Short Film
Trigger Figure
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Details
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
LEAD $300; SOC $136
Deadline:
July 31, 2024
Shooting starts:
Aug 17, 2024
Shooting finishes:
Aug 17, 2024
Shooting locations:
Toronto
Cities for response:
Toronto
Comments
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Storyline
From multi award-winning filmmaker Richard B. Pierre, whose shorts and documentaries have aired on TVO, CBC, BET+, and Paramount+ comes Trigger Figure. Pulled from real issues around racism in his own Toronto community, Pierre confronts racist objects in this dramatic silent thriller.
After stumbling upon a racial caricature lawn ornament, a seemingly docile middle-aged Black woman begins to lash out in increasingly violent ways.
Like Supacell meets The Boys. The heroine is your rich aunty who's super funny and sweet, but today…today she snapped and triggered some deadly powers!
After stumbling upon a racial caricature lawn ornament, a seemingly docile middle-aged Black woman begins to lash out in increasingly violent ways.
Like Supacell meets The Boys. The heroine is your rich aunty who's super funny and sweet, but today…today she snapped and triggered some deadly powers!
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Jada Powers | Female 25 - 55 Years old |
Description (Black, Female). A mild-mannered every woman. On this day, she chooses to not ignore her daily injustices, but rather she confronts and obliterates them. Must convey a range of emotions with a single deadly glance. LEAD | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Non Speaking | Walt Fleck | Male 35 - 55 Years old |
Description (White, Male). A man with severe anger management issues whose explosive rage is short-lived in this film. Picture Michael Douglas in ‘Falling Down.’ He’s mad as hell and not going to take it anymore. SOC | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Non Speaking | Toby Granger | Male 30 - 40 Years old |
Description (White, Male, 30s). A shy, nerdy type who ends up in the wrong place at the wrong time. SOC | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Non Speaking | Ben Banks | Male 30 - 50 Years old |
Description (Black, Male). A meek turncoat who will do anything to save his skin. SOC | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Non Speaking / Extra | Older Black Gentleman | Male 55 - 70 Years old |
Description (Black, Male) EXTRA | ||