Casting Call for a Feature Film "Awaken"
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking cast to play roles in a feature film "Awaken". Please, see the details below. About the project: A young astronomer, Eve, discovers a once in a lifetime celestial event. Eve attempts to chase an answer humanity has searched for since the dawn of time, what happens when we die? At the same time, she struggles with the loss of her mother and deals with her grief in ways that pushes away the ones who love her most. This quest will change her life, forever. Rate: Non union. Unpaid. IMDB Credit. Food and lodging will be provided. Additonal information: Seeking talent from Toronto and Kingston area. Filming in Spring 2026. The last day to submit sides is February 28th, 2025 at 11:59pm. When applying, please submit a head shot and resume with the subject line “Awaken Film _Your Name”. Drectors will provide you with the sides to record and submit. Please include all characters you want to audition for. You can audition for as many characters as you would like.
5 roles
Young, good looking man who is a top chief prospect. He is very protective of his fiancée, Eve. When Eve's mother passes and Eve struggles to accept the loss, Rick is pushed to the limits in an attempt to save their relationship and possibly Eve's life.
An astronomer working at the University and Eve's best friend. Very loyal to Eve and deep down is in love with her. She stays by Eve's side and is forced into conflicts with Rick and the University in defense of her friend.
Eve's mother. Currently fighting cancer and trying to hide the true extent of her illness from Eve. Strong unshakeable love with her husband Doug.
The head of the astronomy department at the University. Strong, commanding presenc. He is forced to make some very difficult choices and is often in conflict with his prize student Eve. Though he is tough he does have a caring side, trying to do what's best for everyone, even if it doesn't appear so.
A technician working at the University with Eve.
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