Selected open roles for talent

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Joey

Female - 23 to 26 yrsLead Non union
Project title
Slashing
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Friday July 11, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Reserved and good-natured, she’s fiercely protective of those she loves. Still figuring out her identity and finding her voice. She’s often misunderstood and led astray by her peers, yet she always manages to stay grounded.

Cooper

Male - 23 to 26 yrsLead Non union
Project title
Slashing
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Friday July 11, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Good moral compass, knows right from wrong. The kind of guy who would wait his whole life for one girl. He thinks he’s Jim Halpert, but he’s really more like Randy Meeks.

D'Angelo

Male - 24 to 28 yrsSupporting Non union
Project title
Slashing
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Friday July 11, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

A lovable Chad. Never skips leg day. Acts first, thinks later. Has a hockey flow and is proud of it.

Daphne

Female - 23 to 27 yrsSupporting Non union
Project title
Slashing
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Friday July 11, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

The mastermind of the group. Not quite manipulative, more a “narrative architect.” She’s your ride-or-die best friend or your worst enemy. Openly image-obsessed and unapologetically vain.

Sasha

Female - 23 to 26 yrsSupporting Non union
Project title
Slashing
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Friday July 11, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

An empath, a follower not a leader. Loyal to a fault. She’s a bit spacey but her heart is always in the right place. People often overlook her depth.

Kai

Male - 23 to 26 yrsSupporting Non union
Project title
Slashing
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Friday July 11, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

MUST BE ABLE TO PLAY GUITAR A true opportunist, bedroom musician trying to turn mild musical talent into overnight success. Morally silver. Unabashedly queer.

Greg

Male - 23 to 26 yrsPrincipal Non union
Project title
Slashing
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Friday July 11, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Straight up himbo. Charming, not the sharpest tool in the shed. Ultimately destined to die in the story. Needs to look good doing it.

NICO “LAURA” ADAMS

Female - 25 to 32 yrsLead Non union
Project title
BE MY HEART, BE HIS EYES
Media
Mini-Series
Due date
Friday June 20, 2025
Submissions from
Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Montréal, Ottawa, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Charlottetown, St. John's, Sudbury, Kelowna
Role description

White; woman. Beautiful and delicate-looking, with a fragile, almost ethereal presence. Her vulnerability is contrasted by a core of grit and perseverance. Born with a heart condition, Nico grew up in an orphanage and was separated from Tim, the boy she loved. As an adult, she works menial jobs to save money for his eye surgery. Nico evolves from victim to empowered woman, torn between two men—one from her past and one offering her a future. A stunt coordinator will be present for a scene in which Alice pushes Nico down a flight of stairs (Episode 35). A stunt double for Nico may also be brought in, if needed. Please note that the script contains scenes involving non-consensual sexual behavior, including: Ethan forcing himself onto Nico (Episode 1), and Nico—while under the influence of drugs—waking up in bed with Ethan (Episodes 27–28). An intimacy coordinator will be on set to ensure the actors' comfort throughout filming. Rate of Pay is $800/day... LEAD, 6-day shoot.

ETHAN

Male - 27 to 35 yrsLead Non union
Project title
BE MY HEART, BE HIS EYES
Media
Mini-Series
Due date
Friday June 20, 2025
Submissions from
Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Montréal, Ottawa, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Charlottetown, St. John's, Sudbury, Kelowna
Role description

White; man. Cold, ruthless, deeply conflicted, emotionally repressed. Handsome, intense, and piercing eyes. Once the one-eyed boy from the orphanage, Ethan was adopted and cured of his blindness, but trauma erased his memories. As a CEO, he treats Nico cruelly before realizing her true identity. Ethan must reconcile his buried past, face his adoptive mother’s manipulations, and choose between power and love. Please note that the script contains scenes involving non-consensual sexual behavior, including: Ethan forcing himself onto Nico (Episode 1), and Nico—while under the influence of drugs—waking up in bed with Ethan (Episodes 27–28). An intimacy coordinator will be on set to ensure the actors' comfort throughout filming. Rate of Pay is $800/day... LEAD, 6-day shoot.

TIMOTHY HUTTON

Male - 22 to 30 yrsSupporting Non union
Project title
BE MY HEART, BE HIS EYES
Media
Mini-Series
Due date
Friday June 20, 2025
Submissions from
Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Montréal, Ottawa, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Charlottetown, St. John's, Sudbury, Kelowna
Role description

White; man. Confident yet approachable demeanour. Athletic build, ruggedly handsome with an eye patch over one eye. A decorated war veteran who lost one eye in a hiking accident, Timothy becomes Nico’s supporter and pretends to be her fiancé. A noble foil to Ethan, Timothy’s growing love for Nico puts him in the middle of a bitter rivalry. Rate of Pay is $400/day... SUPPORTING, 6-day shoot.

ALICE TURNER

Female - 22 to 30 yrsSupporting Non union
Project title
BE MY HEART, BE HIS EYES
Media
Mini-Series
Due date
Friday June 20, 2025
Submissions from
Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Montréal, Ottawa, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Charlottetown, St. John's, Sudbury, Kelowna
Role description

White; woman. Entitled, manipulative, and spiteful. Comes from wealth and uses it as a shield to mask her insecurities. She’s cruel to those she deems beneath her, especially Nico. Petite, stylish, and conventionally attractive, often with a sharp or disdainful expression. Polished but cold. A stunt coordinator will be present for a scene in which Alice pushes Nico down a flight of stairs (Episode 35). A stunt double for Nico may also be brought in, if needed. Rate of Pay is $400/day... SUPPORTING, 6-day shoot.

Ryan

Male - 16 to 20 yrsLead Not designated
Project title
The Sound of the Suburbs
Media
Short Film
Due date
Tuesday July 1, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa
Role description

RYAN (17) Quiet, emotionally complex teen grieving his mother. Sensitive, withdrawn, and carries a soft masculinity with hints of unspoken femininity. A skater and musician. Must carry emotional weight non-verbally. Age Range: 16–20 Gender: Male or non-binary Ethnicity: Open Skills: Skating and/or musical ability (drums/guitar) a bonus

Silas

Male - 16 to 20 yrsLead Not designated
Project title
The Sound of the Suburbs
Media
Short Film
Due date
Tuesday July 1, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa
Role description

SILAS (18 ) Ryan's best friend. Scruffy, magnetic, and sharp. A River Phoenix type who masks his sensitivity with humour. Their connection is emotionally charged and layered. Age Range: 16 - 20 Gender: Male or non-binary Ethnicity: Open Skills: Guitar playing and/or skating a bonus

Ashley

Female - 11 to 14 yrsLead Not designated
Project title
The Sound of the Suburbs
Media
Short Film
Due date
Tuesday July 1, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa
Role description

ASHLEY (12) Ryan’s younger sister. Strange and captivating, with wild eyes and a curious mind. Has a strong bond with Ryan. Playful yet grounded, she provides a sense of warmth and subtle wisdom. Age Range: 11–14 Gender: Female Ethnicity: Open

Bill

Male - 40 to 55 yrsLead Not designated
Project title
The Sound of the Suburbs
Media
Short Film
Due date
Tuesday July 1, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa
Role description

BILL (40s) Ryan’s father. Handsome, rugged, emotionally distant. A former Woodstock-type struggling to hold it together while parenting through grief. Age Range: 40–55 Gender: Male Ethnicity: Open

Donna

Female - 35 to 45 yrsLead Not designated
Project title
The Sound of the Suburbs
Media
Short Film
Due date
Tuesday July 1, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa
Role description

DONNA (Late 30s–40s) Ryan's late mother, seen only in poetic flashbacks and dreamlike fragments. Feminine, stylish, and magnetic with an iconic presence. The kind of woman who lingers in a room long after she’s gone. Age Range: Late 30s to mid 40s Gender: Female?Ethnicity: Open Notes: Prefer blonde or willing to dye hair

Skatepark Kids

All - 16 to 20 yrsLead Not designated
Project title
The Sound of the Suburbs
Media
Short Film
Due date
Tuesday July 1, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa
Role description

SKATEPARK KIDS (16–20) Ryan’s suburban skate crew. Loud, brash, and often insensitive. Comfortable in chaotic teen energy. Age Range: 16–20 Gender: Male-identifying Ethnicity: Open Skills: Real skaters strongly encouraged

Game Night Hispanic Family

All - 10 to 70 yrsSOC Non union
Project title
Project Family - Shoots in Vancouver
Media
Commercial
Due date
Thursday June 19, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Montréal, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg
Role description

Prioritizing REAL FAMILIES, but OPEN TO INDIVIDUALS. Please note in submissions. - 65+ Hispanic female or male to play role of the great grandmother/grandfather - 50+ Hispanic female or male to play the role of grandmother/ grandfather - 30+ Hispanic female or male to play the role of daughter/son - 10+ Hispanic female or male to play the role of young child.?All individuals on tape must be available for callback, wardrobe and shoot.

ASL Grandparent

All - 50 to 75 yrsSOC Non union
Project title
Project Family - Shoots in Vancouver
Media
Commercial
Due date
Thursday June 19, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Montréal, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg
Role description

50 plus, male or female to play grandparent of a recent high school graduate. FLUENT IN American Sign Language. Open to all ethnicities. All individuals on tape must be available to travel to Vancouver to shoot.

Doctor

All - 30 to 50 yrsPrincipal (PP) Union
Project title
Education Works
Media
Commercial
Due date
Friday June 20, 2025
Submissions from
Regina, Saskatoon
Role description

Any gender, any ethnicity, speaks a line to camera