Open Roles in a Paid Short Film "Awkward Gesture"
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ADMITTED. Casting actors for a short film "Awkward Gesture". Please, see the details below. About the project: "Awkward Gesture" is a grounded, satirical short set in a convenience store. Logline: A blue-collar worker’s attempt to quietly buy painkillers after a long day is derailed by an obnoxious crypto bro, two TikTok teens, and a malfunctioning debit machine—culminating in a petty act of disrespect caught on camera. Rate: Non-Union. Paid/Copy/Meals. Additional information: Location: Toronto, ON. Shoot Date: June 21, 2025 - June 22, 2025 (10 PM - 4 AM). Submission deadline: June 6, 2025. When applying, please submit a head shot and demo reel or short self-tape showcasing subtle or comedic performance.
3 roles
Lead. John is a rugged, working-class man—quiet, composed, and decent. He’s surrounded by noise, ego, and posturing, and just wants to get through his day in peace. The story hinges on John’s ability to convey dignity under pressure and understated comedy without raising his voice. Must have: Strong micro-expression and grounded realism. Sharp, minimalist delivery. Emotional range beneath calm surface.
Supporting (MUST read high school). Cody is a high schooler filming a TikTok in a convenience store while a tense situation unfolds nearby. He’s casual, detached, and mostly focused on getting the shot. Without realizing it, he ends up recording a key moment that shifts the story.
Supporting (MUST read high school). Nathan is Cody’s on-camera partner, a high schooler determined to go viral. He shows up with fake confidence and full TikTok bravado, putting on a show he can barely keep together. He’s not trying to be funny, but he is—because he’s trying so hard to hold it together.
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