Ethnicity: white Description: A distinguished professor and respected literary scholar, Dr. Pembroke is an encouraging mentor with a genuine passion for nurturing new voices. Thoughtful and measured, he recognizes talent in others and believes literature has the power to shape culture. Years in academia, however, have also taught him the value—and the consequences—of compromise.

Ethnicity: white Description: An experienced New York publisher, Alvin Jewett is polished, pragmatic, and keenly aware of the realities of the publishing industry. He has an instinct for recognizing exceptional writing, but his decisions are guided as much by commercial viability as artistic merit. Courteous and professional, he sees compromise as an unavoidable part of bringing stories to the public.

female, 70+, Eastern European, FLUENT IN POLISH Must be comfortable performing simulated smoking.

female, 30s, Caucasian, granddaughter of Babica and Dziadek

male, 70+, Eastern European, FLUENT IN POLISH Must be comfortable performing simulated smoking.

open to all ethnicities, FLUENT IN POLISH Must be comfortable performing simulated smoking.

female, 30s, BIPOC, neighbour and friend of Zofia

Sensitive, and prone to overthinking. Oliver struggles with insecurity and change. Funny without trying to be, he’s quietly unraveling while needing assurance that everything will be fine.

Warm, intelligent, and grounded. Maya cares about Oliver but has little patience for his insecurities. She’s affectionate, funny, and occasionally blunt, with the ease of someone who has known him for a long time.

Female, 35 to 45 years old. East Asian. A single mother who immigrated to Canada more than a decade ago, Mom is a resilient woman with a carefree spirit who finds joy and expression when playing improvisational jazz – her favourite genre – on the piano. Known as “Ms. Choi” to her students, she makes income as a music and piano teacher to support her family of 3. She treats her two daughters differently, but might not realize it... ACTOR ROLE. **Must adequately play the piano. If actor can provide a reel of them playing a piano piece that is a plus.** NOTE: We will not see this actor’s face.

A ruddy-faced Nantucket local and regular at the Summer House bar. Familiar with the people and happenings around the island, Steve casually trades local gossip with Nora while Claire tends bar.

A brusque, no-nonsense hospital nurse who cares for Ro following her stroke. Somewhat weary of her difficult patient, she assists Ro with basic care and reports to Dr. Bell that Ro has refused a catheter.

One of Sydney’s friends who is present when Sydney enthusiastically tries to reconnect with Annie, mistakenly believing she is Molly. Amused by Sydney’s increasingly persistent attempts to jog Annie’s memory, the Friend teasingly urges her to give it up.

A female bartender working at the steakhouse where Claire stops for a drink. Long hair, nose ring, pleasant but reserved. She smiles and offers Claire another glass of wine before returning to her work.

Fresh out of prison for cooking drugs, she appears loving and passionate towards her BF Josh and her newly found freedom. But when a cat’s back is against the wall, it can be dangerous. And so can Patience. We see this side when something important is taken from her. The story is about PATIENCE as she heads out to avenge the death of her fiancé. She is captured by Morris and Rodney and held captive so that she can cook drugs for them. She plays them against each other through the course of the film in order to gain the advantage and take revenge. The role has two completely consensual sex scenes - No one in the film is sexually assaulted. The actors will be clothed the entire time. Everything will be under the blankets but bare shoulders / arms will be required. LEAD

Older of two brothers. On the run from the law. Conflicted. Growing fear of his brother who is addicted to Feral. Hates the pattern of loserdom he has fallen into. Desperate to find a place where he can start over despite being told his destination is imaginary.

Younger of two brothers. Also on the run from the law. Presently addicted to Feral and in withdrawal. In denial about this, despite every core of his being wanting the drug. Can be volatile, unpredictable and savage. Also wants to start over somewhere where no one judges him.

Seeking a charismatic and confident host (Age 35-50) for a new 8 part YouTube series about estate settlement. Host should be able to deliver direct to camera authentically using a teleprompter. Embody a thought leader able to take our viewer through some complex topics and financial nuance with confidence to build trust. Reference point is YouTube's Johnny Harris. North American accent only. Teleprompter experience is essential. Will be filming in Vancouver studio for 3 days in September with a potential for an ongoing recurring contract.

Annie is perceptive beyond her years, and watching her father try very hard from a polite distance. She navigates their road trip with patience and a quiet wit that occasionally catches Joseph completely off guard. She has her own reasons to want this trip to go well, and meets Aaron along the way with all of the effortless, slightly terrifying immediacy of a teenage crush hitting in an instant. OPEN ETHNICITY

One half of a retired midwestern duo who sold their house to travel in a luxury motorhome and have never looked back. Sheila is warm, enthusiastic, and the social glue of the nomad group. She has an opinion on everything and delivers it with enough genuine affection that nobody minds. OPEN ETHNICITY