Film School
The Brain Train
Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Film School
Network:
Paid?:
No
Rates:
Non-paid student film.
Deadline:
Oct 20, 2025
Shooting locations:
Henry F. Hall Building, Concordia University, 1455 Blvd. De Maisonneuve Ouest, Montreal, QC, H3G 1M8 ; Studio Space: H-0029
Cities for response:
Montréal
Roles
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadJohnnyMale 60 - 90 Years old
Description
Johnny is blocked. Living and working in the world of illegal art, he has hardly had the opportunity to explore or understand its beauty. His curiosity is tested in this story and begins to unfold through courageous actions and tapping into a childlike sense of wonder. By learning to express himself, Johnny begins to challenge a broken society and connect others through art.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
PrincipalBillMale 20 - 40 Years old
Description
Bill is Johnny’s absurd boss and a capitalist at core. Any kindness he displays is driven by profit. His distaste toward art follows the law but is mainly supported by his business which specializes in destroying it.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
PrincipalCarliFemale 10 - 20 Years old
Description
Carli is a motherly figure and mentor toward Johnny. Her youthful confidence in herself allows her to spread the appreciation of artistic expression to others. She is careful though to not catch unwanted attention from the law or authorities like Bill.