Chapter 1: The Written Switch Up

Production Company
Simon Fraser University
Producer(s)
Kathyrn Chau
Director(s)
Chloe Chow
Casting Director(s): 
Chloe Chow, Kathyrn Chau, Samantha Prajitno, Natalia Saavedra
Union Status
Non-Union
Project Type
Film
Student Production
Yes
Compensation Details

This is a volunteer project.

Audition Date(s)
Nov. 13 - 15
Audition Location
online-only
Shoot / Performance Date(s)
Nov. 19, Nov. 20
Shoot / Performance Location(s)
Surrey, BC
Submission Deadline
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Submission Instructions

Please fill out the Google form here: https://forms.gle/jauag9hoMpuspiws5
It contains more info about the film and characters.

If you have any questions, please reach out to kathyrn_chau@sfu.ca

Project Synopsis
Aiden is trying to write a mystery interrogation scene (between Martin and Marianna, who are acting it out). However, Jasmine walks in on Aiden writing, steals the notebook, and turns the interrogation into an enemies-to-lovers romance. The two keep rewriting the story that Martin and Marianna are living out until the notebook rips, the two face their emotions and problems, and they eventually decide to merge their ideas into one.
Additional Information & Safety Protocols: 

This is a student project for a film course at SFU.

There will be no intimate scenes or big stunts. The two siblings share a soft, nice hug at the end of the film.

Character 1
Aiden
Age
17 - 25
Gender
Open
Description
This is the older "brother", but there are no gender constraints. Personality: Stubborn, creative, and likes to be in control. Example Line: "Oh my god, what is this? You made Martin look like a bumbling idiot!"
Character 2
Jasmine
Age
17 - 23
Gender
Female
Description
Personality: Stubborn, creative, jokester, likes to "annoy" her brother. Example Line: "Ooh, you know what would make this interesting? Let's add some spice!"
Character 3
Martin
Age
19 - 27
Gender
Male
Description
This is the "fictional" detective that is written by Aiden and Jasmine. Personality: Standard, serious, professional detective, or tsundere simp (depending on who's writing the story). Example Lines: (accusatory) "Where were you on the night of November 13, 2026?" "Y-your charms won't work on me!...N-no matter how...beautiful...you are."
Character 4
Marianna
Age
19 - 27
Gender
Female
Description
This is the "fictional" suspect/criminal that is written by Aiden and Jasmine. Personality: Serious, coy, or femme fatale (depending on who's writing the story) Example Lines: (condescending, coy) "I don't know, detective, did I do it?" (flirty) "Oh, trust me, detective, there's so much more I can do."