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Dawn

Female - 18 to 25 yrsLead Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Break of Dawn
Media
Film School
Due date
Monday April 13, 2026
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

Dawn is a 20 year old woman who has spent the entirety of her life stuck within a small religion-based cult that they call a “family”. She is a very guarded and observant individual. Dawn is aware of the things happening around her, where she realizes that she has to hide her true thoughts and feelings in order to avoid suspicion from the other family members. On the outside, she appears to be a very obedient member of the family, going through the necessary ritual of initiation. However, deep down she struggles with the trauma of the ritual which creates doubt within her towards the beliefs of her family. Dawn is very much to herself.

Twila

Female - 18 to 25 yrsSupporting Lead Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Break of Dawn
Media
Film School
Due date
Monday April 13, 2026
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

Twila, a 14 year old girl is bright, naive, and eager to belong. In order to become a true member of her religious “family”, she must be initiated through a ritual, binding herself to her “father.” She views this initiation as an exciting step towards her development as a human being. Her innocence blinds her from the true darker reality behind the ritual.

Kathleen

Female - 40 to 99 yrsSupporting Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Break of Dawn
Media
Film School
Due date
Monday April 13, 2026
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

Kathleen is the motherly figure of the “family.” A devoted member of the cult who is very gentle, warm, and maternal. She has fully accepted the rituals that define the group she has become a part of. She knows to fight against them would be a losing battle, choosing comfortability over freedom. Even though she has accepted the system, Kathleen understands why Dawn cannot.

Denver

Male - 18 to 25 yrsSupporting Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Break of Dawn
Media
Film School
Due date
Monday April 13, 2026
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

Denver is the cold, older brotherly figure within the “family.” He is essentially the extension of John’s authority. Like John, Denver believes in the sacred rituals that the “family” obliges by. Denver is the emerging successor of John, a representation that these practices are passed down from generation to generation.

John

Male - 40 to 99 yrsSupporting Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Break of Dawn
Media
Film School
Due date
Monday April 13, 2026
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

John is the unquestioned leader/father figure of the “family.” He is fully devoted to the groups traditions and leads the rituals that in his head, bring the family closer together. John is intimidating, authoritative, and controlling. He does not come off as a warm and loving figure and is much more colder towards the other members of the “family.” He believes the rituals/traditions are sacred and mandatory. These practices are what define him.

Father Jonah

Male - 50 to 99 yrsSupporting Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Break of Dawn
Media
Film School
Due date
Monday April 13, 2026
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

Father Jonah is the religious authority figure who runs the family’s rituals. He is an emotionless individual who enforces the cult’s practices and harmful beliefs. He believes there is nothing wrong with the rituals as he is very immersed in the belief system that has been built within the cult

BRONSON

Male - 45 to 60 yrsRecurring Principal Union
Project title
Acting Good S5 - WINNIPEG ONLY
Media
TV Series
Due date
Monday April 13, 2026
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

A Hydro worker, BRONSON calls into Roger's show to debate the finer points of Hydro workers. But when Roger invites Bronson to the studio to debate face to face, neither of them are expecting sparks to fly. BIPOC Special consideration to LGBTQ+ actors. Ep. 502

MEREDITH DILL-SUTTON

Female - 30 to 40 yrsRecurring Union
Project title
Acting Good S5 - WINNIPEG ONLY
Media
TV Series
Due date
Monday April 13, 2026
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

Now that PJ has become a musical sensation, he needs a handler. MEREDITH DILL-SUTTON (a Charlotte Pickles type) is there to make sure the interviews run smoothly and that PJ’s time isn't wasted. CAUCASIAN Ep. 501

DAWN

Female - 60 to 75 yrsLarge Principal Union
Project title
Acting Good S5 - WINNIPEG ONLY
Media
TV Series
Due date
Monday April 13, 2026
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

Dawn and Don Whyte are a retired couple who kayaked into Grouse Lake. Hippies to their core, they have traveled to Grouse Lake to understand Grouse Lake culture and eventually leave their estate worth millions and millions of dollars. But Rose’s resistance to having the Whytes around might force them to take their millions to Greater Grouse Lake instead…even if it isn't their first choice. CAUCASIAN Ep. 501

DON

Male - 60 to 75 yrsLarge Principal Union
Project title
Acting Good S5 - WINNIPEG ONLY
Media
TV Series
Due date
Monday April 13, 2026
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

Dawn and Don Whyte are a retired couple who kayaked into Grouse Lake. Hippies to their core, they have traveled to Grouse Lake to understand Grouse Lake culture and eventually leave their estate worth millions and millions of dollars. But Rose’s resistance to having the Whytes around and might force them to take their millions to Greater Grouse Lake instead…even if it isn't their first choice. CAUCASIAN Ep. 501

JOHNNY LOVE’EYES

Male - 50 to 75 yrsLarge Principal Union
Project title
Acting Good S5 - WINNIPEG ONLY
Media
TV Series
Due date
Monday April 13, 2026
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

Johnny Love'Eyes, of the the Land's Department, has such an animal magnetism that every time he takes his sunglasses off, everyone in sight becomes his love slave. Thankfully Rose and Paul are secure in their relationship. But for Johnny, are his Love'Eyes a blessing or a curse? INDIGENOUS Ep. 502

LEONA

Female - 30 to 40 yrsLarge Principal Union
Project title
Acting Good S5 - WINNIPEG ONLY
Media
TV Series
Due date
Monday April 13, 2026
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

Cousin Leon's long lost daughter, LEONA visits the Yeah Man to meet and learn about who her father is. After some misunderstandings, Leona uncovers the real Leon and is impressed with all he has done in his life, even if some of it is questionable...legally speaking. FILIPINA Ep. 502

EXTRA 1

All - 30 to 70 yrsExtras Non unionUnpaid
Project title
The Seller
Media
Short Film
Due date
Wednesday April 15, 2026
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

A person who smokes a cigarette recently dropped on the ground.

EXTRA 2

All - 20 to 70 yrsExtras Non unionUnpaid
Project title
The Seller
Media
Short Film
Due date
Wednesday April 15, 2026
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

A person who drops a cigarette onto the ground as they walk.

Devin

Male - 23 to 35 yrsPrincipal Non unionUnpaid
Project title
The Seller
Media
Short Film
Due date
Wednesday April 15, 2026
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

Devin is creative, neat, distrustful, and jaded. He believes he is the smartest in the room, but maybe he doesn't know as much about himself as he thinks.

Detective Warren

Female - 35 to 55 yrsPrincipal Non unionUnpaid
Project title
The Seller
Media
Short Film
Due date
Wednesday April 15, 2026
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

Detective Warren is professional, magnetic, and confident. She gets what she wants.

The Girl

Female - 16 to 26 yrsPrincipal Non unionUnpaid
Project title
The Seller
Media
Short Film
Due date
Wednesday April 15, 2026
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

A smart, young, charismatic girl whose life has been taken over by addiction. This role requires research, maturity, empathy, AND MUST be treated with respect and integrity. A guardian must be present for minors

Young Devin

Male - 10 to 14 yrsActor Non unionUnpaid
Project title
The Seller
Media
Short Film
Due date
Wednesday April 15, 2026
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

Young Devin is smart and observant. A guardian must be present at all times.

Person In Need

All - 30 to 70 yrsActor Non unionUnpaid
Project title
The Seller
Media
Short Film
Due date
Wednesday April 15, 2026
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

A Person In Need who Young Devin sells cigarettes to.