Details
Union:
Union
Area of media:
Feature Film
Network:
Hollywood Suite
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
ACTRA
Deadline:
Oct 4, 2021
Auditions:
zoom audition tba
Shooting starts:
Nov 12, 2021
Shooting finishes:
Nov 29, 2021
Shooting locations:
Winnipeg
Cities for response:
Winnipeg
Comments
Please note all cast has to be double vaxxed. . MUST PAY TAXES IN MANITOBA.
Storyline
This movie is a hilarious comedy - we are looking for comedic actors. Actra but low budget. But did I say funny? Heck ya. MUST PAY TAXES IN MANITOBA.
It’s Christmas Eve and the local bingo hall is open. Only a few hardcore regulars sit and dab away in hopes of yelling out the iconic winning phrase, “Bingo!” However, on this night of nights, business is about to pick up in a way they could have never imagined. A group of aspiring thieves who call themselves, "The Vandits", are looking for trouble and they are heading in the right direction. Led by their idiot savant, Uncle Sheldon, The Vandits are on their way to attempt to pull off their biggest score ever, which also happens to be their first score ever. This is their “Oceans 11” moment, but instead of a Casino, it’s a bingo hall... And instead of Vegas, it's more like Fargo. With the 25K Jackpot on the line, this Christmas eve heist should go off without a hitch... or so they think. With a twist at every corner, it seems as The Vandits are living out their very own groundhog day when death continues to find another Vandit. A premonition? Now, in a fight against time, they must pull off this heist, escape the wrath of the late night senior citizen bingo dabbers, and even try to find love under the mistletoe before death finds them all. Of course, all of this happening on the most festive night of nights… Christmas.
It’s Christmas Eve and the local bingo hall is open. Only a few hardcore regulars sit and dab away in hopes of yelling out the iconic winning phrase, “Bingo!” However, on this night of nights, business is about to pick up in a way they could have never imagined. A group of aspiring thieves who call themselves, "The Vandits", are looking for trouble and they are heading in the right direction. Led by their idiot savant, Uncle Sheldon, The Vandits are on their way to attempt to pull off their biggest score ever, which also happens to be their first score ever. This is their “Oceans 11” moment, but instead of a Casino, it’s a bingo hall... And instead of Vegas, it's more like Fargo. With the 25K Jackpot on the line, this Christmas eve heist should go off without a hitch... or so they think. With a twist at every corner, it seems as The Vandits are living out their very own groundhog day when death continues to find another Vandit. A premonition? Now, in a fight against time, they must pull off this heist, escape the wrath of the late night senior citizen bingo dabbers, and even try to find love under the mistletoe before death finds them all. Of course, all of this happening on the most festive night of nights… Christmas.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | VEENY | Male 23 - 35 Years old |
Description OPEN ETHNICITY. This movie is a hilarious comedy - we are looking for comedic actors. Veeny is the self proclaimed leader of the Vandits. What he lacks in street smarts he makes up for in confidence and swagger. His foolproof plan is to rob the bingo hall and buy Bitcoin to become rich with Uncle Sheldon. Veeny is known for dabbling with illicit street drugs and is always looking for the angle. We will quickly come to find he is actually a fool, with no proof of an actual plan. He’s the a-hole know it all. THIS SHOOTS IN WINNIPEG. Please note all cast has to be double vaxxed. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | JESSE | Female 22 - 33 Years old |
Description Open ethnically. This movie is a hilarious comedy - we are looking for comedic actors. A country girl, tomboy-ish who could have gone pro in women's hockey, but it didn't work out. Instead she got addicted to painkillers. Rough around the edges, Jesse is a good looking girl who could probably kick your ass if she really wanted to. She isn’t confident in Veeny’s plan but agrees to go along with it just to see what will happen. She is often the voice of reason. Love will also find Jesse when she falls head over heals with a pretty girl (Jamie) who is out with her grandmother playing bingo. She surprises Jamie with a kiss. THIS SHOOTS IN WINNIPEG. Please note all cast has to be double vaxxed. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | GUY | Male 19 - 33 Years old |
Description Open ethically. This movie is a hilarious comedy - we are looking for comedic actors. Guy is a heavy set dude who was teased in the past for his physical appearance. The follower chubby-buddy in this group of misfits. Guy is a real “yes man” who idolizes his pal Veeny. He is just happy to be part of a group… In this case a gang! A loyal friend to the end, he will do anything to make the Vandits succeed. He also has a very special trip to the bathroom where his worst and best nightmares come to reality with the future love of his life. THIS SHOOTS IN WINNIPEG. Please note all cast has to be double vaxxed. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | NED | Male 40 - 55 Years old |
Description OPEN ETHNICITY. An off the mic type, the Bingo Caller hates his job, hates his life and probably hates bingo deep down. But hey, it’s a living… (sort of). On the mic he puts on that winning Bingo voice and smile and becomes the star of his own show. The most rewarding part of his daily grind? When someone finally yells bingo to end the game. It gets him one step closer to waiting for the bus for 45 min to head home and be alone to feed his cats. THIS SHOOTS IN WINNIPEG Please note all cast has to be double vaxxed. . | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Large Principal | MURRAY | Male 62 - 78 Years old |
Description OPEN ETHNICITY. A bingo hall regular, Murray just wants to play his game in peace. He fought in 2 wars to ensure his freedom to do so. He hates when newbies come in and cause a ruckus. When the Vandits attempt to rob the place, Murray steps up to be a hero and save the bingo hall, sadly it doesn’t work out for himTHIS SHOOTS IN WINNIPEG. Please note all cast has to be double vaxxed. . | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Large Principal | JAMIE | Female 22 - 33 Years old |
Description OPEN ETHNICITY. Has a natural beauty to her. Definite girlfriend type. She is out for some late night holiday fun with her grandma Luba. Jamie gets caught between the crossfire between a heist gone wrong and a love connection with one of the robbers, Jesse.THIS SHOOTS IN WINNIPEG Please note all cast has to be double vaxxed. . | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Large Principal | BLANCHE | Female 50 - 65 Years old |
Description OPEN ETHNICITY. Running the snack shack at the bingo hall doesn't sound like a glamorous job, but you wouldn’t know it from meeting Blanche. She loves the bingo hall and dishing out snacks and gossiping with the regulars. She and Uncle Sheldon have a deep past that nobody wants to hear. She proves her loyalty to Sheldon when the stakes are at their highest, but unfortunately for her, Sheldon would rather commit robbery than commit to her. THIS SHOOTS IN WINNIPEG Please note all cast has to be double vaxxed. . | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Large Principal | RAMONE | Male 35 - 45 Years old |
Description OPEN ETHNICITY. Ramone has been around the block and seen it all. He’s the bingo hall vet. The hall of famer who can sense when trouble is brewing. Selling bingo cards and dabbers to degenerate gamblers isn’t the life he dreamed of, but nonetheless, it’s his reality. He tells it like it is and doesn’t take crap from anyone. Mess with Ramon… you get the razor!THIS SHOOTS IN WINNIPEG Please note all cast has to be double vaxxed. . | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | BETTY | Female 60 - 75 Years old |
Description OPEN ETHNICITY. With her lucky troll doll and her husband next to her, Murray’s wife is a regular player who just wants to have fun in life and playing bingo provides her with all of the action she can handle. When the bingo hall is under attack by the Vandits she tries to focus just wants to get back to playing the game. THIS SHOOTS IN WINNIPEG Please note all cast has to be double vaxxed. . | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | TARA | Female 20 - 30 Years old |
Description OPEN ETHNICITY. While her official role at the bingo hall is to verify the numbers on the winning bingo cards, she spends the majority of her shift hiding in a stall in the mens room where she can do recreational drugs in peace. She ends up having a romantic encounter with Guy that will change his life forever. ** She kisses role of GUY. They have a fumbling makeout/almost sex scene. No nudity.THIS SHOOTS IN WINNIPEG Please note all cast has to be double vaxxed. . | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | ADELE | Female 65 - 76 Years old |
Description OPEN ETHNITITY. Harry’s wife and another regular who just came for the late night action is so excited when she actually believes she WINS the game! Nothing can distract her from claiming the prize, even her husband having a heart attack mid game.THIS SHOOTS IN WINNIPEG Please note all cast has to be double vaxxed. . | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | LUBA | Female 70 - 85 Years old |
Description OPEN ETHNICITY. NON-SPEAKING. Jewish. It’s Christmas eve and Bubby Luba just wants to win. She’s been coming for years without ever being able to yell out “Bingo”! She is a very serious, head down in the game number dabber. Will tonight be her lucky night? Or will the Vandits ruin her shot at a jackpot win? THIS SHOOTS IN WINNIPEG Please note all cast has to be double vaxxed. . | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | HARRY | Male 68 - 79 Years old |
Description OPEN ETHNICITY. A man of few words, in fact bingo is the only word he ever wants to mutter and tonight is his lucky night until the excitement gives him a heart attack. THIS SHOOTS IN WINNIPEG Please note all cast has to be double vaxxed. . | ||