The CFC’s “In Character” Productions are original, character driven 2-hander scenes, written by the writers and directed by the directors in the Norman Jewison Film Program. These are intended to further our filmmakers appreciation of character work, and deepen the director’s work with actors within a very contained on-set exercise. Actors involved in these productions will have the opportunity to work with 2 different directors as they direct them in the same scene.




We are committed to diverse, inclusive casting. For every role, please submit qualified performers, without regard to disability, race, age, color, national origin, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis prohibited by law.




BRISHKAY AHMED
(She/Her)
Brishkay Ahmed has worked as a screenwriter, playwright, and director in Afghanistan and Canada for more than a decade. She is the writer of the Afghan legal drama series Between You and Me. In Canada, her work includes In the Rumbling Belly of Motherland (Outstanding Feature Award, Reelworld 2022), the Canadian Screen Award nominated short Fatima In Kabul, and the play Burqa Boutique (Killjoy Theater). Brishkay studied film at New York University and the Iranian Young Cinema Society.

Between Quran lessons and afternoon prayer, teenagers Sarah and Kiki discuss their quick make-money scheme but find it hard to see eye to eye.