Short Film
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Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
No
Rates:
Volunteer
Deadline:
July 19, 2024
Shooting starts:
Aug 23, 2024
Shooting finishes:
Aug 25, 2024
Shooting locations:
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Cities for response:
Vancouver
Storyline
A woman desperate for affection and love has signed up for an unconventional dating service that utilizes a combination of dark magic and science to summon a shapeshifting entity to please any person it encounters. The establishment has successfully carried out business and profited greatly from yearning women, but it has a particular set of rules that must not be broken to prevent the horrors within from taking over.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Binxt | Male 30 - 40 Years old |
Description Appearance: Wears glasses. Any race.Personality: Quiet and reserved, preferring to observe rather than engage actively. This supervisor maintains a low profile, often taking a backseat in interactions and focusing more on the details and observations. A rare hire from outside of the family, he was selected strictly for his discreet and detailed oriented approach to his work. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Lovisa | Female 30 - 40 Years old |
Description Appearance: Strong and aggressive. White/Caucasian.Personality: Assertive and takes charge, not afraid to confront challenges head-on and push for results with a commanding presence. This supervisor is a no riff-raff type of worker. Sister to Ina, she is also a member of the Maars family and prides herself in her leadership. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Soren | Male 40 - 50 Years old |
Description Appearance: Clean and poised. White/Caucasian.Personality: Experienced and slightly bored, having seen it all. This supervisor is a seasoned professional, whose extensive experience has led to a certain detachment and a preference for maintaining a composed and polished exterior. A member of the Dron family, he is on his last day at the establishment in his role before he is promoted. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Rita | Female |
Description Appearance: Simple and unassuming. Mixed race.Personality: Bored and seeking more excitement or purpose in her life. Rita is in a transitional phase, feeling a sense of ennui and longing for something more meaningful or stimulating in her routine. A member of the Dron family, she is considered a ‘rat’ amongst her peers due to her being a rogue and detached member of the business. Eyes are kept closely on her, but she could care less and continues her duties in the company with little effort. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Non Speaking | Pretty Girl | Female 22 - 29 Years old |
Description Appearance: Attractive and charismatic, influencer type. Any race.Personality: Trendy and fashionable. This character is the quintessential social media influencer, always on the lookout for the next big trend and eager to share her life with her followers, however lacks the network and capabilities of finding a stable partner, she is a frequent patron at the Maars establishment. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Non Speaking | Mature Woman | Female 55 - 69 Years old |
Description Appearance: Mature, wise-looking. White/Caucasian.Personality: Wise and experienced, with a calm and reassuring presence. This character embodies maturity and wisdom, offering a stabilizing and nurturing presence to those around her. After her second divorce she had completely given up her personal life due to her previous partners’ inability to keep up with her sexually and intellectually. Finally, she’s found the perfect place where she is most satisfied. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Non Speaking | Bullied Girl | Female 20 - 30 Years old |
Description Appearance: Heavier set. Any race.Personality: Vulnerable and often overlooked, carrying the emotional weight of her experiences. This character has faced significant challenges and adversities, and her experiences of being bullied have shaped her into a resilient yet cautious individual. She grew up in a small town east of Canada and having moved to the west in high school rendered her disabled in her self esteem. She finally gained the confidence as an adult to explore other options besides her romance novels and is now a 3rd time buyer of the Maars service. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Non Speaking | Entity Body 1 | Male 20 - 30 Years old |
Description Assertive, confident, charming. Any race. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Non Speaking | Entity Body 2 | Male 25 - 35 Years old |
Description Muscular, tall, brute. Any race. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Non Speaking | Entity Body 3 | Male 20 - 30 Years old |
Description Gentle, soft, romantic. Any race. | ||