Initialism MS

Production Company
Capilano University
Producer(s)
Manan Sachdeva
Director(s)
Gurleen Kaur
Casting Director(s): 
Javier Escobar
Union Status
Non-Union
Project Type
Film
Student Production
Yes
Compensation Details

Volunteer, unpaid.

Audition Date(s)
Feb 23-25
Audition Location
Zoom
Shoot / Perf. Date(s)
March 5th-7th
Submission Deadline
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Submission Instructions

Send full name, headshot and resume to [email protected].

Project Synopsis
May is a 21 year old artist staring into the void of an uncertain future, on the precipice of deep emotional change. She has lived the past seven years suspended in an unending limbo, her body in a state of rapid decay. Now, she is thrust on a journey of reflection and acceptance. past and present trauma are brought to the surface when she’s confronted by the possible diagnosis of M.S. a life sentence.
Additional Comments & Safety Protocol: 

Capilano University Student Productions follow strict COVID-19 protocols including: Daily Health check-ins, increased cleaning and sanitization practices, masks worn at all times in indoor spaces and additional face shields when physical distancing is not possible between crew members.

Character 1
Adrian Earnst
Age
20-30
Gender
Male
Description
(POC) Adrian is the emotional core of the story. Throughout his life, Adrian has been independent, pursuing arts as a career. Having moved from a foreign country for higher education, adjusting to life in Vancouver has been difficult for him. Adrian and May go to the same school and met in an elective class they were both taking together. Adrian and May have been together for 2 years now and is May’s biggest emotional supporter. Adrian is who grounds May, he’s her rock when things get rough and doesn’t let her give up when she feels like she can’t go on. He’s more than May’s support, he’s his own person who struggles with being in a relationship with a partner with chronic pain.
Character 2
Dr. Neil
Age
40-60
Gender
Male
Description
(Caucasian) A doctor who has been practicing medicine for years. He is the first doctor that May sees and is invalidated and discredited by him when May tells him about her pain increasing. His experience makes him think he is always right.