“End of the World Sale” Film Needs Cast
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking cast for “End of the World Sale” film. See the details below. About the project: Logline: During the supposed end of the world, a man continues to run his shop. His son confronts him in the shop, in an attempt to reason with his father to seek shelter. Rate: Non-Union and Union. Unpaid; meals provided and transportation covered. Credit and a copy of the finished film. Additional information: Primary Shooting Schedule: THREE consecutive days, November 28-30, 2026. Location: Toronto (TBC). Auditions: [self-tape], callbacks [TBD]. Recording Day: one day on the first weekend of December, 2026. When applying, please submit your head shot + resume + demo reel (if you have any) with subject line: "EOTWS – [Role] – [Your Name]".
6 roles
Lead. Turkish or Middle Eastern. An immigrant who came to Canada decades ago and speaks English with a Turkish accent. Since his wife's death, their little coffee shop is the last thing holding her memory, and he won't let it go, even as the world ends.
Robert’s son. He supports his own young family and lives far from his father. He comes to the shop to convince Robert to let go and seek shelter with them before it's too late.
Supporting. Robert’s late wife. She built a life in Canada with Robert around their coffee shop, and her absence shapes everything he does.
Supporting. A weathered, unhoused man who crosses paths with Robert. Injury makeup will be used.
NO LINES Two young people in hoodies and caps who break into the café and steal food.
(Supporting) VOICE ONLY. The voice of the radio news bulletins Robert listens to.
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