Details
Union:
Not designated
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
We're going with what SAG-AFTRA reccomends for short films. The lead role will get $125 per day. 4 day shoot. Please email to discuss the secondary characters and extras.
Deadline:
Aug 10, 2024
Auditions:
Oakville, Ontario
Shooting starts:
Nov 1, 2024 4 DAY SHOOT. Aiming to shoot Late Fall - Winter
Shooting finishes:
Dec 31, 2024 4 DAY SHOOT. Aiming to shoot Late Fall - Winter
Shooting locations:
Greater Toronto Area
Cities for response:
Toronto
Comments
Looking for Indigenous actors ONLY. First Nations, Inuit, Metis.
Storyline
An Indigenous grandmother is forced to confront the buried secrets of her past as she navigates the complexitites of her grandchildren’s lives, while striving to break the cycle of intergenerational trauma.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Grandma Jo | Female 50 - 70 Years old |
Description Indigenous Grandmother. Shy and reserved. Doesn't smile often. Has to be able to gently cry. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Co Star | Alana | Female 13 - 18 Years old |
Description Indigenous teenager. Prefferably 15-17, but would consider 13-18. Typical miserable teenager going through hormone changes. Rebellious look. Outsider. Would be open to authentic "non-actor" casting, but would prefer actors, as this role also requires a cry scene. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Co Star | Young Alana | Female 5 - 8 Years old |
Description Indigenous young girl. Alana is sweet and innocent, and always has a burst of energy. She's very interested in random little things. This role is open to any Indigenous girl who fits the age description, regardless of experience or training. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Co Star | Winona | Female 17 - 27 Years old |
Description Indigenous female. Very cruicial role. Winona is very wise. She helps shape the entire script. However, she's a memory of Grandma Jo. She is not actually alive, therefore has very limited lines. Actor must be able to play one of those "conscience" roles... almost like a ghost. Voice and delivery is very important. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Onida | Female 50 - 75 Years old |
Description Indigenous. Onida is the leader of a support group for trauma survivors. She grew up in a residential school and is helping others to overcome their trauma. | ||