Details
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
Daily flat rate for shooting days- TBD
Deadline:
Aug 3, 2026
Shooting starts:
October 2026, subject to change
Shooting locations:
Ottawa, Ontario; Toronto, Ontario
Cities for response:
Toronto, Ottawa
Storyline
Fleeing her pursuers, a pickpocket discovers an unattended baby in a stroller and faces a dilemma when a suspicious couple arrives to claim him: keep running or risk everything to confirm the baby is really theirs.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Ashley | Male 25 - 47 Years old |
Description Local actor preferred- Ottawa.An imposing, intimidating man searching desperately for his son. Speaks very little, yet dominates the scene through physical presence, body language, and expressive eyes. Requires an actor capable of commanding the screen with minimal dialogue, conveying deep paternal desperation almost entirely through behaviour and glances. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Celine | Female 25 - 45 Years old |
Description Local actor preferred- OttawaA woman whose wallet is stolen in a crowded public space. What begins as confusion gradually turns into desperation as she searches for the thief, culminating in a powerful accusation that rallies an entire crowd. Requires an actor capable of conveying mounting anxiety, building from quiet confusion to a compelling, emotionally charged public accusation that galvanizes those around her. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Leila | Female 6 - 9 Years old |
Description Must speak Farsi. Local actor preferred- Toronto.Maryam and Reza's observant, resilient daughter. Since her baby brother's kidnapping three years earlier, Leila has grown up too fast, quietly adapting to her family's financial hardship and pretending not to notice the desperate choices her parents make to survive. She tapes up her own worn-out shoes rather than ask for new ones to avoid putting any more financial stress on her parents. Fiercely protective of her mother, Leila tries to heal her family's grief with a heartbreaking act of generosity. Requires a child actor capable of subtle, emotionally truthful work opposite adults, with strong listening skills and the ability to carry a high-stakes dramatic climax. Must speak Farsi; dialogue is emotionally demanding and cannot be performed phonetically. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Azadeh | Female 20 - 30 Years old |
Description Iranian. Farsi fluency required. Local actor preferred- GTA.Maryam’s sister and Leila’s aunt, Azadeh is entrusted with watching Leila while Maryam and Reza go to work. She gets ready to pawn household items to keep the family afloat, and is aware that something is off about the family’s activities but chooses not to ask questions. Almost all the lines are in Farsi. | ||