Details
Union:
Union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
ACTRA MIP HONORARIUMS
Deadline:
Sept 6, 2024
Auditions:
We are STRAIGHT booking from submissions.
Shooting starts:
Sept 15, 2024 3:45pm
Shooting finishes:
Sept 15, 2024 9:45pm
Shooting locations:
Montreal, Quebec
Cities for response:
Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa
Comments
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Storyline
Synopsis/ Storyline: A successful businessman enters a bank to make a routine deposit. Based on his appearance, a prejudiced teller assumes he's a criminal and calls security. The bank manager intervenes, recognizing the man as a VIP client. The teller is fired for her discriminatory behavior. What unforeseen consequences will this incident have on the lives of those involved?
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | JANET | Female 30 - 44 Years old |
Description LEAD - JANET - female: 30-44: A woman of unshakeable convictions, Janet stands as a monument to prejudice, her judgments swift and merciless. Her arrogance, a shield against self-reflection, blinds her to the very open-mindedness she demands from others. In a world of grays, Janet sees only black and white – but what hidden pain drives her to build such impenetrable walls? HMU & WARDROBE: SCENE 1 DAY 1 : Brightly coloured blazer, professional silk blouse, skirt or slacks. HMU: hair tightly pulled back and perfect, features boldly highlighted. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | THOMAS | Trans-female 30 - 44 Years old |
Description LEAD - THOMAS - male: 30-44 (black):A paragon of dignity in the face of injustice, Thomas walks a tightrope between righteous anger and fatherly example. His calm exterior belies a fierce determination to right wrongs, not through violence, but through unwavering persistence. But how long can one man bear the weight of societal prejudice before he breaks? HMU & WARDROBE: SCENE 1 DAY 1: Old worn camping clothes. HMU: natural, fatigued. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | STAN | Male 45 - 65 Years old |
Description LEAD - STAN - male: 45-65:The embodiment of integrity, Stan wields his authority with wisdom and compassion. His swift action against Janet's behavior speaks volumes, yet his willingness to shoulder blame reveals a deeper understanding of systemic issues. In a world that often rewards complacency, what price has Stan paid for his unwavering moral compass? HMU & WARDROBE: SCENE 1 DAY 1: Professional (high-end) suit. HMU: well groomed. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | MAISIE | Female 7 - 12 Years old |
Description SUPPORTING - MAISIE -female (black?): 7-12:A beacon of innocence and moral clarity, Maisie's young eyes see through the veil of adult hypocrisy. Her courage to question and defend burns bright, fueled by an innate sense of justice. But in a world that often crushes such pure idealism, will Maisie's fire continue to illuminate the path of righteousness, or will it be extinguished by the harsh realities she's yet to face? HMU & WARDROBE: SCENE 1 DAY 1: Old worn camping clothes. HMU: natural. | ||