Feature Film
THE STOLEN CHILD - Larger roles
Details
Union:
Union
Area of media:
Feature Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
25% discount on ubcp scale, 50% buyout
Deadline:
Apr 5, 2024
Shooting starts:
Oct 1, 2024 
Shooting finishes:
Nov 30, 2024 
Shooting locations:
In and around Vancouver Island, Golden Ears Park
Cities for response:
Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Montréal, Ottawa, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Charlottetown, St. John's, Sudbury, Kelowna
Storyline
As war ravages the Human Kingdom, a daring Poet must lead three mystical heroes deep into the Faerie world to find a lost prince, return him to the throne and restore the peace.
Roles
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadTHE FAE CHILDFemale
Description
8-10. Although this is a non speaking role, Fae Child has a strong presence, she's an old soul with expressive eyes, wise beyond her years. Small build/Petite, child like. Pale, blond hair, blue eyes, ethereal. The Fae child is the princess of the Faerie World. She becomes the guide to the Poet, Knight and Horse, joining them on their journey to help them find the lost human Prince, and return him to his throne in the mortal world. On this quest, she will encounter and dance with the Angel of Change, in an attempt to bargain for the Knight’s life. Will she succeed?
Acting experience is not necessary, dance experience is a bonus
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
Large PrincipalFAERIE QUEENFemale
Description
20s, clear eyes, otherworldly, beautiful. The Faerie Queen sees the human world in chaos and decides to save the young human prince. She lures the child into the Faerie world in order to protect his innocence. She is a mysterious, elusive character, and acts as “the puppet-master”, carefully leading all characters towards their fate in the Faerie World.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
Large PrincipalTHE YOUNG PRINCEMale
Description
8-10. Childlike, pale, blond hair. Non speaking. The young prince is from the human world. When his parents are killed in battle, the Faerie Queen lures him into the Faerie World, a place where pain, sadness and death do not exist. In this world, he gradually loses the memories of his mortal life, and becomes a lost soul. It is up to the Poet to find the child in the wilds of the Faerie World, and bring him back before his mind is lost forever.