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Boy & Girl Needed for “Unchartered Beats” Paid Production

Toronto, ON, Canada
ID: 574404Exp: 10/11/2024
Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Casting Indigenous boys and girls ages 10-14 for a short film “Unchartered Beats”. More details are below. About the project: Logline: A Chinese Canadian composer struggles to find inspiration for his latest piece while balancing fatherhood and the pressures of his career. When he and his daughter unexpectedly connect with an Indigenous music professor and his son, they embark on a journey that harmonizes two worlds through the power of music and culture. Rate: Non-Union. Transportation to & from London Ontario, and hotel in London. Foods and beverages will be provided on set. Additional information: Location: GTA/Markham. Will shoot there for two days. Timeline: Shooting starts from Thanksgiving long weekend. From Oct 12 to 17, six shooting days. When applying, please submit your headshots, demo reel, and a quick bio.

2 roles

PharuMale10-14 y.o.All ethnicities

Indigenous. He lives a traditional wandering life with his father. He walks between cities and is very familiar with Toronto despite it not being his home. He is full of curiosity about the future. He is also a musical genius.

AliceFemale10-14 y.o.Asian

$350/daily for roles; plus meals, Better to know Violin a little bit. Alice is a curious and talented young violinist, deeply influenced by her father's strict teachings. While she respects her father's dedication, she feels increasingly constrained by his rigid expectations.