Details
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
Negotiable/Low Budget Stipened
Deadline:
Dec 2, 2025
Auditions:
Audition dates 2026 "To Be Confirmed"
Shooting starts:
To Be Confirmed (2026)
Shooting finishes:
To Be Confirmed (2026)
Shooting locations:
Toronto
Cities for response:
Toronto
Comments
Buddy should be Neurodevelopmentally challenged (Autistic actor)
Storyline
When her family receives news that her autistic brother Buddy is being sent to another school, Angela,
a strong-willed 9-year-old girl, rebels against her parents to carve her own path.
a strong-willed 9-year-old girl, rebels against her parents to carve her own path.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Angela | Female 8 - 11 Years old |
Description 9 year old Black, FemaleAngela is strong-willed, independent, and fiercely protective of her autistic brother Buddy. Despite her unconditional love for her brother, she is turning 10 this year, so she craves some space to grow into herself. As she works to carve her own path, Angela has grown tired of being expected to play a caregiving role for her brother, Buddy. She fears that her relationship to her brother will come with a burden that she will carry for life. Given her energetic nature, Angela surrounds herself with lots of friends at her school, Henderson Elementary. Her impulsivity sometimes leads her down the wrong path. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Mother | Female 35 - 38 Years old |
Description 38 year old, Black, FemaleMum is a hard-working executive who does her best by her children. After dealing with a lot of tough blows in life, Mum unloads quite a bit of stress onto Angela subconsciously. She expects Angela to grow up faster than she should. She resents the fact that she's juggling a high-profile job and two kids alone, as a single parent. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Buddy | Male 9 - 12 Years old |
Description 10 year old, Black MaleBuddy is generally gentle, quiet, and socially anxious. At 3 years old, he was diagnosed with autism. Given his needs, his mother coddles him. He is comfortable with this, since he can expect to have most things done for him. He shifts the family dynamic and takes attention away from his sister Angela. Buddy is quite musical and generally prefers to be alone or with familiar people. He has ongoing meltdowns at school. His teacher has recommended that he attends another school that better suits his needs. | ||