Details
Union:
Not designated
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
300/day
Deadline:
July 1, 2025
Callbacks:
July 8, 2025
Shooting starts:
Aug 7, 2025
Shooting finishes:
Aug 10, 2025
Shooting locations:
Toronto & Ottawa
Cities for response:
Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa
Comments
Set in the early 2000s suburbs, this personal coming-of-age film follows Ryan a teenage boy navigating grief, identity, and the fragile bonds of family and friendship after the loss of his mother.
Storyline
Set in the early 2000s suburbs, this personal coming-of-age film follows a teenage boy navigating grief, identity, and the fragile bonds of family and friendship after the loss of his mother.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Ryan | Male 16 - 20 Years old |
Description RYAN (17) Quiet, emotionally complex teen grieving his mother. Sensitive, withdrawn, and carries a soft masculinity with hints of unspoken femininity. A skater and musician. Must carry emotional weight non-verbally. Age Range: 16–20 Gender: Male or non-binary Ethnicity: Open Skills: Skating and/or musical ability (drums/guitar) a bonus | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Silas | Male 16 - 20 Years old |
Description SILAS (18 ) Ryan's best friend. Scruffy, magnetic, and sharp. A River Phoenix type who masks his sensitivity with humour. Their connection is emotionally charged and layered. Age Range: 16 - 20 Gender: Male or non-binary Ethnicity: Open Skills: Guitar playing and/or skating a bonus | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Ashley | Female 11 - 14 Years old |
Description ASHLEY (12) Ryan’s younger sister. Strange and captivating, with wild eyes and a curious mind. Has a strong bond with Ryan. Playful yet grounded, she provides a sense of warmth and subtle wisdom. Age Range: 11–14 Gender: Female Ethnicity: Open | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Bill | Male 40 - 55 Years old |
Description BILL (40s) Ryan’s father. Handsome, rugged, emotionally distant. A former Woodstock-type struggling to hold it together while parenting through grief. Age Range: 40–55 Gender: Male Ethnicity: Open | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Donna | Female 35 - 45 Years old |
Description DONNA (Late 30s–40s) Ryan's late mother, seen only in poetic flashbacks and dreamlike fragments. Feminine, stylish, and magnetic with an iconic presence. The kind of woman who lingers in a room long after she’s gone. Age Range: Late 30s to mid 40s Gender: Female?Ethnicity: Open Notes: Prefer blonde or willing to dye hair | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Skatepark Kids | All 16 - 20 Years old |
Description SKATEPARK KIDS (16–20) Ryan’s suburban skate crew. Loud, brash, and often insensitive. Comfortable in chaotic teen energy. Age Range: 16–20 Gender: Male-identifying Ethnicity: Open Skills: Real skaters strongly encouraged | ||