Paid Toronto Casting Call for Student Film

NAME OF THE PROJECT:  I Loved You at Your Darkest

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MEDIA: Film / Student Film

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STATUS:  Union and Non-Union may apply

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PRODUCER:   Simone Swaby

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DIRECTOR:  Michael Cao

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CASTING DIRECTOR:  Simone Swaby

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AUDITION DATES:  Nov. 1st, 3rd, 4th (Friday, Sunday, Monday)

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AUDITION LOCATION:  Toronto, ON

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SHOOT DATES:  Dec. 6th to 9th, 2019

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SHOOT LOCATION:  Toronto, ON

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PAY RATE:  $50.00 – $300.00 Flat Rate (as per our ACTRA Agreement)
Actors will receive a copy of the finished film for their demo reel and a small honorarium.
The honorarium amount is
– $300.00 for the role of Aaron,
– $200.00 for the role of David, and
– $50.00 for the role of Lin.
Meals and beverages will be provided for all shoot dates.
Transportation and/or gas reimbursements will be provided for all shoot dates.

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SYNOPSIS:   I Loved You at Your Darkest tells the story of a young man, Aaron, seeking revenge against a real estate executive, David, who inadvertently caused his father’s death. The majority of the story takes place in the evening at David’s house and David remains unaware of the impending danger while we grasp at Aaron’s intentions through his subtle behaviour.

AARON – LEAD ROLE – 18-25 – MALE – CHINESE-CANADIAN
41 Lines, 16 Scenes, 14 ⅜ pages
4 days
On-screen age 19
A Canadian army reservist in his late teens. Distant with his parents. Quick witted but also has an impulsive urge, a determined personality, has a darker side internally as opposed to his more ordinary outwards projection.

DAVID – PRINCIPAL ROLE – 40-50 – MALE – ANY RACE
47 Lines, 9 scenes, 11 pages
4 days
An executive at a downtown property management company. Somewhat dry, cold and apathetic in his businessman-like demeanor, yet has a caring heart underneath. Living in isolation.

LIN – ACTOR ROLE – 48-58 – MALE – CHINESE-CANADIAN
1 Line, 1 Scene, 1 Page
1 Day
Chinese-Canadian, Early-Mid 50s, Mandarin speaker.
Aaron’s father. Lives alone in a downtown apartment. Divorced from his wife, somewhat emotionally distant with his son Aaron whom he truly cares for.