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Bill Hominuke (left) and Layne Coleman, Co-Writers/Directors/Producers of The Shape of Rex, at a 2012 Factoria Films' private Toronto screening.
LAYNE COLEMAN (Co-Writer/ Director/Producer)

Layne has spent a lifetime as an actor, playwright, director and producer in the world of Canadian theatre in a career that has played out on three continents. His accomplishments in Canadian theatre are legendary; he has been a new play creator in the Canadian theatre community for over three …

WILLIAM HOMINUKE (Co-Writer/ Director/ Producer)

Bill is a non-practising Saskatoon lawyer who placed his legal career on hold to resume a writing career that began decades ago.  Prior to studying law he worked as a disc jockey in Toronto. While doing voice-overs for radio and television commericals Bill simultaneously worked with Layne Coleman on writing …

BRETT DONAHUE (younger Rex)

Born and raised in Winnipeg, Brett studied theatre at both the University of Manitoba and the University of Winnipeg, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Drama. He is also a graduate of The National Theatre School of Canada. Brett has appeared in My Winnipeg (IFC/Buffalo Gals), Total …

RYAN HOLLYMAN (older Rex)

is a multi-nominated and multi-award winning actor known for his work in theatre, television, film and voice. He has starred, guested and played principal parts in numerous films and television shows, including King (Showcase), Republic of Doyle and Othello (CBC), Flashpoint (CBS/CTV) and The Winning Sason (TNT). He …

VIVIEN ENDICOTT-DOUGLAS (younger Rose)

Vivien has studied Social Equity, Film and Drama Theory at the University of Toronto. She is an ACTRA Outstanding Female Performance nominee for her role as Rose in The Shape of Rex. She will be appearing in Copper (BBC America) and has appeared on Murdoch Mysteries (CBC), Rookie Blue (CTV) …

MONICA DOTTOR (Older Rose)

is a six time Dora Mavor Moore nominated actor (twice) & choreographer (three times), and a Dora winner as part of the ensemble cast of Margaret Atwood’s play, The Penelopiad. She most recently appeared in the feature film Picture Day, which premiered at The Toronto International Film Festival.  She …

AVIVA ARMOUR-OSTROFF (Christine)

Aviva works in Toronto as an actor, director and producer. She is the artistic director & founder of The Lab Cab Festival, an annual multi-arts festival now in its eighth year. Aviva is a Dora Award nominee, a Harold Award recipient and has been named one of Toronto’s Top Ten …

JD NICHOLSEN (Jerry)

JD (Jack) has spent the last 25 years as a professional actor in Canada. He is also an accomplished musician. His band, The Leslie Spit Treeo, won a Juno Award for most promising band in 1991. His background in theatre has given him the opportunity to employ both …

LAYNE COLEMAN (Wally)

has spent a lifetime as an actor, director and writer in Canadian theatre. He is the recipient of the Rita Davies Award from the Toronto Arts Council for a lifetime of contributions to the arts, and was awarded the Silver Ticket Award for lifetime achievement by the Toronto Alliance for …

LORNE CARDINAL (Stanley)

is an actor and known best for his role as Sergeant Davis Quinton on 6 seasons of CTV’s Corner Gas. Lorne’s film and TV credits include: North of 60, Moccasin Flats: Redemption, Insomnia (with Al Pacino), Icebound (with Susan Sarandon), Tecumseh, the voice of Jacob on the Gemini Award winning …

AMY MATYSIO (Angelica)

Amy’s upcoming feature film releases include Ferocious, and Roger Christian's Stranded in which she stars opposite Christian Slater. Past feature credits include Jennifer Lynch's Chained, Vampire Dog, New Line Cinema's Just Friends, the Stephen King thriller Dolan's Cadillac, The Guerrilla Picture Show and Mulligans.  Small screen appearances include roles on …

PATRICK MCLAUGLIN (Director of Photography)
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HEATHER MALEK (Editor)
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ROSS NYKIFORUK (Musical Score)
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JOHN HALFPENNY (Opening Titles)
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