Short Film "Stepmom’s Dark Secret" Seeks Actors in ON

LEAD ROLE. MUST BE AN ACTRA MEMBER (FULL OR APPRENTICE). Delia is Emily’s manipulative and cold stepmother, a woman who wears a mask of perfection to cover her cruelty. She’s charming in public, using her “feminine” wiles to keep Emily's father, ALEX, wrapped around her finger. But behind closed doors, Delia is vindictive, controlling, and abusive - particularly toward HANNAH.

LEAD ROLE. ALEX is Emily's well-meaning but oblivious father, who has become entangled in a web of denial and misplaced trust. A loving father at heart, he works hard to provide for his family but is often blind to the deeper issues at play, especially when it comes to his wife, Delia. When confronted with the truth, he’s torn between his love for Delia and his overwhelming guilt for failing to protect Emily and Hannah.

LEAD ROLE. MUST be OK with content, and exposing her back only to show “bruises and scratches” through a wet shirt. No nudity, no implied nudity. Hannah is the quiet, loyal housekeeper who has been working for ALEX and his family for years. On the outside, she is kind and self-effacing, often keeping her head down to avoid trouble. However, her meek exterior masks the deep emotional and physical toll of abuse at the hands of Delia.