Filming date: Wednesday, October 14th Location: Winnipeg Real drummers x3 Must have a drum set, & experience drumming Will be paid ACTRA BG rates.

Filming date: Tuesday, October 13th Location: Winnipeg Open to ages: 10-15 (or close to this) Must be comfortable on a bike. Will be paid extra for bringing a bike & helmet. Open to real siblings or solo submissions. Open to all genders. Will be paid non-union or ACTRA BG rates depending on union status.

Filming date: Tuesday, October 13th Location: Winnipeg Grocery store patrons x5 BIPOC- age 18+ Open to all genders Will be paid non-union or ACTRA BG rates depending on union status.

Filming date: Wednesday, October 14th Location: Winnipeg **Anybody submitting must have long hair** Caucasian Open to all genders Will be paid non-union or ACTRA BG rates depending on union status.

Filming date: Wednesday, October 14th Location: Winnipeg Open to all genders Looking for people wearing ribbon skirts & traditional wear, etc. Will be paid non-union or ACTRA BG rates depending on union status.

Filming date: Thursday, October 15th Location: Winnipeg **Indigenous ethnicity** Open to all Genders. Continuity BG for later in the TV series. 1x Young person 30 or under x5 roles aged 40-50's Will be paid non-union or ACTRA BG rates depending on union status.

- ONLY OPEN TO ACTRA MEMBERS! INDIGENOUS PREFFERED. OPEN TO OTHER ETHNICITES THOUGH. HEIGHT: 5'2 (OR CLOSE TO THIS) DARK HAIR PREFFERED. MUST BE FREE ENTIRE SHOW WITH NO RESTRICTIONS. OCTOBER 13TH-NOVEMBER 26TH MONDAY-FRIDAY SHOOT DATES. **ACTRA STAND-IN RATE**

- ONLY OPEN TO ACTRA MEMBERS! CAUCASIAN HEIGHT: 5'11 (OR CLOSE TO THIS) MUST BE FREE ENTIRE SHOW WITH NO RESTRICTIONS. OCTOBER 13TH-NOVEMBER 26TH MONDAY-FRIDAY SHOOT DATES. **ACTRA STAND-IN RATE**

Croh is an androgynous adult determined to move past the sexual assault they experienced. Exhausted from the constant pursuit, they slowly release the grip on themselves. However, the experience, represented by The Bug, follows them constantly, like a parasite. Stunt training or experience with physical roles is a plus, not required. All applicants will be considered. Please note that there is a scene where the actor will be in close proximity with another.

Unconventional facial features. The Bug is what remains of the sexual violence on Croh, externalized, and they can’t get rid of it. Deeply unsettling yet familiar, The Bug fights and interacts with Croh in a cheeky and perhaps deceitful way. Must be comfortable with elaborate costume and heavy makeup. Stunt training is a plus, or experience with physicality is a plus; not required. Please note that there is a scene where the actor will be in close proximity with another.

The therapist. Catherine’s approach is a classic therapy one. They rarely challenge and prefer an acute question to provoke reflection. Previous sessions with Croh have been dancing around the subject. In a delicate space, therefore, they are cautious in responding to them.

Male, 30-40 years old, any ethnicity. Daniel is reserved and pragmatic, skeptical about the strange encounter with John and Laura. He doesn't understand why Claire has invited the elderly couple inside and becomes increasingly uncomfortable as they move further into the house. He’d rather continue with the quiet privacy of their day and dislikes having their routine interrupted. At the same time, he finds it difficult to assert himself in the moment, partly because he doesn't want to undermine Claire's generosity.

There is a quiet vulnerability beneath Daniel's guarded exterior. His discomfort with John and Laura gradually exposes a deeper unease in his relationship with Claire: a sense that something between them has become stagnant, and that they have lost some of the intimacy they once shared. As he watches the elderly couple's openness and affection, Daniel is confronted with his own difficulty expressing what he needs. Daniel's performance should gradually move from skepticism, unease, and irritation toward vulnerability and surrender. The conflict and emotion should remain largely beneath the surface; even at his most uncomfortable, Daniel is quiet, restrained, and naturalistic.

The Groom. Charmingly maladroit and introspective, Roy is a lover who wears his heart on his sleeve. He says what he means and often ends up with his foot in his mouth. He holds himself in a constant battle between gentle sincerity and masculine domination. NOTE: This role involves male and female intimacy and implied nudity (intimacy co-ordinator on set). ACTRA or Apprentice only please.

The Best Man. A strapping bucko with the face of a shaving cream advertisement and the shoulders of Rock Hudson. Warm, dashing and unrelentingly supportive. NOTE: this role requires same sex intimacy and implied nudity (intimacy co-ordinator on set). ACTRA or Apprentice only please.

Helen is the leading actress for the film 'Bella Terra.' She is an elderly woman who resides within Bella Terra nursing home. She starts off as soft spoken woman and as the film carries on, her true, sour nature begins to bubble to the surface. She is often seen snapping at her friends in the midst of her drug-induced hallucinations. Helen holds the heavy weight of her past, but this also keeps her cautious & ready to spur into action if needed. Please note: Ideally looking for actresses that look 50 & older. Younger actresses will also be considered and wear SFX make up on set if cast.

Lynda is also a resident of the nursing home & is also a friend Helen. She has been drugged for years which has resulted in a complacent state of being. She has an overdramatic, almost child-like reaction to jokes before the punchline is stated. Only a harrowing sadness can snap her out of her joyous catatonia. Please note: Ideally looking for actresses that look 50 & older. Younger actresses will also be considered and wear SFX make up on set if cast.

PSW #2 is a Kind, overly enthusiastic and uncanny individual. Responsible for sedating residents with cocktails of pills while maintaining an unsettling, "perfect" , yet uncanny-like appearance. Their smile seems to be quite forced, almost as if they are in agony behind their flesh. Their skin glistens with a fake, rubbery sheen.

PSW #1 is an observant, quite individual. Often tries to mimic human behavior to the best of their ability. They often forget to blink or stare for too long which results in baggy, dark eyelids. Their skin is rubbery to the touch & their temperature is warm no matter the weather condition.

All ACTRA BG that are chosen will be given a Featured Extra Role