Selected open roles for talent

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ERIC

Male - 44 to 52 yrsSupporting Union
Project title
WHAT IF
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Monday July 6, 2026
Submissions from
Halifax
Role description

Eric is engaged to Marley and is a ‘perfect’ catch for her, at least according to her family. When they split, he has a fling with Marley’s bestie Krissy. Marley loves Eric, but she’s not “in love” with him. When she leaves him at the altar, it throws his whole life into disarray. Any ethnicity.

JANICE WALKER

Female - 44 to 49 yrsSupporting Union
Project title
WHAT IF
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Monday July 6, 2026
Submissions from
Halifax
Role description

Marley’s ‘Mix up’. Janice was raised by Jim and Flo, birth daughter to Rose and Peter. Although she’s known about the birth mix-up since she was a teenager and come to terms with it, her life has been far from perfect. She's built a good life selling lakeside homes and has a wonderful relationship with her parents, but still, she can't help but feel like something is missing. Janice is protective of her parents and their decision when the truth comes out. Caucasian. Should be believable to have been switched at birth with Marley, played by Leanne Melissa Bishop.

ROSE CHANSEY

Female - 65 to 80 yrsLarge Principal Union
Project title
WHAT IF
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Monday July 6, 2026
Submissions from
Halifax
Role description

Rose is the matriarch of the family, a dynamic character who appears to be perfect, with her life and family all together. However, we quickly learn that beneath the surface she is unraveling from the family secret she’s been holding onto. She is married to Peter and raised Marley. Caucasian. Should be believable as a possible birth parent of Marley, played by Leanne Melissa Bishop (does not need to be blond hair blue eyes).

PETER CHANSEY

Male - 65 to 80 yrsLarge Principal Union
Project title
WHAT IF
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Monday July 6, 2026
Submissions from
Halifax
Role description

Peter raised Marley and has been married to Rose for forty years. He doesn’t always agree with all of Rose’s tactics, but stands united with her choices. He has a deep love for his family and wants the best for his children. Peter becomes very conflicted when faced with the tough decision of divulging a family secret. Caucasian. Should be believable as a possible birth parent of Marley, played by Leanne Melissa Bishop (does not need to be blond hair blue eyes).

KRISSY

Female - 43 to 48 yrsLarge Principal Union
Project title
WHAT IF
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Monday July 6, 2026
Submissions from
Halifax
Role description

Small town girl, Marley’s bestie and partner in crime. Krissy loves her job at the town’s favorite late night bar and would do anything for Marley. Things get complicated when she has a fling with her old high school boyfriend and Marley’s ex-fiancé Eric. Any ethnicity.

CATHERINE CHANSEY

Female - 46 to 56 yrsLarge Principal Union
Project title
WHAT IF
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Monday July 6, 2026
Submissions from
Halifax
Role description

Marley’s older sister, Rose and Peter’s daughter, and a surprisingly caring businesswoman. She may come off as a snob, but she really just wants the best for Marley. Catherine truly believes that Marley would be happy if she’d just stop ‘trying to be happy and figure everything out’. Caucasian. Should be believable as a possible birth sister of Marley, played by Leanne Melissa Bishop (does not need to be blond hair blue eyes).

JIM WALKER

Male - 60 to 75 yrsLarge Principal Union
Project title
WHAT IF
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Monday July 6, 2026
Submissions from
Halifax
Role description

Owns an art studio with his wife Flo and is Marley’s birth Dad. Very much a hippie spirit, he is conflicted and protective of Flo when Marley seeks them out. Caucasian. Should be believable as a possible birth parent of Marley, played by Leanne Melissa Bishop (does not need to be blond hair blue eyes).

ADELE

Female - 30 to 80 yrsPrincipal Union
Project title
WHAT IF
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Monday July 6, 2026
Submissions from
Halifax
Role description

Adele is a psychic with knowing powers. Although she comes off as a bit kooky, she provides pertinent information to help Marley continue on her journey to find her birth parents. Any ethnicity. Great cameo.

CHARLENE

Female - 30 to 60 yrsPrincipal Union
Project title
WHAT IF
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Monday July 6, 2026
Submissions from
Halifax
Role description

Comes from a very small town, with lots of makeup and perfectly coiffed hair. Charlene works at Child and Family Services. Charlene is the first to confirm to Marley that she is a birth mix up. Any Ethnicity.

JESSICA

Female - 65 to 80 yrsPrincipal Union
Project title
WHAT IF
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Monday July 6, 2026
Submissions from
Halifax
Role description

Devan's pretentious Mom who very much wants Grandchildren. Jessica is shocked when she learns her son is gay, she certainly didn’t raise him this way. She does love her son, and works to accept his life choices. Caucasian.

KEN

Male - 65 to 80 yrsActor Union
Project title
WHAT IF
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Monday July 6, 2026
Submissions from
Halifax
Role description

Devan's conservative Dad who is gearing up for his big retirement. He is very much a ‘yes man’ with his wife wearing the pants. Ken is also shocked when he learns his son is gay. He works to accept his son’s life choices. Caucasian.

CHILD CARMINE

Female - 7 to 10 yrsLead Union
Project title
HW
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Thursday July 2, 2026
Submissions from
Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara, Tijuana
Role description

INDISPENSABLE INGLÉS NATIVO Versión infantil de la protagonista, tez clara. NO TIENE ESCENAS DE DESNUDO

GEMELAS

Female - 20 to 25 yrsSmall Principal Union
Project title
HW
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Thursday July 2, 2026
Submissions from
Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara, Tijuana
Role description

INDISPENSABLE DOMINIO DE INGLÉS Hermanas de origen Estadounidense. Trabajan en un establecimiento de índole sexual.

HOMBRES & MUJERES

All - 20 to 30 yrsOther Union
Project title
HW
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Thursday July 2, 2026
Submissions from
Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara, Tijuana
Role description

INDISPENSABLE DOMINIO DE INGLÉS Búsqueda general de perfiles basado en rango de edad, con rol por asignar.

HOMBRES & MUJERES

All - 35 to 45 yrsOther Union
Project title
HW
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Thursday July 2, 2026
Submissions from
Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara, Tijuana
Role description

INDISPENSABLE DOMINIO DE INGLÉS Búsqueda general de perfiles basado en rango de edad, con rol por asignar.

HOMBRES & MUJERES

All - 50 to 60 yrsOther Union
Project title
HW
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Thursday July 2, 2026
Submissions from
Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara, Tijuana
Role description

INDISPENSABLE DOMINIO DE INGLÉS Búsqueda general de perfiles basado en rango de edad, con rol por asignar.

HEATHER

Female Lead Union
Project title
CO-PILOT
Media
Short Film
Due date
Monday June 29, 2026
Submissions from
Vancouver, Kelowna
Role description

Early to mid 30s. Heather has been hardened. The evidence shows in her appearance. An eyebrow piercing, a few tattoos, an all black wardrobe. All of it a contrast to the white-picket fence she wishes she had. As it is, Heather is struggling to be present in her life. Similar to Skylar, she feels a lack of control. So much time put into survival has robbed her of her idealism. She tries to be a good mom, and is often left with choices that make her feel otherwise. Note: must have comfortability driving an automatic vehicle.

STEVE

Male Supporting Union
Project title
CO-PILOT
Media
Short Film
Due date
Monday June 29, 2026
Submissions from
Vancouver, Kelowna
Role description

Mid to late 30s. Heather's ex and Skylar's dad. He doesn't go out of his way to offer a helping hand to Heather or Skylar. He is so loved by his daughter and he has more emotional availability for her than Heather does but only due to the fact that he doesn't follow through with his responsibilities.

TRAINEE

All - 18 to 26 yrsActor Union
Project title
CO-PILOT
Media
Short Film
Due date
Monday June 29, 2026
Submissions from
Vancouver, Kelowna
Role description

The new trainee working at the local gas station. They're still trying to figure everything out.

CLERK

All - 18 to 26 yrsActor Union
Project title
CO-PILOT
Media
Short Film
Due date
Monday June 29, 2026
Submissions from
Vancouver, Kelowna
Role description

A local & passive grocery store clerk who is working the till when Heather's bank card is repeatedly declined.