Film School
Ned's Got Your Back
Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Film School
Network:
Paid?:
No
Rates:
Non-paid student film
Deadline:
Jan 21, 2026
Auditions:
Self tapes by request.
Callbacks:
Jan 23, 2026 In-person at 85 York Boulevard Building
Shooting locations:
City of Toronto
Cities for response:
Toronto
Roles
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadJamesMale 20 - 26 Years old
Description
Nerdy. Computer smart. Socially awkward. Conceals the fact that deep down, he's desperate for human connection.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadNedMale 18 - 40 Years old
Description
Ned is recording their voiceover four weeks before production (One-day session, January 25th).

VOICE-OVER ONLY. Chatty artificial intelligence. Open and friendly. Unwaveringly confident. Always smiling. Believes they know best at all times.

Special note on A.I.: This is an anti-A.I. short film. We will not use your performance as training data for any generative A.I. - your performance will be recorded as facial motion capture, which we will use for 2D animation.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
PrincipalDavidMale 23 - 30 Years old
Description
Outwardly pleasant. Strong charisma.