Details
Union:
Union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
TBD - ACTRA MIP HONORARIUM
Deadline:
Aug 5, 2024
Auditions:
We are STRAIGHT booking from submissions.
Shooting starts:
Aug 14, 2024 8:30 am
Shooting finishes:
Aug 14, 2024 3:45pm
Shooting locations:
Montreal, Quebec
Cities for response:
Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa
Comments
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Storyline
Eight-year-old NICKY is shattered when his intimidating grandmother, MARIAN, drops a bombshell: his father, SEAN, isn't his biological dad. As family tensions soar and secrets unravel, Sean and his wife BROOKE face a breaking point. Can love and truth heal the wounds, or is the damage beyond repair?
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | SEAN | Male 30 - 40 Years old |
Description LEAD - SEAN, early 30sTorn between his loyalty to his mother and his love for his wife and son, Sean is a man struggling with doubt and confusion. He has a good heart but is easily influenced by those he trusts. HMU & WARDROBE: Athletic build, dressed casually but well-put together. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | MARIAN | Male 60 - 70 Years old |
Description LEAD - MARIAN, 60sIntimidating and domineering, Marian is a woman who speaks her mind without concern for others' feelings. Her stern exterior hides a deeply ingrained sense of control and traditional values. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | BROOKE | Female 30 - 40 Years old |
Description LEAD - BROOKE, early 30sPassionate and strong-willed, Brooke is fiercely protective of her son. She is direct and honest, willing to confront uncomfortable truths to protect her family. HMU & WARDROBE: Warm and approachable, dressed comfortably but stylishly. Natural hair and makeup. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | NICKY | Female 8 - 12 Years old |
Description LEAD - NICKY, 8Sensitive and artistic, Nicky loves music, painting, and crafts. Despite his young age, he shows resilience and a deep need for familial love and acceptance. HMU & WARDROBE: Slightly smaller for his age, expressive eyes and body language. An after school look. | ||