Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Film School
Network:
Paid?:
No
Rates:
Non-paid Student film
Deadline:
Oct 18, 2026
Auditions:
Self-Tapes by request
Callbacks:
Oct 24, 2026 TBD
Shooting starts:
Nov 6, 2026
Shooting finishes:
Nov 9, 2026
Shooting locations:
Greater Toronto Area
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 during shoot days.
Storyline
This project is being produced as a proof of concept for a potential feature film.
To get himself a second chance at life, a sleazy guy attempts to redeem his soul with the help of an unwitting angel.
To get himself a second chance at life, a sleazy guy attempts to redeem his soul with the help of an unwitting angel.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Jess Adler | Male 30 - 35 Years old |
Description Jess Adler's the kind of guy who would never put someone above himself. After recently dying in a freak accident, Jess decides death isn't for him and escapes the afterlife through the second chance doorway. Unfortunately, because his soul isn't deemed worthy, it doesn't work, prompting him to manipulate Zeke, an afterlife employee, to assist him in redeeming his soul, resulting in an unlikely friendship between the two. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | ZEKE | Male 30 - 40 Years old |
Description Zeke is the well-meaning but socially awkward afterlife worker, longing for a genuine friendship with those around him. He was responsible for processing Jess Adler's death and for accidentally letting him escape the afterlife, later being manipulated by Jess to help him earn a second chance at life, resulting in an unlikely friendship between the two. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | BEATRICE | Female 40 - 60 Years old |
Description Beatrice is the happy-go-lucky equivalent of whatever human resources is in the afterlife. Following Jess and Zeke's antics, she is sent to reprimand the pair. | ||