Film School
Shepherd's Pie
Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Film School
Network:
Paid?:
No
Rates:
Non paid student film
Deadline:
Mar 5, 2026
Auditions:
Self tapes by request.
Callbacks:
In person at TMU
Shooting locations:
Toronto ON, Owen Sound ON
Cities for response:
Toronto
Roles
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadGraemeMale 20 - 28 Years old
Description
Graeme is a stern and intelligent University graduate who has been given an opportunity to work abroad that he knows he must take. With taking this job he will be leaving his little brother behind in an abusive household with his father. Graeme cooks a final supper for the three of them and decides to tell them all over dinner. --Character smoking on camera for one scene (prop cigarette)
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadDavidMale 18 - 26 Years old
Description
David, the younger brother to Graeme, has always been blamed by their father for their mothers death. From this, he's faced abuse and an overall lack of love. Yet, he still is lighthearted, sarcastic and comedic but when learning of his brother leaving soon, is suddenly hit with a fatalistic fear and gets angry with Graeme. --Character smoking on camera for one scene (prop cigarette)
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
PrincipalGeorgeMale 50 - 65 Years old
Description
George is a construction worker who was always angry, but got angrier when he lost his wife during childbirth. Since then, he was never the same. He's emotionally reserved and stubborn.