Job in Acting for a Short Film "Don’t Bail"
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Looking for Toronto based actors for upcoming short film "Don’t Bail". More details are below. About the project: The film follows a middle aged investment banker who begins skateboarding during his lunch breaks to deal his midlife crisis. Rate: Non union. Unpaid | Reel footage | Food and transportation provided. Additional information: Shoot Location: Downtown Toronto. Shoot Date: TBD (July 4–5 or July 11–12, 2026) — subject to weather and cast & crew availability. The film will premiere at TIFF Lightbox in November 2026. For the roles of Bill, Lip & Miles, skateboarding experience preferred but not required. Must be comfortable on a skateboard (pushing and basic movement). When applying, please submit head shots, reels, and/or portfolios with the subject: "DON’T BAIL - [ROLE] [NAME]" by June 13, 2026.
4 roles
Asian (South Asian, East Asian, etc.) Predictable, reliable, and stable. Bill has done everything “right.” Beneath his cautious exterior, he feels something is missing, but wonders if he’s brave enough to find it.
A tomboy skater with a joke, challenge, or unsolicited opinion for every occasion. Loud, charismatic, and unapologetically herself, she naturally commands attention without trying.
The group’s filmer, he’s always behind the lens documenting the chaos. Good-natured and eager to fit in, he’s quick with a joke, a comment, or an opinion, often trying a little too hard to seem cooler than he is.
Polished, entitled, and effortlessly self-assured, Preston is a finance professional who moves through life with confidence and status-driven certainty. He believes in structure, hierarchy, and playing the game correctly.
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