Acting Job for "What Remains" Film
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking cast to play roles in "What Remains" film. More details are below. About the project: A family of five faces an impending asteroid impact that threatens to obliterate Earth. Ian, the cynical father who dismisses the threat, clashes with Nicole, the anxious and overprotective mother, when she panics over the possibility that Tegan won't make it home on time. While Tristan, the youngest son, grapples with his feelings of isolation and regret, Tori, the eldest daughter, seeks a connection with her brother amidst the chaos. As they await the arrival of Tegan, the eldest sibling, heated family arguments erupt, revealing deep-seated struggles of each of them. Amidst the chaos, Tegan's unexpected arrival brings a moment of unity, allowing the family to share a final dinner. As the asteroid nears, they find solace in one another, embracing the fleeting moments of connection. Rate: Non union. This is a volunteer project. Actors will be unpaid. Catering and craft service provided. Additional information: Audition Location Self-tapes only. Shoot/Performance Date(s) August, 2nd - 3rd, 2025. Shoot/Performance Location(s) Greater Vancouver Area. Submission Deadline July 20, 2025. When applying, please submit resume, head shot, and demo reel (if applicable) and indicate which role out of the five family members you’d like to be considered for. The selected actors will be sent a script with self-tape instructions, which are due by July 20th. The director and producer will review the self-tapes and call back the chosen actors for an in-person audition. After reviewing, the final cast will be locked immediately after the audition.
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Tori is a confident, conceited, and emotionally detached law student who prioritizes living in the moment. She is the eldest daughter, the middle child, as well as the golden child of the family. She grew up with all the love and acceptance that Tristan and Tegan yearn for and struggles to understand her brothers. Now, she sees a final opportunity to connect with Tristan, one last time, and apologize for not being the sister he needed during his hardest moments.
Ian is a stubborn, impatient, and aloof father who is often tough on his children. Yet beneath his hardened exterior, he is a true family man who cares deeply for them. He works a modest job at a marketing firm and, as a result, values stability and practicality, expecting his children to pursue similarly conventional careers. His disapproval of Tegan’s career in music led to a major conflict between them, causing Tegan to cut him off for years.
Nicole is an overprotective, anxious, and hardworking mother who juggles her role as a veterinarian with being the emotional anchor of the family. A generous and insincere caretaker, she sometimes appears short-tempered, though her frustration stems from worry. She maintains a decent relationship with her children and resents Ian for his harshness toward Tegan and Tristan. Ever since Tegan left the family, the relationship between Nicole and Ian has slowly been falling apart.
Tegan is an ambitious, passionate, and obsessive indie musician who left home at eighteen to chase his dream. Despite the pain he’s experienced within the family, he refuses to let it define him or diminish his pursuit of a fulfilling life. He views every mistake and conflict as an opportunity to grow. While he holds no resentment toward Ian for his disapproval, he quietly keeps an emotional distance.
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