Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Film School
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
Honorarium: Lead roles 500CAD flat rate. Actor roles 100CAD flat rate.
Deadline:
June 26, 2026
Auditions:
Self tapes by request
Callbacks:
In-person, in Toronto from July 2-3
Shooting starts:
July 24, 2026 In-person rehearsal, 2 days between July-13-17
Shooting finishes:
July 27, 2026
Shooting locations:
Markhan and Scarborough area in Ontario
Cities for response:
Toronto
Comments
We can accept union and non-union actors through our student agreement with ACTRA. As a student film, no permit is required. An honorarium of 500CAD will be offered for the two lead roles. Other roles will be given an honorarium of 100CAD, but will only be required for one day of shooting. Actors will receive a copy of the finished film for their demo reel.
• Meals and beverages will be provided on the shoot days.
• If transportation is required we can arrange for a ride for the actor during filming.
• Meals and beverages will be provided on the shoot days.
• If transportation is required we can arrange for a ride for the actor during filming.
Storyline
When an emergency alert sends Scarborough into a panic, a landlord and tenant take shelter in a cramped basement unit. The two must come together and work through their past grievances with one another to ensure their survival.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Justine | Female 25 - 40 Years old |
Description Justine is a hands on, do it yourself kind of person. She does not suffer fools. She acts quickly, sometimes steamrolling her way forward without fully considering the feelings of others. She will stand her ground when she needs to.Justine is a BIRACIAL woman who lives in Scarborough. The script describes her as having one parent who is Black and another who is white. However, we will review submissions from performers who do not match this exact description. For this role, we request availability for 4 days of production and 2 days for rehearsals. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Alan | Male 30 - 45 Years old |
Description Alan keeps to himself and hates being disturbed. In general, he will play the skeptic. He’s not afraid to challenge other people’s assumptions. As a coping strategy, Alan often distances himself through sarcastic remarks and humour.Alan is a KURDISH man who lives in Scarborough. Note: The script calls for someone who is Kurdish, but we accept submissions from other ethnicities. For this role, we request availability for 4 days of production and 2 days for rehearsals | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Tony | Male 60 - 85 Years old |
Description Tony immigrated to Hong Kong and had a family in his thirties. He’s now retired, and doesn’t like to leave his house. Ruth and Chris are his two children.The script describes this role as an elderly Chinese man. Looking for someone who can speak Cantonese. The sides for this role are written in English. Please translate as you best see fit. Performer for this role will only be required for one day of shooting and one additional rehearsal day. A performer in this role will be offered a 100CAD honorarium. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Ruth | Female 35 - 50 Years old |
Description As a second generation Canadian with parents from Hong Kong, and the oldest of two siblings, Ruth regularly assumes the role of interpreter. She’s not afraid to take the lead when the situation demands.The script describes this role as a middle aged Chinese woman. Looking for someone who can speak Cantonese. The sides for this role are written in English. Please translate as you best see fit. Performer for this role will only be required for one day of shooting and one additional rehearsal day. A performer in this role will be offered a 100CAD honorarium. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Chris | Male 35 - 50 Years old |
Description The script describes this role as a Chines man in his thirties.Performer for this role will only be required for one day of shooting and one additional rehearsal day. A performer in this role will be offered a 100CAD honorarium. | ||