Short Film
"Divorce Dash" - (Open to ACTRA members/apprentices)
Details
Union:
Union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
MIP HONORARIUM (Gas Expense and 1 Night Accommodation for talent outside Montreal)
Deadline:
Sept 2, 2024
Auditions:
We are STRAIGHT booking from submissions.
Shooting starts:
Sept 11, 2024 3:45pm
Shooting finishes:
Sept 11, 2024 9:45pm
Shooting locations:
Montreal, Quebec
Cities for response:
Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa
Comments
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Storyline
In "Divorce Dash" KATIE, a bubbly woman in her 40s, is shocked to find her husband TED wants a divorce. As Ted expresses disdain for Katie's “vapid” interests and reveals he's having a baby with her cousin, Katie counters with the surprising news that she’s selling a successful AI program, leaving Ted’s job dissolved. How will he pay for his new baby now?
Roles
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadKATIEFemale 40 - 50 Years old
Description
LEAD - KATIE, 40-45
Katie is a bubbly, early-40s woman with a passion for life’s little joys. Despite her cheerful exterior, she’s smarter than meets the eye, and can be quite savage.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadTEDMale 40 - 50 Years old
Description
LEAD - TED, 40-45
Ted, a narcissistic mid-40s man, is a pompous, self-centered figure with a scowl. He belittles Katie, revealing his disdain and self-importance. His arc shifts to facing the consequences of his actions.