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Acting Audition in Short Film "The Rat"

Toronto, ON, Canada
ID: 278630Exp: 2/12/2025
Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Casting actors for a short film "The Rat". Please, see the details below. About the project: "The Rat" is a gritty, high-stakes crime thriller, inspired by films like The Departed. It follows Andy, a man caught between loyalty and self-preservation. When faced with the terrifying choice of turning in a dangerous fugitive or keeping his silence at the risk of his freedom, Andy must navigate a complex web of deception, betrayal, and moral conflict. As the investigation escalates, truths unravel, and alliances shift in deadly ways. Rate: Volunteer. Additional information: Genre: Genre: Crime Thriller/Drama. Location: Toronto, ON (Exact location TBD). Shooting Dates: March 8 & 9. Submission deadline: February 12th. When applying, please submit a head shot and resume. Demo reels are optional but encouraged.

3 roles

DETECTIVE NICOMale46-54 y.o.All ethnicities

Supporting Role. Detective Nico is a brash, no-nonsense veteran of the force. He's seasoned, aggressive, and believes in getting results by any means necessary.

DETECTIVE AVAFemale36-44 y.o.All ethnicities

Supporting Role. Detective Ava is sharp, intuitive, and professional. She’s the calmer presence in the interrogation room, and her loyalty to the investigation and her team is unwavering.

AGENT TAYLORMale40-53 y.o.All ethnicities

Supporting Role. Agent Taylor is a member of a special task force and the mastermind behind the investigation. Cool, calm, and composed, he’s strategic, with a sense of moral complexity.