Details
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
Feature Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
low budget tier stipend
Deadline:
June 25, 2025
Shooting starts:
July 14, 2025
Shooting finishes:
July 17, 2025
Shooting locations:
Ottawa, Ontario
Cities for response:
Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa
Storyline
A Nigerian family seeking asylum in Canada is placed in a run-down motel while they await a decision on their claim. As they navigate a hostile system, family tensions rise, secrets unravel, and they must decide how far they’ll go to stay together.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | IGHO | Male 30 - 50 Years old |
Description Nigerian. An immigration consultant who manipulates Ivie. Charismatic, calculated, desperate. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | LILY | Female 30 - 50 Years old |
Description Nigerian. Tries to blend into white Canadian culture, hides parts of herself. Condescending under the guise of helpfulness. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | FATHER | Male 50 - 70 Years old |
Description Nigerian. Ailing health, emotionally grounded. Only appears in one scene but leaves a strong impression. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | JUDGE | 40 - 55 Years old |
Description (Voice only) – Male or Female, 40s+, any ethnicity. Calm, controlled, with presence. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | IMMIGRATION OFFICER | Female |
Description Female, 20s to 40s, any ethnicity. Cold, procedural tone. | ||