Short Film "The Bench" Seeks Male Cast
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Independent Short Film "The Bench" is currently in need of male cast. Please, see the details below. About the project: LOGLINE: Two long-time friends reunite after a tragedy, sharing a deep, raw, and meaningful conversation that unearths the unspoken shifts in their lives and relationship. Rate: Deferred pay (as per ACTRA MIP guidelines). ACTRA MIP (Micro-Budget Independent Project) – ACTRA Members Only. Additional information: Production Location: Montreal, QC. Logistics: Lunch/catering provided. Shoot Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026 (1-day shoot). When applying, please submit the following: Your up-to-date ACTRA resume and head shot. Your ACTRA membership number. A link to your demo reel (if available). Confirmation of your availability for the shoot date (August 8). Subject line: "THE BENCH - Submission: Your Name/Role Name".
2 roles
Fluent English. Polished, driven, and guarded. A highly successful corporate professional who has prioritized his career over his personal life. Underneath his polished, busy exterior lies a man carrying a heavy emotional weight, forced to confront the cost of his ambition and missed connections when a sudden personal tragedy strikes.
Fluent English. Grounded, loyal, and quietly honest. The friend who stayed behind and showed up. While successful in his own right, Noah prioritizes relationships and serves as the emotional anchor of the pair. He carries profound grief but is not afraid to speak hard, sobering truths with quiet strength.
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