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Seeking Talent for a Short Film "My Mom is a Gangster"

Vancouver, BC, Canada
ID: 275888Exp: 1/5/2025
$285 CAD/day
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ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Directors are currently in need of cast for "My Mom is a Gangster" film. Please, see the details below. About the project: Storyline: Catrina, a once-feared assassin turned dessert shop owner, is thrust back into the dark underworld she left behind when her daughter, Celia, becomes the target of a powerful and corrupt family. As Catrina fights to protect her child, secrets from her past resurface, forcing her to confront old enemies and reignite her killer instincts. Amid betrayal, vengeance, and a clash of powerful families, Catrina must decide how far she's willing to go to save the life she has built and the people she loves. Rate: Non Union. Lead: $285/day for 8 hours. Supporting: $171/day for 8 hours. Principal: $152/day for 8 hours. Actor: $144/day for 8 hours. Additional information: Auditions: Via Eco Cast Self Tapes. Shoot Dates: January 6- 22, 2025 Location: Lower Mainland. FILMING IN VANCOUVER BETWEEN JANUARY 6 to JANUARY 22ND. Locals Only. When applying, please submit the following details: - Head shot - LINK to a Reel - LINKS to instagram and/or IMDB if you have them - PDF Resume - Confirm you are Non-Union - Confirm you are available on the project dates - Please type in the body of the email if you have any experience in Vertical Shorts.

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CATRINAFemale30-38 y.o.White / Caucasian

Tall, slim, with golden hair often tied back. A skilled former assassin with sharp focus and a steely demeanor. She has traded her dark past for a quiet life running a dessert shop, but her protective instincts for her daughter Celia reignite her killer edge. Determined, resilient, and fiercely maternal. Would need to be able to perform some basic punches and kicks. LEAD ROLE, ~7 Days on Set.

CELIAFemale18-19 y.o.White / Caucasian

Woman/girl. Blonde and slim with youthful beauty, Catrina’s daughter. A talented, creative student with a kind heart, but her innocence makes her vulnerable. Despite the adversity she faces, she exhibits inner strength inherited from her mother. SUPPORTING ROLE, ~7 Days on Set.

JAMESMale28-38 y.o.White / Caucasian

Tall, handsome, with deep features and an imposing aura. A loyal ally to Catrina and a powerful figure in the Koch family. James is deeply respectful of Catrina and has a sense of duty toward her and her family. Needs to be able to throw a few punches and kicks. SUPPORTING ROLE, ~6 Days on Set.

RITCHIE ROSSMale30-40 y.o.White / Caucasian

Short, corpulent, and bald. The wealthy, ruthless patriarch of the Ross family. He is calculating and vicious, driven by power and wealth, and unafraid to use violence to maintain his dominance. Need to be able to throw a few punches and kicks. SUPPORTING ROLE, ~5 Days on Set.

JEREMYMale18-19 y.o.White / Caucasian

Brown-haired, smug, and arrogant. A school bully and a sadistic troublemaker, he takes pleasure in tormenting others, especially Celia. Son of the wealthy and corrupt Ross family, he believes his family’s power makes him untouchable. Needs to be able to throw a few punches and kicks. SUPPORTING ROLE, ~5 Days on Set.

LEOMale27-36 y.o.White / Caucasian

Blond, deep-set eyes, and well-built. Catrina’s deceased partner and Celia’s father. Appears in flashbacks as a loving gure who wished for a peaceful life for Catrina and their child. Needs to be able to throw a few punches and kicks. SUPPORTING ROLE, ~6 Days on Set.

ANDREW BROWNMale27-36 y.o.White / Caucasian

Tall and burly, with a cigar and skull tattoos covering his body. The menacing boss of the Brown gang, he harbors a deep vendetta against Catrina for killing his parents. Cunning and ruthless, he is driven by revenge. Needs to be able to throw a few punches and kicks. SUPPORTING ROLE, ~ 4 Days on Set.

ALICEFemale32-39 y.o.White / Caucasian

Jeremy’s mother, a wealthy tycoon’s wife with an arrogant demeanor. Voluptuous and often clad in logo-covered designer outfits, she is fiercely protective of her family but just as cruel and disdainful as her husband. PRINCIPAL ROLE, ~4 Days on Set.

ALANMale27-30 y.o.White / Caucasian

Jeremy’s follower, slightly shorter but equally menacing. He enables Jeremy’s bullying and revels in the chaos, though he lacks the same cunning or bravado. Needs to be able to throw a few punches and kicks. PRINCIPAL ROLE, ~3 Days on Set.

RITCHIE’S HENCHMAN JACKMale28-38 y.o.White / Caucasian

Big, strong, capable in combat. A force to be reckoned with. Need to be able to throw a few punches and kicks. PRINCIPAL ROLE, ~ 4 Days on Set.

JOHNMale24-30 y.o.White / Caucasian

Rugged with a scarred face and a strong build. An abusive boyfriend to Michelle, his hostility in the dessert shop reveals the kind of injustices Catrina instinctively stands against. ACTOR ROLE.

ADAMMale24-30 y.o.White / Caucasian

Adam is one of the henchmen involved in Celia's kidnapping. He has a lean, rugged appearance and a sharp, predatory gaze. Adam is a cold and calculated enforcer who thrives in the shadows, carrying out his orders with ruthless efficiency. Unlike his partner, Tom, Adam exudes a more intense and menacing presence, often taking the lead in threatening and intimidating their targets. PRINCIPAL ROLE, ~ 3 Days on Set.

TOMMale28-32 y.o.White / Caucasian

Medium build and average appearance. Tom is one of the henchmen working for the Ross family, known for his cold and intimidating demeanour. He is ruthless, carrying out his orders without question. Despite his lack of personal ambition, his loyalty to his employers makes him a dangerous presence in any situation. Tom is often paired with Jerry, forming a duo that executes the dirty work for the Ross family. PRINCIPAL ROLE, ~3 Days on Set.

THUGMale26-34 y.o.All ethnicities

A brutish enforcer working for the Ross family, the thug is with a stocky build and a perpetually aggressive demeanor. He is the muscle of the operation, relying on physical intimidation and brute strength to carry out his tasks. Often seen lurking in the background or stepping in to escalate violence, the thug’s loyalty to his employers is matched only by his willingness to follow orders without question. ACTOR ROLE, ~ 1 Day.

HEAD OF BART FAMILYMale40-44 y.o.White / Caucasian

With a lean and tall stature that adds to his commanding presence. The Head of the Bart Family is shrewd, opportunistic, and politically savvy, always seeking to align himself with power to secure his family's influence. May need to bring his own wardrobe. ACTOR ROLE, ~ 1 Day on Set.

ALAN'S FATHERMale38-45 y.o.White / Caucasian

Alan's father is a short and stocky man with an ingratiating demeanor. He is a sycophantic gure, eager to curry favor with more powerful families like the Rosses to elevate his family’s status. May Need to Bring his Own Wardrobe. ACTOR ROLE, ~1 Day on Set.

HEAD OF THE DARDEN FAMILYMale40-44 y.o.All ethnicities

With a lean and tall stature that adds to his commanding presence. The Head of the Darden Family is shrewd, opportunistic, and politically savvy, always seeking to align himself with power to secure his family's influence. ACTOR ROLE, ~1 Day on Set.

ENFORCER AMale30-40 y.o.White / Caucasian

Enforcer A is a hardened and professional henchman employed by the Ross family. With a muscular build, a stoic expression, and an air of silent menace, he is the embodiment of intimidation. May Need to Bring their Own Wardrobe. ACTOR ROLE, ~1 Day on Set.

JERRYMale30-40 y.o.White / Caucasian

Jerry is a medium-built henchman with an unassuming appearance that masks his dangerous nature. Paired with Tom, Jerry is one of the enforcers involved in carrying out the Ross family's dirty work, including Celia's kidnapping. May Need to Bring their Own Wardrobe. PRINCIPAL ROLE ~2 Days on Set.

HEAD OF WOOLF FAMILYMale40-44 y.o.White / Caucasian

With a lean and tall stature that adds to his commanding presence. The Head of the Darden Family is shrewd, opportunistic, and politically savvy, always seeking to align himself with power to secure his family's influence. ACTOR ROLE, ~1 Day on Set.

GUEST A AND GUEST BBoth genders32-45 y.o.All ethnicities

Guests at the Koch Family Banquet. May Need to Bring their Own Wardrobe. ACTOR ROLES, ~1 Day on Set.

WILLIAMMale40-59 y.o.All ethnicities

William is a senior gure at the research institute and serves as a mentor. With a polished appearance and an air of authority, he is deeply entrenched in the corrupt social structure dominated by powerful families like the Rosses. May Needto Bring Own Wardrobe. ACTOR ROLE, ~1 Day on Set.

AUCTIONEERMale38-45 y.o.White / Caucasian

The Auctioneer is a polished and charismatic man, skilled at commanding attention and managing high-stakes events. With a sharp suit, wellgroomed appearance, and a voice that exudes confidence, he is the epitome of professionalism in public settings. May need to bring their own wardrobe. ACTOR ROLE, ~1 Day on Set.

RICHARDMale53-57 y.o.White / Caucasian

Richard is a bald, tall, and imposing figure who carries himself with an air of authority. As the president of the research institute, he is a powerful and influential figure who balances deference to the elite families, like the Rosses, with an awareness of the larger stakes at play. May need to bring own wardrobe. ACTOR ~1 Day on Set.

MICHELLEFemale20-24 y.o.White / Caucasian

Michelle is a timid and vulnerable young woman with a slight build and a reserved demeanor. Her simple clothing and the bruise partially hidden by her hair hint at a troubled and abusive relationship. As a customer at Catrina’s dessert shop, Michelle’s quiet and hesitant presence serves as a subtle reaction of the oppressive forces present in the story. May need to bring own wardrobe. ACTOR ROLE, ~ Day on Set.

BLACK SUITED BODYGUARDMale28-38 y.o.White / Caucasian

Professional, disciplined, and physically imposing, the blacksuited bodyguards are the enforcers of the powerful families, embodying intimidation and loyalty. They operate as a faceless extension of their employers' will, exuding an air of authority and menace. Their silence and efficiency make them an ever present threat in tense situations. may need to bring own wardrobe. ACTOR ROLE, ~1 Day on Set.

ANTHONYMale33-37 y.o.White / Caucasian

Anthony is a calculating and ambitious guy with a sharp mind and a knack for strategy. Often found in the background, observing and analyzing, he is a loyal operative who thrives in high-stakes situations. His polished demeanor and calm under pressure make him a valuable asset to those he serves, while his underlying ruthlessness ensures results. May need to bring own wardrobe. ACTOR ROLE, ~1 Day on Set.

MIDDLE AGED MANMale46-54 y.o.White / Caucasian

The middle-aged man is a victim of the Ross family’s brutality, used as an example of their unchecked power. His battered and bloodied appearance contrasts sharply with the opulence surrounding him, serving as a stark reminder of the cost of crossing the powerful elite. ACTOR ROLE, ~1 Day on Set.

MASTER LIMale40-44 y.o.White / Caucasian

Master Li is a disciplined and formidable martial arts instructor with a muscular build and a commanding presence. Trained Catrina in the art of Katana. ACTOR ROLE ~1 Day on Set.

JESSICAFemale18-24 y.o.White / Caucasian

In her late teens, Jessica is a confident and slightly rebellious figure, known for her sharp wit and bold demeanor. She often walks a fine line between loyalty and self-interest, adding complexity to her role in the story. ACTOR ROLE, ~1 Day on Set.

DANMale23-27 y.o.All ethnicities

Dan is a caring and devoted partner to Catrina and the father of Celia. ACTOR ROLE, ~1 Day on Set.

BEAUTIFUL WOMANFemale24-28 y.o.White / Caucasian

The beautiful woman exudes elegance and grace, capturing the attention of those around her. ACTOR ROLE, ~1 Day on Set.

ANDY KOCHMale57-63 y.o.White / Caucasian

Andy Koch is the patriarch of the Koch family, a powerful southern mob boss with slicked- back hair and a commanding presence. He is a mix of old-world charm and ruthless authority, deeply invested in the family legacy. His assassination is a turning point in the story, igniting the chain of events that pull Catrina back into the world she tried to escape. ACTOR ROLE, ~ 1 Day on Set.

YOUNG ANDY KOCHMale30-37 y.o.White / Caucasian

As a younger version of Andy Koch, he is seen in his prime— a vigorous and intimidating figure who has shaped the Koch family into the force it is today. His relationship with Catrina reveals a complex dynamic, torn between his expectations as a mob boss and his love as a family member. ACTOR ROLE, ~1 Day on Set.

ALAN'S MOTHERFemale36-39 y.o.White / Caucasian

Alan’s mother is a slim, sycophantic woman who thrives on flattery and social climbing. She is fiercely protective of her son, often excusing his misdeeds to maintain their family's standing. Her shallow and opportunistic nature makes her a minor but telling example of the societal corruption underpinning the story. ACTOR ROLE, ~1 Day on Set.

PRIESTMale45-55 y.o.All ethnicities

The Priest is a solemn and composed guy, offering spiritual guidance and presiding over key moments such as funerals. ACTOR ROLE, ~1 Day on Set.

JOHN WILLIAMSMale35-40 y.o.White / Caucasian

John is a charming and manipulative individual with a deceptive demeanor. His polished appearance and smooth-talking nature make him an expert at gaining trust, only to exploit it for his own benet. As the man who tricks Catrina and lures her to the auction, John is calculating and opportunistic, prioritizing personal gain over loyalty or ethics. ACTOR ROLE, ~3 Days on Set.