Details
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Deadline:
July 18, 2025
Shooting locations:
Toronto, Ontario, GTA
Cities for response:
Toronto
Storyline
A Turkish immigrant and food delivery driver searches for her missing dog on her birthday while navigating the streets of Toronto.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Leyla | Female 25 - 35 Years old |
Description Female | 25–35 | Turkish or Turkish-speaking preferred A sharp-witted food delivery rider living in Toronto. Tough exterior, with moments of softness and vulnerability. Quietly intense. Turkish, Eastern European, or Middle Eastern background welcome. Skills required: Driving a car, Dog friendly | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Bruce | Male 50 - 80 Years old |
Description Male | 60+ | Persian or Middle EasternA sharp tow yard manager. Moves slow. Weary and reckless . Gruff and irritable | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Hostess | Female 20 - 45 Years old |
Description Female | 20–45 | Preferably White or AsianWarm and upbeat restaurant hostess. A little clueless. Brief scene but important interaction. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Queen | Female 35 - 65 Years old |
Description Female | 35+ | African or Indo-CaribbeanShelter administrator. A Strong personality. Commanding presence, direct, and firm. Knows how to handle chaos. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Caroline | Female 35 - 60 Years old |
Description Female | 35+ | Preferably White Warm hearted, resilient but gullible. Displays slightly frantic behaviour | ||