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Casting Call for a Short Film “Tale of Two”

Vancouver, BC, Canada
ID: 297546Exp: 11/25/2025
online audition
Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking cast to portray roles in a short film“Tale of Two”. More details are below. About the project: “Tale of Two” is a portrait short film about women’s strength, focusing on our shared experiences rather than our differences. Through small, intimate scenes, we witness key moments in the lives of two women as they navigate hardship, love, and resilience in parallel journeys. Rate: Non-Union/Volunteer Passion Project. Volunteer basis with great meals, greater company, and IMDb credit. Select roles (requiring multiple full days) will receive a small honorarium. Additional information: Location: Downtown Vancouver. Shoot Dates: 1-3 days – end of January. Format: MOS (no sync sound) – performances will rely heavily on expressive, facial acting. Submission Deadline: November 25th at midnight. Please, see attached the sides. When applying, please submit your head shot and CV/demo reel, which role you’re applying for and a self-tape with the attached actions. Include a slate with your name, age, height, and any unavailable dates.

8 roles

Young AyşeFemale18-30 y.o.Middle Eastern

Woman-presenting (hijabi and muslim women strongly encouraged to apply) must be comfortable wearing a hijab steadfast, strong, principled will be cast to resemble older self basic arabic pronunciation is an asset.

Young SuzetteFemale18-30 y.o.White / Caucasian

Woman-presenting, brunette light, smiling, humble will be cast to resemble older self.

Older AyşeFemale60-75 y.o.Middle Eastern

Woman-presenting (hijabi and muslim women strongly encouraged to apply) must be comfortable wearing a hijab steadfast and strong, but now worn from life's hardships will be cast to resemble younger self.

Older SuzetteFemale60-75 y.o.White / Caucasian

Woman-presenting, brunette or greying light, smiling, humble, yet weathered by life's experiences will be cast to resemble younger self.

Young John20Male20-35 y.o.White / Caucasian

Average build, nerdy charm, warm smile has underlying anger issues will be cast to resemble older self.

Young IsmailMale20-35 y.o.Middle Eastern

Kind, family-oriented, ambitious 'cute" rather than overly handsome.

Older JohnMale60-75 y.o.White / Caucasian

Average build, nerdy charm, warm smile carries an undercurrent of darkness will be cast to resemble younger self.

Michael (older)Male45-96 y.o.All ethnicities

Disabled - actors who are wheelchair users are strongly encouraged to apply role can be adapted for the right actor.