Details
Union:
Union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
ACTRA AIP 275$/day. Virtual Table Read - TBD
Deadline:
May 18, 2022
Auditions:
Direct Booking (Demo Reel / Picture Casting)
Shooting starts:
May 25, 2022 (Tentative)
Shooting locations:
Montréal, QC
Cities for response:
Montréal
Comments
Paradigm Studios publishes true inspirational stories that are dripping with drama and leave you with a long-lasting valuable life lesson. We share the real-world stories of people who are breaking up, making up, and shifting their perspectives to become more positive, self-aware human beings. https://www.youtube.com/c/PARADIGM1/videos
Storyline
A kind lunch lady, loved by every student, gets fired for giving food to a new student who is unable to afford his lunch.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Ameena Raheem | Female 45 - 55 Years old |
Description All Ethnicities. A mother of two. She has been working at Riverside High School for a few years now, under the direction of the head cook, Daisy Peterson. As a hardworking migrant, Ameena sometimes does more than what is expected of her, taking over some of Mrs. Peterson’s duties, who is more than happy to delegate them to her. Ameena knows what it is to go without food, and would never wish for a child to go without a meal. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Daisy Peterson | Female 55 - 65 Years old |
Description All Ethnicities. Having worked at Riverside High School for decades, she has carved herself a little kingdom in the cafeteria. A very lonely person at heart, Daisy’s anti-social behavior is definitely a protective shell after years of living a hard life. Whether it’s with the students or with Ameena, she is equally obnoxious. However, Ameena somehow sees through it all. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Hank Foster | Male 40 - 50 Years old |
Description All Ethnicities. The “stern but cool principal.” New to Riverside, Hank is the dedicated principal who loves his job. He takes school affairs seriously –sometimes too seriously. He cares about the students like they are his own, but it can make him overlook his own child. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Peter Foster | Male 10 - 14 Years old |
Description All Ethnicities. The new kid who joined in the middle of the year. Peter is the principal’s son but it’s not obvious to the other kids. A little awkward and bookish, he immediately gets targeted by bullies who don’t necessarily know that his dad is the principal. He dresses a little nerdy, which may make him look “poor.” | ||