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Casting Call for a Short PSA Film "Online Friend"

Burlington, ON, Canada
ID: 310604Exp: 5/22/2026
Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking actors for a Short PSA Film "Online Friend". Please, see the details below. About the project: Abby is a 14-year-old socially awkward teenager struggling to make connections after a recent move. Against her mother's rules, she downloads a friend-messaging app called "Friendly" and matches with "Tessa, " a girl her age living nearby. As the two bond over weeks of texting, Abby ignores growing red flags, eventually agreeing to a secret in-person meeting that leads to a chilling conclusion. Rate: This is a no-budget production. No one will be getting paid for the role. Non union. Additional information: Production Type: Independent/Student Short Film. Genre: Drama/Thriller/PSA. Filming Location: Burlington/Halton Region, Ontario (Private residences and local parks). Filming Dates: May 23rd or 24th. Distribution: The final film will be published on YouTube and added to a professional movie database. When applying, please submit your head shot, reel (if available) before the filming dates.

2 roles

ABBY’S MOMFemale37-41 y.o.All ethnicities

(Supporting). A concerned mother who worries about her daughter’s isolation. She encourages Abby to join clubs and engage with the "real world".

STILL PHOTOGRAPHY MODELSFemale18-96 y.o.All ethnicities

(4 Roles): Actresses of various ages to provide photos for "fake profiles" within the messaging app.