Short Film
Kind Hearts (ACTRA MIP)
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Details
Union:
Union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
ACTRA MIP
Deadline:
Aug 16, 2024
Shooting starts:
Aug 26, 2024 8:30am
Shooting finishes:
Aug 26, 2024 3:45pm
Shooting locations:
Ottawa
Cities for response:
Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa
Storyline
Lila, a determined young woman, dances in the park to raise money for her sick father’s medical expenses. When she finds a valuable watch and wrestles with her conscience, a chance encounter with a shady dealer and a surprising act of kindness set off a chain of events. Will Lila's good deed pay off, or will she be left empty-handed once again?
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Lila | Female 18 - 29 Years old |
Description Characterized by a strong sense of determination and resilience. Despite facing financial hardships and caring for a sick father, she maintains a hopeful spirit. Her appearance is modest, reflecting her humble circumstances. There's a raw vulnerability beneath her tough exterior, hinting at the emotional toll her situation has taken. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Hudson | Male 45 - 65 Years old |
Description Wealthy and superficial, Hudson initially appears to be condescending to everyone around him. After his chance encounter with Lila, he undergoes a deep transformation, revealing a more compassionate side. There's a growing sense of empathy and remorse as the story progresses, and Hudson develops a new understanding of both Lila and himself. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Mark | Male 30 - 44 Years old |
Description A shady character with a street-smart demeanor who operates as an unofficial pawn shop buying and selling stolen goods. He consistently takes advantage of those in desperate situations in order to run his business and is unmoved by Lila’s story and determination to help her father. There's a calculated coldness in his eyes, revealing a man who prioritizes profit over everything else. | ||