Production: Miasma (Short Film)

Location: Downtown Toronto

Employer: Ryerson University

Duration: Nov. 23rd- Nov. 26th, 2009, starts November 23rd, 2009

Director: Amber Dimock.

SYNOPSIS:

"Miasma" is an experimental film that chronicles a day in the life of a young Toronto woman and the fascinating characters she encounters.

Apply to: Jenn Roberts. Email jennifer.roberts@ryerson.ca

AUDITIONS: Tuesday November 10th. (Contact Jenn for times) 350 Victoria St. at the Ryerson University (Close to Church and Dundas Street)

5 breakdowns:

1. COFFEE SHOP CUSTOMER: Female / 51-60 yrs. / Caucasian. The role is that of a dramatic and fashionable woman that the protagonist, Mika, encounters in a coffee shop.

2. AUGUSTUS PORTENA: Male / 51-60 yrs. / Caucasian. Augustus Portena passes through the stages of life as Mika, the protagonist watches.

3. BARISTA: Female / 18-24 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. A coffee shop barista who hands our protagonist her favourite coffee and is present in our protagonist's daze.

4. THEA: Female / 11-14 yrs. / Any Ethnicity. Thea is a delicate young girl who watches Augustus travel through the various stages of life.

5. MIKA: Female / 18-24 yrs. / Caucasian. Mika walks through Toronto one day where she sees a man, Augustus, at the bus stop. His image haunts her through out her day as she travels through out the city. Red hair or black hair is preferable for the role of Mika.

SCRIPT: You can check out a copy of the script here.
www.actra-apprentice.com/downloads/Miasma.pdf