Details
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
No
Rates:
Volunteer
Deadline:
Mar 14, 2026
Callbacks:
Feb 23, 2026
Shooting starts:
May 23, 2026 We are shooting two weekends. The 23-24 and 30-31.
Shooting finishes:
May 31, 2026
Shooting locations:
St. Catherines, ONT
Cities for response:
Toronto
Storyline
A young boy’s dream vacation at his grandparents’ house in the summer of 2010, takes an unexpected turn as he realizes his grandmother’s health is deteriorating and his grandfather’s attention is consumed by her care, forcing him to confront the bittersweet truth that childhood summers will never be the same.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Marcus | Male 7 - 9 Years old |
Description A timid kid who prefers watching than talking. He loves running around and playing sports with his grandpa. With grandma, he enjoys playing computer games and watching her play the piano. He gets lost in made up scenarios in his head, creating stories in the activities he is doing. He is very observant, even if he doesn’t quite understand. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Frank | Male 60 - 90 Years old |
Description A stoic and stubborn man, that has a soft spot for Marcus his grandson. He is very protective of those close to him, sometimes to a fault. Catherine is his high school sweetheart and is now trying to take care of her when she is struggling. He wants to shield the boy from the reality his grandma’s struggle but has a difficult time balancing the two. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Catherine | Female 60 - 90 Years old |
Description Gentle, kind and caring, the perfect antidote to Frank’s cold exterior. As aging begins to settle, her cognitive and physical abilities are beginning to slow. It is difficult for her to process these changes but she always puts on a smile. She is an avid music fan and used to teach piano. She loves to play for Marcus, showing him music that she used to love when she was young. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Laura | Female 30 - 50 Years old |
Description Marcus' Mother. Laura serves as an emotional bridge between generations, caring for her child and protecting him while also gently managing her mother's decline. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Nick | Male 30 - 50 Years old |
Description Marcus's father is calm and amusing, and he deals with discomfort by reducing it. He feels that normality and resilience will safeguard Marcus even when larger challenges arise. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Cassandra | Female 18 - 25 Years old |
Description A distracted, emotionally preoccupied neighbour tasked with watching Marcus. She doesn't know how to engage him beyond surface-level conversation. Over time, little moments of play arise, but her attention is continually divided. | ||