Details
Union:
Union
Area of media:
Feature Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
Roles are budgeted at scale -35% with 105% buyout.
This production is seeking qualification under ACTRA’S Canadian Independent Production Incentive Program (CIPIP)
Deadline:
Apr 8, 2024
Shooting starts:
Apr 29, 2024
Shooting finishes:
May 16, 2024
Shooting locations:
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Cities for response:
Halifax
Comments
Starring Meghan Ory [Beatrice Thompson] & John Reardon [Ethan Crane]
All ethnicities and genders are welcome to audition.
All ethnicities and genders are welcome to audition.
Storyline
Beatrice, a jaded big-city journalist, reluctantly joins her best friend Emilia on a trip to CHRISTMASLAND, a picture-perfect town in Vermont known for fulfilling Christmas dreams. Surrounded by constant carols, festive decorations, and friendly townsfolk, Beatrice feels out of place. However, as she participates in traditional Christmas activities, like a baking competition and a cozy horse drawn sleigh ride, she finds herself drawn to the town's charm and particularly to the handsome son of the local innkeeper. Despite the growing romance, Beatrice's past experiences with disappointment make it difficult for her to believe in the happily-ever-after Christmas magic that surrounds her. Will Beatrice open her heart to the possibility of love and embrace the true spirit of Christmas? CHRISTMASLAND, a town where all your Christmas dreams come true!
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Emilia Rhodes | Female 25 - 45 Years old |
Description Emilia is Beatrice's Life long BFF. Like many BFFs, she is the perfect counter to Beatrice's cynicism with her deep love of family, love, magic and Christmas. She is bubbly, cute and trustworthy. Beatrice would do anything to support her bestie during the holidays, especially when it comes to making sure she isn't lonely, but Emilia is also looking for some Christmas magic of her own...in the form of romance! Comedic. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Carol Crane | Female 55 - 70 Years old |
Description Carol is the warm, and loving Mother of Ethan Crane; who is home for the holidays. She runs the local North Pole Inn and is: rosy cheeked, bubbly, & enthusiastic, with a "Mrs. Claus" type charm. Carol loves her son, her town and Christmas! | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Porter Bryant | Male 25 - 45 Years old |
Description Porter is a guest at the North Pole Inn, taking in the magic of CHRISTMASLAND whilst looking slightly out of place. He is a city slicker, polished, suited & dapper. He immediately is drawn to Beatrice's best friend Emilia and is charming, and kind with a hint of mystery and intrigue. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Mayor Kris | Male 50 - 70 Years old |
Description Kris is the jovial and jolly Mayor of CHRISTMASTOWN. He leads the townsfolk and tourists through a menagerie of holiday delights. He exudes wisdom, warmth and major Santa Claus vibes. Comedic. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Shelley | Female 25 - 45 Years old |
Description Shelley is the girl next door that never left town and has a long but platonic history with Ethan. She runs the local bakery where she flirts with Ethan and is competitive and guarded with the attractive tourists that come from cities bigger than her beloved CHRISTMASLAND. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Scarlett | Female 25 - 45 Years old |
Description Scarlett is Ethan's big city ex. She is a little uptight and a little out of place in her stilettos in the snow. She is stylish, and threatening. She reasoned she was a little hasty in ending this with Ethan, and has landed in CHRISTMASLAND to spend the holidays with him and mend their relationship. Comedic. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Worker 1 | All 35 - 55 Years old |
Description Rustic, rural in appearance and ready to work on building the best CHRISTMASLAND ever! | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Worker 2 | All 35 - 55 Years old |
Description Rustic and rural in appearance and ready to work on building the best CHRISTMASLAND ever! | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Vendor | All 40 - 60 Years old |
Description This Vendor, runs a busy stall of a New York City, Christmas Market. They need to enthusiastically engage their customers with Christmas cheer to standout from the other vendors. | ||