Film School
Broccoli Law
Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Film School
Network:
Paid?:
No
Rates:
Non-paid student film
Deadline:
Nov 26, 2025
Auditions:
Self-tapes by request.
Callbacks:
Callbacks TBD in-person with virtual option
Shooting locations:
Greater Toronto Area
Cities for response:
Toronto
Roles
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadTOMMYMale 6 - 11 Years old
Description
A precocious, articulate and confident eight-year-old who behaves like a tiny adult. Tommy is expressive and logical. Smart, witty and emotionally contained, with a deadpan comedic tone. Must be comfortable carrying the film and delivering dialogue beyond typical child vocabulary.
Notes:
• Strong comedic timing needed
• Must be able to perform subtle reactions and dry humour
• Must be able to take direction
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
PrincipalLUCYFemale 6 - 11 Years old
Description
A brilliant “kid lawyer,” polished and fearless. Carries herself like a seasoned attorney. Highly confident, quick-thinking, assertive, and unafraid to confront adults.
Notes:
• Must deliver fast, confident dialogue
• Requires strong comedic authority
• Physical presence and “power walk” energy important
• Great role for a standout young performer with natural charisma
• Must be able to take direction
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
PrincipalDETECTIVE SHORTMale 40 - 65 Years old
Description
Casting men 6'1 and taller. Despite his name, Detective Short is tall, serious, and overly dramatic about enforcing the Broccoli Law. Intense and self-important. Treats the case like a national emergency.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
ActorMOMFemale 30 - 45 Years old
Description
A wine-drunk, exhausted, and emotionally checked-out parent. Over-dramatic, unstable, and glued to her phone. Performs exaggerated but believable comedic behaviour.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
ActorDETECTIVE LONGMale 40 - 65 Years old
Description
Casting men 5'8 and shorter. Shorter in stature. Emotional/reactive. Adds levity with forensics fussiness and incompetence.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
ActorDADMale 40 - 50 Years old
Description
A frazzled, well-meaning man constantly fixing things around the house — badly. Soft-spoken, nervous, and perpetually distracted by a never-ending list of repair tasks.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
ActorWAITRESSFemale 45 - 70 Years old
Description
A competent career waitress at a greasy, dingy diner.