Acting Audition in a Short Film "For When It’s Quiet"
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ADMITTED. Short film "For When It’s Quiet" is looking for cast. Please, see the details below. About the project: Logline: Among faded photographs and forgotten treasures, a young woman discovers her grandfather's final gift, a voice that fills the silence. Long Synopsis: When Aki returns to her late grandfather’s home, she finds a place caught between memory and decay. Among the dust and forgotten keepsakes, she discovers a cassette labeled "For when it’s quiet." She clicks play, and his familiar, gentle voice breaks the silence, guiding her through the small but meaningful remnants of their time together. As the tape plays, Aki moves through the house, touching the life he left behind, a tin box of marbles from her childhood, a faded photograph, a folded flannel shirt still holding his shape. His words fill the quiet, revealing a love expressed not through grand gestures, but through quiet, thoughtful details and a gentle outlook on life. When the tape clicks to an end, Aki leaves, carrying only a small box of belongings and a newfound peace. Able to drive off with closure, a small meaningful goodbye. Rate: Non-union. Unpaid, Portfolio. Provided: Catering, IMDB credit, festival run consideration, and access to final film. Additional information: Genre: Drama. Location: Stratford, Ontario. Shoot Dates: July 12–13. Callbacks: June 27th, held over Zoom. Casting Closes: June 23rd, 2025. When applying, please submit the following details: Head shot; Resume or past work; Demo reel (optional); Your preferred role: Aki or Grandpa (V.O.)
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Aki is a quietly strong and emotionally restrained young woman. She returns to her late grandfather’s home carrying the weight of unspoken grief. Though composed, there’s a current of emotion just beneath the surface. As she moves through his home, each discovered item gradually allows her to embrace vulnerability, slowly allowing her to finally process the loss of someone so important to her.
Aki’s Grandpa was a quiet, caring man who showed his love through small gestures. In his final days, he recorded a cassette tape for Aki, a simple, heartfelt message to help her through the silence. His voice is steady, warm, and personal. Seeking a voice with natural warmth and sincerity. Should feel conversational and real, like speaking directly to a loved one. No need for polish. just honesty.
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