Details
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
Microdrama
Network:
ByteDance
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
$350/day for leads $250/day for supporting leads
Deadline:
Oct 10, 2025
Shooting starts:
Oct 21, 2025 7 days of shooting between Oct 21st and Oct 30th
Shooting finishes:
Oct 30, 2025
Shooting locations:
Toronto and Richmond Hill
Cities for response:
Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Montréal, Ottawa, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Charlottetown, St. John's, Sudbury, Kelowna
Storyline
Ellie Turner’s three-year marriage to the cold and emotionally distant Grayson Edwards begins to unravel when she discovers he still harbors deep feelings for his adopted sister, Aurora. Heartbroken, Ellie files for divorce, but the web of lies surrounding her husband and Aurora runs far deeper than she ever imagined.
As Ellie struggles to free herself, Aurora’s manipulative obsession with Grayson spirals into dangerous territory. Lies turn violent when Aurora frames Ellie, culminating in a shocking kidnapping and near-fatal explosion. Rescued by her loyal friend Wesley, Ellie survives and vows to rebuild her life and take back her power.
Meanwhile, Grayson, consumed by guilt and haunted by memories of Ellie, begins to see Aurora’s true nature only after it’s too late. When Ellie returns, reborn and unafraid, the stage is set for emotional reckoning, revenge, and redemption.
Drowning in the Past is a gripping romantic melodrama about betrayal, obsession, and a woman’s fight to reclaim her dignity and future after being consumed by love that was never truly hers.
As Ellie struggles to free herself, Aurora’s manipulative obsession with Grayson spirals into dangerous territory. Lies turn violent when Aurora frames Ellie, culminating in a shocking kidnapping and near-fatal explosion. Rescued by her loyal friend Wesley, Ellie survives and vows to rebuild her life and take back her power.
Meanwhile, Grayson, consumed by guilt and haunted by memories of Ellie, begins to see Aurora’s true nature only after it’s too late. When Ellie returns, reborn and unafraid, the stage is set for emotional reckoning, revenge, and redemption.
Drowning in the Past is a gripping romantic melodrama about betrayal, obsession, and a woman’s fight to reclaim her dignity and future after being consumed by love that was never truly hers.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Ellie Turner | Female 25 - 30 Years old |
Description Once a bright, confident woman who gave up her career and ambitions for love. Graceful and feminine; soft features that hide an underlying strength. Married to Grayson for three years, but discovers his heart still belongs to his adopted sister, Aurora.After betrayal, humiliation, and a near-death experience, Ellie transforms into a stronger, self-reliant woman determined to expose the truth and reclaim her life. Looking for a 'Lily James' or Emilia Clarke' type. This role requires some intimacy (kissing, touching, holding hands) an intimacy coordinator will be present on set. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Grayson Edwards | Male 30 - 35 Years old |
Description Wealthy, cold, emotionally detached businessman. Haunted by his complicated past with Aurora, whom he considers both family and forbidden love. His inability to let go of Aurora destroys his marriage and blinds him to the pain he causes Ellie, until it’s too late.Eventually tormented by guilt and regret after losing Ellie. Tall, athletic build with broad shoulders. Sharp facial structure. Chiseled jawline, piercing dark eyes, and usually a cool, unreadable expression. The kind of man who looks perfect but feels unreachable. Looking for a 'Richard Madden' or 'Henry Cavill' type. This role requires some intimacy (kissing, touching, holding hands) an intimacy coordinator will be present on set. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Aurora Edwards | Female 25 - 28 Years old |
Description Ethereal beauty with an unsettling edge; could make Aurora both sympathetic and chilling. Grayson’s adopted sister and his first love.Outwardly fragile, innocent, and pitiful but deeply manipulative and jealous underneath. Obsessed with Grayson and willing to do anything to eliminate Ellie, including lies, emotional manipulation, and even violence. Her actions drive most of the story’s conflict. A porcelain-doll look that hides a dangerous jealousy and obsession. Looking for a 'Anya Taylor-Joy' or 'Florence Pugh' type. This role requires some intimacy (kissing, touching, holding hands) an intimacy coordinator will be present on set. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Silas Turner | Male 30 - 35 Years old |
Description Hot-headed but loyal. Outraged by Grayson’s treatment of Ellie and helps her initiate the divorce. Provides moral and emotional support, as well as legal help, when Aurora’s schemes turn dangerous. Ruggedly handsome; slightly unkempt dark hair, warm brown eyes, strong build. Looking for a 'Chris Evans' type | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Wesley Chen | Male 30 - 35 Years old |
Description Clean-cut, kind-faced man of East Asian descent. Intelligent, gentle eyes, neat dark hair, and a calm smile. Warm, reliable, quietly heroic, the moral contrast to Grayson’s coldness. Ellie’s best friend and quiet admirer. Steady, intelligent, and kind, a contrast to Grayson.Has secretly loved Ellie for years but respected her marriage. Rescues her from the warehouse explosion and becomes her partner in rebuilding her life and career. Looking for a 'Simu Liu' type | ||