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Short Film "Before the Spring Ends" Seeks Teens

Ottawa, ON, Canada
ID: 608560Exp: 7/27/2026
Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking cast and extras ages 17+ for a coming-of-age short film "Before the Spring Ends". Please, see the details below. About the project: During the final months of high school, a teenager caught between who she was and who she's becoming learns to embrace uncertainty. She discovers she's not as alone as she thinks. Rate: Volunteer Positions. Meals, snacks, drinks, & film credit provided. Additional information: Shoot Dates: Mid-Late August 2026 (3 shoot days, exact dates TBD). Submission deadline: July 27th. When applying, please submit a head shot and demo reel (if applicable).

6 roles

Calla (Lead)Female17-18 y.o.African-American Asian

Black/Korean preferred. Black/Asian performers are also welcome to submit. MUST convincingly portray a high school student. Creative, introspective, and quietly resilient. Calla often feels caught between who others expect her to be and who she wants to become. Beneath her uncertainty is a hopeful heart searching for connection.

Theo (Lead)Male17-18 y.o.Asian

Korean preferred. East Asian performers are also welcome to submit. Ages (must convincingly portray a high school student). Thoughtful, kind, and quietly observant. Theo tends to express himself through actions rather than words, offering a calm and steady presence to those around him. Korean language skills are a bonus but not required.

Aria (Supporting)Female17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

MUST convincingly portray a high school student. Outgoing, and full of energy. Aria is Calla's closest friend.

SIMONMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Supporting - Minor Speaking Role. MUST convincingly portray a high school student. One of Theo's friends. Easygoing and supportive.

NicoMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(Supporting - Minor Speaking Role). MUST convincingly portray a high school student. One of Theo's friends. Friendly and humorous.

BACKGROUND STUDENTS/EXTRASBoth genders17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Looking for approximately 15-25 performers (must convincingly portray high school students). No acting experience required. Background actors will appear in classroom, hallway, and school scenes.