Film #1: The Weight of Judgment Role: CAROLE HENDERSON (Lead) Age: 45 (40-50) Height: Any Physical Appearance: Polished but guarded. The kind of woman who maintains control through precision and dismissal. Sharp features that soften only when she lets her guard down. Description: Carole is not a villain — she's a woman whose fear masquerades as protection. She explodes in Scene 1 before asking a single question, spends Scenes 2-4 doubling down on her prejudice, and arrives at Scene 5 genuinely humbled — just as Gracie is walking away. The performance lives in the gap between the certainty Carole carries and the moment she realizes she's been wrong all along. Her arc is about seeing what's been in front of her the entire time. ----- Film #2: The Price of Assumption Role: MARGARET (Lead) Age: 50 (40-50) Height: Any Physical Appearance: Polished. Sharp features. The kind of woman who wields certainty like armor. Description: Margaret believes she's protecting the building. She starts with building code violations and noise complaints—legitimate concerns wrapped in thin civility. But the moment she sees Simone, something shifts. She moves from procedural to personal, from concerned to convinced. Margaret doesn't see a person; she sees confirmation of what she already believes. She escalates in Scene 2, digs in harder when confronted, and by the end she's said the quiet part out loud on camera. She never realizes she's wrong. She only realizes she's trapped. The performance is about someone so certain of their own righteousness that they can't stop themselves from confessing. Margaret's terror comes late—when she understands thousands of people are watching, judging, screaming her name into the void.

Film #1: The Weight of Judgment GRACIE (Lead) Age: 16 (14-17) Height: Any Physical Appearance: Artistic. Open-faced. The kind of young woman whose passion for what she loves is visible in how she moves through space. Description: Gracie is the moral center of the script. She defends Raven not out of naivety but out of genuine conviction. Her belief in both her mother's capacity for growth and her friend's character is unwavering, even as Carole works to pull them apart. Gracie doesn't break down or beg — she simply holds her ground. The performance requires the confidence of someone who knows she's right, without attitude.

Film #1: The Weight of Judgment RAVEN (Supporting Lead) Age: 16 (14-17) Height: Any Physical Appearance: Black, African American. Confident but composed. Sharp-eyed. The kind of young woman who doesn't flinch when accused. Strong presence. Composed. Too smart and self-aware to be petty. Description: Raven is the hinge the story turns on. She absorbs Carole's prejudice and accusations without breaking, stands up for herself with quiet dignity, and ultimately extends grace to the woman who hurt her. Her journey is not about proving herself — she knows her worth — it's about forcing those around her to see it too. The Scene 5 moment where Carole apologizes is the softest the character gets, and it must read as earned.

Film #2: The Price of Assumption SIMONE (Lead) Age: Early 20s Height: Any Physical Appearance: Black. African American. Composed. Intelligent. Someone who knows exactly who she is and doesn't need to convince anyone. Description: Simone doesn't react to Margaret's accusations because she's already seen this movie. She's a developer who built something real. She owns a home.. She has nothing to prove. What Simone has is clarity. She reads Margaret instantly—recognizes the pattern, understands the threat, and most importantly, she's not afraid to name it. In Scene 2 Part 2, when Margaret comes back with her fake apology, Simone doesn't buy it for a second. She sees the performance and calls it. When she delivers the line about "I'd hate for someone to see this and decide the building needed to be protected from someone like you," she's not being vindictive. She's holding up a mirror. Simone's real victory is bolting that door and exhaling. She's reclaimed her space.

Film #2: The Price of Assumption JESSICA (Supporting Lead) Age: Early 20s Height: Any Physical Appearance: The kind of person who sees something wrong and reaches for her phone. Description: Jessica is the camera. She arrives outside Simone’s at exactly the right moment and reads the room instantly. She knows Margaret is dangerous and she knows Simone needs a witness. So she records. Jessica doesn't insert herself into the drama—she documents it. When she reads the live comments, she's not doing it to shame Margaret. She's doing it to show Margaret what's actually happening. The comments are the voice of the community waking up. Jessica is just the translator. By the end, she's not Simone's savior. She's proof that someone saw, someone believed, and someone cared enough to hold the phone steady.

Female candidates only. If you are an actual teacher (currently or in the past), please include that information in your submission. This is not a role requirement, just nice to know. Self-tapes will be requested on July 27 from shortlisted candidates.

Self-tapes will be requested on July 27 from shortlisted candidates.

Self-tapes will be requested on July 27 from shortlisted candidates.

Man; 55 to 75 years old; all ethnicities. Bill is the neighbor of Harlan and Dixie who live in a trailer on his property. He is a gentle man with a simple, southern life. Having lost his wife a few years back, he lives alone, spending his time reflecting on his past and all the experiences that amassed his wisdom. Bill watches the young couple in their suffering and offers them comfort when they need it most. He represents what Harlan could become. SUPPORTING. SOUTHERN ACCENT REQUIRED.

A man living with a debilitating but invisible chronic gastrointestinal illness. Reserved, intelligent, and emotionally contained, Andrew navigates the medical system, work, family, and a same-sex relationship while struggling with a condition that others cannot see. The role requires an actor who can believably portray the physical effects of long-term illness. Andrew has a lean build consistent with someone who has experienced some weight loss due to his condition. Andrew is the film's only principal character who never speaks. The audience experiences the film entirely through his observations and reactions, making this a lead performance that relies on subtle, nuanced, non-verbal emotional expression. Some scenes involve working alongside a small-breed dog; physical interaction with the dog is not required. One shoot day will take place at a cottage location outside Toronto.

A caring and emotionally intelligent partner in a same-sex relationship with Andrew, navigating the strain that chronic illness puts on a long-term relationship. The role requires emotional range, strong screen presence, and the ability to convey vulnerability and heartbreak. While open to all qualified performers, actors of South Asian, Middle Eastern, or other diverse backgrounds are especially encouraged to submit.

A seasoned old-school physician who approaches the protagonist’s concerns with casual reassurance. Convinced that the situation is less serious than the patient believes, he routinely minimizes the symptoms and offers simple explanations for complex problems. While well-intentioned, his inability to recognize the true impact of the illness leaves the protagonist feeling unseen and unheard. Requires warmth, authority, and the ability to convey subtle dismissal beneath a reassuring exterior.

An experienced physician who is abrupt, emotionally detached, and dismissive of the protagonist’s concerns. Focused on symptoms rather than the person, the doctor shows little patience for uncertainty or discussion beyond immediate treatment options. Requires strong authority, confidence, and the ability to convey subtle frustration, indifference, and passive-aggressive dismissal. Actors from diverse cultural, ethnic, and racial backgrounds are especially encouraged to submit.

A compassionate and attentive physician who takes the time to listen. Unlike many of the medical professionals the protagonist has encountered, she approaches him with empathy, curiosity, and genuine concern. Requires warmth, authenticity, strong listening skills, and the ability to convey compassion without sentimentality. Actors from diverse cultural, ethnic, and racial backgrounds are especially encouraged to submit.

A warm and welcoming family member who appears in a family gathering scene. The role includes a brief but meaningful interaction with the protagonist. Seeking an actor who can deliver natural, authentic dialogue and bring warmth, familiarity, and an effortless maternal presence to the scene.

A friendly, approachable coworker who very briefly interacts with the protagonist during a workplace scene. Seeking an actor with a natural, authentic screen presence who can convey warmth and professionalism in a subtle, understated moment. Actors from diverse cultural, ethnic, and racial backgrounds are especially encouraged to submit.

Seeking 6 performers to portray office employees in a modern corporate workplace. Roles include natural workplace conversations, light humour, and everyday interactions before a meeting, helping create the authentic atmosphere of a busy office. Performers will deliver brief conversational dialogue and should be comfortable with naturalistic, overlapping performances. Actors from diverse cultural, ethnic, and racial backgrounds are especially encouraged to submit.

A lively young child at a family gathering. Heard calling out excitedly from the hallway before briefly appearing during the dinner, where they innocently bump Andrew's chair while playing. The role helps establish the warmth and bustle of the family environment.

Seeking 3–4 performers to portray family members during a dinner sequence. Roles involve overlapping conversation, light gossip, teasing, humour, and well-intentioned advice that creates the feeling of a lively, authentic family gathering. Some roles may be partially visible on screen, while others may be heard off screen.

Sarah’s youngest son, around five or six years old. Sweet, playful, and very attached to his mom, he is happiest close by her side and often looks to her for comfort and reassurance. He adores his older brother and eagerly joins in whenever a little harmless mischief is underway.