Film School
Comfort Zone
Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Film School
Network:
Paid?:
No
Rates:
Non-paid student film
Deadline:
Oct 31, 2025
Shooting locations:
Montreal, QC
Cities for response:
Montréal
Roles
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadWardMale 25 - 35 Years old
Description
Ward has been living in Canada for over ten years, yet he continues to carry the weight of his past. His career has stalled, his relationship is unstable, and the lingering trauma of the war back home quietly shapes his every day. Outwardly composed and reserved, Ward’s calm demeanor masks a deep emotional complexity and a quiet struggle beneath the surface.

This role requires the actor to speak Arabic (Syrian)
This role includes a scene of intimacy (masturbation)
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
PrincipalNaeemMale 45 - 55 Years old
Description
Naeem is a Lebanese man who runs an Arabic bookstore in Montreal. He has lived in Canada for over thirty years, having left Lebanon after the war and never returned. Known for his sharp wit and direct manner, Naeem carries himself with the confidence of someone who has seen and endured much.

This role requires the actor to speak Arabic (Lebanese)
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
ActorÉmilie Female 25 - 35 Years old
Description
Émilie is Ward’s girlfriend. More grounded in her career than he is, she’s been with him for about five years. Although they’ve recently broken up, they continue to share the same living space. Warm and empathetic, Émilie is at a turning point in her life, trying to define her own path.