Short Film
Ruby
Details
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
$125/day.
Deadline:
Sept 25, 2026
Shooting starts:
Nov 21, 2026 
Shooting finishes:
Nov 22, 2026 
Shooting locations:
East Toronto.
Cities for response:
Toronto
Storyline
After being forbidden from attending her father’s funeral, a determined six-year-old girl escapes to their secret fort in the woods, where she is given one last, magical chance to say goodbye.
Roles
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
SupportingParkerFemale 27 - 35 Years old
Description
Parker is struggling through the recent passing of her husband, leaving her a young single mother to 6-year old Ruby. She tries to keep a brave face for her daughter, but the weight of Casey's passing weighs heavily on her. This is a woman who has lost a piece of herself, having to relearn what it's like to be on your own.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
SupportingCaseyMale 27 - 35 Years old
Description
Casey is the recently deceased father of Ruby. Charismatic, warm, and deeply loving, he was taken far too young. Now, he returns one last time to say goodbye to his daughter and leave a message for his wife, hoping to give them both the closure and strength to move forward without him.