Acting Job in a Short Film "Paid in Pieces"
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking cast to play roles in a short film "Paid in Pieces". Please, see the detaills below. About the project: Grayson signs up for Selling Scars, a voluntary research program where they perform a procedure in which you can choose a memory to give away in exchange for cash. After the procedure, he hides the cash from his wife Nora, and decides not to tell her as he is ashamed of the fact that this is the way he got the money. He decides to continuously go back and give away more memories of the abuse because he sees no negatives to the procedure. As he grows more and more greedy for money and forgets more of his past, Nora starts noticing changes in his demeanour. He begins to grow easily agitated and aggressive towards her. She doesn’t know why he’s being this way and he doesn’t know any better himself. As those memories fade, he slowly loses that part of himself that learned to be so gentle, loving, and protective. After all of his memories of the abuse are gone, he has completely lost his sense of self. Nora’s concern and questioning get on his nerves and they break out into an argument. The fight ends with Grayson living out his trauma and repeating the abuse his father displayed in his youth as he turns into everything he hated and never wanted to be. Rate: Union and Non-Union. This is a non-paid opportunity; however, meals will be provided during the shoot, reasonable transportation expenses will be covered, and a copy of the final project will be given for use in your showreel or portfolio. Additional information: PRODUCTION DATES - March1-2 & March 5-6. PRODUCTION LOCATION Etobicoke/GTA. Submission due 01/28/2025. When applying, please submit head shot, resume, and demo reels.
5 roles
A troubled man battling with his traumatic past, Grayson is determined yet emotionally vulnerable. His internal conflict manifests as he undergoes a memory-erasing procedure to escape his painful childhood and its inevitable effects on his present life.
Grayson’s supportive yet increasingly concerned partner. Nora is loving and patient but becomes wary as she senses Grayson’s growing distance and secrecy. Her strength and compassion are tested as she tries to uncover the truth.
The worker is a composed and professional figure who performs the memory-erasing procedure. She is the face of the company, providing an unsettling contrast between her calm demeanour and the irreversible nature of the procedure.
A brash and abusive man whose volatile behaviour has left deep scars on Grayson. His violent outbursts and controlling nature are central to the traumatic memories Grayson seeks to erase.
A compassionate and caring figure caught in a volatile relationship. Her love for her son is overshadowed by her struggles with an abusive partner.