Gentleman's Laughter Club

Production Company
Vancouver Film School
Producer(s)
Vansh Nagra
Director(s)
Rachel LeJeune
Casting Director(s): 
Vansh Nagra & Rachel LeJeune
Union Status
Non-Union
Project Type
Film
Student Production
Yes
Compensation Details

Unpaid. Catering, craft service, IMDB credit, and demo reel. footage provided.

Audition Location
Online Only
Shoot / Performance Date(s)
March 18th-20th, 2025
Shoot / Performance Location(s)
Greater Vancouver Area
Submission Deadline
Friday, February 28, 2025
Submission Instructions

Please submit resume, headshot, and demo reel (if applicable) to glcshortfilm@gmail.com and indicate which role you’d like to be considered for. Self-tapes due by February 28th

Project Synopsis
A struggling comedian, Martin, gets the opportunity of a lifetime when he gets the chance to compete in a high-stakes comedy competition. Desperate to get a break, he marches forward only to discover the sinister truth behind the competition. Trapped in an exploitative nightmare, Martin learns the true cost of fame and fortune.
Character 1
Martin Dupont
Age
25-35
Gender
Male
Description
Martin is a young man trying to chase his dream while getting the family he lost back together. Martin loves cracking jokes and being light-hearted. His now separated wife Tina, could never get Martin to take things seriously and set actual goals that can push their family into a successful life. Martin wants to prove that his dream can provide enough for him and his family. Martin is a young man trying to chase his dream while getting the family he lost back together. Ever since Martin was a young boy, he loved making people laugh. He always cracked jokes and had an optimistic approach to life. His light-hearted demeanor led to his separation with his wife Tina, as she could never get Martin to take things seriously and set actual goals that can push their family into a secure and successful place. If Martin can prove that his dream can provide enough, then he can have a chance at getting his family back. Being incredibly set on his goals, it makes him blind to any red flags that may come his way.
Character 2
George
Age
35-45
Gender
Male
Description
George is the antagonist that prays on the young, desperate, and struggling kind. He figures, if someone is willing to hope in the impossible then he can take advantage of that for his own personal gain. He is a sexist, vulgar, wealthy, self-centered comedy club owner with a side hustle in illegal organ harvesting. George has a charming personality that gets people to trust him easily. George knows he’s high class, but his energy spills a vile demeanor that will be uncomfortable to view on screen.
Character 3
The Doctor
Age
35-45
Gender
Male
Description
The Doctor is a medically licensed surgeon that is deep in debt and takes a side job of illegal harvesting organs to pay off his student loans from medical school. After doing the side job of organ harvesting for a while, he’s paid hid debt off, but the money is too good for him to stop. The doctor willfully aides George in his black market organ harvesting schemes.
Character 4
Comedy Club Extras
Age
19-35
Gender
Male
Description
A couple extra roles that are comedians and audience members. If you have jokes to tell, or love to hear jokes please inquire through submission instructions. Comedians or audience members that love to laugh and be apart of a morally twisted club that lures people into a trap.