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Title: The Ones We Call Family
Storyline: 'The Ones We Call Family' is a powerful and emotionally resonant short film set in Toronto, focusing on themes of connection, absence, and silent resilience.
The story centers around Oliver, a sensitive 10-year-old boy raised by his emotionally distant and unstable father, Brian. Struggling with addiction and regret, Brian is haunted by his past as a once-promising soccer star whose life has unravelled.
In this fragile environment, Oliver finds an unexpected emotional anchor in Bella, a young woman with her own history of abandonment and loss.
Their quiet, nuanced interactions provide a refuge for both. With minimal dialogue, the film relies heavily on emotional presence and body language, making this a unique and powerful opportunity for actors to express the unspoken.
This is an ideal project for performers who value deep, character-driven work and want to be part of a moving narrative about love, damage, and human connection
Where did this casting call come from?
No experience is needed although a commitment to filming with a good attitude is required
Paid. Rate discussed based on experience and role
Male 32 to 45
Brian. A fallen athlete now living on welfare and battling addiction. Harsh and volatile, yet deeply wounded, with unspoken love for his son
Male 10 to 14
Oliver. A sensitive and intelligent boy navigating the instability of his father’s behavior, caught between imitation and vulnerability
Male 18 to 30
Jeffrey. Easygoing owner of a local snackbar. A quiet observer of Brian and Ollie’s lives, offering stability and concern from a distance
Female 21 to 32
Bella. A fiercely independent young woman shaped by a lack of parental support. Intimacy is routine for her, but she's drawn to deeper meaning
