Details
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
Film School
Network:
Paid?:
No
Rates:
Non-paid student film
Deadline:
Dec 13, 2025
Shooting starts:
Feb 9, 2026
Shooting finishes:
Feb 10, 2026
Shooting locations:
CamH 1025 Queen St W + Toronto/Etobicoke residence
Cities for response:
Toronto
Comments
We are accepting non-union actors. This is a non-paying student film and no permit is required. Actors will receive a copy of the
finished film for their demo reel. Meals and Transportation also provided.
finished film for their demo reel. Meals and Transportation also provided.
Storyline
After smoking weed at a house party, AJ starts to portray symptoms of delusion and psychosis.
Voices in her head of her friends gossiping about her lead to her attempted escape, where she spends the night in front of her bathroom mirror.
After being found by her mom the next morning, AJ is taken to CAMH where she meets Dr Cawley, who treats her with empathy and care, helping her better understand her symptoms leading her to her brighter future.
Voices in her head of her friends gossiping about her lead to her attempted escape, where she spends the night in front of her bathroom mirror.
After being found by her mom the next morning, AJ is taken to CAMH where she meets Dr Cawley, who treats her with empathy and care, helping her better understand her symptoms leading her to her brighter future.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | AJ | Female 18 - 22 Years old |
Description Description: blonde, look of innocenceTraits: impulsive, short fused, fragile, young, lively, a reserved rebel, naive Background: Once a creative kid with many hobbies, who played many sports and was successful in school. With a strictly controlled lifestyle placed on her from her mother, AJ turned to smoking cannabis to try to cope with her stress. Her impulsiveness and lack of information on the impacts of cannabis led to her lack of control, losing track of school and becoming overcome by depression. ** must be comfortable smoking herbal joints | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Dr. Cawley | Male 50 - 59 Years old |
Description Description: male, balding, interesting facial hair, average lookingTraits: sophisticated, caring, empathetic, intelligent, patient, concerned, good listener, observant Background: With two young daughters in college, he is empathetic towards AJ. Similarily, he's empathetic towards her Mom as he can understand her concern for her daughter, given the resemblance of their situation to his own life. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Mom | Female 45 - 50 Years old |
Description Description: female, blonde, whiteTraits: strict yet gentle, caring, worried, open minded, soft, stoic Background: Had a similar upbringing as AJ, but instead of cannabis, she distracted herself through study and work to cope with her stresses, fueling her productiveness. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Eduardo | Male 18 - 20 Years old |
Description Description: male, friend of AJTraits: chill, reserved, weak and looking to relax Background: A bright kid who understands AJ as they come from similar households. He smokes weed in moderation to relax, but with the ability to control his impulsive behaviours. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Other | Dad | Male 45 - 55 Years old |
Description white, maleNo dialogue but present in scene with mom and AJ | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Other | Brother | Male 18 - 20 Years old |
Description looks closer to 16, white, maleNo dialogue but present in scene with mom and AJ | ||