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Film School

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Details

Union:

Union or Non union

Area of media:

Film School

Network:

Paid?:

Rates:

We will be working under the ACTRA student film agreement. The roles will be unpaid, however transportation, food, and gas expenses will be covered.

Deadline:

Oct 9, 2026

Auditions:

Self tape by request.

Callbacks:

Oct 19, 2026 Meeting via Zoom call with the Director.

Shooting starts:

Nov 6, 2026

Shooting finishes:

Nov 9, 2026

Shooting locations:

A small house or apartment in Toronto/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 their finished film for their demo reel.

Storyline

Benji and his five siblings have to host the perfect birthday party for their strict mother, who already expects disaster. The pressures of demanding expectations bring old rivalries, buried secrets, and unresolved tensions to the surface.

Roles

Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Lead	BENJI	Male 18 - 23 Years old
Description Ethnicity: Black Benji is a good hearted young man, but also unorganized and aloof. He likes distancing himself from the stress of his family.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Principal	PHOEBE	Female 25 - 32 Years old
Description Ethnicity: Black Phoebe is a perfectionist who's organized and motivated. She's dedicated her life to pleasing her mother. Experience speaking French would be a bonus, but not required.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Principal	CONRAD	Male 27 - 35 Years old
Description Ethnicity: Black Conrad is the reliable rock that grounds his siblings. He's bright and friendly on the outside, while also hiding a shameful secret.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Principal	LOCKE	Male 23 - 28 Years old
Description Ethnicity: Black Locke is the overlooked middle child. His affection for his siblings is buried by his desire to outshine them, leading him to be dismissive and stubborn.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Principal	NELLA	Female 21 - 26 Years old
Description Ethnicity: Black Nella is loud and enthusiastic, a brash but well meaning ball of energy. She's super close with her sister Madeleine.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Actor	MADELEINE	Female 20 - 25 Years old
Description Ethnicity: Black Madeline is quiet but very smart, a budding piano player. She's super close with her sister Nella.

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