Details
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
Film School
Network:
Paid?:
No
Rates:
Free
Deadline:
Apr 13, 2026
Callbacks:
Apr 24, 2026
Shooting starts:
May 14, 2026
Shooting finishes:
May 16, 2026
Shooting locations:
Vancouver, Vancouver areas.
Cities for response:
Vancouver
Storyline
On the night a naïve teenage girl is welcomed into her
family’s cult ritual, a haunted young woman sees her
own past reflected back at her and must decide whether
to stay silent or finally break free
family’s cult ritual, a haunted young woman sees her
own past reflected back at her and must decide whether
to stay silent or finally break free
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Dawn | Female 18 - 25 Years old |
Description Dawn is a 20 year old woman who has spent the entirety of her life stuck within a small religion-based cult that they call a “family”. She is a very guarded and observant individual. Dawn is aware of the things happening around her, where she realizes that she has to hide her true thoughts and feelings in order to avoid suspicion from the other family members. On the outside, she appears to be a very obedient member of the family, going through the necessary ritual of initiation. However, deep down she struggles with the trauma of the ritual which creates doubt within her towards the beliefs of her family. Dawn is very much to herself. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting Lead | Twila | Female 18 - 25 Years old |
Description Twila, a 14 year old girl is bright, naive, and eager to belong. In order to become a true member of her religious “family”, she must be initiated through a ritual, binding herself to her “father.” She views this initiation as an exciting step towards her development as a human being. Her innocence blinds her from the true darker reality behind the ritual. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Kathleen | Female 40 - 99 Years old |
Description Kathleen is the motherly figure of the “family.” A devoted member of the cult who is very gentle, warm, and maternal. She has fully accepted the rituals that define the group she has become a part of. She knows to fight against them would be a losing battle, choosing comfortability over freedom. Even though she has accepted the system, Kathleen understands why Dawn cannot. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Denver | Male 18 - 25 Years old |
Description Denver is the cold, older brotherly figure within the “family.” He is essentially the extension of John’s authority. Like John, Denver believes in the sacred rituals that the “family” obliges by. Denver is the emerging successor of John, a representation that these practices are passed down from generation to generation. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | John | Male 40 - 99 Years old |
Description John is the unquestioned leader/father figure of the “family.” He is fully devoted to the groups traditions and leads the rituals that in his head, bring the family closer together. John is intimidating, authoritative, and controlling. He does not come off as a warm and loving figure and is much more colder towards the other members of the “family.” He believes the rituals/traditions are sacred and mandatory. These practices are what define him. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | Father Jonah | Male 50 - 99 Years old |
Description Father Jonah is the religious authority figure who runs the family’s rituals. He is an emotionless individual who enforces the cult’s practices and harmful beliefs. He believes there is nothing wrong with the rituals as he is very immersed in the belief system that has been built within the cult | ||