Details
Union:
Union
Area of media:
Feature Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
Actra low budget
Deadline:
Feb 27, 2024
Shooting starts:
May 20, 2024
Shooting finishes:
June 7, 2024
Shooting locations:
Toronto
Cities for response:
Toronto
Comments
Sensitive Content: The film's protagonist is sexually assaulted during her university experience. The event only alludes to nudity thus far. We will have an intimacy coordinator on set during that scene and the set will be closed to unnecessary cast and crew during the filming.
Storyline
A young singer, Juniper, turns to art as she grapples with her Mother's death and personal illness
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Russ | Male 35 - 45 Years old |
Description Russ is a middle-aged, affluent lawyer, who grew up as a privileged son to art collectors. Coming from a high social class, and having married his college sweetheart, Russ never explored his sexual fantasies. he presents as clean-cut and has respect for women: doting on his aging Mother, Ethel. As Sally's ex-partner, he takes his unfulfilled wishes out on Juniper's body: finally attempting to investigate his own sexual yearnings.Sensitive Content: The film's protagonist is sexually assaulted during her university experience. The event only alludes to nudity thus far. We will have an intimacy coordinator on set during that scene and the set will be closed to unnecessary cast and crew during the filming. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Sally Ritger | Female 35 - 40 Years old |
Description Sally Ritger was a woman of many talents. Born in the Midwest, Sally was an acclaimed artist whose mental illness took her life. Growing up with parents who owned a small art gallery, Sally lived for community and expression. She struggled to contain her bi-polar disorder, and felt isolated within her religious community | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Sonya | Female 30 - 40 Years old |
Description A Jewish singing teacher at an academic institution, Sonya uses her voice to advocate for others. Queer singing, BIPOC actors welcome to submit. Sonya wears outlandish clothes and quirky glasses, and always has her hair slicked back. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Bridgette | Female 18 - 22 Years old |
Description Juniper's friend Bridgette is a transgender woman, studying Operatic performance. She grew up in subsidized housing, with a family that was not sensitive to her needs nor her identity. Bridgette has overcome great struggles, and chooses to use her past to help others. She is grounded and caring, but has a wild side. | ||