The instructor of 'How to Tell a Story 101' who delivers insights about conflict and storytelling that frames our story. Sardonic and wise, he engages students with a coffee in hand and dry humour, providing a thematic bookend to Simran's journey. A role requiring an actor with natural authority.

Ryan’s girlfriend of four years who appears at the Diwali party. Confident and warm, she’s unaware of the romantic tension she’s walking into. A small but impactful role requiring an actress who can convey a gut punch.

VOICE ONLY. A recording vocalist for two songs featured in the film. Ideally, a voice that can effectively portray the vulnerability and resolve of a college student dreamer, as well as the anger and hurt faced once her dream world is shattered. Note: Studio voice-work. Hindi required.

VOICE ONLY. Simran’s deceased father who appears only through voicemail. Gentle and wise, he represents the connection to home and family that Simran has lost. A voice-over only role requiring an actor who can convey paternal affection. Note: Studio voice-over. Hindi required.

White American female. Imposing presence, intelligent, and perceptive. A worldly woman, she is a piano teacher and full-time governess to Mr. Fisher’s son, whom she cares for with motherly devotion. Polished, elegant, and an excellent conversationalist. Role requires native English fluency.

Hombre atlético, descendiente del pueblo Pericú, nacido en la California mexicana. Inés es vibrante, atractivo, curioso por el mundo, un soñador. Es un hombre que ha crecido entre dos mujeres, su madre y su abuela, dos figuras muy importantes para el mundo emocional de Inés. Es trabajador, fuerte, salvaje, astuto, sensible, está curtido por el sol, ha crecido frente al mar, conoce los caminos inciertos de la sierra y está íntimamente ligado con el lugar en el que nació, aunque constantemente quiere conocer qué hay más al norte.

Can play the role of Male, 47, the type who doesn't like crowds and "reads a lot of Tolkein," he is another lawyer assigned to Tony's case and will be handling the civil side of things. Ever the rule abider, Wilson can be a bit of a nervous nelly. Probably the last person to be picked in a dodgeball game. CAUCASIAN

Can play the role of Male, 43, the first born of a real estate magnate, and strangely evasive, he doesn't seem to grasp the severity of the situation when asked by the news media about the drafting of an apology by his real estate company. Even the fact that his own brother is being held hostage by an armed man does not have any impact on his responses. He's not a man to be rushed. CAUCASIAN

Can play the role of Female, 60, arthritic, seen with a walker, she is Tony's sister who lives alone in a trailer park. Reclusive and not sociable, she finally opens up to Ginny about how her brother scammed her out of her money. Effie is formidable in her own right. Once an aspiring journalist herself, she reads two newspapers a day. She is quick-witted with a biting tongue. CAUCASIAN

Can play the role of Male, 40s, this A.D.A. gets verbally combative with Ruckelshaus regarding his defence of allegedly corrupt cops. He's the Penn of Penn & Teller. Voluble and combative in contrast to the always quiet Rimstadt (Teller). CAUCASIAN

Can play the role of Male, he is a detective on hand at the apartment complex, the site of the ongoing hostage situation. He unwittingly opens up to Ginny, telling her that Tony isn't really a bad guy, also mentioning a falling-out with Tony and his sister... CAUCASIAN

Can play the role of Male, he is Dick's father, owner of Meridian Mortgage. Gravelly-voiced, careful with his words, dismissive of the fact that his son is being held hostage, he makes it very clear that he will not be apologizing. Ever. Taciturn. Steely. Runs the family with an iron fist. CAUCASIAN

Can play the role of Female, this octogenarian with big glasses and always a pack of unfiltered Pall Malls in her housecoat pocket, allows some of the press to use her apartment (situated across the street from the site of the hostage situation) as a base of operation... CAUCASIAN

Can play the role of Male, 38, he is the A.D.A. working with A.D.A. Martz on the case which alleges police corruption. He is the Teller, of Penn and Teller. Although he says nothing, his face is very expressive like he wants to say something but cannot. CAUCASIAN

Can play the role of Male, this officer with the bomb squad gets confirmation that the building is rigged with explosives... CAUCASIAN

This character walks with a cane. Sensitive, perceptive, and emotionally vulnerable. She’s deeply frustrated with her husband Alan's emotional distance and obsession with work, but she’s also persistent in trying to connect with him. She values intimacy and honesty in her marriage, which makes his neglect and betrayal cut deeply.

Defensive, distracted, emotionally withdrawn. He’s more committed to his career and an affair than his marriage, which makes him evasive and dismissive toward his wife, Margaret. He avoids confrontation until pressured, then lashes out with brutal honesty initiating a divorce.

The Gas Station Person is gentle, helpful, comforting. He represents safety and normalcy.

The Lead Cultist is calm, controlled, sadistic. Speaks only in whispers, heightening their menace. Their power lies in psychological manipulation, forcing Alan into an impossible moral dilemma.

KINDLY DO NOT SUBMIT ACTORS WITHOUT A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY. Please submit here again if you did submit someone who fits the specs. CAN BE ON THE SPECTRUM including Down's Syndrome, Autism etc. We are open! Chloe is a white girl, 8 years of age. Chloe is Beatrice’s wise and funny little sister who has a developmental disability. Chloe is a loving, fiercely loyal sibling, and secret strategist who is frequently underestimated outside of her home. Please submit actors who have a developmental disability from anywhere in Canada. Note DOB please. SUBMIT FROM ANYWHERE IN NORTH AMERICA