Open Roles in "Beginnings" Film
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Casting actors to portray roles in "Beginnings" film. Please, see the details below. About the project: Athan celebrates his 21st birthday surrounded by the people he loves the most. Family and friends cheer for the start of a new phase of Athan’s life. A new beginning. Until time suddenly stops. Everyone freezing in place, except for Athan, who knows the memory has ended. Guided by a Hooded Man, an older and wiser version of himself, Athan must find purpose by visiting rooms in a seemingly never-ending hallway, each filled with crucial moments of his life — learning the role of the people that surround him (and the impact he has on them), dealing with love in an ever-transforming relationship, and embracing grief from the never-stopping passage of time. After impulsively deciding to skip entering the rest of the doors out of agony, Athan will find how quickly a lifetime goes by — but be ready to accept his new chapter behind a final, bright room. Rate: Non union. Unpaid. Catering and crafty services will be provided. Additional information: Audition Location Vancouver, BC. Shoot/Performance Date(s) October 11th -12th, 2025. Shoot/Performance Location(s) Greater Vancouver Area. Submission Deadline September 20, 2025. When applying, please submit resume, head shot, and demo reel (if applicable) and indicate which role you’d like to be considered for.
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Naïve and foolish, Athan thinks he knows what he wants from life and what it is to be expected of him — learning soon enough that you can never be prepared for what is behind the next door. Though he is slow to realize the importance of every moment, and too clumsy to show it, Athan is a deeply caring and empathetic person. He is willing to push everything out of his way to spend more time with someone he loves.
After living as a rebellious young Athan, the Hooded Man walks through the hallway of his life once again. This time, he reflects on his past, accepting it for what it is, knowing he cannot change it. Melancholic and somewhat regretful, he guides Athan, emphasizing the importance of embracing every stage of life, whether joyful or somber.
Athan’s mother wanted nothing but the best for her family. Though determined, she has second-guessed her life decisions ever since she married Rick. She sometimes wonders how different her fate would be if she hadn't given up her career to start a family. During the first years of Athan’s life and into his adolescence, she tried very hard to convince herself that her purpose was fulfilled, but lately, that spark has slowly been dying.
Athan’s father, Rick, is a troubled man. He learned from his family to hide his true feelings and often relies on bad habits to forget his past mistakes. He was able to distance himself from his vices when he found a sense of purpose, such as when he married his childhood friend, Emma. However, it didn't last long. Overwhelmed by regret and fearing that he won’t make the most of his life, Rick sees Athan as a chance to start over.
Serene and reserved, Leah doesn’t believe in fate. Instead, she has decided to create meaning from what she has been given. Her compliance clashes with Athan’s defiant nature. He taught her not to conform, which led her to end their relationship several times. However, Leah sees her repeated returns to Athan as a sign to stay even longer, rather than as a sign to leave him.
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