Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Film School
Network:
Paid?:
No
Rates:
non-paid student film
Deadline:
Oct 28, 2026
Auditions:
Self-tapes by request
Callbacks:
over zoom tbd.
Shooting starts:
Nov 20, 2026
Shooting finishes:
Nov 23, 2026
Shooting locations:
GTA area (Mississauga, Oakville, Toronto, Hamilton TBD)
Cities for response:
Toronto
Comments
This shoot may potentially be an overnight shoot, TBD.
This is an ensemble piece and focuses on the liveliness of the BARBERSHOP and its importance to community, every character is important to the story!
**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 will be provided.**
This is an ensemble piece and focuses on the liveliness of the BARBERSHOP and its importance to community, every character is important to the story!
**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 will be provided.**
Storyline
When a protective father forces his son to buzz off his afro, a lively barbershop erupts in a debate on what it means to present black.
*mentions/deals with police brutality, racism and racial trauma*
*mentions/deals with police brutality, racism and racial trauma*
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Desmond | Male 40 - 45 Years old |
Description DESMOND [BLACK MALE - 40 - 45 YEARS OLD]Desmond is Jaden's father who is rigid and stubborn in his beliefs | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Malik | Male 18 - 24 Years old |
Description MALIK [BLACK MALE 18 - 24] - should pass as 17 year old - early 20'sMalik is blunt and confident in himself and his beliefs. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Freddie | Male 27 - 32 Years old |
Description FREDDIE [BLACK MALE - early 30s] - should play off in their early 30sFreddie is short tempered and passionate | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Barber | Male 30 - 42 Years old |
Description BARBER [BLACK MALE - 40s] - should play off as in their late 30s - early 40s Barber is one of the barber's at the shop who is strongly opinionated. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Second Barber | Male 35 - 42 Years old |
Description SECOND BARBER [BLACK MALE 40s] - should play off as in their 40sSecond Barber is logical and assertive in his beliefs. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Old Man | Male 55 - 60 Years old |
Description OLD MAN [BLACK MALE - 60s] - should play off as in their late 50s - early 60s Old Man is Daniel's father who is earnest, wise and proud of his son Daniel. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Jaden | Male 10 - 12 Years old |
Description JADEN [YOUNG BLACK MALE 10 - 12]Jaden is Desmond's son who is shy and upset. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Sam | Male 29 - 23 Years old |
Description SAM [BLACK MALE - 20s]Sam is a barber in the shop who is in his 20s, he's bright eyed and clumsy. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Daniel | Male 20 - 25 Years old |
Description DANIEL [BLACK MALE - 20s] - should be able to play off as he's in his early 20s Daniel is Old Man's son who is laid back and lighthearted. | ||