Details
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
No
Rates:
Compensation: Honorariums contingent on grant funding.
Deadline:
Oct 12, 2026
Shooting starts:
Nov 21, 2026 3-4 shoot days (two weekends)
Shooting finishes:
Dec 5, 2026
Cities for response:
Toronto, Montréal
Storyline
A young couple's marriage unravels as conflicting beliefs about love, tradition and partnership expose the cost of losing oneself.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Christina | Female 20 - 30 Years old |
Description An adventurous Afro-Canadian woman whose lively spirit has become muted within her marriage. Torn between love and self-preservation, she begins to reclaim her voice.Seeking an actor who can convey vulnerability, restrained anger and quiet resolve through dialogue and silence. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Ibrahim | Male 23 - 32 Years old |
Description West African heritage preferred. Ambitious and outwardly composed, Ibrahim equates love with provision, order and obedience. Beneath his confidence lie family pressure, insecurity and a need for control. Seeking an actor with strong presence and nuanced emotional range. Role includes English and French dialogue; French fluency preferred. | ||