Casting Call for "The Hastings Files" Film
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. "The Hastings Files" film is urgently looking for cast. Please, see the details below. About the project: After the murder of an old colleague, Private detective John Hastings is forced to look back into the dark life he left behind. Rate: Unpaid. Non-Union. Additional information: Location: Toronto, ON. Dates: March 14-23, 2026. 90 min Indie feature to submit to Shanghai International Film Festival through Telefilm by March 30. Genre: Flim Noir. Shoot Dates – in three blocks: Block 1 – Mar. 14-16, 2026. Location – INT/EXT Christie Station, Toronto. Block 2 – Mar. 17-19, 2026. Location – INT/EXT Dundas and Hurontario, Mississauga. Block 3 – Mar. 21-23, 2026. Location – INT/EXT Christie Station, Toronto. When applying, please submit 1. Pictures with head shot and full body, 2. Resume, 3. Demo real or any self tape 4. Availability for zoom call audition on Mar. 10, 11 between 6:30pm - 11:30pm. Table read on Mar. 12 between 6:30pm – 11:30pm (not mandatory).
6 role s
Attractive waitress, Sister of Tony. She loses her estranged brother unexpectedly and must find out what really happened to get some sort of closure. Shooting 4-5 days (estimated) – Block 1, 2, 3.
Undercover Agent/Spy, Brother of Vera. An upbeat charming, tall dark and handsome undercover agent who has a warm side to him for his friend and sister. Shooting 2-3 days (estimated) – Block 1, 3.
Charming Arms Dealer, Main villain, he is well dressed and very confident in his business. Shooting 2-3 days (estimated) – Block 2, 3.
Driver/Muscle for the main villain. He is big and tall who has no lines but is in every scene with Charles and has different facial expressions throughout. Shooting 2-3 days (estimated) – Block 2, 3.
Young Beautiful, well dressed. Shooting 2 days – Block 1, 2.
Well dressed, business man. Shooting 1 day – Block 2.