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Acting Audition for a Short Film "Third"

Halifax, NS, Canada
ID: 296022Exp: 11/22/2025
Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking cast to play roles in production of "Third". More details are below. About the project: Following his father's death, a man struggles to reconcile memory and grief as he drifts through a day of reflection, ritual, and connection "When do we really die?". pondering the question A visually poetic story about grief, memory, and the small, human moments that keep love alive. Rate: Non-Union. Meals/Credit/Copy. Additional information: Production Location: Nova Scotia. Production Type: Short Film (Approx. 20 minutes). Genre: Drama/Character-Driven. Shooting Dates: TBD. Submission Deadline: TBD. When applying, please submit the following: Head shot; Resume; Demo Reel (if available); The subject line: "THIRD - [Role Name] Submission". Include your availability, location, and contact information in the body of the email.

8 roles

DAVIDMale30-59 y.o.All ethnicities

Lead, same age as Clare. A man caught between loss and renewal. Intelligent, introspective, and quietly dry-humoured. Much of his emotion lives beneath the surface a subtle, naturalistic performance is key. David's character will also be used in voice-over, so this is also an important element to the performance.

CLAREFemale30-59 y.o.All ethnicities

Supporting, same age as David. Witty, warm, and sincere. Her friendship and understated humour offer David both grounding and grace. Chemistry and authenticity are essential.

MAVISFemale70-90 y.o.All ethnicities

Supporting. Religious, eccentric, but well-meaning. Her faith both comforts and alienates. Capable of delivering humour and heart with sincerity.

CHARLIEMale70-90 y.o.All ethnicities

Supporting. Old friend of David's father. Blunt, loyal, and full of understated emotion beneath the jokes. Must convey warmth and vulnerability through simplicity.

WERNER & GRAHAMMale60-90 y.o.All ethnicities

Supporting. Friends from the old days - grounded, familiar presences. Bring natural humour and subtle camaraderie.

DAVID'S YOUNG FATHERMale40-49 y.o.All ethnicities

Seen in flashback. Larger than life, fun. Gives a grand toast to the room. Seen in memory and imagination. Symbolic of wisdom, dignity, and beauty. A quiet but emotionally pivotal role.

DAVID'S FATHER - CURRENTMale70-90 y.o.All ethnicities

Seen in memory and imagination. Symbolic of wisdom, dignity, and beauty. A quiet but emotionally pivotal role.

YOUNG CHARLIEMale40-49 y.o.All ethnicities

(Flashback Role) Short, expressive scenes requiring emotional connection and authenticity rather than dialogue. TONE & STYLE: "Third" will be filmed in a cinematic realist style natural light, intimate framing, and emotionally restrained performances.