Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Film School
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
Although this is a micro-budget student film, we are offering a flat honorarium of $300 per actor.
Deadline:
Oct 9, 2026
Auditions:
Accept self tape.
Callbacks:
Oct 12, 2026
Shooting starts:
Oct 16, 2026 one session of table read and rehearsal
Shooting finishes:
Oct 18, 2026
Shooting locations:
York University Keele Campus, 4700 Keele St. Toronto , Ontario M3J 1P3
Cities for response:
Toronto
Comments
We can accept union and non-union actors through our student agreement with ACTRA, and no permit is required. Actors will receive a copy of the finished film for their demo reel.
- Meals and beverages will be provided on shoot days.
- Actors are responsible for their transportation. However, we will pay for parking fees on campus.
- Meals and beverages will be provided on shoot days.
- Actors are responsible for their transportation. However, we will pay for parking fees on campus.
Storyline
A heartbroken woman finds unexpected comfort in her brief, playful interactions with a charming ice cream vendor. But when she arrives for their first real date, she discovers a hidden reality about him—one that forces her to confront her own emotional limits. This 10min shortfilm explores silent grief, self-preservation, and the friction between the comfort we seek and the realities we are willing to accept.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | NICK | Male 27 - 32 Years old |
Description NICKEthnicity: Open to all ethnicities Language: Fluent / Native English Description: Warm, compassionate, and naturally charming. Nick drives an ice cream truck and leaves a positive, comforting impression on everyone he encounters. He is a former dancer who now lives with a mobility disability and uses a wheelchair (revealed in the final scene). He approaches life with quiet resilience and genuine kindness. - Actor must be comfortable performing in a wheelchair for the final scene. - Scene work includes subtle finger dancing/expressive hand movements (reflecting his background as a dancer). | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | EMILY | Female 27 - 30 Years old |
Description EMILYEthnicity: Open to all ethnicities Language: Fluent / Native English Description: Grounded, unpolished, and carrying the weight of a demanding life. Emily is someone who constantly juggles everyday stresses—disorganized, overworked, and navigating the world with a guarded, hesitant posture. She possesses an everyday, natural authenticity rather than polished glamour. Buried under her exhaustion is a deep desire for comfort, but her past has taught her not to trust easily. - Subtext/Note: Character energy is akin to a busy, overwhelmed single mother—someone whose daily routine leaves little room for vulnerability. - No restrictions on eating one or two small ice creams. | ||