative location is in Toronto
Cities for response:
Toronto
Comments
We can accept union and non-union actors through our student agreement with ACTRA. This is a non-paying student film and no permit is required. Actors will receive a copy of the finished film for their demo reel.
Meals and transportation will be provided.
Meals and transportation will be provided.
Storyline
When Jack wants to return to the one place that changed his life forever, his mother, Sienna, refuses to let him go. But his best friend Emma comes up with a plan for their last adventure together.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Jack | Male 11 - 14 Years old |
Description Jack has a deep fascination with nature, particularly birds, and is a talented painter. Intelligent, patient, and compassionate, he has been a wheelchair user since a young age. Now, he is determined to return to the waterfall, the place where his life changed, and paint it. Although Jack is determined to reach the waterfall, beneath his confidence lies a quiet fear of confronting the memories and emotions tied to the place. NOTE: *Actor's applying are NOT required to be wheelchair users or know how to paint.* | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Emma | Female 11 - 14 Years old |
Description Emma is clever, adventurous, and funny. As Jack’s best and only close friend, she deeply values their friendship and cares for him. She is determined to make their adventure together special, planning the route to the waterfall and helping Jack along the way. However, throughout their journey, Emma carries a secret she struggles to tell Jack. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Sienna | Female 30 - 40 Years old |
Description Jack’s mother and a single parent who has spent years doing everything she can to support her son while still allowing him to live like a typical teenager. When Jack suggests returning to the waterfall, she is strongly against the idea. Beneath her resistance, however, is a deep fear of failing to protect her son. The waterfall is tied to the accident that changed Jack’s life, and Sienna worries that returning there will force her to confront the possibility that she cannot always keep him safe. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Young Jack | Male 4 - 7 Years old |
Description Young Jack is a playful and curious boy who, much like his older self, is fascinated by nature and the world around him. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Tom | Male 30 - 40 Years old |
Description Emma’s father is a caring and supportive parent who encourages her to be honest with Jack about the secret she has been keeping. | ||