Dear Em
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Type: Film
Logline: In the near distant future, technology has advanced to allow people to spend 24 hours with a younger version of themselves. However, a young depressed grieving woman who feels she has lost everything and her reason in life, finds herself encountering a familiar face from the future instead.
Genre: Drama / Sci-fi
Important dates:
Jan 22/23, 2022 – Rehearsal
Jan 28-30, 2022 – Filming
Location: Toronto
Casting for:
Older Emilia (50-60s, female, Korean Canadian / Asian Canadian)
Older version of Emilia. Very gentle and calming presence. Sees the beauty in all aspects of life and tries to savour every moment. She acts as a silent guardian to younger Emilia and only speaks when she finds it necessary towards helping younger Emilia.
Adam (Mid/late 20’s, male, open ethnicity)
Co-founder of the company YourLife Corporations. Distinguished business man. Grew up in the same foster home with Emilia as young teens. Loves Emilia as an older brother and treats her with kindness. Has been keeping an extra eye out for Emilia ever since Samantha’s death and Emilia leaving the company.
Samantha (Mid/late 20’s, female, open ethnicity)
Bubbly, bright personality. Former employee at YourLife. Met Emilia through work and have been in a long term relationship with her ever since. Passed away from a rare illness a few months ago.
Payment: Non Paid
City or Location of call: Toronto, Ontario
Please submit to: stellina.mun@torontofilmschool.ca by 2021-12-10
Please submit your headshot, resume, and demo reel (if available) and sides will be provided. Submit information to: stellina.mun@torontofilmschool.ca with subject line as “DEAR EM – “CHARACTER NAME” – AUDITION”
This casting notice was posted by: Stellina Mun (Toronto Film School)
