Details
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
Feature Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
low budget, tier
Deadline:
June 30, 2025
Shooting starts:
July 14, 2025
Shooting finishes:
July 27, 2025
Shooting locations:
Ottawa, Ontario
Cities for response:
Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa
Comments
Added roles, including more detail of LILY
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | LILY | Female 35 - 55 Years old |
Description Black – African Descent (Nigerian; Edo background is a strong asset)Accent: Nigerian or Canadian-Nigerian accent Character Description: Lily, born Eseosa Omorodion, is a Canadian immigration caseworker who straddles two worlds—her Nigerian heritage and her Canadian identity. She’s confident, sharply dressed, and speaks with authority. On the surface, she believes she’s helping. But her tone often carries a condescension rooted in survival: she’s learned to distance herself from newcomers like Ivie. Lily represents a version of assimilation—someone who has endured and adapted by blending in, perhaps too well. Her dynamic with Ivie is layered, uncomfortable, and powerful. Strong dramatic performance required with the ability to deliver subtle tension, power dynamics, and cultural nuance. Must be comfortable portraying internalized conflict and layered emotion. Nigerian actors or those of Edo descent are strongly encouraged to apply. Must be available for the full shoot schedule in Ottawa (July 14–27, 2025). | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | HUNTA | Male 18 - 20 Years old |
Description Hunta (CAUCASIAN/CANADIAN regional flexibility allowed) is a quiet, emotionally layered runaway teen. A survivor of foster care and street life, he’s learned to navigate the world by keeping people at arm’s length. Beneath his calm exterior is a deep well of pain and a yearning to be seen. His bond with Ivie, an 18-year-old Nigerian asylum seeker, becomes a lifeline, forcing both of them to confront truths they’ve buried. Hunta is complex, poetic, and unafraid to sit in silence.Must be comfortable portraying emotional vulnerability and subtle, internal conflict. Strong ability to convey depth through non-verbal performance is essential. Previous acting experience preferred but not required if performance is strong. Must be available for the full shoot schedule in Ottawa (July 14–27, 2025). | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | EFE and OGOHOGHO's FATHER | Male 50 - 70 Years old |
Description Ethnicity: Black / African Descent (Nigerian preferred)Accent: Nigerian or West African accent preferred Speaking Role: Minimal dialogue Screen Time: Short but meaningful appearance Experience: All levels welcome — stage or screen experience a plus A quiet, older Nigerian man in his 50s–70s. He has endured great hardship and illness since arriving in Canada with his daughters. Though he says little, his presence carries emotional weight. Must be able to convey depth, fatigue, and quiet resilience with minimal dialogue. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Other | ANIMAL WRANGLER | |
Description We are seeking an experienced Animal Wrangler for a very short, non-speaking scene featuring a live animal (details to be discussed privately). The scene requires safe, controlled handling of the animal in a quiet, outdoor or semi-public environment.Requirements: Must have previous experience working on film or TV sets. Must be able to provide or source a well-trained, calm animal suitable for the scene. Must comply with all local and provincial animal handling regulations. Must be available for one shoot day in Ottawa during the production window (exact date TBD). Must carry valid liability insurance. | ||