Job in Acting for "Roots" Film
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Directors are currently in need of cast for "Roots" film. Please, see the details below. About the project: ROOTS - a short film set in 1940s Vancouver. An Indo-Canadian woman fights against discriminatory sentiments at a city council meeting, defending her right to purchase a home in a predominantly white neighbourhood. Rate: Non-Union. TBD. Additional information: Shoot/Performance Date(s) March 28-30. Shoot/Performance Location(s) Vancouver. Submission Deadline January 31, 2025. When applying, please submit head shot, resume and demo reel (if you have one). Directors will provide audition sides and request that you send them back a self-tape for further consideration.
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(South Asian) Ajit is a thoughtful and composed man, radiating warmth and quiet strength. A soldier in the Canadian military during World War II, his presence symbolizes sacrifice, courage, and unwavering support. Though no longer alive, he appears as a figment of his wife Neelam's imagination, offering her solace and encouragement during her struggle against systemic racism.
A seemingly polite and composed individual with a veneer of fairness, she expresses concern for her community under the guise of protecting children and stability. Her subtle micro-aggressions and discomfort with change reflect the ingrained biases of the time.
Stylish and assertive, she presents herself as a well-meaning advocate for "harmony" but disguises her exclusionary beliefs behind polished rhetoric. Her condescending tone and veiled comments reveal an underlying resistance to progress and diversity.
A confident and authoritative businessman representing real estate interests, he speaks with calculated poise. His calm demeanour masks the discriminatory undertones of his argument, emphasizing property values and “community character” as a justification for exclusion.
The chair of the council meeting, he embodies the institutional bias of the era. Though outwardly polite, his dismissive tone and coded language reinforce systemic barriers and reflect an entrenched resistance to change.
Additional Character. More overtly prejudiced than his colleagues, he voices skepticism and discomfort with Neelam’s claims. His patronizing attitude and ignorance about South Asian contributions to the military underscore his bias and lack of cultural awareness.
Additional Character. A surprising ally on the council, he initially remains silent but ultimately supports the protagonist with a measured, impactful statement. His acknowledgment of the protagonist’s arguments demonstrates his empathy and willingness to challenge the status quo.
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