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Movie Roles in Production of "The Leftovers"

Toronto, ON, Canada
ID: 273889Exp: 11/12/2024
Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking cast to play roles in "The Leftovers" flm. Please, see the details below. About the project: Cammie and Olivia have been faced with a dire dilemma: they must either find a date to accompany them to their Middle School Grad, or be deemed as one of the Leftovers. It doesn't help that Cammie's crush has only talked to her online; and that Olivia has rejected Eric, a classmate, who now plots on her downfall. Disguised as a cringe-comedy, the film explores the experiences of BIPOC & LGBTQ+ students in the backdrop of a mostly white, conservative private school in the late 2010s. Rate: Open to union/non union. Unpaid. Food and transportation wll be provided. Additional information: Shooting dates: November 21-25. When applying, please submiti your resume by 12 November, 11:59 pm. Once directors receive your CV, they will do a first round of selections. If you’re selected, will send you a scene to audition with—just record yourself and send it back to them.

4 roles

OliviaFemale19-21 y.o.African-American Latino / Hispanic Other Asian Middle Eastern Native American Pacific Islander Indian/South Asian

BIPOC (preferred East Asian). Determined to be popular since moving to Canada, Olivia feels stuck between her geeky friends and the popular crowd. She has a crush on DJ, but struggles to fit in.

EricMale19-21 y.o.White / Caucasian

Preferred Eastern European/mixed race. A "lifer" at the school, Eric has adapted to his upper-middle-class-conservative surroundings. He excels in debate, gaining mild popularity, but feels lonely with only DJ as his real friend.

DJMale19-21 y.o.White / Caucasian

A star hockey player and class clown, DJ balances his wealthy legacy with his goofy personality, navigating the pressures of popularity and family expectations.

MME. VANDERSHEENFemale29-36 y.o.White / Caucasian

A boho-millennial French teacher, Mme. Vandersheen tries her best to connect with her students while keeping her private life hidden from her conservative colleagues.