Feature Film

The Santa Summit

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Details

Episode:

WINNIPEG ONLY

Union:

Union

Area of media:

Feature Film

Network:

Paid?:

Yes

Rates:

Actra + 110% buyout

Deadline:

Feb 16, 2023

Shooting starts:

Mar 17, 2023

Shooting finishes:

Apr 6, 2023

Shooting locations:

Winnipeg and Area

Cities for response:

Winnipeg

Comments

WINNIPEG ONLY

Storyline

Jumping back into the boxing ring of life after getting knocked down is never easy. Whether it's finding a new job, reconnecting lost passions, or getting over the end of a relationship; it's never easy to take that first confident step into the new adventure. When Jordin's life takes a new direction, she turns to her good friends for help. Through their journey of reconnection, they discover a form of support that they each needed. For Liam, he's coming back home to reset, and work harder at self-care instead of distracting himself with work. During the annual Christmas Santa Summit event, everyone will discover the magic of taking big chances and being vulnerable without sacrificing durability. When we drop our walls and practice honestly and openness, only then can we see our path through the trees.

Roles

Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Supporting Lead	SHIRLEY	Female 28 - 35 Years old
Description Shirley is a best friend and fellow teacher with Jordin and Annette. At her happiest, she was a music teacher with a heck of a voice but with budget cuts, she now teaches English. With life being a little lacklustre for her lately, a night out with her friends is what she needs and she knows it - even if she makes it seem like a chore. Throughout the Santa Summit event she overcomes her woes with the help of her fellow Santa's and a new friend, Tessa. There is just something about Tessa that both annoys and excites her all at once... SINGING SKILLS REQUIRED. PLEASE MAKE NOTE OF EXPERIENCE LEVEL OR TRAINING ANY ETHNICITY
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Supporting Lead	ANNETTE	Female 27 - 35 Years old
Description Annette is a shy, quiet math teacher. She has always carried a flame for the US History teacher, Ben but has never had the courage to tell him. When he invites her out to the Santa Summit, she does her best to play it cool and looks to her friends, Jordin and Shirley for support. During the Santa Summit and her search for Ben in a mob of Santa's, she finds a deeper connection with her friends and the confidence to tell Ben how she really feels. ANY ETHNICITY
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Supporting Lead	MAC	Male 35 - 42 Years old
Description Mac is Liam's older brother. In his younger years, he was a bit of a trouble maker but he has grown into a motivated, supportive kind man. When Liam was looking for a change from his last job, Mac happily welcomes him aboard his renovation company. CAUCASIAN
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Supporting Lead	TESSA	Female 28 - 35 Years old
Description Tessa is cool, confident and charming. When she runs into Shirley, she's immediately taken with her and enjoys their quick and teasing banter. Despite the walls that Shirley puts up, Tessa bounds over them with ease and encouragement. When she hears Shirley sing, she knows she was right about the connection they share. SINGING SKILLS REQUIRED. PLEASE MAKE NOTE OF EXPERIENCE LEVEL OR TRAINING ANY ETHNICITY
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Supporting	BEN	Male 30 - 37 Years old
Description Ben is a US history teacher working at the same school as his long time friend and secret crush, Annette. When he learns that she is staying in town for Christmas, he jumps at the opportunity to join him in the years festivities in hopes of forming a deeper connection. ANY ETHNICITY
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Principal	DASHER	Male 19 - 35 Years old
Description This young carriage driver is dressed up as a reindeer to chauffeur people around during the Santa Summit. He's charming, personable and gives excellent advice on love. ANY ETHNICITY
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Principal	PIANO SANTA	Male 35 - 50 Years old
Description This talented PIANO SANTA accompanies the Christmas carol singers in their valiant attempts. It's not until Shirley's incredible singing that he really gets into it! PLAYS PIANO. Please state what level of piano playing proficiency you are! ANY ETHNICITY
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Principal	BILLY	Male 55 - 60 Years old
Description Billy is the owner of the country-western bar Saddles; one of the Santa Summit stops. He's talking to Mac about how thrilled he is with the work Mac's done so far them and he is about to offer him another contract when Mac gets distracted... ANY ETHNICITY
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Actor	EMCEE SANTA	All 25 - 40 Years old
Description This EMCEE SANTA gets the crowd excited for the concert with a countdown to the tree lighting! ANY ETHNICITY
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Actor	BARTENDER	All 25 - 35 Years old
Description This Bartender offers their patrons some delicious cinnamon whipped cream to top off their apple ciders. ANY ETHNICITY
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Actor	NICO	Male 30 - 36 Years old
Description Nico is Jordin's ex-boyfriend. After two years, they split up and he quickly moved on and found happiness in someone new. He takes the stage to sing a Christmas carol dedicated to his new romance. ANY ETHNICITY
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Actor	SANTA STRANGER	Male 28 - 35 Years old
Description Jordin helps this fallen Santa off the ground and holds his land for maybe just a little too long thinking he is somebody else... ANY ETHNICITY
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Actor	FEMALE SANTA	Female 28 - 35 Years old
Description This Female Santa helps a fallen Santa off of the ground. She is mistaken for another Santa when Liam offers to buy her an eggnog. ANY ETHNICITY
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Actor	ELDERLY MAN	Male 50 - 70 Years old
Description This man, still very much full of life, is on a ladder, hanging lights and nearly falls. Thankfully, Liam arrives just in time to steady the ladder. ANY ETHNICITY

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