Seeking a Young Boy for Short Film "Roothold"
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking a boy ages 7-12 for "Roothold", a dramatic short film. See the details below. About the project: Set in the early 2000s, Roothold follows seven-year-old Dara, who survives a home invasion while home alone. When social services questions his family, Dara must decide whether telling the truth or protecting his parents is the right thing to do. The film explores childhood innocence, family, immigration and the vulnerabilities of navigating unfamiliar legal systems. Rate: $350/day. Additional information: Location: Toronto & GTA. Shoot Dates: December 19–20, 2026. Applicants across Canada welcome. Submission deadline: November 13, 2026, 10 AM ET. When applying, please submit your head shot and resume. Please indicate the role you are applying for in the subject line.
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Lead. Cambodian/Southeast Asian. Dara is quiet, observant and independent. A latchkey kid of hardworking Cambodian parents who has learned to take care of himself. Dara’s emotional expressions are rarely verbal, his emotional world can only be witnessed by the keen who notices his eyes, body language and subtle reactions. English only.
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