DEVYN: Female | Any Ethnicity | Age: 18 - 25 | Role Type: Leading | Video Reel Required
Female, Non-Binary. Please submit headshots and reels.

LUNA: Female | Any Ethnicity | Age: 18 - 25 | Role Type: Leading | Video Reel Required
Female, Non-Binary. Please submit headshots and reels.

ERIC HOFFMAN - VOICEOVER ROLE: Male | Caucasian | Age: 18 - 25 | Role Type: Supporting | Audio Reel Required
Eric is Pam and Paul’s eldest child. Having been a moody, camera-shy teen, he’s grown into an independent young man studying computer science at Brandeis University. The morning of September 11th, not being able to get in touch with his family back in New Jersey, he’s eager to get home to be with them. In the film, Eric appears in traces only: in a series of family photos in the living room, and in the family answering machine greeting (when the character was 16-17). Actor will be needed for a voiceover session and a family photo shoot.

JUSTIN: Male | Any Ethnicity | Age: 18 - 30 | Role Type: Supporting | Video Reel Required
Young man, 20. Justin studies jazz performance at a nearby university, and he works a part-time gig at RadioShack in Wayne. He’s living through the digital transformation era just as Pam is, but he’s adapting well and happy to share his knowledge of technology with others. Justin is eager to please and easy-going in a way that both betrays his lack of real-world experience and suits him well for customer service. When he helps Pam with her answering machine at RadioShack, he breaks her heart, quite unknowingly.

MELANIE HOFFMAN: Female | Caucasian, | Age: 18 - 25 | Role Type: Supporting | Video Reel Required
Young woman, 16, White. Melanie is Pam and Paul’s youngest child, and she’s basically Paul’s “mini me”: She’s gregarious, athletic, and smart, with a bright future ahead of her. Ever the optimist, when she arrives home from school on September 11th, she decides to wait for her father to come home, because she cannot fathom an outcome where he doesn’t. But at what point is it time to put one’s hope to bed and accept a grim new reality?

PAM HOFFMAN: Female | Caucasian, | Age: 40 - 50 | Role Type: Leading | Video Reel Required
Woman, 44, White. Pam is a mother of two who lives in Wayne, NJ, and commutes daily to her job as a paralegal in downtown Manhattan. She and her husband, Paul, have been married for 20 years and devoted to one another since college, and they’ve created a loving and tight-knit family together. Where Paul is gregarious and bold, Pam is demure; where Paul is confident and adaptable, Pam requires more time to accept change; where Paul is optimistic, Pam is pragmatic; but they have always been a team of equals who complement and help one another well. When Paul doesn’t come home on September 11th, Pam is at a loss for what to do, but must carry on and support her family. She has the misfortune of living during the rise of digital technology and being behind the curve on that transition, so when she attempts to save Paul’s last message on their answering machine, she takes the machine to RadioShack for help. Pam puts her family first, and that means putting their well-being before her own gr

PAUL HOFFMAN - VOICEOVER ROLE: Male | Caucasian | Age: 40 - 50 | Audio Reel Required
Pam’s husband, Paul, is a playful, fun-loving, happy-go-lucky, optimistic husband and dad, with a successful career at a New York law firm. Unfortunately, his office is in the North Tower at World Trade, and he doesn't make it out before it collapses. In the film, Paul appears in traces only: a series of family photos in the living room… the family answering machine greeting… his last voicemail before the tower collapsed. Actor will be needed for a voiceover session and a family photo shoot

RACHEL: Female | Any Ethnicity | Age: 18 - 25 | Role Type: Leading
20 years old, is vibrant, outgoing, and adventurous. She loves exploring new places, socializing, and enjoying nights out. She and Sarah have always shared a close bond, but as Sarah undergoes personal changes, Rachel struggles to understand this shift. She faces moments of uncertainty and a sense of loss but cares deeply about her friendship with Sarah, striving to understand and adapt. Looking for an actress who can bring energy, nuance, and emotional depth to the role.

SARAH: Female | Any Ethnicity | Age: 18 - 25 | Role Type: Leading
20 years old. A Jewish woman who grew up in a traditional Jewish home. Friendly but not overly outgoing, she values her friendships deeply. She enjoys reading, photography, and listening to music. As she reconnects with her heritage, she struggles to balance her evolving beliefs with the life she’s always known. Looking for an actress who can bring warmth, depth, and authenticity to the role.

CON: Female | Asian | Age: 18 - 25 | Role Type: Leading | Video Reel Required
Sharp-witted, independent, and a bit of a firecracker, our youngest character has a knack for defying expectations. Resentful of her mother’s habit of talking down to her, she instead finds warmth and comfort with her grandmother, whose meals speak more than words ever could. Weed is her personal ritual—a quiet rebellion and a way to carve out space for herself. Conversational Vietnamese preferred. In the case that you do not have a reel, please send us a 1 min video introducing yourself with your name, age, where you're from, and why you'd like to be a part of this story

ME: Female | Asian | Age: 40 - 55 | Role Type: Leading | Video Reel Required
The mother is a strong, pragmatic woman determined to reshape traditional Vietnamese expectations that depend on men. Despite her intentions, she mirrors her own mother in ways she doesn’t realize, frustrating herself and her daughter. Often authoritative, she accidentally takes an edible and enters a vulnerable, dreamlike state, gaining empathy that softens her approach to her daughter. Fluent Vietnamese required. In the case that you do not have a reel, please send us a 1 min video introducing yourself with your name, age, where you're from, and why you'd like to be a part of this story

BÀ NGOAI: Female | Asian | Age: 55 - 65 | Role Type: Leading | Video Reel Required
The grandmother is the family’s heart—a devoted caretaker who treasures tradition and peace. Watching her daughter and granddaughter clash often leaves her feeling powerless, yet she hopes food can heal their bond. After mistakenly eating an edible, she enters a dreamlike journey back to her youth, finding a newfound appreciation for her family and self-care. Fluent Vietnamese required In the case that you do not have a reel, please send us a 1 min video introducing yourself with your name, age, where you're from, and why you'd like to be a part of this story

PARTY GOERS: Male or Female | Any Ethnicity | Age: 25 - 65 | Role Type: Background
Will be engaged in mingling, networking, listening to a speech, and reacting naturally to the event’s atmosphere.

SAMEERA SAMI: Female | Mid-East-Indian | Age: 18 - 30 | Role Type: Leading | Video Reel Required
Irritable, but tries her best to express gratitude when she can. She adores her mother, but finds it hard to have honest conversations with her. She values her freedom above all else. Required Skills: Languages: Arabic Accents/Dialects: Arabic

MARYAM: Female | Mid-East-Indian | Age: 35 - 60 | Role Type: Supporting | Video Reel Required
Head-strong and maternal. She loves her daughter, but has a hard time letting go; it's hard for her to express her true feelings. Required Skills: Languages: Arabic Accents/Dialects: Arabic

RAY: Male | Any Ethnicity | Age: 30 - 40 | Role Type: Leading
Irreverent, rude, and chatty. Ray has absolutely no filter between his brain and his mouth.

KEN: Male | Any Ethnicity | Age: 55 - 75 | Role Type: Leading
Polite, rational, and thoughtful. An optimist at heart.