Short Film
The Matinee
Details
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
No
Rates:
Voluntary, non union, meals provided.
Deadline:
Oct 3, 2026
Auditions:
Auditions will be over zoom lasting about 15min.
Shooting starts:
Oct 10, 2026 Likely will only take a few hours.
Shooting finishes:
Oct 10, 2026 A second indoor day will be done in winter
Shooting locations:
Toronto, Ontario. West end. Outdoors.
Cities for response:
Toronto
Storyline
Two film enthusiasts keep meeting by chance in their local cinema. They desperately want
to get to know each other but are held back by their own shyness. Will they find it in
themselves to speak up before the lights go down? This is a poetic silent film.
Roles
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadPaulaFemale 28 - 40 Years old
Description
An eccentric film enthusiast who’s spent years living in her own little
world. She wants to connect with somebody and share her life but
doesn’t know how to break out of her shell.

Actress will need to ride a bike.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadPauloMale 28 - 40 Years old
Description
A socially awkward film buff, sociable and curious about the people
around him, but trapped by his own fear.

Actor will need to be able to ride a bike.