Casting Calls
Get Over it - Web Series *ON HOLD*
This series features four teens dealing with the death of Ellie Issacs, a sister to one, a lover to another and a best friend to the other. They're all at different stages and are all dealing with it in their own ways. The end goal is to get to acceptance and not be told to get over it when that is not what they need. This web series is currently casting, so here is some character information:
Ethnicity: Any Ethnicity
Gender: Female
Age: 16-18
Andy is Ellie's ex-girlfriend and represents Bargaining and Depression. Andy had always been in love with Ellie growing up but only started dating three months before her unfortunate death. Andy had also had romantic experiences with Carly but had stopped being close with her once she began to date Ellie. Andrea tries to bargain Ellie's death to feel less guilt and pain but always succumbs to her depression, causing her insomnia and night terrors. Andy enjoys basketball and sketching. She used to be on her school's team and even wanted to go for a scholarship in Boston. Unfortunately, her life came to a stop at the death of her girlfriend.
Ethnicity: Any Ethnicity, Indigenous Peoples
Gender: Female
Age: 17-19
Carly is Ellie's best friend and rival love interest for Andy. Carly represents Acceptance. Carly and Elizabeth grew up together and were the first people they came out to. Both families had been accepting of the girls, but unlike Carly's family, Elizabeth had been a bit more hostile in the beginning before they officially got her sexuality. Carly had always been there and even backed off of Andy when Ellie took a serious interest in her. Carly knew of Ellie's mental health issues and tried her best to help but, in the end, knowing that it was Ellie's choice to get help. Carly had been shocked by the news and had blamed herself for not stopping Ellie. It took time and a lot of therapy before she accepted that it wasn't her fault for her friend's death. Carly had been a bit nerdier before her friend's death, loving to read books and write songs in her free time, but after Ellie's death, she had taken up skateboarding and spray painting.
Ethnicity: Any Ethnicity, Indigenous Peoples
Gender: Female
Age: 16-19
Ellie passed away due to depression and anxiety. She OD'd on her mother's pills. Elizabeth was known to love painting and skateboarding. She started dating Andrea three months before her death but had always been in love with Andy. Ellie had jealousy issues that caused her a lot of anxiety. She was often obsessed with what she didn't have, but others did. Despite Ellie's issues, she was hilarious and enjoyed having a good time.
Ethnicity: Any Ethnicity
Gender: Male
Age: 17-20
Joseph Is Elizabeth's sister and represents Denial and Anger. Joey denies that his sister's death happened due to mental illness, and he is angry with those who try to tell him what is real. Most of all, he is mad at himself, mad he didn't realize how much his sister struggled when she was alive. Joey is a hockey player and enjoys hanging with his girlfriend Ashley but has been quite neglectful to both. Ellie consistently blew him off, so he often sought approval from her. Despite being older. Carley and Ellie would pity him and always invite him to hang out.
Send all self-tapes to contactpro@yaapee.ca Please include age, name and a photo of yourself. Good luck!
Eelūnaapèewii Lahkèewiit: Ambitions of Lunaapeew Youth - A Short Documentary
We are looking for youth between 7-29 years old to volunteer their time to answer somequestions and discuss their background, hobbies, interests, and goals. This documentary willcontain a few acting scenes, but are not required if you are uncomfortable acting on camera.
To apply you can: 1) message Hannah Stonefish on Facebook messenger; 2) email emma@yaapee.ca; 3) fill out the form via the QR code on flyer; or 4) fill out the form below.
Online applications are due May 29th at 5:00 pm.
*We don't have any money to pay our actors right now, but it might be possible we will be able to in the future. If this project doesn't gain the money to pay the actors, we will keep every actor in mind for future paying jobs.*