Film School
Worn and Torn
Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Film School
Network:
Paid?:
No
Rates:
Non-pay student project
Deadline:
Feb 2, 2026
Callbacks:
Feb 13, 2026 
Shooting starts:
Feb 27, 2026 
Shooting finishes:
Mar 1, 2026 
Cities for response:
Vancouver
Storyline
Charlie and Sam desperately need to go see the Giggles for Charlie’s 18th birthday. After finding out that they do not have enough money, Sam attempts to sell the shoes of Charlie’s recently deceased sister forcing Charlie to confront what he is not yet ready to
lose.
Roles
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadCharlieMale 18 - 25 Years old
Description
Charlie is physically fit but has recently stopped taking care of himself, showing signs of grief through darker clothing, messy hair, and heavy eye bags. He pretends to be fine, quietly repressing his pain rather than expressing it, which comes through in his distant and tired behavior. Because his family expects him to appear perfect and “over” his grief, Charlie feels pressured to fake emotional progress he hasn’t actually reached.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadSamMale 18 - 25 Years old
Description
Sam is scrawnier but physically fit, with a youthful appearance and a strong focus on style, shown through bright, patterned clothing and carefully styled hair. He uses humor and a carefree attitude to cope with the seriousness of his home life and to rebel against his family. His understanding of grief is shaped by his father, who taught him to repress emotions and view emotional expression negatively.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
SupportingChaelaFemale 18 - 25 Years old
Description
Nonverbal role. She is playful, genuine, and joyful, with an energy that feels bright and almost heightened. She likes to dress in a vintage, mature style, wearing patterned jackets, thrifted jeans, and band T-shirts, and looks calm and put together.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
PrincipalBuyerMale 45 - 50 Years old
Description
He is a middle-aged father. He dresses more traditionally in beige, light brown, and more muted colors. He cares little about the boys and is just interested in purchasing the shoes.