Details
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
$100 per production day
Deadline:
Feb 8, 2025
Callbacks:
Feb 7, 2025
Shooting starts:
Mar 7, 2025
Shooting finishes:
Mar 9, 2025
Shooting locations:
Brampton
Cities for response:
Toronto
Comments
COLD STORAGE is a character-driven heist film that explores themes of greed and fatherhood. Using blockchain technology as a central MacGuffin. This story unfolds like an energetic Nolan-esque thriller.
Storyline
The story follows a young father who is lured into a high-stakes heist to steal a corrupt businessman’s hidden fortune. Fighting for his family’s financial freedom he’s confronted with his moral limits.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | RHYTHM | Male 20 - 30 Years old |
Description A South Asian father. Working a blue collar job in the pursuit of financial freedom. Lead role with significant screen time. His character arc involves struggling to provide for his family, getting embroiled in Jassi's get rich quick scheme. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | JASSI | Male 20 - 30 Years old |
Description A South Asian corporate poster boy, charismatic, energetic, ambitious opportunist. Rhythm's friend who convinces him to participate in the heist. His greed and recklessness drive the plot. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | BOBBY | Male 20 - 30 Years old |
Description South Asian. A quiet brute, even calmer demeanour, what he lacks in words he speaks through action. Supporting role with one pivotal scene. His arc is going along with the scheme then finding redemption through bravery. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | ARJUN | Male 40 - 50 Years old |
Description A beloved corporate veteran who has transformed into an esteemed white-collar mobster. He's a wealthy South Asian businessman who is laundering money. His arc sees him go from a respected community leader to being exposed. | ||