Grace
Project Overview
"Grace" is a short film that follows a homeless trans woman. In the film, themes of transphobia, loss, loneliness and social anxiety are explored.
Any transphobic elements are not to promote said behavior, but to portray real world struggles that many individuals go through.
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Iris is one of the major roles of this film.
Iris wears darker clothes, one would gleam her to be 'goth'. Suitably she has a calm tone to almost everything she says. However her outward appearance may mislead some as to who she really is; as at her core she is a kind, approachable and caring person
When portraying Iris, try to aim for an 'icy' tone to her voice. This can dampen emotional range slightly, but only slightly
- english
- female adult
- animation
- female young adult
(Iris insinuates to a friend whom plans to fish in order to eat. She cautiously reminds her friend..) "You know if you catch a fish you’ll have to.." (She makes a crack sound and imitated hitting a fish on the head with her hands)
(You're trying to help your friend with some advice. She needs to find a location within a large city, but mentions she 'already tried asking for direction.' In an attempt to push her to face her social anxieties, you say) There’s a few hundred thousand if not million people that live in this city, don’t say ‘no luck’ like you’ve asked them all
(In a heavy moment, you're reminding your friend something she has known but mentally ran from for years. Heartbroken, trying to appeal to her sensibilities, you say) But you’ve known that this entire time..
All voice lines in this role are what will appear on screen. Your audition may be used as is, in the film. If so, i will DM you in regards to using it, and request what information you wish to have in your spot of the credits.
- female young adult
- female adult
- male adult
(While wanting to throw out a bag of garbage, you spot a homeless woman in the can. Unable to carry out your business, you try to grab her attention) "Miss.."
(The homeless woman closses the trash can, after quickly hiding from sight) " Miss, i just need to.. throw my bag.. "
(Giving up) “Seriously… what is with people these days…"
All voice lines in this role are what will appear on screen. Your audition may be used as is, in the film. If so, i will DM you in regards to using it, and request what information you wish to have in your spot of the credits.
Walking to your vehicle alongside your child, you notice a drunken woman with bottle in hand. She stumbles her steps, and wreaks of liquor.
- male young adult
- male adult
“Don’t grow up to be like that, okay?”
((She skewers you with a vile insult. Instead of stooping to her level, you instruct your child to walk to the car. The disgust in your voice is impossible to hide.)) "Come on.. Let’s get to the car.."
All voice lines in this role are what will appear on screen. Your audition may be used as is, in the film. If so, i will DM you in regards to using it, and request what information you wish to have in your spot of the credits.
A drunken woman insults your father, defensively, you shout
- male child
- female child
- child
"DON'T TALK TO MY DAD LIKE THAT!"
All voice lines in this role are what will appear on screen. Your audition may be used as is, in the film. If so, i will DM you in regards to using it, and request what information you wish to have in your spot of the credits.
A scattered woman bumps into you as you're headed to work. Impatient, and somewhat angered you demand..
- male adult
- female adult
“Watch where you’re walking.”
All voice lines in this role are what will appear on screen. Your audition may be used as is, in the film. If so, i will DM you in regards to using it, and request what information you wish to have in your spot of the credits.
A shy woman approaches you, and attempts to draw some form of conversation; Interrupting a deep thought process. She stumbls over words, and after a moment of waiting, you coldly demand
- male senior
"What do you want. Get on with it."
All voice lines in this role are what will appear on screen. Your audition may be used as is, in the film. If so, i will DM you in regards to using it, and request what information you wish to have in your spot of the credits.
You're approached by a homeless woman. Unable to make time, nor patience for what is likely a request for your change. You dismissevely say with clear annoyance in your tone,
"I don’t have change"
All voice lines in this role are what will appear on screen. Your audition may be used as is, in the film. If so, i will DM you in regards to using it, and request what information you wish to have in your spot of the credits.
Noting a homeless individual pull a sub from trash, you react in disgust.
- female teen
- female adult
Ew….
(Your friend tells you to leave her alone) Her? You can’t tell that’s a guy?
(Taken off guard, your friend laughs saying 'oh..my god') "yeeaah"
All voice lines in this role are what will appear on screen. Your audition may be used as is, in the film. If so, i will DM you in regards to using it, and request what information you wish to have in your spot of the credits.
You notice your friend belittling a homeless woman. Displeased with her antics, you softly ask her to leave the woman alone
Come on leave her alone..
(Your friend mentions it's a 'guy'. Taken by surprise, you burst into laughter) Oh.. my god He begins laughing
All voice lines in this role are what will appear on screen. Your audition may be used as is, in the film. If so, i will DM you in regards to using it, and request what information you wish to have in your spot of the credits.
Noting a homeless woman being belittled for trying to fetch food from a trash bin, you offer your take out container.
- male adult
- male young adult
- male senior
“Here.”
(She hesitates) “It’s lamb, if you’re okay with meat”
(She shows interest, but doesn't reach out to grab it. You invite her with) "You.. want it or no.."
All voice lines in this role are what will appear on screen. Your audition may be used as is, in the film. If so, i will DM you in regards to using it, and request what information you wish to have in your spot of the credits.
You see a homeless trans woman talking to herself, however you cautiously double check that they aren't trying to grab your attention.
- male adult
- male young adult
(Disturbed)Are you.. Talking to me?
(Cold, petty response to her mentioning she was talking to herself[while looking at a purse]) Right.. Well SIR, the mens clothes are in the back
(Gaslighting) What was?
All voice lines in this role are what will appear on screen. Your audition may be used as is, in the film. If so, i will DM you in regards to using it, and request what information you wish to have in your spot of the credits.
You are approached by a homeless woman, you immediately try to mention you don't have change in a kind tone.
“Sorry, i don’t have change”
(When she instead asks for directions)“Oh.. sure. Where to?”
All voice lines in this role are what will appear on screen. Your audition may be used as is, in the film. If so, i will DM you in regards to using it, and request what information you wish to have in your spot of the credits.
A transwoman approaches, they have long hair and dirtied clothes. Not sure about what being 'trans' necessarily is, you offer some advice all be it in a cold tone.
- male senior
- female senior
You should get a haircut young man, It’s unbecoming to look so ragged and unkempt
All voice lines in this role are what will appear on screen. Your audition may be used as is, in the film. If so, i will DM you in regards to using it, and request what information you wish to have in your spot of the credits
a homeless woman approaches, asking for directions. You kindly offer to help
"Oh sure, where are you headed"
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