Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Film School
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
The production is ACTRA registered with Toronto Metropolitan's and ACTRA's student agreement. Each of the roles will be provided an honorarium for the project. The role of both Harry and Charlie will be given an honorarium of $300 and the role of Taylor will be given an honorarium of $50.
Deadline:
Feb 23, 2026
Shooting starts:
Mar 6, 2026
Shooting finishes:
Mar 8, 2026
Shooting locations:
Toronto, Ontario.
Cities for response:
Toronto
Comments
We can accept union and non-union actors through our student agreement with ACTRA. Actors will receive a copy of the finished film for their demo reel. Meals and beverages will be provided on the shoot days.
Storyline
Harry, a middle-aged man, struggles to convince his aging father, Charlie, to move into assisted living, with Charlie portrayed as a young boy.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Harry | Male 40 - 55 Years old |
Description A practical person under a lot of pressure. Harry is recently divorced and co-parenting a young daughter. He tries to be patient and hides his guilt and frustration as he struggles to care for his father. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Charlie | Male 10 - 13 Years old |
Description Played by an actor aged between 10 and 13 years-old, Charlie is a proud, stubborn elderly man resisting his loss of independence and autonomy. He does not want to be told what to do, especially by his own child, Harry. Seeking a grounded, naturalistic performance that reflects the character’s age and life experience. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Taylor | All 20 - 35 Years old |
Description An attentive care aide who is comfortable in this environment and skilled at putting people at ease. Professional and upbeat, Taylor provides steadiness during a difficult transition. | ||