Short Film
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Details
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
250-275
Deadline:
Nov 3, 2024
Shooting starts:
Nov 11, 2024
Shooting finishes:
Nov 11, 2024
Shooting locations:
Must have own transportation to and from Orangeville, Ontario on the day of the shoot (November11)
Cities for response:
Toronto
Comments
This shoot is for Paradigm Studios - please look them up on Facebook, Instagram and other social media platforms to familiarize yourself with the material.
Storyline
A homeless mother has the opportunity of a lifetime: a job interview for an entry-level position at a department store. Thinking this could turn her life around, she decides to buy a pair of shoes in order to make a good first impression, not knowing she was walking into a nightmare...
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Shanti | Female 30 - 37 Years old |
Description African-American mother who lost her job after the pandemic and eventually was evicted from her apartment. Resourceful andan optimist despite it all, she is willing to do anything to support her young daughter. Shanti has the resolve of Erin Brokovich but is a little more on the naive side. Shanti never put fashion first in her life, which shows in her outfits. Even before being homeless, she prioritized comfort over style. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Ryan | Male 45 - 50 Years old |
Description Geeky, but charming, Ryan loves people and tries to keep an open-mind. He is one of those down-to-earth bosses, capable, strict but also great at fostering new hires. Think of David Wallace from The Office, but a little nicer. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Vanessa | Female 35 - 44 Years old |
Description Takes her job very seriously, and believes in gatekeeping luxury spaces. She adheres to the old school way, when department stores like the Bay were ruling the market. Vanessa wakes up early to straighten her hair and put it up in a fancy updo, do her make up and make sure her outfit is ironed out. The great thing is that Vanessa does dress very well and looks put together. She truly resembles the people she wishes to be like. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Colt | Male |
Description Store Security Agent. Likes to brag that he is ex-military, but he never was actually drafted due to the fact that he was incompetent. However, he walks around like he works for secret services, with an air of threat and self-importance. Colt also leverages his height and build to make himself look more important than he really is. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Kayla | Female 9 - 12 Years old |
Description African American female. Despite being mature for her age, Kayla still retains her childhood wonder. Regardless of the situation they are in, Kayla always finds a way to be happy and make the most of it. Shanti tries everything to make sure Kayla retains this wonder. | ||