Casting Call for a Short Film "Handful"
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking cast for a short film "Handful". Please, see the details below. About the project: Handful follows Wren as they navigate adolescence and early queer identity shaped by the subtle influences of their upbringing. Moving between past and present, the film explores how childhood experiences—both spoken and unspoken—inform Wren’s sense of self and the ways they learn to exist in the world. Rate: This film is union. ACTRA Resume Agreement Short (This is an ACTRA union role under the Resume Agreement. Deferred fees (no up front compensation), 3.6% DGR. No pay up front). Additional information: Dates: December 6, 7, 13, & 14. Location: Winnipeg, MB. Seeking Union Actors. Deadline Nov 8th. When applying, please submit a head shot, resume, demo reel if you have.
10 roles
Queer Woman/Non-binary Female/Trans Woman. Lead. A high school senior who enters into a relationship with Wren. Confident and comfortable in her identity, she helps Wren embrace theirs.
Supporting. Wren’s mother. She loves Wren deeply but struggles to fully accept them for who they are.
Supporting. Wren’s sister. Supportive and grounded, she shares a strong bond with Wren.
Supporting. Wren’s father. He wants to understand Wren but finds it difficult to bridge the gap.
Featured Extra. Wren’s brother. Detached and distracted, more focused on his phone than the family dynamics unfolding.
Supporting A student at Wren’s school. Well-meaning but slightly clueless, often says the wrong thing with good intentions.
Supporting. A confidently queer student at Wren’s school. Self-assured and expressive.
Supporting A queer, more femme-presenting student at Wren’s school. Bold and expressive in their identity.
Supporting. A queer, more masc-presenting student at Wren’s school. Grounded, confident, and loyal.
Supporting. A queer student at Wren’s school. Charismatic and comfortable in their skin.
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