Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
Tier 4, Ultra Low-Budget
Deadline:
June 27, 2022
Shooting starts:
Sept 16, 2022
Shooting finishes:
Sept 18, 2022
Shooting locations:
GTA, Burlington
Cities for response:
Toronto
Storyline
Set in 1993. After a devastating loss Kaleah is consumed by her brothers death and pushes everything that was important to her aside. When she is up for an art scholarship to her dream college, she reconnects with her passion despite her pain.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Kaleah | Female 18 - 21 Years old |
Description (Afro-Latina, (17), is a talented photographer with hopes of attending Emily Carr University. After tragically losing her twin brother to gun violence, Kaleah struggles immensely with her grief and pushes everything that was important to her aside. When she finally reconnects with her creativity, she reconnects with her deceased twin, finding a new relationship with him in his absence. First-generation Canadian. Must come from a Latin background. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Cielo | Female 30 - 40 Years old |
Description (Afro-Latina, 40’s) mother to Kaleah, Aunt to Dominic. Family is very important to her, she immigrated to Canada in her 20’s. She is devastated by the loss of one of her nephew who was like a son to her. She is trying to find ways to cope and inspire Kaleah to begin living again. Must be able to speak Spanish fluently and come from a Latin background. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Dominic | Male 18 - 24 Years old |
Description DOMINIC MARTINEZ (Afro-Latino, 17) is a talented and up-and-coming singer/or rapper. He is funny, kind, and charismatic. He loves his family. His friends can be shady and get into trouble. Dominic is first-generation Canadian. Must be able to sing come from a Latin background. Spanish speaking is an asset. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Tio Rolando | Male 50 - 75 Years old |
Description TIO ROLANDO (Afro-Latino, 50-60’s) Uncle to the family, (not necessarily related by blood) offers some kind words to Kaleah at Dominic’s wake. Must be able to speak Spanish fluently and have a Latin background. | ||