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Acting Job in a Short Film "Memory Box"

Montreal, QC, Canada
ID: 314046Exp: 6/23/2026
Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Casting actors to portray roles in a short film "Memory Box". Please, see the details below. About the project: After inheriting her late grandmother's belongings, a young woman is transported into the memories of a forbidden queer love affair in the 1960s, uncovering a family history buried by fear and discovering the enduring power of a love that refused to disappear. Casting Note: This film centers queer characters and relationships. LGBTQIA2S+ performers are especially encouraged to submit, though casting is open to all backgrounds and will ultimately be based on the actors who best bring the characters' essence to life. Rate: Non union. Unpaid, BUT on-set meals, an invitation to the local screening, and a digital copy of the final film for your reel will be provided upon completion. Additional information: Project Type: Student Short Film. Shoot Dates: July 9-13 2026. Shoot Location: Montreal area (accessible by STM). Deadline: Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 11:59 PM. When applying, please submit the following: PHASE 1 - INITIAL DIGITAL SUBMISSIONS Subject Line: "Memory Box - Role Name - Your Name". Include in your email: 1. Photo: Either a professional head shot OR a good, clear recent photo. 2. Video (Choose ONE): A link to your acting reel OR a 1-2 minute monologue self-tape. 3. Contact info: Your phone number. 4. Availability: Confirm you are free for the chemistry read on June 25 (if you cannot that day, let them know a second-best date) AND for the shoot dates from July 9-13. Please mention any time restrictions for either the chemistry reads or shoot dates. PHASE 2 - CHEMISTRY READS (INVITATION ONLY) Notification: Selected actors will get script sides on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.

3 roles

MichelleFemale20-26 y.o.All ethnicities

Michelle is compassionate, emotionally guarded, and doing her best to keep everything together after the loss of her grandmother. Struggling to come out to her family, she embarks on an emotional journey that challenges the silence she's inherited. As the film's emotional anchor, the role requires subtle vulnerability and strong dramatic range. Language Requirements: Fluent English.

SandieFemale20-26 y.o.All ethnicities

Warm, gentle, but deeply conflicted. A young woman in the 1960s navigating a secret queer relationship while struggling between love and family expectations. Requires strong dramatic range. Language Requirements: Fluent English.

Samantha "Sam"Female20-26 y.o.All ethnicities

Confident, charismatic, and compassionate. Openly embraces who she is despite the risks, serving as the emotional heart of the relationship. Looking for someone who can balance quiet tenderness with passionate conviction. Language Requirements: Fluent English.