Short Film
Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
ACTRA Low Budget
Deadline:
Aug 31, 2025
Shooting starts:
Oct 20, 2025 
Shooting finishes:
Oct 23, 2025 
Shooting locations:
Fredericton, New Brunswick
Cities for response:
Toronto, Halifax, Montréal, Ottawa, Charlottetown, St. John's
Storyline
A new mom trains for a 5K race with her baby while navigating postpartum depression.
Roles
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadJulesFemale 31 - 39 Years old
Description
Jules is a new mom struggling with postpartum depression. She's emotional, exhausted, and doing her best. We would like an actress who has experienced the postpartum phase. Having real stretch marks is a plus. Must be comfortable pretending to breastfeed, and being in a bra and underwear. Must be able to run short distances. Does not need to be athletic.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
SupportingJordanMale 31 - 45 Years old
Description
A supportive husband with quick wit, first-time dad, tries to cheer his wife up with humour. Actor must be comfortable holding and interacting with a baby.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
SupportingBrendaFemale 58 - 65 Years old
Description
Jules' mother who tries to help, but says things that aren't the most encouraging to a struggling new mom.