DARRELL DENNIS as BRIAN DOUGLAS (First Nations, 30’s):
A freewheeling artist, self-involved but with a big heart. He wants to change the world by attacking the system. Brian is a staunch upholder of Native pride but is even more desirous of quenching Native hypocrisy. Brian is always flying by the seat of his pants, leaping from part time job to part time job. In many ways Brian is a modern day Trickster. He is not a slacker though, and works very hard when involved in something he believes in.

CARMEN MOORE as KRISTA SELLERS (First Nations, 30’s):
One of the top activist lawyers in the downtown East Side. KRISTA is a contradiction of sorts. While she fights for change within the system she is also a creature of comfort. KRISTA’s credit card bills demonstrate her extravagant lifestyle. She is very proud of the progress she has made in the Aboriginal justice system but dreams of someday moving back to the reserve with a husband and kids, and negotiating land claims. Deep down she knows this future may not be with her fiancé PAUL. Is it maybe in Brian’s future?

TOM HA (Asian, 30’s):
BRIAN’S other best friend, sidekick, and documentary cameraman. Tom is a little goofy but is also blessed with a quick wit. He is constantly attempting a variety of non- traditional endeavors: N.H.L. hockey player, Rapping, inventing, television production, and performance art, to name just a few. TOM will never give up because he is a firm advocate for the Canadian dream. The only problem is, TOM doesn’t know yet what his dream is and will continue to search until he finds his purpose.

PAUL McGEE (Caucasian, 30’s):
Krista’s fiancé and Brian’s unspoken nemesis, PAUL is the ultimate catch: rich, handsome and successful. Women would do anything to be with him but PAUL has one major weakness: KRISTA SELLERS. He is uncomfortable around her world and friends but suffers through it for KRISTA’S sake. PAUL’S family is not happy about their relationship and has no shame about making their displeasure known. Eventually, Brian and Paul will face off but for now, Paul will sit back and suck it up for Krista’s sake… up to a point that is.

KATYA GARDNER AS DOMINIQUE SWAIN (Caucasian, 30’s):
Dominique is the Paris Hilton of Vancouver. Born to millionaire parents, Dominique grew up extremely spoiled and pampered. So much so, that she truly believes that she can do no wrong and everyone adores her. Dominique is Brian’s girlfriend (or mentor in Dominique’s mind) and Krista’s ex sorority roommate (or mentor in Dominique’s mind). DOMINIQUE has an insatiable desire to be at the center of attention. She will do everything she can to change the dynamics between BRIAN and KRISTA. As time goes on she will realize that she cannot disrupt the close bond between the two and she will stop at nothing to make them bend to her will.

SHAUNA and SHANNON BAKER as TERRI and TANYA DELINE: (First Nations, 20’s)
Stunningly beautiful identical twins. TERRI and TANYA live next door to BRIAN. They are fiercely loyal to one another, particularly in relationships. If they find themselves liking the same guy then neither of them will date him. In business, TERRI and TANYA also make a great team. TERRI is the fiery, take no prisoners, go-getter, and TANYA is the practical one that can figure out mathematics and statistical odds in the blink of an eye. TERRI and TANYA are the living manifestation of yin and yang in a very sexy package. They currently work as waitresses at Tom’s parent’s restaurant: THE HA- CIENDA (The only Tex-Mex restaurant in Vancouver’s Chinatown).

GRAHAM GREENE as ADAM CARDINAL (First Nations, 60’s):
The cantankerous poltergeist spirit that is trapped in Brian’s apartment. Misogynistic, crude, and politically incorrect, Adam delights in giving Brian bad advice about his life. ADAM has become dependent on BRIAN because he is ADAM’S only connection to the outside. Even though GRAHAM is dead he is constantly coming up with schemes to make his death more comfortable. BRIAN has tried to convince GRAHAM that he needs to learn about kindness before he can take the journey to the spirit world. As a result, ADAM has taken it upon himself to help BRIAN with whatever problems arise in his life. GRAHAM believes that every time he helps BRIAN, he is closer to being allowed into the next world. In the meantime, he’s going to live death to the fullest!

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SERIES OUTLINE

TALES OF AN URBAN INDIAN is the very first series of its kind; a quirky comic- drama about Canada’s urban Native population. The series follows the escapades of BRIAN DOUGLAS (Darrell Dennis, a First Nations actor who is disillusioned by the stereotypes of Native people in the media. To battle these stereotypes, BRIAN has resolved to expose the truth about the urban Aboriginal experience and change the perception of Native people forever. If only he could get his personal life together first! His first major endeavor in this quest is a homemade documentary entitled, “TALES OF AN URBAN INDIAN”.

BRIAN is pulled in many different directions by an eclectic mix of characters: DOMINIQUE (Katya Gardner), his spoiled heiress girlfriend, TERRI AND TANYA (Shauna and Shannon Baker), the two beautiful Native twins that live next door, ADAM (Graham Greene), the grouchy spirit that haunts Brian's apartment, and KYE7E JOSIE (Tantoo Cardinal), Brian's grandmother and voice of reason. These people, combined with the countless girlfriends, bosses, producers, enemies, etc., will continue to help or hinder BRIAN in his “Tales”.

With the financial and technical support of his best friends, KRISTA SELLERS (Carmen Moore) and TOM HA (Paul Bae), Brian will reveal the Aboriginal experience in an exercise that is as much purging therapy, as it is art. Brian’s mantra in his manifesto is, “Pure honesty, no matter how ridiculous, painful, embarrassing, or hurtful it may be.” This mantra will prove to be problematic for many of the subjects involved.

Perhaps the greatest challenge for Brian is his relationship with Krista. As children, they were betrothed to each other in a symbolic Indian ceremony. Despite separating as children, Brian and Krista’s platonic relationship is stronger than ever. So strong in fact, that they are developing unspoken feelings for one another. With Krista recently affianced and Brian unable to get his life together, it seems that Krista and Brian will never fulfill their childhood betrothal. The question with these two is not “will they or won’t they?” but rather “Would they and should they?”… Only time will tell.