Selected open roles for talent

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Susan

Female - 30 to 35 yrsSupporting Non union
Project title
Beyond The Edge
Media
Film School
Due date
Wednesday January 22, 2025
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

Susan is Sam and David’s mother. After her divorce, she raised Sam alone, facing many financial struggles without much support. Despite her hardships, she is a woman of strong principles. Sam is her main source of happiness and support, and her hopeful, positive outlook has been a guiding force in his life. We are looking for a younger actress to play Susan, as this script involves flashback scenes.... Aging makeup will be applied during scenes which take place in the present.

Olivia

Female - 40 to 45 yrsSupporting Non union
Project title
Beyond The Edge
Media
Film School
Due date
Wednesday January 22, 2025
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

Olivia is a nurse, balancing her work with a cold yet empathetic manner. She’s middle class and, like Sam, struggles financially, working long hours just to make ends meet. She doesn’t have a passion for her job. It’s simply a means of survival. Although she may seem distant to Sam, she quietly shares similar struggles and sacrifices.

Young Dealer

Male - 15 to 20 yrsSupporting Non union
Project title
Beyond The Edge
Media
Film School
Due date
Wednesday January 22, 2025
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

This character is a minor role, appearing only in the climactic scene. The "young dealer" symbolizes the innocence of youth, contrasting with the darker elements of the story. In their brief appearance, they are portrayed as a young drug dealer whom David is working with, highlighting the disparity between their youthful innocence and the morally compromised world David inhabits.

Young Sam

Male - 4 to 9 yrsSupporting Non union
Project title
Beyond The Edge
Media
Film School
Due date
Wednesday January 22, 2025
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

Young Sam will appear in flashback scenes alongside his mother, Susan. These moments will depict warm, nostalgic memories, providing a stark contrast to the cold, dark reality Sam now experiences in the present moment.

Young David

Male - 15 to 20 yrsSupporting Non union
Project title
Beyond The Edge
Media
Film School
Due date
Wednesday January 22, 2025
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

Young David will appear in a flashback scene, portraying a teenage version of the character. In this moment, he is seen as a negative influence on his younger brother, Sam. The scene will show a heated argument between Young David and their mother, Susan, highlighting their contrasting views on life.

YOUNGER SAM

Male - 10 to 14 yrsSupporting Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Red Camry - Re-Release
Media
Music-Video
Due date
Monday January 6, 2025
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

East-Asian, Sam is rebellious and yearns to leave and be free of responsibility. Skateboarding ability is a plus. Non-speaking.

YOUNGER KENNY

Male - 7 to 10 yrsSupporting Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Red Camry - Re-Release
Media
Music-Video
Due date
Monday January 6, 2025
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

East-Asian. Kenny fears abandonment and looks up to his older brother Sam. Non-speaking.

SAM'S FRIENDS

All - 10 to 14 yrsPrincipal Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Red Camry - Re-Release
Media
Music-Video
Due date
Monday January 6, 2025
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

Any ethnicity, Sam's friends. Performers must be able to skateboard to some degree. Non-speaking.

SABINA

Female - 27 to 40 yrsLead Non union
Project title
Hearts and Havoc: Who’s the New Girl That Followed You?
Media
Short Film
Due date
Friday December 27, 2024
Submissions from
Montréal, Ottawa
Role description

All Ethnicities. A master of comedy, blending wit and vulnerability. The epitome of controlled chaos wrapped in an elegant veneer. Sabina’s sharp humour and charm hide a growing obsession that stems from her insecurities. As she teeters on the edge, her transformation from quirky girlfriend to amateur detective takes centre stage. Beneath her spiralling paranoia lies a tender love for Asher—if only she could keep her suspicions in check.

ASHER

Male - 27 to 40 yrsLead Non union
Project title
Hearts and Havoc: Who’s the New Girl That Followed You?
Media
Short Film
Due date
Friday December 27, 2024
Submissions from
Montréal, Ottawa
Role description

All Ethnicities. Comedic timing is a must; charming and relatable. Asher is a lovable optimist with the patience of a saint. His strength and devotion to Sabina shine through even as he becomes caught between her suspicions and his carefully planned proposal. Balancing his partner's chaos with tender understanding, he is both the rock in their relationship and a man on the brink of his own limits.

DORRIS

Female - 57 to 70 yrsSupporting Non union
Project title
Hearts and Havoc: Who’s the New Girl That Followed You?
Media
Short Film
Due date
Friday December 27, 2024
Submissions from
Montréal, Ottawa
Role description

All Ethnicities. A scene-stealer with a knack for lighthearted delivery. Dorris is the unflappable neighbour who adds a touch of levity to the drama unfolding next door. Her whimsical nature, paired with a charming British flair, makes her a joy to watch as she shares her wise—and often hilarious—observations about love and life.

Roy Vail

Male - 50 to 60 yrsActor Non union
Project title
My Haunted Hometown S2
Media
DocuDrama
Due date
Tuesday January 7, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Male. Caucasian

Dr. Trivette

Male - 30 to 50 yrsActor Non union
Project title
My Haunted Hometown S2
Media
DocuDrama
Due date
Tuesday January 7, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

male, caucasian, 30s/40s

Patient #1

Female - 50 to 70 yrsActor Non union
Project title
My Haunted Hometown S2
Media
DocuDrama
Due date
Tuesday January 7, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

older female, caucasian, 50s/60s

Patient #2

Male - 30 to 40 yrsActor Non union
Project title
My Haunted Hometown S2
Media
DocuDrama
Due date
Tuesday January 7, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

male, caucasian, 30

Patient #3

Female - 30 to 50 yrsActor Non union
Project title
My Haunted Hometown S2
Media
DocuDrama
Due date
Tuesday January 7, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

female, caucasian, 30s/40s

Older man

Male - 60 to 80 yrsActor Non union
Project title
My Haunted Hometown S2
Media
DocuDrama
Due date
Tuesday January 7, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

male, caucasian, 60s/70s

Older woman

Female - 60 to 80 yrsActor Non union
Project title
My Haunted Hometown S2
Media
DocuDrama
Due date
Tuesday January 7, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

female, caucasian, 60s/70s

Dark Entity (Shanna Haden)

Male - 25 to 45 yrsActor Non union
Project title
My Haunted Hometown S2
Media
DocuDrama
Due date
Tuesday January 7, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Male, 30s, very tall and thin/lanky, long black hair. Bonus if you have a background in contortionist/circus performing and dance.

Priest #1

Male Actor Non union
Project title
My Haunted Hometown S2
Media
DocuDrama
Due date
Tuesday January 7, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Male, caucasian, 40s/50s