Details
Episode:
Actra Members Only (including Apprentice members )
Union:
Union
Area of media:
Feature Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
AIP. Please be advised that this project is a low budget feature under AIP (ACTRA Indie Production) Agreement, with substantially reduced rates.
Deadline:
Sept 20, 2023
Auditions:
Director Session
Shooting starts:
Oct 4, 2023 on or about
Shooting finishes:
Oct 22, 2023 on or about
Shooting locations:
Winnipeg and Area
Cities for response:
Winnipeg
Comments
This is a "Talent To Watch" Project.
All funding is through Grant Programs.
ACTRA MEMBERS ONLY PLEASE (AND APPRENTICE MEMBERS AS WELL)
If you have any questions on the rate for this project, please contact ACTRA Manitoba.
All funding is through Grant Programs.
ACTRA MEMBERS ONLY PLEASE (AND APPRENTICE MEMBERS AS WELL)
If you have any questions on the rate for this project, please contact ACTRA Manitoba.
Storyline
Storyline: When Matthew reconnects with Mercedes, an old high school friend, she inspires him to leave his lonely, empty life behind.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | MATTHEW | Male 21 - 29 Years old |
Description Matthew is a quiet, hard working young man. He used to play the guitar quite often but has stopped recently. He has been dumped by his girlfriend Rachel and is quietly going through the pain of a broken heart. He’s been keeping to himself, ignoring his family, working his delivery driver job. His brother Julian finally reaches out to him and encourages him to start living life again. Matthew runs into his old high school classmate and they hit it off. INDIGENOUS | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting Lead | MERCEDES | Female 21 - 29 Years old |
Description Mercedes is an intelligent, witty, ambitious young woman. Her and Matthew went to high school together but they were in different groups. She was living in Vancouver but returned to Winnipeg after a bad break up (something she does not share with Matthew at first). They hit it off when she returns to Winnipeg to figure out the next part of her life. Mercedes dreams of being a TV Producer. Mercedes inspires Matthew to get out of his rut while Matthew encourages her to follow her own dreams. OPEN ETHNICITY | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting Lead | JULIAN | Male 28 - 34 Years old |
Description Julian is Matthews brother. He is rugged, handy, and works construction. Julian takes care of his girlfriend, Trisha, and his son, Junior. He plays videogames on his downtime. He is planning to ask his girlfriend to marry him. INDIGENOUS | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | TRISHA | Female 24 - 35 Years old |
Description Julian’s very loving and supportive girlfriend. She takes care of their son, Junior, and always has a warm plate of food ready for when Julian arrives home. She loves cooking and runs the household. OPEN ETHNICITY | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | AUNTIE ROSE | Female 48 - 65 Years old |
Description Auntie Rose is Loving and Wise. Every Tuesday she pays Bingo. She makes excellent Bannock. INDIGENOUS | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | LEAH | Female 21 - 29 Years old |
Description Leah is one of Trisha’s good friends. She plays guitar and works as waitress. Her and Matthew like the same movies as she always gets his references.OPEN ETHNICITY | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Large Principal | CLAYTON | Male 45 - 52 Years old |
Description Matthew’s boss at his delivery driving job. He owns the own company.OPEN ETHNICITY | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Large Principal | BRUCE | Male 36 - 47 Years old |
Description Matthews boss at the Guitar Shop.OPEN ETHNICITY | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Large Principal | ALVIN | Male 21 - 25 Years old |
Description Matthews co-worker at his delivery driver job.OPEN ETHNICITY | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | RACHEL | Female 21 - 29 Years old |
Description Matthew’s ex. Snooty and selfish. Broke up with Matthew over his perceived lack of ambition. OPEN ETHNICITY | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | ELDERLY CLERK | Female 55 - 70 Years old |
Description Friendly, older woman.OPEN ETHNICITY | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | KENNY | Male 30 - 36 Years old |
Description Mercedes ex. Upper class BusinessmanOPEN ETHNICITY | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | RYAN | Male 21 - 29 Years old |
Description Ryan is the bass guitarist in the band Matthew is auditioning for.OPEN ETHNICITY | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | CHRIS | Male 23 - 33 Years old |
Description Chris is Rachel's attractive and confident fiancé. OPEN ETHNICITY | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | DARREN | Male 25 - 35 Years old |
Description Darren is the drummer of the band that Matthew is auditioning for. OPEN ETHNICITY | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | LAWRENCE | Male 25 - 35 Years old |
Description Lawerence is the lead singer of the band Matthew is auditioning for.OPEN ETHNICITY | ||