the cold ride

Fallon Bowman is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Toronto. A love for acting was already in her blood coming from a performing family, and one that she was primed for having played stages around the world as a musician. Fallon has guest starred in Titans (HBOMax) Wong & Winchester (CityTV/Apple+) and starred in the MOW thriller Danger Rocks The Cradle. The Cold Ride will be Fallon's first project as a Producer and writer.

Inspired by the captivating impact of storytelling through film and television during her teenage years while living in her home country – St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Indira Layne is now a Toronto-based Actor.

Having trained under the tutelage of some of Toronto's finest acting schools with professionals at The Lighthouse Acting Studios Toronto, Armstrong Acting Studio and LB Acting Studio, Layne is a firm believer in continuous training; constantly seeks out new opportunities to hone her craft. Layne has a few commercials, Television series and short films under her belt. She most recently appeared in the short film “Taboo” directed by Nesa Huda.

Layne began her foray into writing, in 2020 with her first short “1000 pieces” premiering at the Hairouna Film Festival in 2021. In 2022, Layne launched Look At Us Productions with writing partner Fallon Bowman. Their first short film “The Cold Ride” which was co-written and co-produced by Layne is set to be released in the Summer of 2024.

When she’s not immersed in the world of acting, Layne enjoys the restorative benefits of yoga, she enjoys hiking and the outdoors, and learning new hobbies. She shares a deep connection to all things Caribbean – culture, travel, history. Having made her mark, she looks forward to continued growth in the industry, and working on new projects in the upcoming year.

Cherene Francis makes her directorial debut with the upcoming sci-fi thriller, The Cold Ride (2025), marking a new chapter in her multifaceted career as a film and media actor-producer and marketing consultant based in Toronto, Canada. Her film and TV credits include hosting and producing two seasons (24 episodes) of the talk show "LEAP!", which aired on CHEX TV - Corus Entertainment, reaching audiences throughout Ontario. She has also produced the short feature film concept, STAINED (2023), now in development; and has showcased her acting range in everything from comedic commercials to dramatic thrillers. Cherene is also an alumna of the OYA Media Black Arts Coalition program and a current member of Black Women Film & Media Canada. With a BA in Religious Studies, her work often explores cultural, psychological, and spiritual perspectives, offering insights into ancient wisdom, sci-fi, and paranormal activity. Her storytelling style blends entertainment with inspiration, creating thought-provoking narratives that captivate audiences. With a proven track record for creating engaging content across Canada and the USA, Cherene has established herself as a versatile and innovative storyteller.n goes here

Monique began her professional career as a dancer at the young age of 12 years old working with the Raptor’s Dance Pack in Toronto and training continued under the tutelage of Luther Brown, choreographer and judge from the Canadian hit series “So you think you can Dance". Monique has toured with greats like Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross & Bobby Valentino and Drake and was the Assistant Artistic director for the McMaster Urban Dance Company while completing her Bachelor of the Arts in Communications and Theatre and Film at McMaster University. Realizing she also had a strength and passion for entrepreneurship, media and production, she opened her own business called Media With Mo, specializing in mentoring small business owners in media. As she continues to hone her skills in production, she has been honoured to manage and produce documentaries and films such as "Femme Noir" in 2020 "Underestimated" in 2021 and The Inaugural Emancipation Day Celebration for Canada, in partnership with Heritage Canada and The National Film Board.