Details
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
Film School
Network:
Paid?:
No
Rates:
Non-paid student film
Deadline:
Jan 24, 2026
Auditions:
Self-tapes by request.
Callbacks:
Virtual auditions will be held third week of Jan.
Shooting starts:
Jan 29, 2026
Shooting finishes:
Feb 2, 2026
Shooting locations:
Milton (Ontario) for major scenes. Transportation will be coordinated by production for some outdoor scenes in Hanover, Ontario (approximately 2 hours away).
Cities for response:
Toronto
Comments
We are accepting non-union submissions. This is a non-paying student film and no permit is required. Actors will receive a copy of the finished film for their demo reel. Meals will be provided for all shooting days and transportation will be reimbursed.
Storyline
As his father struggles to make ends meet by cleaning for the wealthy family next door, a young Iranian boy longs to be part of the Christmas magic he sees around him.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Charlie | Female 10 - 13 Years old |
Description A privileged, imaginative child with a heart full of Christmas spirit. She's quite mischievous and tends to lie her way out of trouble. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Eleanor | Female 30 - 50 Years old |
Description Charlie's mother. Kind-hearted but rigid, with a strong sense of authority and order. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Grandpa Jo | Male 65 - 50 Years old |
Description Warm and observant, he sees more than he says and often lets moments play out instead of controlling them. He serves as Charlie's moral compass throughout the film. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Javad | Male 30 - 50 Years old |
Description A hardworking Iranian immigrant father doing whatever work he can to survive. Farsi-speaking required. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Omid | Male 10 - 13 Years old |
Description Javad's son. A playful, emotionally intelligent boy who strongly believes in Santa Claus (or in his own words, "Baba Noël"). Farsi-speaking required. | ||