Cast & Extras Needed for Upcoming Short "Karupy"
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Directors are currently in need of actors and extras for "Karupy" film. Please, see the details below. About the project: Karupy tells the story of a bitter, regal 70-year-old Tamilian matriarch who, during her birthday celebration, shocks her family by announcing she will end her life at sundown. As she prepares for this final act, the film explores intergenerational complexities blending dark humor with family tension, unresolved grief, and supernatural elements. Rate: Union/Non-union. Voluntary/Unpaid. Additional information: Filming Dates: October 5th & 6th. Location: Toronto/GTA. If you are interested, please apply.
6 roles
Lead. Tamil descent (Fluent in Tamil). A striking dark-skinned woman with a coarse demeanor, garbed in regal silks, grapples with deep - seated resentment and mental health struggles. She's complex, and sharp-tongued, and uses her status as a matriarch to manipulate those around her. She embodies strength and fragility at the same time. She has a strained relationship with her daughter and a haunting connection to her deceased father.
Lead. Tamil descent (Fluent in Tamil). Karupy's daughter. Poised but conflicted about her relationship with her mother. She's a woman trying to maintain a semblance of normalcy while dealing with the chaos her mother creates. She's frustrated with Karupy's behavior and struggles to balance care with a resentment that's due to years of manipulation and neglect. She's tired of dealing with her mother's emotional games, but beneath her anger.
Lead. Tamil descent (Fluent in Tamil). Empathetic husband to Jeya, he strives to mediate the fraught relationship between mother and daughter. He also harbors secrets, including his own struggles with depression and emotional isolation, which fuels his understanding of Karupy's struggle. Trapped between his loyalty to Jeya and his empathy for Karupy, he often finds himself caught in the crossfire of family drama.
Lead. To play younger. Tamil descent (Fluency in Tamil a plus, but fluency not mandatory). Jeya and Arjun's daughter. She has a unique relationship with her grandmother, sharing a cigarette and discussing Karupy's suicide plans. Vaish is is an unfiltered, rebellious young teenager. Her perspective adds a layer of complexity to the family dynamics, as she seeks to understand the weight of her grandmother's choices.
Lead. Tamil descent (Fluency in Tamil not mandatory, but should be able to speak/understand). The mischievous nephew whose antics often mask deeper insecurities. His playful demeanor and penchant for trouble are overshadowed by a bizarre fascination with a painting of his grandfather, which he believes speaks to him. Thinesh's humorous yet chaotic presence provides a stark contrast to the heavy themes of the family gathering, highlighting the absurdity of their situation.
x10. South Asians encouraged to apply. Please see the attachment.
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