True Memories

Production Company
Vancouver Film School
Producer(s)
Miki Zhu
Director(s)
Ben Cruz
Casting Director(s): 
Miki Zhu & Ben Cruz
Union Status
Non-Union
Project Type
Film
Student Production
Yes
Compensation Details

It is a volunteer project so it is unpaid. Catering, craft service, IMDB credit, and demo reel footage provided.

Audition Date(s)
23th January, 2025
Audition Location
Self- tapes
Shoot / Performance Date(s)
8th February, 2025 - 9th February, 2025
Shoot / Performance Location(s)
Vancouver
Submission Deadline
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Submission Instructions

Please submit resume, headshot, and demo reel (if applicable) to email: truememories2025@gmail.com and indicate which role you’d like to be considered for.

Project Synopsis
After waking up from a nightmare about her kidnapping by Mr. Katz, Caroline is consoled by her roommate Rachel. She convinces Caroline to go on a true crime podcast to tell all about her kidnapping 10 years prior. During the show, the erratic host, Truman, interviews Caroline as if she is a spectacle rather than a kidnapping vicm. When she thinks the show can’t get any worse, Truman brings a special guest, Mr. Katz. He attempts to mend his “relationship” with Caroline but she rejects this, storming out the studio not before giving both Truman and Mr. Katz a piece of her mind.
Character 1
Caroline
Age
25-35
Gender
Female
Description
Nervous and withdrawn, Caroline is still recovering from trauma years after her kidnapping. Through a long and ongoing process, she has made great progress in learning to find strength within herself again. She is trying to compose herself while maintaining strength as she is forced to confront her kidnapper face to face
Character 2
Truman
Age
30-45
Gender
Male
Description
An eccentric podcast host, Truman is constantly looking for the next thing that will bring more viewers to his show. Shallow and superficial, his kindness shows only when he knows he can get something out of you.
Character 3
Mr. Katz
Age
45-55
Gender
Male
Description
Slimy and Sadistic, Mr. Katz has recently been let out of prison, “reformed”. He joins the show, under the guise of wanting to help Caroline heal. His awkward, monster like, physicality looms over Caroline in her dreams even 10 years after her kidnapping.
Character 4
Rachel
Age
20-30
Gender
Female
Description
Rachel is Caroline’s compassionate roommate and longtime friend. She is a comforting and motivational presence in her life, encouraging her to go on the podcast to tell her story. She will not sugarcoat her feelings and pushes people out of their comfort zone.