Production Title: How To Skin A Cat
Production Company: Rat Ball Films Inc.
Type of Production: Short Film
Synopsis: How To Skin A Cat is a 25-minute drama about two actresses at different stages of
their career. As their friendship develops, their professional ambitions conflict and they are
forced to reckon with the often difficult reality of pursuing their dreams.
Name of Agreement/Payment Rate: AIP Agreement, $150/day Principal; $120/day Actor;
$60/day BG
Shoot Dates: Dec 17, 18, 19, Jan 11, 12
Shoot Location: Calgary and Area
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Casting Director: Ted Stenson
Audition Dates: Auditions by self-tape; callbacks over Zoom; Sides will be sent with audition
invitation. If interested, please send a recent photo, head shot, and resume and please specify
which role(s) you are submitting for.
Submission Deadline: December 2, 2024
Submission Email Address: tedstenson@gmail.com
Will Casting Director Accept Electronic Auditions? Yes
List of Roles and Character Descriptions:
Craig: (25 - 35) male, easygoing, playful but also reliable (*Principal Role)
Priscilla: (25 - 35) female, an artist, very dry sense of humor, unpretentious (*Principal Role)
Trish: (40 - 65) female, talent agent (*Principal Role - Off-Screen)
Instructor: (30 - 60) teaches a “how to audition” workshop, funny and disarming, very
extroverted (Actor)
Photographer: (20s) very online fashion victim (Actor)
Carson (20s) - audition workshop attendee, first time attending an acting workshop, very
self-conscious (Actor)
Extra Breakdown:
4 BG - 20s, female
6 BG - assorted bar/brewery patrons, mixed age, gender
