Internet
Project Ninja
Details
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
Internet
Network:
Paid?:
No
Rates:
$200 flat rate for Principal roles, $100 for Supporting roles and $50 for extras.
Deadline:
Aug 10, 2025
Cities for response:
Toronto
Roles
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadEliMale 13 - 16 Years old
Description
Small, quiet, and often underestimated. A foster kid who starts out humiliated and angry, but gradually transforms into a calm, focused force. Must show emotional range — from rage to restraint — and be physically expressive. Some light physical training/stunt work required. Martial arts experience an asset.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadMarcusMale 40 - 50 Years old
Description
A calm, stoic foster parent with a complex past. Exudes quiet strength and wisdom. Becomes a mentor and father figure to Eli, teaching him self-control through martial arts. Actor should convey emotional depth and subtle physical authority. Cool and somewhat sly. Martial arts experience an asset.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
SupportingTroyMale 15 - 17 Years old
Description
A big, loud, showboating bully. Loves attention and dominance, but hides insecurity beneath the surface. Needs strong presence and comic menace. Must play both mockery and vulnerability when challenged.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
SupportingLiamMale 13 - 14 Years old
Description
A wiry, nerdy student with heart. Observant, awkward, and quietly brave. Represents the next kid in line for bullying — and maybe the next to be empowered. Light comic timing a plus.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
ExtrasStudentsAll 13 - 16 Years old
Description
Various students gawking as Troy makes fun of Eli. Some speaking roles available. These characters will be prominently featured.