Details
Union:
Non union
Area of media:
Feature Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
- NON-UNION PERFORMERS ONLY
- **NO ACTRA SUBMISSIONS PLEASE**
Roles pay between $3,000-$7,000
Deadline:
Aug 3, 2026
Shooting starts:
Nov 17, 2026
Shooting finishes:
Dec 2, 2026
Shooting locations:
Winnipeg and surrounding areas.
Cities for response:
Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Montréal, Ottawa, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Charlottetown, St. John's, Sudbury, Kelowna, Windsor
Comments
- **ALL ROLES ARE CAUCASIAN (Besides the Emma role)**
- Sides are password locked. Will send password to people selected for auditions.
- Please only submit if you have FULL availability between ALL filming dates.
- Exact dates that actors are needed for each role are still being finalized.
- We prefer to cast all roles from Winnipeg, Manitoba.
- We are open to submissions across Canada though.
Please only submit if you meet these circumstances and live outside Manitoba.
1) You can work as a Manitoba local.
2) You can cover travel expenses.
3) You can cover accommodations while in town.
Note: This is a low budget film, and we do not have funds to pay travel expenses.
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Casting Philosophy: (Listed below)
This film lives and dies on chemistry.
More important than finding six individually great
performances is finding six actors who genuinely feel like a family. The Richards family
should feel lived-in—people who have spent decades laughing together, interrupting one
another, finishing each other's sentences, and loving each other deeply.
There are no villains in this story. Every character is trying their best with the tools they
have. Naturalistic performances, emotional honesty, and authentic family dynamics are far
more important than star power.
- Sides are password locked. Will send password to people selected for auditions.
- Please only submit if you have FULL availability between ALL filming dates.
- Exact dates that actors are needed for each role are still being finalized.
- We prefer to cast all roles from Winnipeg, Manitoba.
- We are open to submissions across Canada though.
Please only submit if you meet these circumstances and live outside Manitoba.
1) You can work as a Manitoba local.
2) You can cover travel expenses.
3) You can cover accommodations while in town.
Note: This is a low budget film, and we do not have funds to pay travel expenses.
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Casting Philosophy: (Listed below)
This film lives and dies on chemistry.
More important than finding six individually great
performances is finding six actors who genuinely feel like a family. The Richards family
should feel lived-in—people who have spent decades laughing together, interrupting one
another, finishing each other's sentences, and loving each other deeply.
There are no villains in this story. Every character is trying their best with the tools they
have. Naturalistic performances, emotional honesty, and authentic family dynamics are far
more important than star power.
Storyline
You'll Figure It Out is an intimate, multi- perspective family drama that follows the Richards family as they navigate the
pressures, expectations, and emotional distance that quietly shape their lives. Through the eyes of each family member— including Ben, a young photographer struggling beneath the surface—the film explores ambition, anxiety, love, and the things left unsaid between those closest to us.
As their stories gradually intertwine, hidden fractures begin to emerge, revealing how even the strongest families can fail to recognize the weight carried by the people they love most.
pressures, expectations, and emotional distance that quietly shape their lives. Through the eyes of each family member— including Ben, a young photographer struggling beneath the surface—the film explores ambition, anxiety, love, and the things left unsaid between those closest to us.
As their stories gradually intertwine, hidden fractures begin to emerge, revealing how even the strongest families can fail to recognize the weight carried by the people they love most.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | BEN RICHARDS | Male 20 - 30 Years old |
Description PAY FOR THIS ROLE: $7000 Preferred age: 24-26 (Or close to this age as possible) Ethnicity: Caucasian ROLE DESCRIPTION: A quiet, thoughtful photographer struggling to reconcile the life expected of him with the life he secretly longs to live. Ben is deeply observant, empathetic, and creative, but rarely expresses what he's carrying. He spends more time listening than speaking and often fades into the background despite being the emotional center of the film. Ben isn't outwardly depressed—he's warm, funny, and deeply loved. His journey is internal, making this role heavily dependent on subtle, nuanced performance. Looking For: - Subtlety - Strong emotional restraint - Ability to communicate through silence - Warm, grounded presence - Natural chemistry with the entire cast | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | CONNOR RICHARDS | Male 25 - 35 Years old |
Description PAY FOR THIS ROLE: $5000 Preferred age: 28–31 (Or close to this age as possible) Ethnicity: Caucasian ROLE DESCRIPTION: Ben's older brother. A successful corporate lawyer who fills every room with humor, confidence, and stories. Connor genuinely believes he's helping those around him, but beneath his charisma lies someone who has spent years convincing himself he's happy. His journey forces him to question everything he thought success was supposed to look like. Looking For: - Excellent comedic timing - Strong charisma - Natural emotional range - Ability to pivot from humor to vulnerability | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | KINGSTON RICHARDS | Male 50 - 65 Years old |
Description PAY FOR THIS ROLE: $5000Preferred age: 58–65 (Or close to this age as possible) Ethnicity: Caucasian ROLE DESCRIPTION: A respected lawyer, devoted father, and family patriarch. Kingston genuinely loves his children and believes discipline, structure, and stability are the greatest gifts he can offer them. His tragedy isn't a lack of love—it's his inability to recognize that what worked for him may not be what his son needs. Looking For: - Strong authority and presence - Quiet emotional depth - Ability to play love without sentimentality | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | NORA RICHARDS | Female 50 - 65 Years old |
Description PAY FOR THIS ROLE: $4000 Preferred age: 55-62 (Or close to this age as possible) Ethnicity: Caucasian ROLE DESCRIPTION: The heart of the Richards family. Warm, nurturing, and endlessly giving, Nora has spent decades putting everyone else's dreams before her own. As grief unfolds, she's forced to confront the life she quietly set aside and rediscover pieces of herself she thought were gone. Looking For: - Maternal warmth - Quiet emotional honesty - Natural, understated performance | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | EMMA | Female 18 - 30 Years old |
Description PAY FOR THIS ROLE: $3000 Preferred age: 23-27 (Or close to this age as possible) - *This role is open to ALL ethnicities* Ben's longtime girlfriend. Playful, adventurous, and deeply grounded, Emma represents a life built on possibility rather than expectation. She sees Ben for who he already is and encourages him to pursue a life that feels authentic. Looking For: - Genuine warmth - Effortless chemistry - Conversational realism - Chemistry with Ben | ||