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Movie Roles in Production of “Now Is Not A Good Time”

Toronto, ON, Canada
ID: 270561Exp: 10/18/2024
Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. A student film “Now Is Not A Good Time” is currently in need of cast. More details are below. About the project: Storyline: One morning, Nikita’s parents drop by unannounced and she is forced to hide a lover, Jeremy, who spent the night. Her mother, Shailaja, eventually finds him out and all hell breaks loose, because Nikita is very much a married woman. Anthony, her father, can’t be bothered because the cricket match is on. Rate: Non union. This is a non-paid production, but food will be provided along with transportation if necessary. Actors will also have access to their scenes for demo reels upon completion of production. Additional information: Location: TBD. When applying, please submit your resume, head shot and demo reel.

3 roles

NikitaBoth genders25-40 y.o.Indian/South Asian

Lead. South/Asian. Female/Non-Binary. Nikita is a 30-something 2nd generation Canadian woman of South-Asian origin. She’s a certified artsy baddie who loves partying, thrifting, and her parents, but she’ll always keep them at arm’s length.

ShailajaFemale50-70 y.o.Indian/South Asian

Lead. Shailaja is a typical South-Asian mother who has high expectations of her daughter. She is smart, caring, and anxiety-driven, and her family will always come first.

AnthonyMale50-70 y.o.Indian/South Asian

Supporting. South- Asian. Anthony is a jovial man with a booming voice who loves cricket and all things sweet.