A Robert is Born

Production Company
Capilano University
Director(s)
Miriam Wong
Casting Director(s): 
Lyra Murphy
Union Status
Non-Union
Project Type
Film
Student Production
Yes
Compensation Details

Volunteer

Audition Location
Online only
Shoot / Performance Date(s)
June 23rd to 26th
Shoot / Performance Location(s)
Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam
Submission Deadline
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Submission Instructions

Please request sides at robertisbornshortfilm@gmail.com with your resume, headshot, and demo reel! Self tape due by June 11th 2026.

Project Synopsis
A mockumentary about talented man with big dreams of becoming an actor landing his first lead role in a musical, but as chaos unfolds, he must navigate comedic mishaps, and his own insecurities to prove he belongs in the spotlight.
Character 1
Robert
Age
30s
Gender
Male
Description
An actor who finally landed his first theatre role after years of chasing his dream. Awkward and anxious, he’s uncertain about whether he has what it takes to succeed.
Character 2
Stephanie
Age
20s-30s
Gender
Female
Description
A B-list celebrity who appears confident, glamorous, and successful on the surface.
Character 3
Joel
Age
60s
Gender
Male
Description
A friendly, optimistic retired director who always tries to keep morale high, even when everything around him is falling apart.
Character 4
Tyler
Age
30s-40s
Description
A blunt, straight forward casting director who gives advices to Robert, genuinely wants him to succeed.