Type

Film (Short / Student)

Location

Metro Vancouver

Content

This is a very minimal short film and, as such, there will be no dialogue. However, you are welcome to submit an audition tape of any monologue, scene, or acting piece of your choice that showcases your performance.

Project Synopsis
A young wife is tasked by her husband with cracking open unripe walnuts. As the days pass, the task becomes increasingly demanding, taking a toll on her physically and emotionally. Luckily, one of the days a woman she recognizes arrives at her door.
Additional Information & Safety Protocols:
All scenes are shot indoors in a studio or house space, with only one exterior scene (the closing scene).

This short film will be screened in the student section of the FEST Film Festival in Espinho, Portugal in late June 2026, providing valuable exposure for cast and crew. Participants will also be able to include their involvement with a FEST-screened production on their résumé/portfolio.

Meals and on-set refreshments will be provided during filming.

Dates

Shoot / Performance Date(s)
Approximately between June 2–10; however, actors will only be needed for 2–3 shooting days.

Union Job

No

Apply By

17:00 - 31st May 2026

Roles

The Wife

Female Only 19 - 29

The Husband

Male Only 19 - 29

The Other Woman

Female Only 19 - 29

Roles Details

Title

The Husband

Content

The husband plays a minor role, appearing only occasionally and often in medium or wide shots. He is not necessarily an antagonist, but he is cold, calm, collected, and emotionally distant from both other characters and the audience.

Salary

This is a partially volunteer/student production. Compensation will be $50 CAD per actor.

Ethnicities

Asian - Indian, Asian - Pakistani, Asian - Bangladeshi, Other ethnic group - Arab

Gender

Male Only

Age

19 - 29