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Casting Call for a Short Film "Don't Move"

Toronto, ON, Canada
ID: 312418Exp: 6/1/2026
Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Urgently seeking cast for a short film "Don't Move". Please, see the details below. About the project: When a robbery takes place at a barbershop, a man in the middle of getting his haircut can only sit still until he's confronted with a truth he cannot run from. Rate: Non-Union. This is a non-paying production. Additional information: GENRE: Dark Comedy. CALL-BACK DATE: TBC. WARDROBE/FITTING DATE: TBC. SHOOT DATE: TBC. SHOOT LOCATION: Toronto/GTA. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS MONDAY, JUNE 1ST AT 4:00PM (EST). If you're interested, please apply.

4 roles

DEMETRIUSMale18-22 y.o.All ethnicities

LEAD ROLE. Socially awkward and avoids conflict, he struggles in unfamiliar situations and freezes when caught off guard. Around people he trusts, he's more open and comfortable.

ROBBERMale20-40 y.o.All ethnicities

LEAD ROLE. Intense and confident, he carries himself like someone always in control. Easily provoked when crossed, but capable of unexpected understanding.

CAESARMale20-40 y.o.All ethnicities

SUPPORTING ROLE. A focused barber with little patience for restless clients, even when it's his fault that they are moving. Puts the flight in fight or flight.

AUGUSTUSMale20-40 y.o.All ethnicities

NON-SPEAKING ROLE. A second barber and professional doomscroller. Also puts the flight in fight or flight.