Casting Call for "Girls' Night Out" Film

Observant, clever and composed, Amara is a code switching marketing professional. She is the planner, who stretches herself to hold everyone together while quietly navigating how to hold and carry herself at work. Beneath her accommodating and polite exterior lies an anxious need to make those around her comfortable. Her detailed and orderly nature comes quite in handy when her girls need the perfect picture on a night out. Switch between Nigerian pidgin and a neutral Canadian accent.

Depleted, emotionally withdrawn and burntout, Nia is a medical student who failed to match into her dream specialty. Slowly falling apart, crumbling under self imposed and familial pressure and high expectations. Measuring value and seeking proof of worth in outcomes, her i world is clouded. Nia is weighed down by despair but can't help but be affected by her friend's contagious light. Must be comfortable with a smoking scene. The ability to switch between a Canadian accent to Western African

Decisive, warm and composed, Zuri is the anchor and glue. A social worker who gives everything to everyone including $500 she can’t afford. Truly cares for those around her but gives & devotes herself to others to a fault. She makes tough decisions and hard calls even if no one else backs her up. Zuri takes pride in helping others. The ability to switch between a neutral Canadian accent to an authentic Southern African Accent is a PLUS. Valid drivers licence & needs to know how to drive

Chaotically warm, bright and charming. Imani is a DJ and Zuri’s roommate. Every room she walks into or passes by becomes radiant and full of lively energy. Imani uses her musical gifts to drown out the deafening silence of grief. Feelings of isolation and familial abandonment do their best to creep up within her but nothing stops her from showing out and having a good time. Seeking natural comedic timing but also emotional depth. Switch from neutral Canadian accent to Southern African accent

Athletic and private Toni is a software engineer who keeps her cards close to her chest. Toni meticulously keeps a medical result to herself. She can only avoid & deny the situation for so long until a bubbling world of helplessness comes to the surface. Toni remains strong, not letting anyone else see the huge burden on her back. Seeking grounded, truthful, layered and emotionally vulnerable performances. A bit of a tomboy. Switch from neutral Canadian accent to East African accent a PLUS

Supporting Character. Straight-lipped. Pleasant in a careful way. An older white coworker who maintains a polite, friendly demeanor, though subtle gaps in understanding and lived experience create an unspoken tension in their dynamic with their younger Black colleague.

Additional Character (One liner) Clear & welcoming. A personable, inviting and articulate front desk receptionist with a warm, steady phone presence, able to communicate medical results clearly while maintaining a reassuring and professional tone.

Supporting Character. Well-meaning. Socially Unaware. Awkward. Impulsive. A physically and socially awkward, privileged coworker whose lack of tact and emotional awareness often leads to awkward interactions as they act without considering impact, though they are genuinely enamoured with Amara.

Additional Character. (one liner) Sharply dressed. Professional. Polite. Professional, sharply dressed coworker with a composed and polite presence, embodying workplace formality and quiet competence.

Additional Character. (One liner) Sharply dressed, polished professional who maintain a polite, composed presence in the workplace, operating with quiet efficiency and formality.

Additional Character. Talkative and Approachable presence. Casually dressed, very chatty and open, with a warm, upbeat presence that makes him easy to engage in conversation. Relaxed and open demeanor.

Additional Character. Inviting. Accommodating. Professional. Inviting and professional, with a calm, accommodating presence and an easy warmth that puts patrons at ease.

Additional Character. Dialed into phones. A cross-section of everyday commuters, quietly absorbed in their phones, moving through shared space with minimal interaction.

Additional Character. Local Vancouver Musician. Sets ambiance. A BIPOC performing artist who brings a grounded, expressive presence to the space, subtly shaping the atmosphere through live performance.

Additional Character. Sociable. Engaging. Social, engaged patrons who create a lively but natural ambiance through casual conversation and shared dining experience.