Acting Audition for "Memories of Leaving" Film

Toronto, ON, Canada

ID: 231428Exp: 6/16/2023

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ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ADMITTED. Searching for female cast for "Memories of Leaving" film. Please, see the details below. About the project: An Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW), who moved abroad to provide for her family. While she is commuting home from work, she is haunted by the guilt of leaving the child that she left behind. Rate: Non-Union, low budget, student short film. Additional information: Shooting date: Mid to Late June. Shooting locations: GTA/TTC Line 2 Subway Stations. Submission deadline: June 16, 2023. When applying, please submit headshots and a short bio.

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3 roles

MariaFemale26-49 y.o.Asian

Lead Actress. Filipino; English speaking, fluent in Tagalog is an asset. Maria immigrated to Canada for a chance for a better life but has found that reality is not what she expected. She overworks herself and sleep walks through the day. She holds guilt over abandoning her son Kevin back in the Philippines.

SallyFemale40-59 y.o.Indian/South Asian

Supporting Actress. English speaking. Sally is Maria's co-worker. She is older and a sister figure to Maria. She can't help but be proud of her children.

Mother and sonFemale26-49 y.o.Indian/South Asian

Non-speaking. kid 6-8 years old. They are a reminder of the missed connection Maria has with her own son. Maria has a playful exchange with the Kevin (teenage).