Details
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
150-275
Deadline:
July 30, 2024
Shooting starts:
Aug 6, 2024
Shooting finishes:
Aug 6, 2024
Shooting locations:
Must have own transportation to and from Shelburne, Ontario on the day of the shoot
Cities for response:
Toronto
Storyline
A young boy, coerced by his manipulative mother to cheat in a spelling bee, bravely exposes the truth with the help of a compassionate social worker, reclaiming his sense of integrity and hope for a brighter future. In a dramatic showdown, Toby's brave stand not only secures justice for Alice but also marks the beginning of a new, hopeful chapter in his life.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Jolene Foster | Female 30 - 39 Years old |
Description Age: Early 30s• Appearance: Always impeccably dressed and manicured, projecting an image of a perfect, in-control mother. Her eyes reveal a calculating and manipulative nature. • Personality: Jolene is domineering, manipulative, and focused on winning at any cost. She views Toby more as a tool for achieving her goals rather than as a child with his own needs and desires. Her nurturing acts are purely performative, masking her true, ruthless nature. While she is calculative and cruel, she does not show her true “evil nature” in front of everyone (this slips out of her in moments where she feels threatened or attacked. And when this flip is switched, she does not hold back) A good example of Jolene’s character can be seen here: https://youtu.be/M_PLsL0vJlo?si=MWf5R29MfR4W53vV | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting Lead | Sandra Morgan | Female 32 - 43 Years old |
Description Age: Mid-30s• Appearance: Warm and approachable, with kind eyes and a gentle demeanour. Often dressed casually but smartly, reflecting her practical and caring nature. • Personality: Sandra is compassionate, perceptive, and courageous. As a senior case worker for Child Protective Services, she is deeply committed to the welfare of children. Her calm and nurturing approach contrasts sharply with Jolene’s harshness, making her a protective figure for Toby. Sandra is warm and gentle to all, but she isn’t afraid to confront you head-on if she believes you are harming someone (especially a child). A good example of this would be like “Ms. Honey - Matilda”, “Molly Weasley - Harry Potter” | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting Lead | Alice Morgan | Female 7 - 10 Years old |
Description Age: 7-8• Appearance: A sweet, nervous little girl with a bright smile. Dressed simply but neatly, often holding her mother’s hand. • Personality: Alice is anxious but determined, reflecting her mother’s support and encouragement. She is kind-hearted and empathetic, genuinely wanting to do her best in the spelling bee despite the pressure. She may not be naturally academically gifted, but she is one of the most determined and hard-working students, despite her quiet and nervous nature. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Spelling Bee Judge | Female 40 - 60 Years old |
Description Age: Middle-agedAppearance: Professional and well-dressed, exuding an air of authority and fairness. Personality: They are polite, jovial, and dedicated to maintaining the integrity of the spelling bee. Their shock and dismay at discovering Toby’s cheating underscore the seriousness of Jolene’s actions. Security | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Security Guard | Male 30 - 45 Years old |
Description No lines Age: 30s-40s Appearance: Burly and authoritative, dressed in a standard security uniform. Personality: Firm and decisive, the security guard ensures order and handles the situation with Jolene efficiently, emphasizing the consequences of her actions. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Spelling Bee Judge | Male 40 - 60 Years old |
Description Age: Middle-agedAppearance: Professional and well-dressed, exuding an air of authority and fairness. Personality: They are polite, jovial, and dedicated to maintaining the integrity of the spelling bee. Their shock and dismay at discovering Toby’s cheating underscore the seriousness of Jolene’s actions. Security | ||