Seeking Cast for "Bittersweet" Film
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Casting actors to play roles in "Bittersweet" film. See the details below. About the project: "Bittersweet" is a film about a grief-stricken man, a gang of girl guides, and their unlikely collaboration. 4 months after his wife’s passing, Wilson and Ella strike a deal - Wilson will help Ella achieve her final cookie badge if in return, he is left alone. During their efforts to sell 50 boxes of cookies, Wilson is pulled through his grief by Ella and her posse, one girl guide cookie at a time. After all this time spent alone, Wilson learns to live again, and realizes the unconditional love and support his community has for him. Rate: Non union. This is a volunteer project. Additional information: Shoot/Performance Date(s) March 14th March 15th March 16th. Shoot/Performance Location(s) North Vancouver. Submission Deadline February 7, 2025. When applying, please submit head shots and all other relevant information.
4 roles
After the death of his wife, Audrey, Wilson became closed off to the people in his neighborhood. He lives his life as if Audrey was still alive – he cooks nothing, prepares two coffees every morning, and keeps all her old things on her nightstand. Heartbroken, Wilson is grumpy, lonely, and isolated from the community he once participated in.
Ella’s Mom. Carol is kind and compassionate, wanting the best for people in her small community. She puts in effort to include everyone, despite their struggles.
Additional Character. A neighbourhood dad. He wants to support the local “Youth Scouts”, but also he wants to support Wilson. (NON-SPEAKING)
Additional Character. A neighbourhood mom. She sees the efforts of Wilson and the girls, and can’t help but to support it. (NON-SPEAKING)
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