Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Film School
Network:
Paid?:
No
Rates:
Non-paid student film.
Deadline:
Oct 3, 2026
Auditions:
Self tapes by request.
Callbacks:
Google meet TBD
Shooting starts:
Oct 27, 2026
Shooting finishes:
Oct 29, 2026
Shooting locations:
GTA
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 & transportation will be provided!
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 & transportation will be provided!
Storyline
Helen, an elderly woman living in Bella terra nursing home becomes increasingly suspicious of the overly joyous staff and other strange Behavior surrounding her. As reality blurs Helen begins to discover the truth behind the nursing home's purpose, it's staff & their troubling secret. Haunted by the memories of her daughter, she confronts the haunting truth about the residence who suddenly disappear.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Helen | Female 30 - 70 Years old |
Description Helen is the leading actress for the film 'Bella Terra.' She is an elderly woman who resides within Bella Terra nursing home. She starts off as soft spoken woman and as the film carries on, her true, sour nature begins to bubble to the surface. She is often seen snapping at her friends in the midst of her drug-induced hallucinations. Helen holds the heavy weight of her past, but this also keeps her cautious & ready to spur into action if needed.Please note: Ideally looking for actresses that look 50 & older. Younger actresses will also be considered and wear SFX make up on set if cast. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Lynda | Female 40 - 80 Years old |
Description Lynda is also a resident of the nursing home & is also a friend Helen. She has been drugged for years which has resulted in a complacent state of being. She has an overdramatic, almost child-like reaction to jokes before the punchline is stated. Only a harrowing sadness can snap her out of her joyous catatonia. Please note: Ideally looking for actresses that look 50 & older. Younger actresses will also be considered and wear SFX make up on set if cast. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | PSW #2 | All 18 - 30 Years old |
Description PSW #2 is a Kind, overly enthusiastic and uncanny individual. Responsible for sedating residents with cocktails of pills while maintaining an unsettling, "perfect" , yet uncanny-like appearance. Their smile seems to be quite forced, almost as if they are in agony behind their flesh. Their skin glistens with a fake, rubbery sheen. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | PSW #1 | All 18 - 30 Years old |
Description PSW #1 is an observant, quite individual. Often tries to mimic human behavior to the best of their ability. They often forget to blink or stare for too long which results in baggy, dark eyelids. Their skin is rubbery to the touch & their temperature is warm no matter the weather condition. | ||