Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Film School
Network:
Paid?:
No
Rates:
Non-paid Student Film
Deadline:
Nov 8, 2026
Auditions:
Self-tapes by request
Callbacks:
Nov 16, 2026 Location: Humber Arts and Media Studio 300 Birming
Shooting starts:
Nov 28, 2026
Shooting finishes:
Nov 30, 2026
Shooting locations:
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 beverages will be provided on the shoot days.
If transportation is required we can arrange for a ride for the actor during filming.
Meals and beverages will be provided on the shoot days.
If transportation is required we can arrange for a ride for the actor during filming.
Storyline
Logline: During the supposed end of the world, a man continues to run his shop. His son confronts him in the shop, in an attempt to reason with his father to seek shelter
with him.
with him.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | ROBERT | Male 50 - 99 Years old |
Description Turkish or Middle EasternAn immigrant who came to Canada decades ago and speaks English with a Turkish accent. Since his wife's death, their little coffee shop is the last thing holding her memory, and he won't let it go, even as the world ends. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | BEN | Male 30 - 40 Years old |
Description Turkish or Middle EasternRobert’s son. He supports his own young family and lives far from his father. He comes to the shop to convince Robert to let go and seek shelter with them before it's too late. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | SALLIE | Female 50 - 99 Years old |
Description Turkish or Middle EasternRobert’s late wife. She built a life in Canada with Robert around their coffee shop, and her absence shapes everything he does. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | NEWS BROADCASTER | All 25 - 50 Years old |
Description VOICE ONLY. The voice of the radio news bulletins Robert listens to.Recording Day: one day on the first weekend of December, 2026 Recording Location: Humber Lakeshore, 3199 Lake Shore Blvd W, Etobicoke, ON M8V 1K8 | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | HOMELESS MAN | Male 50 - 99 Years old |
Description A weathered, unhoused man who crosses paths with Robert. Injury makeup will be used. | ||