
Flights for audition in Canada
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Last week, I recorded an e-casting for a role that truly spoke to me—a queer university professor teaching linguistics who falls in love with another woman. I dedicated half a day to the audition, got my hair done to embody the character, and spent two more hours perfecting the look and taking photos before uploading everything to WeTransfer, just as requested. I poured my heart into it, like I always do. And guess what? A week later… they hadn’t even downloaded the files. So what’s next? Fly to Canada, knock on their door and tell them: “I’m convinced I’m the perfect fit for this role!!!”… Well, I want to try! And I’ll shoot a documentary about my trip. But I need some financial support in order to be able to do that.
I've been following my dream of becoming a successful actress, playing plenty of interesting and sophisticated roles, since I was six years old. That journey has taken me through incredible highs and crushing lows, countless auditions, and more "plan Bs" than I can count—though even my backup plans have always been rooted in the film and theatre industry. I’ve worked in production, direction, and even interpreting, all to sharpen my craft and stay close to what I love most: storytelling.
Welcome to the life of an actress.
Being an actor means investing time, energy, and often our own money into opportunities that may never even be seen. But we keep going because we believe in the power of storytelling. Because we have to. This journey isn’t easy, but I know that with the right support, I can continue pursuing the roles I was born to play.
That’s why I’m reaching out. If you’d like to support me in making this dream a sustainable reality—whether it’s to help cover the costs of auditions, travel for roles, or training opportunities—any contribution means the world.
Thank you for believing in me.
Organizer

Melina Hess
Organizer
Burtigny, VD