Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Film School
Network:
Paid?:
No
Rates:
Non-paid student film (food and transport provided)
Deadline:
Oct 7, 2026
Shooting starts:
Oct 24, 2026
Shooting finishes:
Oct 25, 2026
Shooting locations:
Montreal
Cities for response:
Montréal
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. We will be providing food and transportation during the shoot.
is a non-paying student film and no permit is required. Actors will receive a copy of the
finished film for their demo reel. We will be providing food and transportation during the shoot.
Storyline
The Incident is a 5-minute narrative drama about the lingering effects of sexual violence.
Croh, who looks like they haven’t slept in weeks, and a literal humanoid roach, The Bug, are stuck in a permanent cat-and-mouse pursuit of sweat, blood, and insect guts.
As they race through nature and Croh's apartment, the protagonist abandons different attempts at healing: counselling, acceptance, brute force. They eventually accept The Bug’s deal to run for 3 more years, for a promise of a release from torture.
Croh, who looks like they haven’t slept in weeks, and a literal humanoid roach, The Bug, are stuck in a permanent cat-and-mouse pursuit of sweat, blood, and insect guts.
As they race through nature and Croh's apartment, the protagonist abandons different attempts at healing: counselling, acceptance, brute force. They eventually accept The Bug’s deal to run for 3 more years, for a promise of a release from torture.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Croh | All 20 - 40 Years old |
Description Croh is an androgynous adult determined to move past the sexual assault they experienced. Exhausted from the constant pursuit, they slowly release the grip on themselves. However, the experience, represented by The Bug, follows them constantly, like a parasite. Stunt training or experience with physical roles is a plus, not required. All applicants will be considered. Please note that there is a scene where the actor will be in close proximity with another. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | The Bug | All 18 - 40 Years old |
Description Unconventional facial features.The Bug is what remains of the sexual violence on Croh, externalized, and they can’t get rid of it. Deeply unsettling yet familiar, The Bug fights and interacts with Croh in a cheeky and perhaps deceitful way. Must be comfortable with elaborate costume and heavy makeup. Stunt training is a plus, or experience with physicality is a plus; not required. Please note that there is a scene where the actor will be in close proximity with another. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Catherine | All 30 - 60 Years old |
Description The therapist. Catherine’s approach is a classic therapy one. They rarely challenge and prefer an acute question to provoke reflection. Previous sessions with Croh have been dancing around the subject. In a delicate space, therefore, they are cautious in responding to them. | ||