Ferra is a young fighter with an old soul who comes from a village of close minded & deeply scarred people. Her fight to be respected and desire to be recognized as a knight has been a rocky journey amongst her community. Despite their lack of approval, Ferra has dedicated her life to training herself in combat until she accomplishes what no other person has managed to do: To hunt and kill the fearsome and powerful Sphinx, referred to by most as simply, ‘The Beast’. Important Info / Additional Notes: - The actress will be wearing (possibly heavy) steel armor and carrying a sturdy metal sword, this role is not advised for those with mobility issues or that have limited body strength. - Strong Improvisation / Imagination skills is considered a bonus as this will be a mixed media film incorporating environmental / character animation, meaning there will be limited visual components. - Previous experience with combat/ sword / or stunt training is also a bonus (please note: there will be no physical/combat scene involved but blocking choreography

The ‘Beast’ is a sphinx-like creature whose presence has been known & feared by mortals for centuries. Her presence is unsettling and hard to read. Attracted to all things fire, the BEAST enjoys making deals with those who she deems have strong potential; shown by strong emotions, ambition or passion that presents to her as a literal heat source. The beast sees humans as investments, and is choosy on who she deems worthy of her services. Important Info / Additional Notes: - This role will be purely a vocal and facial expressive performance as it will be green-screened/digitally altered onto a fabricated monster model/puppet. - Actress must be comfortable with wearing sclera costume contacts & silicone prosthetics as this character is designed to be created through SFX makeup.

DESMOND [BLACK MALE - 40 - 45 YEARS OLD] Desmond is Jaden's father who is rigid and stubborn in his beliefs

MALIK [BLACK MALE 18 - 24] - should pass as 17 year old - early 20's Malik is blunt and confident in himself and his beliefs.

FREDDIE [BLACK MALE - early 30s] - should play off in their early 30s Freddie is short tempered and passionate

BARBER [BLACK MALE - 40s] - should play off as in their late 30s - early 40s Barber is one of the barber's at the shop who is strongly opinionated.

SECOND BARBER [BLACK MALE 40s] - should play off as in their 40s Second Barber is logical and assertive in his beliefs.

OLD MAN [BLACK MALE - 60s] - should play off as in their late 50s - early 60s Old Man is Daniel's father who is earnest, wise and proud of his son Daniel.

JADEN [YOUNG BLACK MALE 10 - 12] Jaden is Desmond's son who is shy and upset.

SAM [BLACK MALE - 20s] Sam is a barber in the shop who is in his 20s, he's bright eyed and clumsy.

DANIEL [BLACK MALE - 20s] - should be able to play off as he's in his early 20s Daniel is Old Man's son who is laid back and lighthearted.

Siblings encouraged to submit

Siblings encouraged to submit

Dillara Cantrelle, 23, lead. A dishwasher who has lost her sense of purpose in life and lives a routine life. When she receives her grandfather's final letter requesting that she finish their song, she is forced to face her resentment for music. She is quiet, guarded and raw underneath. Mostly a non-verbal performance (lines are all sung), with a strong emotional range and stillness. Singing and basic guitar ability required.

Dillara Cantrelle as a ten-year-old girl in the warm flashbacks/memories. She is playful, musical and adores her grandfather, Gusar, as her biggest inspiration. She learns the guitar from him, walks in the park with him, sits in her bedroom with him, exchanging necklaces, and cries at him leaving her to travel the world. Needs a naturally expressive child actor, comfortable with singing 1 line of a simple chorus. Guitar basics and singing are assets.

Dillara's grandfather who appears the flashbacks Dillara has of her childhood. Playful, tender, charismatic, pirate-like. Gusar teaches ten-year-old Dillara the guitar, walks with her in the park pointing at the birds, sits with her in her room with her, leaves her a letter with a feather. Sings one simple chorus with her. Needs warmth, humor and natural way with a child actor. Singing is an asset.

Gusar (voiceover). The narrator of the film. Dillara's dying grandfather writes to her from Santorini. His letter is heard in voiceover across the present-day story. Warm, reflective, heartbreaking and funny. Needs a raspy and deep older male voice that can carry grief and playfulness at the same time. Voice-recording only, no on-camera work.