TV Feature
THE CHRISTMAS MURAL - Principal Roles
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Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
TV Feature
Network:
Hallmark Television (USA), CDN Broadcaster (TBC)
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
ACTRA + 110% buyout/pre-payment.
Deadline:
Aug 2, 2023
Auditions:
Via self tape, as per Production request.
Shooting starts:
o/a August 28 - All dates are tentative.
Shooting finishes:
No later than Sept 26 - All dates are tentative.
Shooting locations:
In and around Montreal and surrounding areas.
Cities for response:
Montréal, Ottawa
Comments

TO THIS BREAKDOWN, PLEASE ONLY SUBMIT PERFORMERS THAT WORK AS MONTREAL LOCAL HIRES.

Please submit ideas for the full span of the age range, as we have yet to cast the leads who might end up on any end (or middle) of the age spectrum!!

Storyline

In this heartfelt holiday tale, talented artist and widower Olivia becomes an unwilling participant in a mural competition when she goes home to visit her parents for Christmas. Olivia’s journey resonates with themes of resilience, self-discovery, and the power of artistic expression and human connection.

Roles
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
Large PrincipalCODYMale 30 - 39 Years old
Description
To play the role of a man in his 30s. PLEASE SUBMIT ALL ETHNICITIES. A bearded mountain of a
man whose gruff exterior belies the cheerful teddy bear within (submissions should not be
limited by the physical description). Works as the Director of Recreation and Community
Services for the small town of Wellington. Takes his job seriously, but only because he really
cares about his community. Friend of Will and a lover of the arts. Sardonic, though warm and
encouraging.


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

THIS ROLE IS BUDGETED TO BE A MONTREAL LOCAL HIRE.

Role typeRoleGender & Age range
Large PrincipalIVYFemale 30 - 39 Years old
Description
To play the role of a woman in her 30s. PLEASE SUBMIT ALL ETHNICITIES. A longtime good
friend of Olivia’s. Ivy is opinionated and vibrant, and is always there to support her friend,
hands-on. A teacher at Wellington Elementary School.


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

THIS ROLE IS BUDGETED TO BE A MONTREAL LOCAL HIRE.

Role typeRoleGender & Age range
Large PrincipalHAYDENMale 40 - 49 Years old
Description
To play the role of a man in his 40s. PLEASE SUBMIT ALL ETHNICITIES. Olivia’s boss at the art
studio. A classic Williamsburg, New York hipster, wearing an expensive but undeniable artistic
ensemble. Kind, slightly sheepish as he delivers some bad news to Olivia.


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

THIS ROLE IS BUDGETED TO BE A MONTREAL LOCAL HIRE.