Selected open roles for talent

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Harry

Male - 40 to 55 yrsLead Union or Non union
Project title
Charlie
Media
Film School
Due date
Monday February 23, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

A practical person under a lot of pressure. Harry is recently divorced and co-parenting a young daughter. He tries to be patient and hides his guilt and frustration as he struggles to care for his father.

Charlie

Male - 10 to 13 yrsPrincipal Union or Non union
Project title
Charlie
Media
Film School
Due date
Monday February 23, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Played by an actor aged between 10 and 13 years-old, Charlie is a proud, stubborn elderly man resisting his loss of independence and autonomy. He does not want to be told what to do, especially by his own child, Harry. Seeking a grounded, naturalistic performance that reflects the character’s age and life experience.

Taylor

All - 20 to 35 yrsActor Union or Non union
Project title
Charlie
Media
Film School
Due date
Monday February 23, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

An attentive care aide who is comfortable in this environment and skilled at putting people at ease. Professional and upbeat, Taylor provides steadiness during a difficult transition.

Violet/ Vera

Female - 18 to 25 yrsLead Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Written In The Ashes
Media
Film School
Due date
Friday February 6, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

warm and kind demeanour, tall and a bit awkward

Eleanor/ Eliana

Female - 18 to 25 yrsPrincipal Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Written In The Ashes
Media
Film School
Due date
Friday February 6, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

innocent and shy, small and easily shaken

LALEH

Female - 40 to 60 yrsSupporting Union
Project title
UNTITLED COMEDY MINI SERIES (seeking Iranian/ Persian actors!)
Media
Mini-Series
Due date
Friday February 6, 2026
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

Please submit Persian/Iranian performers for this role. Uptight, regal, controlling mother running the “marriage interview” like a court proceeding. Mother of our lead.

PARISA

Female - 60 to 80 yrsSupporting Union
Project title
UNTITLED COMEDY MINI SERIES (seeking Iranian/ Persian actors!)
Media
Mini-Series
Due date
Friday February 6, 2026
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

Please submit Persian/Iranian performers for this role. Secretly soft, unexpectedly progressive. Grandmother of our lead.

NAVID

Male - 18 to 25 yrsSupporting Union
Project title
UNTITLED COMEDY MINI SERIES (seeking Iranian/ Persian actors!)
Media
Mini-Series
Due date
Friday February 6, 2026
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

Please submit Persian/Iranian performers for this role. Little brother of our lead. Younger brother energy; blurts, jokes, but also defends queerness openly in the family clash. Keywords: Gen Z, chaos, sweet, protective.

DARIUS

Male - 40 to 60 yrsSupporting Union
Project title
UNTITLED COMEDY MINI SERIES (seeking Iranian/ Persian actors!)
Media
Mini-Series
Due date
Friday February 6, 2026
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

Please submit Persian/Iranian performers for this role. Father of our lead. Father trying to keep peace; admits he needed time to process but ultimately supports his daughter. Keywords: mediator, heart-under-silence, late-to-speak, loving.

KIAN

Male - 25 to 40 yrsPrincipal Union
Project title
UNTITLED COMEDY MINI SERIES (seeking Iranian/ Persian actors!)
Media
Mini-Series
Due date
Friday February 6, 2026
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

Please submit Persian/Iranian performers for this role. New husband suitor candidate.

Soldat Ménard

Male - 17 to 24 yrsLead Union or Non union
Project title
Bouchard 789
Media
Short Film
Due date
Saturday February 7, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa
Role description

un colosse de 6 pieds et 7 pouces. Doit être en bonne forme physique.

Adjudant Dugas

Male - 45 to 60 yrsLead Union or Non union
Project title
Bouchard 789
Media
Short Film
Due date
Saturday February 7, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa
Role description

Grand. Sec. Acadien. Doit être en bonne forme physique

Soldat Cloutier

Male - 17 to 24 yrsSupporting Union or Non union
Project title
Bouchard 789
Media
Short Film
Due date
Saturday February 7, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa
Role description

Un peu baveux. Doit être en bonne forme physique.

FIONA DARK

Female - 25 to 38 yrsSupporting Non union
Project title
Non-Union Vertical Drama Series 'SACH' (working title)
Media
Microdrama
Due date
Monday February 2, 2026
Submissions from
Vancouver, Kelowna
Role description

(Caucasian 25-38yrs.) Donna’s sister, loud and manipulative. Constantly fuels conflict, mocks the leads, escalates drama.

BARBARA WHITE

Female - 50 to 65 yrsSupporting Non union
Project title
Non-Union Vertical Drama Series 'SACH' (working title)
Media
Microdrama
Due date
Monday February 2, 2026
Submissions from
Vancouver, Kelowna
Role description

(Caucasian 50-65yrs.) Founder of a powerful law firm and Ellie’s controlling mother. A commanding matriarch who believes marriage is a business transaction, not love. Cold, strategic, and intimidating — she will do anything to protect her legacy and control her daughter’s future.

PRESIDENT

Male - 50 to 70 yrsSupporting Non union
Project title
Non-Union Vertical Drama Series 'SACH' (working title)
Media
Microdrama
Due date
Monday February 2, 2026
Submissions from
Vancouver, Kelowna
Role description

(Caucasian 50-70yrs.) Owes Noah a major favor. Appears in high-level political scenes reinforcing Noah’s hidden power. Must look presidential.

BEN SHELBY

Male - 27 to 35 yrsSupporting Non union
Project title
Non-Union Vertical Drama Series 'SACH' (working title)
Media
Microdrama
Due date
Monday February 2, 2026
Submissions from
Vancouver, Kelowna
Role description

(27-35yrs) The villain of the story. An arrogant and aggressive businessman who tries to take over Ellie’s firm through extortion and forced marriage.

Daria

Female - 20 to 25 yrsLead Non unionUnpaid
Project title
How Do I Write My Name?
Media
Short Film
Due date
Friday February 20, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Requirement: Iranian-Canadian, fluent in English with at least some knowledge of Farsi Daria moved to Canada from Iran when she was just a little girl. After a recent incident at work, she feels insecure in her ability to speak in Farsi, leading her to take an "Intro to Farsi" class at a community centre. Strangely, she is the only person in attendance. Throughout the class, she is reminded of her childhood and starts to connect with her culture for the first time in years.

Mandana

Female - 35 to 50 yrsLead Non unionUnpaid
Project title
How Do I Write My Name?
Media
Short Film
Due date
Friday February 20, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Requirement: Iranian, fluent in Farsi and English Mandana is the instructor of the Intro to Farsi class. She encourages Daria to regain her confidence in speaking the language, insisting that as long as she is trying, that is all that matters. In reality, Mandana is the spirit of Daria's grandmother who has returned to help her, sensing Daria's loss of connection to her culture. Mandana looks just how Daria remembers from her childhood.

William

Male - 25 to 35 yrsLead Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
SACRIFICE
Media
Film School
Due date
Thursday February 5, 2026
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

A ‘Wild-West’ Sheriff and Father. He has a stern expression and intense gaze, despite this, he wears his heart on his sleeve and loves his family more than himself. Actor will be in a scene with a prop weapon. Any ethnicity.