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Marina

Female - 20 to 30 yrsLead Non union
Project title
Activities of Daily Living
Media
Short Film
Due date
Thursday July 17, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto, Montréal
Role description

Ethnicity: Open, Non-White (Character is a recent immigrant – all backgrounds welcome; accents welcome) Languages: Must be able to speak a language other than English Character Description – Marina: Marina is a hardworking woman in her early-to-mid 20s who recently immigrated to Canada. Back home, she was a trained nurse—but her credentials don't transfer here. She now works as a live-in personal support worker while pursuing her studies in healthcare. Marina has been living and working with Sylvia for many months. Their relationship has become familiar, built on gentleness, consistency, and care. She genuinely loves Sylvia and feels at home in her role, despite the challenges of caregiving. She maintains strong ties with her family overseas through WhatsApp messages and phone calls, and while she misses them deeply, she is determined to build a life in Canada. Marina has an inner strength and a deep capacity for empathy. She’s always felt at ease around the elderly or ill—able to see their purity, and to remain present with their vulnerability. Visually, Marina carries a blend of youth and quiet resilience. She wears no makeup, often has dark circles under her eyes, and dresses in casual “home clothes”: leggings, oversized sweaters, scrunchies, socks and slides, chipped nail polish. She does not wear scrubs. Seeking: A performer with warmth, emotional openness, and the ability to convey internal worlds through subtle expression. Accents are welcome. Lived experience as an immigrant and/or caregiver is welcomed but not required. Experience with naturalistic acting, observational-style direction, or understated performances is an asset.

Sylvia

Female - 55 to 70 yrsLead Non union
Project title
Activities of Daily Living
Media
Short Film
Due date
Thursday July 17, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto, Montréal
Role description

Ethnicity: Open Character Description – Sylvia: Sylvia is a middle-class woman in her 50s/60s living with mid-advanced stage early-onset dementia. Though not elderly or frail, she requires near-constant support from live-in caregivers and lives in her family’s original home. Sylvia speaks rarely, and only in short, simple phrases. Her world has narrowed, and her gaze often appears distant or dreamlike. She is calm, with softened, understated expressions—a closed-lip smile, downcast eyes, subtle physical responses. Yet Sylvia is not passive. Her attention is drawn to small, tangible things—textures, movements, repetitive tasks—with a kind of quiet, childlike curiosity. These moments ground her, offering flickers of engagement and emotional presence. Her relationship with Marina is often wordless but deeply felt—built through the rhythm of care, touch, and proximity. The role is emotionally rich, primarily physical and observational, requiring nuanced, internalized performance. Seeking: A performer with strong physical and emotional control, comfortable with minimal dialogue and conveying subtle inner life. Open to performers with lived experience related to caregiving or cognitive change.

Eric

Male - 25 to 29 yrsLead Non unionUnpaid
Project title
The Man in the Well
Media
Short Film
Due date
Friday August 15, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Eric is a wannabe writer with a depressive streak. Running out of money, he can find the strength to do little more than lie on his couch. When Matt reaches out, Eric chooses at first to ignore him. But lonely, and losing his sense of self, he begins to wonder if he can really afford to push yet another person away, even if that person is Matt.

Matt

Male - 25 to 29 yrsSupporting Non unionUnpaid
Project title
The Man in the Well
Media
Short Film
Due date
Friday August 15, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Matt has good career prospects, but he also has a reputation for being a bully. Ostracised by his friends, he finds himself forced to rethink his behaviour. He remembers that his old friend Eric lives in the city where his upcoming work conference is taking place. He reaches out, hoping to make up for past wrongs.

Danny

Male - 28 to 38 yrsLead Union or Non union
Project title
THE DREGS
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Monday July 7, 2025
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

All Ethnicities.: Work’s in finance and wants you to know about it. Danny takes pride in being overworked and overpaid. He makes it his whole personality. Danny derives pleasure in taking charge, often when he doesn't need to. He’s handsome and snarky as hell.

Arty

Female - 25 to 35 yrsLead Union or Non union
Project title
THE DREGS
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Monday July 7, 2025
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

All Ethnicities: Graceful,and carefree thanks to institutional wealth, Arty is a trust-fund baby and career hobbyist. Her latest obsession is

Edda

Female - 50 to 70 yrsLarge Principal Union or Non union
Project title
THE DREGS
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Monday July 7, 2025
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

Ethnicity: White, Mediterranean: An Italian conwoman who sells herself as a "witch" to foreign tourists interested in the occult. She’s no-nonsense, while being completely full of shit at the same time (Italian presenting encouraged).

Ruggero

Male - 45 to 65 yrsSmall Principal Union or Non union
Project title
THE DREGS
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Monday July 7, 2025
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

Ethnicity: White, Mediterranean: The complex and vindictive waiter that wields an evil, mystical power over our gang of tourists. This pivotal role plays in the opening sequence and then returns on page (Italian Presenting encouraged).

Jess

Female - 30 to 45 yrsSmall Principal Union or Non union
Project title
THE DREGS
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Monday July 7, 2025
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

All Ethnicities A fine-dining waitress with a professional attitude. She's the work confidant to one of our female leads and isn't afraid to stand up to bullies.

Brandt

Male - 25 to 35 yrsSmall Principal Union or Non union
Project title
THE DREGS
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Monday July 7, 2025
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

All Ethnicities Grade-A asshole who needs to be the loudest voice in the room. Has made working in finance his whole personality since his first internship at Goldman Sachs,

Bryce

Male - 25 to 35 yrsSmall Principal Union or Non union
Project title
THE DREGS
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Monday July 7, 2025
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

All Ethnicities Finance bro who comes by his shitty attitude honestly. Talks down to those around him, but knows not to cross the line.

Trish

Female - 20 to 35 yrsSmall Principal Union or Non union
Project title
THE DREGS
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Monday July 7, 2025
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

All Ethnicities Snooty daughter to a middle-class fancy family. Her first time traveling abroad and it shows.

Manager Josh

Male - 30 to 45 yrsSmall Principal Union or Non union
Project title
THE DREGS
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Monday July 7, 2025
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

All Ethnicities Stressed middle-management guy who projects his anxiety onto the waitstaff of his restaurant, namely Mel. Always suspicious that someone isn't doing their job.

Cosimo

Male - 60 to 80 yrsActor Union or Non union
Project title
THE DREGS
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Monday July 7, 2025
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

Ethnicity: White. Must speak Italian. NOTE: You will be required to say your lines in Italian Old, salt-of-the-earth Italian Chef with a hidden talent for alchemy and witchcraft. There's an evil side to him.

The Neighbor

Male - 50 to 70 yrsActor Union or Non union
Project title
THE DREGS
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Monday July 7, 2025
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

Ethnicity:White Must speak Italian NOTE: You will be required to say your lines in Italian Snoopy man who spends his time trying to catch his neighbor Edda doing anything that seems uncouth.

Core Serenader (3 Positions)

All Lead Union or Non union
Project title
Fall Serenades 2025
Media
Tour
Due date
Saturday July 12, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

The Core Serenader is a dynamic singer/actor/performer. They are an energetic and positive performing artist that can sing and is adept at acting improv, and have an interest in connecting with seniors and those who live in care environments. They preferably can self-accompany on an instrument, though it is not required. Performers who are multilingual are especially encouraged to apply. They are available for performances and engagements 35hrs/week The Core Serenader collaborates with other ensemble members on creating and offering ongoing musical performances to seniors in a variety of contexts, including care homes, hospitals, seniors’ centres, outdoors and online. They are creative, flexible, able to work both collaboratively in group settings, and independently. The Core Serenader is willing and able to take leadership when called upon to do so, and also support and encourage the leadership of others. They are true ensemble members. Most importantly, the Core Serenader is a positive, caring, genuine, creative individual, willing and eager to give time and attention to isolated seniors and people in care settings, and creatively collaborate with fellow artists.

Luna

Female - 20 to 25 yrsLead Non union
Project title
Billionaire Daughter Reborn
Media
Mini-Series
Due date
Friday July 4, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa
Role description

Luna is a resilient and intelligent young heiress who transforms from a naive, love-struck girl into a confident and sharp-witted woman after being betrayed and left for dead by the man she trusted most. Reborn twelve years in the past, she uses her second chance to reclaim her dignity, expose deceit, and protect her family's legacy. With grace and quiet determination, Luna dismantles every scheme against her, all while embracing the love of Grayson, the man who had always stood by her. Elegant, strategic, and emotionally stronger than ever, Luna becomes a force no one can underestimate. The role requires some intimacy, an intimacy coordinator will be on set.

Grayson Xander

Male - 20 to 25 yrsLead Non union
Project title
Billionaire Daughter Reborn
Media
Mini-Series
Due date
Friday July 4, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa
Role description

Grayson Xander is a strikingly handsome and brilliant young man in his twenties, exuding quiet strength and grace beneath a noble, composed exterior. Born into immense wealth, he carries his privilege with humility, using his intellect and influence not for power, but to protect and uplift those he cares about. Loyal, empathetic, and unwavering in his principles, Grayson once loved Luna from afar, supporting her in silence. When fate gives her a second chance, he becomes her strongest ally and protector, standing by her side with quiet devotion and becoming the anchor she never knew she needed. The role requires some intimacy, an intimacy coordinator will be on set.

James Lynn

Male - 20 to 30 yrsSupporting Non union
Project title
Billionaire Daughter Reborn
Media
Mini-Series
Due date
Friday July 4, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa
Role description

James Lynn is a manipulative and ambitious man who hides his greed and insecurity behind a charming facade. Born to a servant’s family, he resents his lower status and schemes his way into Luna Sue’s life, exploiting her love and trust to steal her family’s wealth and reputation. Cunning and opportunistic, James is willing to lie, deceive, and even humiliate others to climb the social ladder. Despite his arrogance, he is deeply insecure and crumbles when exposed, especially when his false image is shattered. Ultimately, James is a cautionary example of how envy and greed can lead to one's downfall.

Wendy

Female - 20 to 30 yrsSupporting Non union
Project title
Billionaire Daughter Reborn
Media
Mini-Series
Due date
Friday July 4, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa
Role description

Wendy is James’s manipulative and calculating former first love who reenters his life with a single goal: to reclaim her place by his side and share in his ill-gotten gains. Elegant on the surface but ruthless underneath, Wendy uses charm, deception, and emotional manipulation to get what she wants, often hiding her malice behind a mask of innocence. She views Luna as an obstacle to be eliminated and repeatedly schemes to discredit and humiliate her. However, her selfishness and hypocrisy are eventually exposed, revealing her as a shallow opportunist whose ambitions crumble when faced with Luna’s strength and truth.