Details
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
Film School
Network:
Paid?:
No
Deadline:
Apr 20, 2025
Callbacks:
Apr 22, 2025 This is subject to change
Shooting starts:
May 22, 2025
Shooting finishes:
May 24, 2025
Shooting locations:
Greater Vancouver Area
Cities for response:
Vancouver
Storyline
Riley, a 19-year-old raised in a strict religious environment, begins on a rough journey of self-discovery and coming out, struggling with the fear of rejection by her family and faith before finally confronting them during a chaotic family dinner.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Riley | Female 18 - 25 Years old |
Description Riley is a thoughtful and intelligent young woman, caught between self-acceptance and the fear of rejection from her deeply religious family. Studying health sciences at Stanford, she appears to have it all together, but beneath the surface, she struggles with being honest about who she is. Though independent, Riley has a deep fear of being alone, often tolerating situations she shouldn't out of the worry that standing up for herself will leave her isolated. Well-liked by those around her, Riley still feels like an outsider in her own life, afraid that embracing her true self could shatter the stability she’s built. Moving away for school allowed her the freedom to be herself, as she’s been keeping her relationship with Bree a secret from her family. However, when Bree unexpectedly arrives at dinner, Riley reaches a breaking point with her mom and can no longer hide. Faced with her mother’s disapproval, she finally finds the courage to stand up for herself, risking everything in the hope of being accepted for who she truly is. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Sarah | Female 40 - 60 Years old |
Description Sarah is a deeply religious and traditional woman who values control and adherence to the status quo. Outgoing and social, she takes pride in the image of a perfect family and becomes uncomfortable when things deviate from her expectations. Stubborn, dramatic, and emotional, Sarah struggles to reconcile her faith with her love for Riley, allowing her religious values to cloud her judgment. When Riley comes out, Sarah reacts with denial and rejection, unable to accept a reality that challenges her beliefs. Despite her strict and controlling nature, she is not without compassion. Her love for her daughter ultimately pushes her toward reluctant growth, forcing her to confront her biases and try—however imperfectly—to understand. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Dimitri | Male 18 - 28 Years old |
Description Sarcastic and teasing, Dimitri often pokes fun at Riley but doesn’t seem malicious. He is confident, likely the golden child of the family. Though his humor can be biting, he doesn’t seem to hold strong opinions on his sister’s sexuality but he’s protective of her (deep down). | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Mark | Male 40 - 60 Years old |
Description Mark is your typical silly dad, who likes to make jokes and teases his kids. He has always been supportive towards his kids, mainly only dealing with sports decisions, as he has never been in a deep conflict with his kids. While not overtly supportive of Riley’s sexuality, he isn’t as resistant as Sarah. He struggles to navigate the tension between his wife’s beliefs and his love for his daughter. He loves his kids not matter what but is disappointed thinking he did something wrong when as a parent for this to happen. He wants his kids to grow up and have a family like him, and he feels that can’t happen with Riley choices. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Reid | Male 18 - 25 Years old |
Description Reid is a polite and academically focused young man. He is used as a potential love interest for Riley, despite having no actual romantic interest in her. His presence is mostly for comedic and awkward moments, he tends to go along with things to avoid conflict, as Sarah tries to play matchmaker. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Bree | Female 18 - 25 Years old |
Description Bree gives off a warm, confident, and loving vibe. She is unafraid to express affection for Riley, even in front of others. She comes from a more accepting background, which contrasts with Riley’s struggle. Bree represents a supportive and healthy love, offering Riley a sense of security amidst her turmoil. Bree is a bit of a sporty person studying kinesiology at school and grew up playing sports, she loves going out and being social, as she is kind and not afraid to be herself. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Noah | Male 12 - 14 Years old |
Description Innocent, silly, and sweet, naïve, and seeks attention. Noah doesn’t fully understand the weight of the family conflict but shows unconditional love for his sibling. He is a younger sibling and nags and is a bit of a tattletale. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Alice | Female 40 - 60 Years old |
Description Alice is an old college friend of Sarah’s and the mother of Reid and Bree. Her presence is warm and welcome, although friends with Sarah, she evolved with a very different perspective of life. Being a signal mom, her kids are all she has, and her love for them isn’t conditional. she is loveable, witty and supportive towards daughter's decision to be gay. Although growing up in a religious household as well, she understands that people are different and is open to the idea of people being whoever they want to be. | ||