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Writer/Director: Heyishi Zhang (Canadian Screen Award nominee, Gay Mean Girls)
Genre: Horror – includes stunts and special effects
Non-union
Unpaid, food and transportation provided
Filming dates: November 6-8 in York Region
Story and Breakdowns:
While Gloria’s daughter Erin is away at prom, Gloria discovers Erin’s plot to kill her, leading Gloria to destroy her baby from the inside out.
Gloria (White, 35-60): Prim, proper, with a demonic side. Gloria sees her daughter as an extension of herself, where her flaws remind her of the cycle she can’t escape. Gloria knows how to act like a good mother, but doesn’t know how to be one. Gloria’s driving force is fear. She exudes an undeniable sexuality that she uses to prey on Erin.
Erin (White, 18-30): Defiant, confused, and full of rage. Erin wants her mother’s love, but knows better than to ask for it. She’s biding her time before she gains freedom, but is falling apart at the seams. Erin’s driving force is anger. Erin isn’t afraid to be ugly, and taps into her animalistic impulses.
If you’d like to audition, please submit your headshot, resume, and demo reel (if available) to: babyshort.mov@gmail.com by September 23rd. You’ll then be sent 2 pages of sides, with audition tapes due October 1st.