Casting Call for Paid Film "The Same Boat"
NATIONWIDE CANADA CASTING. Directors are currently in search of cast for production of "The Same Boat". Please, see the details below. About the project: An Indigenous grandmother is forced to confront the buried secrets of her past as she navigates the complexities of her grandchildren’s lives, while striving to break the cycle of intergenerational trauma. Rate: Union. Going with what SAG-AFTRA recommends for short films. The lead role will get $125 per day. 4 day shoot. Additional information: Auditions: 1st Round: Virtual. 2nd Round: Oakville. AUDITION DATES: Monday September 16, 2024 to Wednesday October 16, 2024. AUDITION LOCATION: Oakville, ON. SHOOT DATES: Friday November 1, 2024 to Tues. Dec. 31st. - 4 DAY SHOOT. - Aiming to shoot Late Fall - Winter. SHOOTING LOCATIONS: Greater Toronto Area. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: SATURDAY AUGUST 10, 2024. If you're interested, please apply.
3 roles
LEAD ROLE. MUST BE INDIGENOUS. 145 Lines - 5 Scenes. Indigenous Grandmother. Shy and reserved. Doesn't smile often. Has to be able to gently cry.
CO-STAR ROLE. MUST BE INDIGENOUS. 8 Lines - 3 Scenes. Indigenous female. Very cruicial role. Winona is very wise. She helps shape the entire script. However, she's a memory of Grandma Jo. She is not actually alive, therefore has very limited lines. Actor must be able to play one of those "conscience" roles... almost like a ghost. Voice and delivery is very important.
SUPPORTING ROLE. MUST BE INDIGENOUS. 23 Lines - 1 Scene. Indigenous. Onida is the leader of a support group for trauma survivors. She grew up in a residential school and is helping others to overcome their trauma.
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