Details
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
No
Deadline:
Feb 20, 2026
Auditions:
Request for self-tape after review of resume/reel.
Callbacks:
Feb 27, 2026 Callbacks will be in-person or online auditions.
Shooting locations:
Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, ON *room TBD*
Cities for response:
Toronto
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Daria | Female 20 - 25 Years old |
Description Requirement: Iranian-Canadian, fluent in English with at least some knowledge of FarsiDaria moved to Canada from Iran when she was just a little girl. After a recent incident at work, she feels insecure in her ability to speak in Farsi, leading her to take an "Intro to Farsi" class at a community centre. Strangely, she is the only person in attendance. Throughout the class, she is reminded of her childhood and starts to connect with her culture for the first time in years. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Mandana | Female 35 - 50 Years old |
Description Requirement: Iranian, fluent in Farsi and EnglishMandana is the instructor of the Intro to Farsi class. She encourages Daria to regain her confidence in speaking the language, insisting that as long as she is trying, that is all that matters. In reality, Mandana is the spirit of Daria's grandmother who has returned to help her, sensing Daria's loss of connection to her culture. Mandana looks just how Daria remembers from her childhood. | ||