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Open Roles in a Paid Short Film "Directionless"

Woodbridge, ON, Canada
ID: 290736Exp: 8/28/2025
$200 CAD/project
Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking actors to portray roles in a short film "Directionless". More details are below. About the project: A coming-of-age indie drama in the spirit of Lady Bird and My Brilliant Friend. Logline: A valedictorian spirals when it’s time to choose her university path — questioning whether any of her choices have ever truly been her own. Rate: Non union. Paid. Please see the details in the character descriptions. Additional information: Location: Woodbridge, Ontario. Shoot Date: August 29th, 2025. If you're interested, please apply. Please use the subject line: "DIRECTIONLESS - CASTING - ROLE (insert the name of the role)".

2 roles

JEANINEBoth genders35-50 y.o.African-American Latino / Hispanic Other Asian Middle Eastern Native American Pacific Islander Indian/South Asian

(Female-presenting, BIPOC). A single mom who raised her daughter, Kiera, while juggling her successful, but traditional career. Jeanine loves her daughter and wants the best for her, but believes strongly in the traditional career path. Her career is built on hard work and practicality, and she expects the same from Kiera. Rate: $200.

YVETTEBoth genders55-70 y.o.White / Caucasian

(Female-presenting). A free-spirited grandmother. She is fabulous, and everybody loves her. She’s had a million careers in her life, and never lets a single opportunity slide. She is a big believer in following your dreams and has never let anything or anyone stop her from getting what she wants. Rate: $150.