MOW
The Christmas Bake-Off
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Details
Episode:
WINNIPEG ONLY PLEASE
Union:
Union
Area of media:
MOW
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
CIPIP - Actra scale minus 25 + 110% buyout
Deadline:
June 8, 2023
Shooting starts:
June 16, 2023 on or about
Shooting finishes:
July 1, 2023
Shooting locations:
Winnipeg and Area
Cities for response:
Winnipeg
Storyline
Megan's life is at a crossroads. After leaving her long-time job in New York and returning to her hometown of Maple Grove, Megan is offered an exciting new opportunity to be the face of a brand-new baking show, but she’s not sure she’s the right person for the job because… she can’t bake! After a happenstance run in with Aaron, the owner of Maple Groves’ most prestigious bakery, and vlog host, Megan's perspective quickly changes, as does her feelings for the handsome baker! Megan needs to do some serious soul searching to decide what is truly important, all while participating in The Great Christmas Bake-Off.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting Lead | SARAH | Female 30 - 45 Years old |
Description Sarah is Megan's sister and loving mother to Erika. With her husband being posted in Germany for the holidays she's overjoyed to have Megan come stay with her and Erika. Any ethnicity | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting Lead | ERICA | Female 9 - 13 Years old |
Description Erica is the bright star in her mom's life. Even though her Dad is away for the holidays, she is so grateful that Aunty Megan has come to stay with them. She also appreciates all the Christmas baking that she gets to sample!Any ethnicity | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Large Principal | RONALD | Male 35 - 48 Years old |
Description Ronald is Aaron's coworker and good friend at the bakery. He knows how kind, special and talented Aaron is and hopes he will find someone to light up his life. Knowing that he's been hurt before, he doesn't want to push but he can definitely see something special between Aaron and Megan. Any ethnicity | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | DARIN | Male 28 - 35 Years old |
Description Darin is heading up the hiring for an exciting, new food-based social media company. He knows a talent when he sees it and is doing his best to bring Megan on board. Even though there are some hoops to jump through, he knows that she will rise to the challenge!Any ethnicity | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | JUDGE SULLIVAN | All 50 - 65 Years old |
Description Judge Sullivan is in charge of judging the Connecticut Christmas Charity Bake-Off. They help Aaron put together some great baking footage of Megan in action!Any ethnicity | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | PORTIA | Female 22 - 27 Years old |
Description Portia has taken over a Christmas carolling crew from her mother and has recruited Aaron to sing with them. She secretly hopes to get a deal form him on a wedding cake for her and her fiancé, Frank.Any ethnicity | ||