CASTING CALL FOR A SHORT FILM
We are casting a project for Sayhota Entertainment / 100p Films scheduled to shoot in the Okanagan in June. Union & non union talent are welcome to apply. Info is as follows…
Title: Sounds Reasonable
Type/Genre: Short Film/Comedy
Union Designation: 40 Under Indie ULB
Rate: Volunteer
Shoot Dates: June 17 & 18, 2023
Shooting Location: In & around Kelowna, BC
Auditions: Self-Tapes
Callbacks: Possible virtual callbacks for select roles
Submission Deadline: Tues. May 2nd, 10am
Add’l: Meals, craft services & HMW services provided. No travel, no accommodations, no per diem. All cast & crew must self-drive to and from set.
LOGLINE: A man, Steve, tries to outsmart the legal system, only to have it backfire in his face.
JASON (Principal) – Male, 30s-40s. Steve’s best friend who accidentally gives him a big idea. He’s tall, muscular and focused on fitness. Jason works as an e-scooter food app delivery driver to make ends meet as his degree in linguistics went nowhere. Must be able to safely ride an e-scooter at low and medium speeds.
JUDGE (Principal) – Female, 50s-60s. BIPOC. A powerful, fair and no-nonsense Judge who is forced to put up with Steve’s legal, yet absurd dealings. Regardless of her feelings, she puts the law first, especially when she can use it to get even.
COP (Principal) – Male, 20s-40s. Typical cop on a bit of a power trip. He repeatedly catches Steve committing minor crimes and gives him citations. Must be able to run.
MALE CARRIER (Actor) – All genders, 30s-50s. Bored and somewhat lazy worker who delivers mail to Steve’s place and expects to do no more work that what’s absolutely necessary. Think Newman from Seinfeld without the scheming.
ICE CREAM CLERK (Actor, Non-Speaking) Female, 18-25 yrs. or 55+. A friendly but by-the-book employee of an ice cream shop. She stops Steve’s plot of getting a free ice cream cone. Note: this character may be required to eat ice cream so please add note of any applicable allergies
LITTLE GIRL (Actor, Non-Speaking) – Female, 7-10 yrs. She is a friendly and helpful little girl who is convinced by Steve to enter the ice cream shop to get a free cone. Note: this character may be required to eat ice cream so please add note of any applicable allergies
BAILIFF (Actor, Non-Speaking) – Male, 30s-60s. A bored Bailiff who is surprised when he is called upon to take Steve into custody.
JOGGER (Actor, Non-Speaking) – Male, 20s-40s. A runner who rounds a corner and collides with Steve, causing Steve’s ice cream cone to smash into his chest. Must be able to run and stop quickly.
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A heartfelt Toronto-based student film is seeking talented Spanish-speaking Latin actresses for three emotionally rich roles in a short drama about family, grief, and generational bonds. This film is part of a thesis project supported by the Toronto Film School and welcomes both union (ACTRA) and non-union performers. All roles require fluency in Spanish and authentic Latin representation.
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Deliver emotionally resonant performances in Spanish
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Portray characters with depth, cultural authenticity, and strong interpersonal dynamics
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Collaborate with the director and production team to bring the story to life
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Participate in memory sequences, family scenes, and dramatic monologues
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Must be of Colombian, Latin American, or Latin American descent
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Fluent in Spanish
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ACTRA or Non-Union performers eligible
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Role-specific age and traits:
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LUZ: Female, 16–20 years old – a teenager navigating the threshold of adulthood
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JULIA: Female, 40–50 years old – a mother emotionally withdrawn due to grief
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ABUELITA: Female, 60–70 years old – a warm, loving grandmother in flashbacks
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Compensation
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Unpaid (Student Production)
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Valuable experience on a professional student set
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Networking opportunity with emerging filmmakers
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Age: 17-25 years old
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All ethnicities welcome
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College Professor
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Age: 30+ years old
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All ethnicities welcome
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Professional academic presence
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Production Details:
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Project Type: Independent short film (2 minutes runtime)
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Shoot Location: Toronto, ON (specific venue TBD)
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Tentative Shoot Dates: July 6 or 27, 2025
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Non-paid position
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Craft services provided on set
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Digital copy of final film for your portfolio
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Portray Aditya, a creative and awkward final-year law student
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Bring nuance, sensitivity, and subtle humor to the performance
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South Asian male actor
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Ages 18–24
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Portray Amara, a sharp, outspoken med student in her final year
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Deliver a nuanced and authentic performance
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Submit a self-tape audition by the stated deadline
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Black female actor
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Ages 18–24
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Strong emotional and expressive range
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Must be able to submit a self-taped audition
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Interest in indie, character-driven film work
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Compensation details provided upon casting
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Portray “Omri” with sincerity and dynamic presence
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Participate in scheduled filming days (8-hour days)
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Collaborate with the cast and director to enhance story depth
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Be punctual, prepared, and cooperative on set
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Male, age 11–14
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Black
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Non-union
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Must be based in Ontario
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$260 per filming day (based on an 8-hour day)
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Portray the lead character “River” with emotional authenticity and screen presence
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Participate in scheduled filming days (8-hour days)
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Bring depth and sensitivity to the story’s lead role
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Male, age range 11–14
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Indigenous
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Non-union talent only
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Must be based in Canada or able to work as a Canadian local hire
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Acting experience is a plus but not required
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$300 per filming day (based on an 8-hour day) for the lead role
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Portray a relatable teen character in dramatic and lighthearted scenes
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Attend auditions, rehearsals, and on-set shoots as scheduled
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Take direction from the creative team to achieve authentic performances
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Maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic on long production days
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Male, white, 13–16 years old (playing age)
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Resident of Canada (all provinces eligible)
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Available for shoots later this year (exact dates TBA)
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Acting résumé or reel welcome but not mandatory
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Professional, industry-standard pay (details provided upon selection)
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Travel and accommodation covered if shooting outside home province
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Screen credit and opportunity to launch an on-camera career
Hi, My name is Vincent Di Lella. I am currently a student at George Brown college majoring in Video Design and Production. I am currently looking for three actors in order to make my short horror thesis film Method. I am looking for two men and woman, ages 20-30.