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Real Family

All - 6 to 50 yrsSOC Non union
Project title
BMR Core Winter
Media
Commercial
Due date
Thursday February 15, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

We are looking for two families - Mom, Dad, and ideally one or two kids, ages 6-14. Would love both families to be diverse, ideally one Spanish/Mexican and one East Asian but open to all ethnicities. PLEASE SUBMIT ONE MEMBER OF THE FAMILY ONLY. Then, in the request for self-tapes, the whole family should be included in the taping. Indicate in the Notes that they have the required members for this category. All talent need to be ready to participate in activities for most of the day, including snowshoeing, Ridge Runner, Snow tubing, and skating. I’d love to know their skating level beforehand. And we will be going to Plunge, so this will involve filming in bathing suits.

Couple - Male

All - 30 to 38 yrsSOC Non union
Project title
BMR Core Winter
Media
Commercial
Due date
Thursday February 15, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

We are looking for a couple In their 30s. Open to same-sex couples. Real couples welcome. Please state in the Notes if this is a real couple. All talent need to be ready to participate in activities for most of the day, including snowshoeing, Ridge Runner, Snow tubing, and skating. I’d love to know their skating level beforehand. And we will be going to Plunge, so this will involve filming in bathing suits.

Couple - Female

All - 30 to 38 yrsSOC Non union
Project title
BMR Core Winter
Media
Commercial
Due date
Thursday February 15, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

We are looking for a couple In their 30s. Open to same-sex couples. Real couples welcome. Please state in the Notes if this is a real couple. All talent need to be ready to participate in activities for most of the day, including snowshoeing, Ridge Runner, Snow tubing, and skating. I’d love to know their skating level beforehand. And we will be going to Plunge, so this will involve filming in bathing suits.

Mom

Female - 35 to 50 yrsSOC Non union
Project title
BMR Core Winter
Media
Commercial
Due date
Thursday February 15, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Mom of two kids aged 6-14. All talent need to be ready to participate in activities for most of the day, including snowshoeing, Ridge Runner, Snow tubing, and skating. I’d love to know their skating level beforehand. And we will be going to Plunge, so this will involve filming in bathing suits.

Dad

Male - 35 to 50 yrsSOC Non union
Project title
BMR Core Winter
Media
Commercial
Due date
Thursday February 15, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Dad of two kids aged 6-14. All talent need to be ready to participate in activities for most of the day, including snowshoeing, Ridge Runner, Snow tubing, and skating. I’d love to know their skating level beforehand. And we will be going to Plunge, so this will involve filming in bathing suits.

Son

Male - 6 to 14 yrsSOC Non union
Project title
BMR Core Winter
Media
Commercial
Due date
Thursday February 15, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Son of Mom and Dad. All talent need to be ready to participate in activities for most of the day, including snowshoeing, Ridge Runner, Snow tubing, and skating. I’d love to know their skating level beforehand. And we will be going to Plunge, so this will involve filming in bathing suits.

Daughter

Female - 6 to 14 yrsSOC Non union
Project title
BMR Core Winter
Media
Commercial
Due date
Thursday February 15, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Daughter of Mom and Dad. All talent need to be ready to participate in activities for most of the day, including snowshoeing, Ridge Runner, Snow tubing, and skating. I’d love to know their skating level beforehand. And we will be going to Plunge, so this will involve filming in bathing suits.

Jane

Female - 18 to 25 yrsLead Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Such a Monster
Media
Film School
Due date
Monday February 26, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

An insecure pre-teen girl trying to find herself. She is dreading the upcoming school dance because she has no date.

Liz

Female - 18 to 25 yrsPrincipal Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Such a Monster
Media
Film School
Due date
Monday February 26, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

An immature pre-teen girl who loves to gossip. She is well intentioned, blunt and can come across as abrasive.

Beth

Female - 18 to 25 yrsPrincipal Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Such a Monster
Media
Film School
Due date
Monday February 26, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

An innocent and naive pre-teen girl. She is a bit of an airhead and does whatever Liz does. (Small stunt required).

Jenna Lorde

Female - 20 to 26 yrsLead Non union
Project title
Flight 487
Media
Film School
Due date
Friday February 16, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

A popular online "storytime" influencer who is the sole survivor of the infamous North Air plane crash. Quick to act, quick to regret. Dealing with the after-effects of severe trauma. Easily manipulated. Jenna is extremely aware of how people perceive her, and is determined to remain on the public's good side. When Jenna discovers that the internet is fed up with her exploitative content, she decides to ignore the advice of her manager/sister in order to save her career, and films the worst piece of content an influencer can make- an apology video.

Cassie Lorde

Female - 22 to 28 yrsLead Non union
Project title
Flight 487
Media
Film School
Due date
Friday February 16, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

Jenna's sister and manager. Headstrong. Controlling. Cassie seizes the opportunity to turn Jenna into an overnight internet sensation, knowing that it was always her dream to become famous. When Jenna begins to express regret at the nature of her content, Cassie must convince Jenna to ignore her guilt in order to keep the life she has built.

Helena

Female - 40 to 50 yrsPrincipal Non union
Project title
Flight 487
Media
Film School
Due date
Friday February 16, 2024
Submissions from
Toronto
Role description

A grieving mother whose child died in the tragedy of Flight 487. Desperate. Determined. Helena tracks down Jenna through the internet in order to confront the woman who is profiting off the death of her daughter.

GEORGE PRICE

Male - 22 to 28 yrsLead Union
Project title
Halifax Citadel Story Station 5
Media
Other
Due date
Wednesday February 14, 2024
Submissions from
Halifax
Role description

An infantryman from World War 1 who was the last Canadian soldier killed in the war. He was killed minutes for the armistice which ended the fighting began. Bio: https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/memorials/canadian-virtual-war-memorial/detail/894901 Description: Caucasian male, brown eyes, brown hair, medium build. Age: 25 at time death. Born in Falmouth, NS

MARGARET FRASER

Female - 30 to 35 yrsLead Union
Project title
Halifax Citadel Story Station 5
Media
Other
Due date
Wednesday February 14, 2024
Submissions from
Halifax
Role description

Margaret “Pearl” Fraser: A Nursing Sister (army nurse) who was promoted Matron (equivalent of Captain in the army). She drowned when the hospital ship she was serving on was torpedoed by a German submarine in 1918. Bio: https://valourcanada.ca/military-history-library/matron-margaret-fraser/ Description: Caucasian female, blue eyes, brown hair, medium build Age: 33 at time of death Born: New Glasgow, NS

BRAD

Male - 25 to 33 yrsSupporting Lead Union
Project title
A Carol for Two - Winnipeg Only Please
Media
TV Feature
Due date
Saturday February 10, 2024
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

Brad is Alex’s good-hearted, well-intended, somewhat 'failure to launch' cousin, roommate, and friend. His most recent breakup really did a number on him, but when he meets Violette, he immediately falls for her. Feeling as though the authentic version of himself isn’t enough, he asks for Alex’s help in presenting himself as the kind of guy that he believes Violette would like. As he struggles to maintain his facade, he finds it increasingly hard to get close to Violette, and without honesty, is stuck behind an invisible barrier, just Waving Through a Window. OPEN ETHNICITY

THOMAS

Male - 50 to 60 yrsSupporting Lead Union
Project title
A Carol for Two - Winnipeg Only Please
Media
TV Feature
Due date
Saturday February 10, 2024
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

Thomas is Violette's proud, supportive father. After spending years recovering from cancer and having Violette take care of him, he wants to see her go off and pursue her dreams. In many cases, he knows that landing a role on Broadway is like Defying Gravity, so he is thrilled when Violette gets her first big break. He does what he can to help but knows that this journey, much like his late sister, is hers to take. OPEN ETHNICITY

RAE

Female - 25 to 35 yrsSupporting Lead Union
Project title
A Carol for Two - Winnipeg Only Please
Media
TV Feature
Due date
Saturday February 10, 2024
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

Rae is a kind, welcoming, fellow budding Broadway star and roommate to Violette. She understands the grind with the ‘I Hope I Get It’ mindset, and develops a quick friendship with Violette. When she finally lands a part in Follies, she is excited to share it with her Fiore's family to show everyone there that it is possible. SINGER. OPEN ETHNICITY

JUNE

Female - 25 to 35 yrsSupporting Lead Union
Project title
A Carol for Two - Winnipeg Only Please
Media
TV Feature
Due date
Saturday February 10, 2024
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

June is Alex’s neighbor and good friend. When put into the unfortunate position of having to feign having a relationship to trick Violette into thinking Brad is something he isn’t, she is anything but on board with the idea. When she sees the genuine feelings that Alex is developing for Violette, she encourages him to tell her how he feels before she finds out that Brad is Making Things Up Again… OPEN ETHNICITY

ELSIE

Female - 65 to 85 yrsSupporting Union
Project title
A Carol for Two - Winnipeg Only Please
Media
TV Feature
Due date
Saturday February 10, 2024
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

Elise is a member of the retirement home that Violette and Alex visit. She’s a former fierce Broadway star who knows a talent when she sees it. She’s a kind, old soul who has lived the Lullaby of Broadway. OPEN ETHNICITY