Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
ACTRA LGB - Tier 4
Deadline:
Nov 17, 2025
Callbacks:
Nov 24, 2025 Zoom
Shooting starts:
Jan 12, 2026
Shooting finishes:
Jan 26, 2026
Shooting locations:
Toronto
Cities for response:
Vancouver, Toronto, Edmonton, Montréal, Ottawa, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Charlottetown, Sudbury, Kelowna
Comments
Must be able to work as a Toronto local, open to union & non-union performers
Storyline
The film is the story of two Muslim, Egyptian-Canadian sisters struggling to reconnect after a passage of time has pulled them apart. When Rana returns from university to babysit 7-year-old Dina for the weekend, tensions escalate as Dina pushes her away. Now, Rana must mend their bond as they confront the ache of what they’ve lost.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Dina | Female 6 - 10 Years old |
Description Middle Eastern/North African or South Asian, Fiery & Driven younger sister, must pass as 7 year old | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Dahlia | Female 40 - 55 Years old |
Description Middle Eastern/ North African, can speak Egyptian Arabic, stressed and loving mom | ||