Siblings encouraged to submit

Siblings encouraged to submit

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.

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.

GEE (21) A tidy punk with short hair dyed green sits alone at the bar with a Whiskey and rocks.

A young woman raised with conservative Christian values. Intelligent, outspoken, quick-witted, and beginning to question the world around her.

An energetic, irreverent theatre student and bartender. Alternative style, sharp humour, and a big personality.

Gee's uncle. Caring, thoughtful, and protective, with an understated emotional depth.

Marney is a well meaning but misguided young man. He can't seem to get out of his own way, nor stop himself from interfering in the lives of the people he most cares about.

Ethnicity: Middle Eastern or South Asian Marney's ex-girlfriend, she has moved on from Marney and his antics, though she still has a soft spot for him and would like closure, even if she doesn't admit it.

Marney's best friend, he is the closest to a voice of reason within Marney's life. He wants to support his friend, but tries to gently steer him in the right direction.

Amal's fiancé, he is an easygoing and sweet person who has no idea of Marney or his intentions.

A matter-of-fact hospital doctor who diagnoses Troy with a severe illness and firmly explains the urgent treatment he requires.