Uncle Lyle

Production Company
Capilano University
Producer(s)
Jenna Spink
Director(s)
Sonny Smith
Casting Director(s): 
Madeline Zimmerman
Union Status
Non-Union
Project Type
Film
Student Production
Yes
Compensation Details

Volunteer Project

Audition Date(s)
January 6th, 2025
Audition Location
Capilano University
Shoot / Performance Date(s)
January 24th - January 26th 2025
Shoot / Performance Location(s)
Vancouver
Submission Deadline
Sunday, January 5, 2025
Submission Instructions

Please submit CV and headshot to - uncle.lyle.casting@gmail.com

Project Synopsis
A down on his luck uncle gets asked by his nephew for a ride to school, and becomes determined to show up for his family no matter the odds he stacked against himself.
Character 1
Billy
Age
16-25
Gender
Male
Description
Billy is a part of an Indigenous family. He is the relaxed and carefree nephew of his Uncle Lyle. He believes in his uncle's ability to show up for him.
Character 2
Kim
Age
35-50
Gender
Female
Description
Kim is a part of an Indigenous family. She's the some-nonsense, respected mother of Billy, who wants to provide the best she can for her son.
Character 3
Officer Robert
Age
20-30
Gender
Male
Description
Officer Robert is an inexperienced, by the book police officer, and is the barrier between Uncle Lyle getting to Billy.
Character 4
Bartender
Age
30-50
Gender
Male
Description
Our Bartender is a hardworking Indigenous man, and isn't afraid to put his foot down with customers in his bar.