Friendly Visitor

Production Company
University of British Columbia
Producer(s)
Helen Shen
Director(s)
Aryan Kurungode
Casting Director(s): 
Helen Shen
Union Status
Non-Union
Project Type
Film
Student Production
Yes
Compensation Details

Volunteer project

Shoot / Performance Date(s)
Jan 11 - 13
Shoot / Performance Location(s)
Vancouver
Submission Deadline
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Submission Instructions

Please email your headshot, resume, and an optional demo reel to friendlyvisitorfilm@gmail.com. Both actors and non-actors are welcomed!

Project Synopsis
An Indian mother volunteering at local BC care homes by delivering home-cooked Indian meals forms a bond with Samira, a young woman diagnosed with Cancer.
Character 1
Hema
Age
~50
Gender
Female
Description
A South Asian mother in her 50s who lives alone in Vancouver and spends her time volunteering at BC healthcare facilities. During her volunteer visits, she forms a bond with Samira, a young woman with Cancer, often bringing her warmth and comfort through the gift of home-cooked Indian meals.
Character 2
Housekeeping Lady
Age
~30
Gender
Female
Description
Brief talking scene in a half-day shoot.