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DOUG

Male - 50 to 59 yrsLarge Principal Union or Non union
Project title
THE MISTLETOE MATCH - Leads, Supporting & Day Players
Media
TV Feature
Due date
Thursday July 18, 2024
Submissions from
Montréal, Ottawa
Role description

To play the role of a man in his 50s. PLEASE SUBMIT ALL ETHNICITIES. A member of the Chamber of Commerce Christmas Committee. Kath, Jim and Doug call themselves the “triple threat Holiday Dream Team” because of their shared camaraderie and efficiency in spreading Christmas cheer. Doug is in charge of the committee’s people attraction events: Santa’s Village and the Holiday Market. Doug is sensitive, silly, and wears his heart on his sleeve.

LANGUAGE / ACCENT: The Character must be able to speak standard American English with a generic American accent.

AIDEN

Male - 37 to 39 yrsLarge Principal Union or Non union
Project title
THE MISTLETOE MATCH - Leads, Supporting & Day Players
Media
TV Feature
Due date
Thursday July 18, 2024
Submissions from
Montréal, Ottawa
Role description

To play the role of a man in his mid to late 30s. PLEASE SUBMIT ALL ETHNICITIES. Barbara and Mark's oldest son, brother to Shane. Works with his father at the family real estate company. Is married to Jeff. Dependable, business-oriented.

LANGUAGE / ACCENT: The Character must be able to speak standard American English with a generic American accent. We encourage performers who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community to submit for this role.

YOLANDA

Female - 42 to 47 yrsLarge Principal Union or Non union
Project title
THE MISTLETOE MATCH - Leads, Supporting & Day Players
Media
TV Feature
Due date
Thursday July 18, 2024
Submissions from
Montréal, Ottawa
Role description

To play the role of a 45 year old woman. PLEASE SUBMIT ALL ETHNICITIES. President of the Chamber of Commerce. Business oriented, values organization and smooth planning. Not the type to get her hands dirty. She brings Barbara onto the Christmas Committee because she believes Barbara’s experience in accounting would make a valuable asset to the team. Although she means well, Yolanda’s leadership style can sometimes unintentionally appear harsh, especially towards those who struggle to assert themselves. Often dismissive of Kath, her former assistant turned Christmas Committee leader.

LANGUAGE / ACCENT: The Character must be able to speak standard American English with a generic American accent.

DANIELLE

Female - 28 to 33 yrsLarge Principal Union or Non union
Project title
THE MISTLETOE MATCH - Leads, Supporting & Day Players
Media
TV Feature
Due date
Thursday July 18, 2024
Submissions from
Montréal, Ottawa
Role description

To play the role of a 30 year old woman. PLEASE SUBMIT ALL ETHNICITIES. Lauren's business partner and best friend. Described as the "dreamer" of the duo when it comes to their architecture firm. Danielle is supportive of Lauren and often worries that her partner is pushing herself too hard. She offers to push back when clients have difficult requests, but Lauren insists on getting it done.

LANGUAGE / ACCENT: The Character must be able to speak standard American English with a generic American accent.

JIM

Male - 60 to 69 yrsPrincipal Union or Non union
Project title
THE MISTLETOE MATCH - Leads, Supporting & Day Players
Media
TV Feature
Due date
Thursday July 18, 2024
Submissions from
Montréal, Ottawa
Role description

To play the role of a man in his 60s. PLEASE SUBMIT ALL ETHNICITIES. A member of the Chamber of Commerce Christmas Committee. Kath, Jim and Doug call themselves the “triple threat Holiday Dream Team” because of their shared camaraderie and efficiency in spreading Christmas cheer. Often walking around a room to get his steps in. Prior to his retirement, Jim worked in marketing.

LANGUAGE / ACCENT: The Character must be able to speak standard American English with a generic American accent.

ZEKE

Male - 30 to 39 yrsPrincipal Union or Non union
Project title
THE MISTLETOE MATCH - Leads, Supporting & Day Players
Media
TV Feature
Due date
Thursday July 18, 2024
Submissions from
Montréal, Ottawa
Role description

To play the role of a man in his 30s. PLEASE SUBMIT ALL ETHNICITIES. Shane's friend and an actor in his community theater. He performs in the annual holiday comedy improv show. A talented comedic actor.

LANGUAGE / ACCENT: The Character must be able to speak standard American English with a generic American accent.

JEFF

Male - 30 to 39 yrsActor Union or Non union
Project title
THE MISTLETOE MATCH - Leads, Supporting & Day Players
Media
TV Feature
Due date
Thursday July 18, 2024
Submissions from
Montréal, Ottawa
Role description

To play the role of a man in his late 30s. PLEASE SUBMIT ALL ETHNICITIES. Husband of Aiden.

LANGUAGE / ACCENT: The Character must be able to speak standard American English with a generic American accent. We encourage performers who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community to submit for this role.

APRES PRESIDENT

All - 38 to 69 yrsActor Union or Non union
Project title
THE MISTLETOE MATCH - Leads, Supporting & Day Players
Media
TV Feature
Due date
Thursday July 18, 2024
Submissions from
Montréal, Ottawa
Role description

To play the role of a man or a woman in their late 30s - 60s. PLEASE SUBMIT ALL ETHNICITIES. President of the Apres Hotel. They're meeting with Lauren and Danielle’s architecture firm to discuss a new building proposal.

LANGUAGE / ACCENT: The Character must be able to speak standard American English with a generic American accent.

CARY

Male - 35 to 50 yrsLead Union
Project title
The Running Kind
Media
Short Film
Due date
Tuesday July 23, 2024
Submissions from
Los Angeles
Role description

Cary has been in a string of failed relationships over the years, and finds himself in a job he hates, with a longtime girlfriend he won’t marry, and a quickly diminishing circle of friends. Despite all of this, Cary laughs these troubles off instead of crying. He’s not mature enough to talk about his feelings and instead acts impulsively to regain the control he thinks he’s lost over his life; one he feels should be a long adventure. When he learns his childhood friend Rick is dying of cancer, Cary realizes how alone he will feel and decides to fake his own death in order to start over. Cary’s arc starts as an unhappy rascal desperate for some life direction and transform into a new man who has realized a greater truth about himself. A wayward man who can’t commit to anything. Production covers travel/accommodation from Los Angeles for this role. LEAD, 6 Days (Role requires on-screen driving. Talent must have a valid driver license.)

RICK

Male - 35 to 50 yrsLead Union
Project title
The Running Kind
Media
Short Film
Due date
Tuesday July 23, 2024
Submissions from
Los Angeles
Role description

Rick grew up poor and found comfort in being a rascal with his friends – staying out late, chasing women, drinking, and generally seeing themselves as heroic cowboy figures, all the while actually running from what was good for them. Over the years, despite his best effort, he has become more mature. He has his own small business, a wife and a 7-year old son. He recently surrendered his battle with lung cancer and will die within the year. This abrupt change has given him a broader perspective and, while he admonishes his freewheeling friends and tries to guide them before it is too late, part of him is happy to see them still running free. When his friend Cary comes to him with news of his plan to fake his own death for one last chance to start over, Rick must be honest and try to set Cary straight. Said he would never grow up and did his best to fight off maturity. Production covers travel/accommodation from Los Angeles for this role. SUPPORTING, 4 Days

SHANNON

Female - 25 to 35 yrsLead Union
Project title
The Running Kind
Media
Short Film
Due date
Tuesday July 23, 2024
Submissions from
Los Angeles
Role description

Shannon laughs about things in public that she complains about behind the scenes. She thinks of herself as an easy going person who pretends not to care as deeply as she does, feeling the need to be the host of all social gatherings, bringing people into the conversation and taking care of everybody. She’s an extrovert, but is afraid she is ultimately undeserving of the love and generosity she so effortlessly extends to others. She is embarrassed by the lack of progress in her relationship, but doesn’t want to acknowledge that her older boyfriend Cary is pulling away from her. Optimistic but with deep insecurities. Cary’s girlfriend. Production covers travel/accommodation from Los Angeles for this role. SUPPORTING, 3 Days

YOUNG CARY

Male - 12 to 16 yrsFeatured Union
Project title
The Running Kind
Media
Short Film
Due date
Tuesday July 23, 2024
Submissions from
Los Angeles
Role description

Appears in flashback scenes in the 90’s, FEATURED, 1 Day Must have valid entertainment work permit for a minor in California. Production covers gas reimbursement from Los Angeles for this role.

YOUNG RICK

Male - 12 to 16 yrsFeatured Union
Project title
The Running Kind
Media
Short Film
Due date
Tuesday July 23, 2024
Submissions from
Los Angeles
Role description

appears in flashback scenes in the 90’s, FEATURED, 1 Day Must have valid entertainment work permit for a minor in California. Production covers gas reimbursement from Los Angeles for this role.

CARY’s MOM

Female - 35 to 45 yrsFeatured Union
Project title
The Running Kind
Media
Short Film
Due date
Tuesday July 23, 2024
Submissions from
Los Angeles
Role description

Appears in flashback scenes in the 90’s, FEATURED, 1 Day Production covers gas reimbursement from Los Angeles for this role.

CARY’s DAD

Male - 30 to 45 yrsFeatured Union
Project title
The Running Kind
Media
Short Film
Due date
Tuesday July 23, 2024
Submissions from
Los Angeles
Role description

Appears in flashback scenes in the 90’s, FEATURED, 1 Day Production covers gas reimbursement from Los Angeles for this role.

Child

All - 8 to 10 yrsPrincipal (PP) Non union
Project title
HVAC - Family - Commercial
Media
Commercial
Due date
Monday July 1, 2024
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

We're looking for a child who can be the lead figure in this montage style commercial. Tackling the challenge of a hot summer or cold winter with the help of their parents. Will have have to be able to act hot, cold, tired, excited, happy, comfortable centre stage. Open to working with a family for comfortability - please discuss with me directly.

Mother

Female - 30 to 40 yrsPrincipal Background Non union
Project title
HVAC - Family - Commercial
Media
Commercial
Due date
Monday July 1, 2024
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

Looking for a mother figure for our little family. a caring figure that is helping their child deal with the hot temperature or cold winter.

Father

Male - 30 to 40 yrsPrincipal Background Non union
Project title
HVAC - Family - Commercial
Media
Commercial
Due date
Monday July 1, 2024
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

Looking for a father figure for our little family. A caring figure that is helping their child deal with the hot temperature or cold winter.

HVAC Technician

Male - 30 to 45 yrsPrincipal Background Non union
Project title
HVAC - Family - Commercial
Media
Commercial
Due date
Monday July 1, 2024
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

Need a rugged looking HVAC technician who can show off the care customer service and attention to detail that our HVAC company is famous for. Friendly and warm demeaner but can be focused and determined.

Man 1

Male - 25 to 45 yrsSOC Non union
Project title
Project Red Light Therapy
Media
Commercial
Due date
Monday July 22, 2024
Submissions from
Vancouver
Role description

Black or South Asian, Male, 25-45. Non-speaking role. *Must be comfortable being shirtless for post-workout red-light therapy scene as it may be required Please note for compensation: Talent may choose ONE of the options below (A or B) Option A: Flat rate of $300.00 for the actor (includes the half-shoot day & unlimited usage) Option B: Receiving product: The Orion Pro 300 2.0 (retails at $799.00) https://www.orionrlt.ca/products/orion-pro2-300