European look preferred. Height 5'10" to 6'1" preferred. Lean, toned physique, not overly muscular. Groomed, polished appearance with clean haircut. Light stubble or short trimmed beard preferred. Upscale, clean lifestyle look. No visible tattoos preferred. Must be physically capable of safely lifting and handling a 15 to 20 kg range hood for multiple takes. Comfortable performing subtle lifestyle actions on camera, including handling kitchen items, pouring wine, opening packaging, lifting and setting down the range hood, handling product parts and accessories, and standing naturally with the female actor in a premium kitchen setting. Actor must supply clean, neutral, office-casual wardrobe with no visible logos or branding. Fitted polo or light sweater, clean dress pants or dark pants preferred. Wedding ring preferred. Actor must arrive on set camera ready with clean, trimmed nails and a polished, well-groomed appearance.

European look preferred. Height 5'6" to 5'8" preferred. Polished, elegant, upscale lifestyle appearance. Natural makeup, warm approachable smile, and soft, calm movement on camera. No visible tattoos preferred. Must be comfortable performing subtle lifestyle actions on camera, including standing or leaning naturally in a kitchen, handling kitchen items, opening packaging, sliding packaging off the product, turning controls, wiping stainless steel, handling product parts and accessories, and standing naturally with the male actor in a premium kitchen setting. Actor must supply clean, neutral, upscale lifestyle wardrobe with no visible logos or branding. Casual dress, sweater, cardigan, or polished upscale casual outfit preferred. Wardrobe should complement a luxury kitchen setting. Wedding ring preferred. Actor must arrive on set camera ready with natural makeup and a simple camera-ready manicure. Natural, French, nude, pale pink, or similar neutral nail tones preferred. No long nails, bold colours, heavy nail art, or distracting designs. Manicure must be included in the actor’s fee.

Carmen is an aspiring writer and life-long city girl. She’s polite, thoughtful, and self-assured. She’s empathetic to a fault and often hides her true feelings until she’s had time to fully process them. Carmen has agreed to accompany her boyfriend home for his father’s funeral. Carmen has never felt particularly welcome in their home, but loves Jesse enough to be there for his sake. *This role is intended for a trans performer.*

Jesse is a simple guy from a small town family, now enjoying his life in the city. Though he was always popular in school, he has recently found a sort of freedom in his life with his girlfriend and her friends. He’s chill, charismatic, and light-hearted. The passing of his father weighs heavy on Jesse, as he finds himself conflicted between grief and his complicated feelings about his overbearing father. Jesse has asked Carmen (his gf) to accompany him home for his father’s funeral, knowing it will stir up drama but hoping everyone will be too distracted to really notice. He finds comfort in Carmen he knows he won’t find in his own family.

Tammy is a loving mother, a hard worker, and a peacemaker. She has spent the majority of her life in the same town, and has become very protective of her family and friends. Her children, Jesse & Lex, and her husband Richard are her whole life. After her kids moved out, and now Richard passing, Tammy feels an intense loneliness and a certain loss of self. Tammy is less than happy to see Carmen (her son's trans gf) on her doorstep the evening before her husband’s funeral. While she herself does not resent Carmen, she feels a duty to honour her late husband’s disdain, as well as a protectiveness over her son.

Latino, in his 30s. Warehouse worker. A naive, and passive man, who believes that following authority and sticking to the rules will always lead to a better outcome no matter what. For him the world gets reduced to the material; money is the answer to his problems in every aspect of his life. The idyllic white picket fence life is the goal to achieve, while morals and principles are too complicated to understand and commit to.

Open ethnicity, in her 30’s. Librarian. Most people would describe her as a generous and kind person with a strong sense of social justice, but behind doors a feeling of guilt creeps in. She wonders if her selfless decisions are enough to compensate for past wrongdoings. Nevertheless, she is convinced in the power of transforming people through books and when the government starts to ban books she and her friends decide to take the streets, despite putting her safety at risk.

Open ethnicity, in her 50s, warehouse manager. A very strong, forceful, and extremely opinionated woman who is accustomed to imposing her wishes and views upon others. At the warehouse she is the enforcer of rules and enjoys the little power that her position grants her. For her, life is black and white and she believes the new regime is going to bring a Golden Age; a second chance to make it in life.

Open ethnicity, 30s, government bureaucrat, Internal Affairs. She is the smile and young face of the regime, but behind the face of good cop lies a cold and calculated character who won’t stop short of achieving her goals. She has been tasked by The Ministry to hunt down people in every branch of the government who might be related to the dissidence.

Open ethnicity, voice over only. The preaching voice of the Ministry. Deep, dark. Goosebumps explode on your skin every time you hear it.

Open ethnicity. Open, conversational, reflective. One of Parker’s regular passengers in her senior driving business.

Warm, chatty, with a playful personality. Light connection to Hello, Dolly!—may hum or sing. Performance Notes: Expressive, musical ability an asset.

Open ethnicity. Dry, thoughtful, speaks in pauses. Observant and reflective.

Open ethnicity. Direct, grounded, carries lived experience. Slightly more blunt in demeanor.

Open ethnicity. Charismatic, ambitious, and restless. Determined to leave for New York City. Loves Parker but struggles to understand her contentment. Performance Notes: Energetic, expressive, capable of improvisation.

Dreamy, sensitive, and quietly conflicted. Torn between staying and leaving. Softer presence than Jules. Performance Notes: Subtle, natural, strong listener.

Warm, practical, and perceptive. Parker’s grandmother. Represents a life built on routine and care. Performance Notes: Naturalistic, understated, with quiet emotional depth.

A capable, no-nonsense tire shop worker who assists Parker during a roadside breakdown. Performance Notes: Grounded, minimal dialogue, strong presence.

TEEN NATE - Caucasian Nate is eighteen and already an expert at not dealing with things. Punk posters on his wall, no plan for his life, a father who doesn't see him and a mother who isn't there anymore. He has learned that the best way to survive a house full of absence is to just not be in it. He is mouthy and defiant, quick with a deflection, quick with a joke, quick to pick a fight rather than admit he's hurting. But underneath the noise is a kid who failed to get into any university, just lost his girlfriend, and genuinely doesn't know what he is or where he is going. The bravado is real. So is the lostness behind it. He is not a sad kid performing toughness. He is genuinely funny, genuinely warm, and capable of real joy. Scenes turn on a dime from argument to laughter to unguarded friendship, and the actor has to ride that without pushing any of it. The role ends with Nate creeping back into his father's dark house alone and opening a door he was never meant to open. The actor needs to land the full weight of that moment. Requirements: Caucasian, age 17–19. Naturalistic and understated. No indicating, no pushing for emotion. Strong comic timing. The banter with Teen Jam is fast and lived-in. Able to shift from lightness to genuine shock without a visible gear change. Comfortable with crude humour and mature themes. Requirements: Naturalistic and understated. No indicating, no pushing for emotion. Strong comic timing — the banter with Teen Jam is fast and lived-in. Able to shift from lightness to genuine shock and distress without a visible gear change. Comfortable with crude humour and mature themes.

Jam is eighteen and already the kind of person rooms reorganize around. Easy smile, quick instincts, the natural gravitational center of any group he walks into. He grew up fast, had a shitty home situation, and came out of it warm rather than hard. Being the one who holds things together is not a role he was assigned. It is just who he is. He reads people faster than they read themselves. When his friend storms into a video store furious and aimless, Jam follows, absorbs it, and redirects the whole night without making a thing of it. He is funny without trying, steady without being stiff, and genuinely good at turning a bad moment into a better one. The warmth is real. So is the quiet effort underneath it. The role lives in the in-between moments. The glance that clocks what someone else missed. The joke that lands because it is actually kind. The actor needs to make being the most grounded person in the room feel effortless. Requirements: Caucasian, Naturalistic and confident. Jam never pushes, never announces himself. Genuine comic timing with real warmth behind it. Strong reactive listening. A lot of this role is in the response, not the line. Comfortable with crude humour and mature themes.