Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
ACTRA Tier 3 Low Budget - Principal - $245.00 // Actor - $204.00.
Deadline:
Sept 1, 2026
Shooting starts:
Early October TBC
Shooting locations:
GTA
Cities for response:
Toronto
Storyline
After their mother dies in a car accident, two teen sisters must decide what to do with her piano. In the year 2000, teens Livi and Maddie grieve the sudden death of their single Mom, a piano teacher. Their aunt Sue comes to look after them and she plans to dispose of Mom's piano in due time. Despite the piano physically resembling the casket, the girls don't feel ready to part it. As Livi's violent mood swings take a stranglehold on the family, the girls grasp at whatever distractions they think might cure their grief. When Sue decides to sell the piano to the next-door neighbour, Maddie purposefully sets the piano on fire in the backyard, with help from Livi. In destroying the piano, they find emotional release.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | MOM | Female 35 - 45 Years old |
Description Female, 35 to 45 years old. East Asian. A single mother who immigrated to Canada more than a decade ago, Mom is a resilient woman with a carefree spirit who finds joy and expression when playing improvisational jazz – her favourite genre – on the piano. Known as “Ms. Choi” to her students, she makes income as a music and piano teacher to support her family of 3. She treats her two daughters differently, but might not realize it... ACTOR ROLE. **Must adequately play the piano. If actor can provide a reel of them playing a piano piece that is a plus.** NOTE: We will not see this actor’s face. | ||