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Casting Young Talents for 'Garden of May' Summer Short Film

Toronto, ON, Canada
ID: 282867Exp: 6/30/2025
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Description:

Following the the end of a cherished relationship and the hearbreaking loss of his mother, Idris returns home from college faced with the daunting task of navigating one of life's harshest realities; Loss. Seeking solace and closure, he embarks on a heartfelt journey to revive his mother's beloved but long neglected garden, discovering healing and hope in the process.

3 roles

Idris - Main CharacterMale18-30 y.o.African-American Native American

A young recent highschool grad, Idris is soft spoken and quiet. However you can tell he's going through a wide range of emotions throughout the story. He's trying to make sense of the world around him while recovering from multiple losses in his life. In rebuilding his mother's garden, keep in mind the actor portraying Idris will be getting down and dirty over our portable garden bed!

Lily - Supporting RoleFemale18-30 y.o.African-American Latino / Hispanic Native American

Lily is a young high school grad who plays Idris' highschool sweetheart. She bonds and meshes with Idris and his mother as if she's apart of the family.

May - SupportingFemale35-56 y.o.African-American Native American

May is Idris' mother, who battles an illness that she's accepted to determine her fate. She spends her time split between her son and her garden - her two coveted things. She's idris' confidant and console.