Open Roles in a Short Film "White Hat"
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking cast to portray roles in "White Hat" film. More details are below. About the project: Synopsis: A couple on the verge of breaking up find themselves stranded when their car breaks down —and must pull together to survive a serial do-gooder. Rate: AIP1 - $300/day (10 hour days); ACTRA. Additional information: Shoot Date(s): Sept 23 & Sept 24 (2 Days). Rehearsal Date: TBD. Shoot Location: Cochrane, AB. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: Self-Tapes due Sept 11 by 10:00 am. When applying, please submit your head shot resume (and demo reel if you have one) and please state which role you would like to submit for and we will send you the sides.
3 roles
Accent: Canadian (preferably Albertan or neutral North American). White Hat is a spry, eccentric, and deeply sincere man who appears on a rural Alberta road like a prairie guardian angel. Dressed in a white Stetson and armed with an arsenal of metaphors, gift baskets, and unsolicited kindness, he inserts himself into the lives of a stranded couple with relentless hospitality.
Accent: Canadian. Guy is earnest, emotionally overwhelmed, and trying to keep his relationship from falling apart. He’s the kind of man who means well but often misses the mark—his attempts to fix things are clumsy, sometimes misguided, but always sincere. He’s in love with Gal and terrified of losing her yet struggles to communicate effectively. His vulnerability is central to the film’s emotional arc, and his chemistry with Gal must reflect both tension and tenderness.
Accent: Canadian. Gal is sharp, self-reliant, and emotionally guarded, a woman raised in a world of well-defined gender norms, now pushing against them. She’s practical and assertive, with a quick wit and a low tolerance for nonsense. Her sarcasm is both a defense mechanism and a tool for navigating emotionally charged situations. She’s skeptical of strangers like White Hat, whose relentless kindness feels intrusive.
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