Actor: Jessica Hill

Character: Carla Springer

Jessica's assumption of the  role of 'Carla' in 'Rain Down' is a perfect example of the truism that "life is what happens when you've made other plans". Originally slated to audition for the supporting role of 'Barbara', Jessica was, at the last minute, asked to read Carla's lines at the very first cold read of the script.  It was immediately clear that this was a great opportunity.  Not only was she physically up to the demanding physical requirements of the role (she loves horses!), but she could also bring to the table a deep understanding of her character's struggle. All the while being supported and mentored by a phenomenal cast and crew! Enough said...

Jess is a graduate of Studio 58 and the Langara College Film Arts program. While this is her first lead in a feature film, she has many years of theatre under her belt and is presently producing and hosting a cooking/travel show on local cable television. 

Actor: Timothy Mossey

Character: Darren Crosby

This is Timothy's first lead role in a feature film.  Always wanting to be in a western, he was very excited to shoot on ranches in Cache Creek and Ashcroft, in the B.C. Interior.  Giving up on that dream after being thrown by two horses while filming; Rain Down will probably be the closest he gets to doing a western. This was a good experience for Tim and he had a great time on and off the set. He enjoys all mediums of performing and last played the part of 'Owen' in Norm Foster's Canadian play 'The Melville Boys' at the Metro Theatre. Timothy looks forward to accompanying 'Rain Down' on its journey through the festival circuit and anticipates good things.

Actor: Daisy Lippa

Character: Willow Knight

Curious, imaginative and confident, Daisy Lippa has performed in film and on television since the age of five.  Now nine years old, Daisy is an active and extremely verbal kid who is just as comfortable in front of the camera as she is on the playground at recess. Besides being in five feature films and numerous radio and tv commercials, Daisy is also in French Immersion, German school, choir and, if she had her way, on a bike or in the pool 24 hours a day.  Her future plans include writing a short film and getting  a kitten.

Actor: Melanie Bray

Character: Barbara Knight

Originally from Montreal, Melanie now divides her time between Vancouver and Toronto.  Prior to 'Rain Down' Melanie played 'Wendy' in Sook Yin Lee's feature film debut 'Year of the Carnivore', currently making the festival rounds and scheduled for theatrical release in 2010.  She has also appeared on television shows such as 'The L Word' and 'Psych' and played the part of Sam in the CBC radio drama 'Swimming to China'. She is a Jessie Richardson Award nominated actor. Thanks to Rain Down's DOP Oliver Glaser, Melanie is now passionate about shooting guns!

Actor: Stuart Pierre

Character: Craig

Born Stuart Leigh Pierre in Vancouver, Canada in 1976. He spent his childhood following the athletic pursuits of soccer, boxing and martial arts. A gifted athlete, Stuart discovered his love of the physical arts  extended naturally into theater by the time he was 21.

By 2002 he had graduated from the highly acclaimed Studio 58 Professional Theater Training Program and a life long love of acting was born.

Stuart  won the coveted Jessie Richardson Award in 2004 for his role in the Vancouver Playhouse's production of 'Equus' and immediately turned his ambition towards film and television.

He has since been featured in Carl Bessai's 'Un-Natural' and 'Accidental' (CBC), Milan Cheylou's 'Dead Like Me' (Showtime, MGM), Chris Haddock's 'Intelligence' and 'Da Vinci's Inquest' (CBC), and John Lecoyer's 'The Guard'. In 2009 Stuart won 'Best Supporting Actor' at the North American Indigenous Image Awards in Albuequerque, New Mexico for his performance in Rob King's 'Redemption'.

Recently re-located from his home town of Vancouver to Toronto, Stuart is now working alongside Big Soul Production's Laura Milliken and looking forward to the challenges ahead as one of Canada's best kept secrets!

Actor: Raphael Kepinski

Character:  Sergeant Clorac

Raphael Kepinski is a Vancouver based character actor and 'Rain Down' is his third feature film after 'The Delicate Art of Parking' and 'Fido'. He's appeared on television in the show 'Aliens in America' and on stage numerous times in and around Vancouver.  He is a graduate of the Studio 58 Acting Arts Conservatory and has a Bachelor of Science from UBC.  He lives in Kitsilano with his wife and his cat.

Actor: Genevieve Fleming

Character: Kelly Keneally

Genevieve is delighted to have made her feature film debut alongside the lovely cast and crew of 'Rain Down'. Hailing from the Maritimes, Genevieve most recently appeared onscreen in 'Supernatural' and can next be seen in the upcoming theatre productions 'The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood' (Carousel Theatre) and 'Rick: The Rick Hansen Story (MTYP). Genevieve is a graduate of Studio 58.

Actor: Nigel Vonas

Character: Murray

Nigel Vonas made his feature film debut in 2005 in 'The Chronicles of Riddick'. He has since appeared in several popular television series.  "No rest for the wicked" is a phrase that certainly applies to Nigel. Having finished with 'Rain Down' he is now into pre-production on a new feature film 'The Diary of Babineaux' slated to be shot in Phoenix, Arizona.

Actor: Laureen Smith

Character: Ginger

Relatively new to Vancouver, Laureen's film work has included industry shorts, student films, regional commercials and several radio dramas, both in Vancouver and in the US. 'Rain Down' is her first feature film and she is supremely happy to have been given the opportunity to take part in this production!  On stage in Vancouver, Laureen has been seen in 'Beggars in the House of Plenty' (Beaumont Stage), 'You Can't Take it With You', 'Shadowlands' (Pacific Theatre), 'By Some Divine Mistake' (Vital Sparks), among others. Her initial training was at UCLA. 

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Actor:  Ian Smith

Character: Russell  LePan

Originally from vancouver Island, Ian moved to Vancouver in 2000 to continue his passion for acting.  Before completing 'Rain Down' Ian appeared in numerous short films, including award winning shorts such as 'Manhood' and 'Rest Stop'.  He has also appeared on the TV show 'Men In Trees' and his most recent theatre production was 'Metamorphoses' at the Pacific Theatre. After studying at numerous acting schools throughout BC, Ian is very appreciative of all the support and continued opportunities he receives to this day from the langara Film Arts Program community.

Actor: Andrea Steen

Character: Lawyer No. 2

Andrea Steen hails from Edmonton where she received her First Class Honours degree in Drama from the University of Alberta in 2006. After graduation, Andrea worked in Audience Development at the Citadel Theatre and acted in various independant theatre projects around the city.  CBC named Andrea's 2008 Edmonton Fringe Show 'Green Eggs and Kerouac' one of their "Picks of the Fringe."  In the fall of 2008 she moved to Vancouver to pursue film and should that fail will rely on her back-up plan; going to law school.  Huge thanks to Garwin and the cast and crew!