Sifar (void/zero)

Production Company
Emily Carr University of Art and Design
Producer(s)
Tanishiqa Gupta
Director(s)
Tanishiqa Gupta
Casting Director(s): 
Tanishiqa Gupta
Union Status
Non-Union
Project Type
Film
Student Production
Yes
Compensation Details

Volunteer role, food covered. Can be used for resumes and experience.

Audition Location
Emily Carr University campus/ Zoom
Shoot / Performance Date(s)
8th and 9th March + pickups afterwards
Shoot / Performance Location(s)
Metro Vancouver
Submission Deadline
Sunday, March 2, 2025
Submission Instructions

tgupta51960@ecuad.ca

Project Synopsis
Sifat is an international student who wants to be a writer. Despite his father's disapproval, he posts poetry vlogs on social media. When one of his followers befriends him, his values are tested.
Character 1
Sifat
Age
early 20s (20 to 24)
Gender
Male
Description
Must be fluent in Hindi/ Urdu and English. South Asian. Character traits - reserved, has low self-esteem, unhappy. Reference: Ved from Tamasha (2015), Directed by Imtiaz Ali.
Character 2
Sifat's Father
Age
Late 40s, early 50s
Gender
Male
Description
Voice acting role (potential to become an on-screen appearance.) Must speak Hindi/ Urdu. South Asian. Gruff old man, with rigid ideals and high expectations.
Character 3
Sifat's Mother
Age
40s or 50s
Gender
Female
Description
Voice acting role (potential to become an on-screen appearance.) Must speak Hindi/ Urdu. Tired middle-aged South Asian woman, following traditional gender roles. Close to her son Sifat, but can't speak up against her husband.