Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Film School
Network:
Paid?:
No
Rates:
Non-paid student film
Deadline:
Feb 20, 2026
Auditions:
Self tapes by request
Callbacks:
Via Zoom, TBD
Shooting starts:
Feb 28, 2026 4 day shoot (2/28, and 3/9 - 3/11)
Shooting finishes:
Mar 11, 2026
Shooting locations:
Toronto
Cities for response:
Toronto
Comments
We can accept union and non-union actors through our student agreement with ACTRA. 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 will be provided.
Storyline
After her estranged older brother returns home two months after their mother’s death, a girl is forced to reconcile with their unresolved tension and resentment.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Miriam | Female 18 - 21 Years old |
Description [SOUTH ASIAN FEMALE]Miriam, responsible by default, has mixed feelings when her older brother finally comes back home. Of course, she is excited to see him again, but she can’t find it in herself to ignore the way he abandoned her in her time of need. Actor only needed from March 9th to 11th. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | David | Male 22 - 26 Years old |
Description [SOUTH ASIAN MALE]David, sweet but terribly avoidant, is finally back home. After three years of traveling, the only feeling he can muster up is dread. Dread to face his sister, dread to finally grieve his dead mother, and dread to find out if his family has totally forgotten about him. He would never voice any of those feelings out loud, though. Hopefully, he can just pick up where he left off. Actor only needed from March 9th to 11th. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Mom | Female 38 - 49 Years old |
Description [SOUTH ASIAN FEMALE]Late 30s to early 40s. Mom will be present in flashback sequences with Young Miriam and David. Actor only needed on February 28th. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Young Miriam | Female 5 - 7 Years old |
Description [SOUTH ASIAN FEMALE]Young Miriam, playful, loves spending time with her mother and chasing her older brother. Actor only needed on February 28th. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Young David | Male 8 - 11 Years old |
Description [SOUTH ASIAN MALE]Young David, excited and explorative. Actor only needed on February 28th. | ||