Details
Union:
Union
Area of media:
Feature Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
ACTRA Rate with 30% Buyout
Deadline:
Oct 30, 2026
Shooting starts:
Nov 23, 2026 TBC
Shooting finishes:
Dec 22, 2026 TBC
Shooting locations:
Winnnipeg
Cities for response:
Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, Montréal, Ottawa, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Charlottetown, St. John's, Sudbury, Kelowna, Windsor
Comments
Submission Instructions: ONLY SUBMIT ACTORS WHO ARE CURRENT RESIDENTS OF MANITOBA.
Storyline
A twelve-year-old boy watches his father's behavior become increasingly disturbed after inheriting a vintage ventriloquist dummy, as strange events unfold in their isolated home.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | THOMAS | Male 8 - 11 Years old |
Description Thomas is Charlie's energetic and outspoken younger brother. Competitive, imaginative, and occasionally argumentative, he enthusiastically participates in Charlie's homemade movies.Beneath his playful personality is a sensitive child increasingly aware of the unsettling changes occurring within his family. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | PATRICK | Male 7 - 10 Years old |
Description Patrick is the youngest brother, an impulsive, outspoken, and mischievous child who constantly attempts to keep up with his older siblings.His innocence and natural humor provide moments of levity, even as the family's circumstances become increasingly frightening. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | MRS. OLSEN | Female 60 - 75 Years old |
Description Mrs. Olsen is a warm, compassionate neighborhood resident who provides Charlie with a sense of security as his home becomes increasingly dangerous.Observant and approachable, she represents the ordinary world Charlie is desperately trying to hold onto. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | GREAT-GRANDMA | Female 80 - 95 Years old |
Description Charlie's great-grandmother is a frail elderly woman whose death triggers a chain of disturbing events that will haunt the family.Despite her advanced age, she is an important physical presence in the film's flashback sequences. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | THE BOY - YOUNG DAD | Male 10 - 12 Years old |
Description Young Dad is a frightened, emotionally vulnerable boy living in a deeply troubled household.His attachment to Felix, a ventriloquist dummy, provides him with a sense of companionship and protection against the violence surrounding him. When a devastating confrontation unfolds between his parents, Young Dad becomes the witness to an event that shapes the rest of his life. Ethnicity: Caucasian/ White | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | BOYS MOTHER - YOUNG DAD'S MOTHER | Female 30 - 40 Years old |
Description A loving but deeply frightened mother attempts to protect her son from an increasingly dangerous home environment.Her desperate efforts to shield Young Dad culminate in a violent confrontation that becomes central to the film's mythology. Ethnicity: Caucasian/ White | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | MAN - YOUNG DAD'S FATHER | Male 35 - 45 Years old |
Description An intimidating and volatile man whose violent behavior has created an atmosphere of constant fear within his household.His unpredictable temperament and explosive anger culminate in a horrifying confrontation that permanently changes his son's life. Ethnicity: Caucasian/ White | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | FATHER WOLFE | Male 50 - 60 Years old |
Description Father Wolfe is a tall, thin Catholic priest with bushy hair, a thick mustache, and a commanding presence.Outwardly warm and compassionate, he serves as a spiritual guide to Charlie's family. However, his strained relationship with Charlie's father suggests deeper tensions beneath his reassuring demeanor. | ||