Short Film
Twenty Five
Details
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
We are currently seeking funding and will determine rates based on total funding. Travel-related expenses and meals will be provided. Actors will receive IMDB credits and copy of the final film.
Deadline:
June 10, 2023
Callbacks:
June 17, 2023 
Shooting starts:
July 28, 2023 
Shooting finishes:
July 28, 2023 
Shooting locations:
Shooting will take place in Toronto, Ontario. Additional dates will be discussed.
Cities for response:
Toronto, Montréal
Storyline
Seeking actors for "Twenty Five," an upcoming queer drama/comedy short film.

Logline: Four best friends spend one unforgettable summer night together before everything changes in their lives.

Synopsis: Everything changes when you turn 25 and this group is no exception. Mira, Jade, Solessa and Bri journey through their own versions of the night, each telling a slightly different story of what happened. In the end it’s all revealed from love to loss, fear to excitement during the trip of a lifetime. A lot can happen in one night.

Production states: "We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity in our production and providing opportunities for underrepresented voices in the film industry."
Roles
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadMiraFemale 19 - 30 Years old
Description
She/her: The mom of the group. Virgo. Mira oozes perfection, there is no skill she can’t master. Bossy “CEO energy” with a side of killer organizational skills. Her love languages are acts of service and gift giving (no emotions please). She is the friend that will give you that much needed reality check but also defend you to the bitter end. Plus she makes a killer margarita. She was recently promoted to "investment banking associate" and has been asked to move to NYC to join the head office. Although she wants to make her family proud and follow their plan, she's aware that pursuing this career means she no longer has the time to pursue her passion of painting. Her friends keep her grounded and she's fearful without them, she'll turn into a soulless corporate monster to her mother’s delight.

All Ethnicities.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadSolessaFemale 19 - 30 Years old
Description
Aka Sol (she/her/they): The free spirit of the group. Sagittarius with Gemini and Cancer placements. Quirky. Funny. Chill. Admittedly not the best listener due to her unending stream of consciousness running through her mind. Always carrying gemstones, a notebook and tarot cards, she simultaneously lives in her own world and the world of others. Sol brings out the inner child in all of her friendships with her infectious carefree spirit. Sol has been preparing for her year long yoga retreat to Parmarth Niketan Ashram in India. But she has a secret! Sol ditched the final exam and is thinking about boycotting her entire plan to see where life takes her. Sol will have to face herself as she goes through her own side quest for the night.

All Ethnicities.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadBriNon-binary 19 - 30 Years old
Description
They/them: The contrarian of the group. Aquarius. Sarcastic with a tough outer shell, but a total sensitive softy underneath. A bartender. Bri always has the most obscure book and music recommendations (vintage vinyl only duh) and every Saturday can be found volunteering at their local soup kitchen. Bri is the friend that will go on any adventure with you…whether that’s buying groceries or going on backcountry camping. Bri and Jade have an on-again-off-again hookup that's beginning to cause a rift as Bri's feelings have deepened. Adding to their troubles, Bri’s also upset that the rest of the friend group is moving away and leaving them behind for the first time since they all met in elementary school.

All Ethnicities.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
SupportingAlyssaFemale 19 - 30 Years old
Description
She/her: A country girl who comes to Toronto to become an actor. Clumsy, sweet, and innocent.

All Ethnicities.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
SupportingTylerMale 19 - 30 Years old
Description
He/him: Mira’s friend from university and owner of the roller rink. Smart, driven and extremely self assured.

All Ethnicities.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
SupportingTaxi DriverAll 28 - 45 Years old
Description
Wacky driver who takes the gang on the ride of a lifetime.

All Ethnicities .
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
SupportingSelenaFemale 19 - 30 Years old
Description
She/her: Sensual, illustrious, mystical quality. Leader of the burlesque group. Reference: Selma Hayek in Desperado. Skills: Spanish, Dance, Burlesque.

Ethnicity: Latino / Hispanic
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
SupportingDevonMale 19 - 30 Years old
Description
He/him: Cool skateboarder type and animal lover. Devon is a sweetie that develops a crush on Solessa. Reference: Disney channel boyfriends.

All Ethnicities.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
SupportingEnzoMale 26 - 40 Years old
Description
He/him: Bar Owner and Bri’s Boss. Tough love type of guy raised from the school of hard knocks. Reference: Joey Lawrence in Brotherly Love. Skills: New York Accent

All Ethnicities.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
SupportingMrs. MillerFemale 45 - 65 Years old
Description
She/her: A tough, hard working, classy woman. Tiger mom to Mira.

All Ethnicities.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
SupportingMeat HeadMale 25 - 40 Years old
Description
He/him: Big, strong and buff man who gives Bri a hard time at the bar.

All Ethnicities.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
ExtrasSkateboarderAll 19 - 30 Years old
Description
Skateboarders at the park.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
ExtrasRollerskater/Party PersonAll 19 - 30 Years old
Description
Skaters at the party.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
Non SpeakingMr. MillerMale 45 - 65 Years old
Description
He/him: Mira’s father. Quiet, soft spoken and submissive to Mrs. Miller. All Ethnicities. (SOC)
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
EnsembleBurlesque DancerAll 19 - 30 Years old
Description
Dancers who perform at the secret party.