Details
Episode:
WINNIPEG ONLY
Union:
Union
Area of media:
Feature Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
Actra + 135% buyout
Deadline:
Aug 6, 2024
Auditions:
IN THE NEXT WEEK OR SO
Shooting starts:
Oct 15, 2024
Shooting finishes:
Dec 13, 2024
Shooting locations:
Winnipeg and Area
Cities for response:
Winnipeg
Comments
Performances should be authentic. Let the script be funny and performance be truthful rather than creating caricatures.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting Lead | DEPUTY BLAINE | Male 30 - 36 Years old |
Description Deputy Blaine has been gunning for the sheriff’s position for some time. When the new interim sheriff arrives in town, he’s convinced the job will eventually be his. Driven and determined, he will do whatever it takes to get what he wants...BLACK | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting Lead | DEPUTY MIKE | Male 36 - 43 Years old |
Description Deputy Mike is an easygoing guy. He’s happy to welcome the new sheriff, and although he’s not the sharpest tool in the shed, he gets along well with everyone else in town. When conflict arises after the bank robbery, he would rather not have to pick a side...OPEN ETHNICITY | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | MOIRA | Female 38 - 45 Years old |
Description Moira is the bartender at the RoadHouse. She lends a sympathetic ear to the new sheriff but senses he’s not telling the whole truth. Like Sheriff Ulysses, she’s also not exactly revealing the whole truth...OPEN ETHNICITY | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | THE MAYOR | Male 45 - 55 Years old |
Description The Mayor of the town Normal gives a compelling service for the late Sheriff Gunderson. When he and Ulysses are at odds, the mayor does his best to encourage the new sheriff to see things his way...OPEN ETHNICITY | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | LORI | Female 28 - 35 Years old |
Description Lori and her bank-robbing partner hope for a big score from the small-town bank. When things get out of hand and Keith is stabbed, Lori takes care of the two bank guards who are missing pinkies. OPEN ETHNICITY | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | KEITH | Male 28 - 35 Years old |
Description Keith and his partner Lori set out to rob the bank in a small town. Upon discovering a smaller-than-anticipated amount of money in the tills, he demands access to the vault. That’s when things really escalate... Despite being in the midst of the robbery, Keith has a kind heart. When an innocent bystander has a heart attack, he stops the robbery to perform CPR. OPEN ETHNICITY | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | TOM | Male 45 - 55 Years old |
Description Tom has been having some issues with his neighbor and is hoping the Sheriff’s department can resolve them. He has a quick temper and doesn’t like to compromise, especially when it comes to what he feels belongs to him. CAUCASIAN | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | JOE | Male 37 - 43 Years old |
Description Joe is a trusted hand of the Yakuza overseeing the security of the bank vault in the town of Normal. He’s a quiet, stoic, laid-back kind of guy until the bank vault is breached, at which point he focuses all his attention on hunting the would-be robbers. OPEN ETHNICITY | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | OYABUN | Male 50 - 65 Years old |
Description This Yakuza boss leaves for Normal with a terrifyingly calm demeanor. When he finds that everything appears to be under control, he settles down for a nice meal with the new sheriff and some town residents. JAPANESE | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Large Principal | DR. PIERCE | Male 45 - 55 Years old |
Description Dr. Pierce is the perpetually tired town doctor. Although he determined the late Sheriff's death to be accidental due to drinking, something doesn’t add up…CAUCASIAN | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Large Principal | SALLY | Female 48 - 55 Years old |
Description Sally is the receptionist at the police station and has no problem speaking her mind. Midwest to a T, she has been in this job long enough to know how to stand up for herself. CAUCASIAN | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Large Principal | KENNY | Male 26 - 29 Years old |
Description Kenny is the boyish, perpetually smiling worker at the soda shop in town. He does an excellent job at keeping the place spotless. When he’s not making sure everyone is stocked up on ammunition, he excels in slinging some delicious affogatos. OPEN ETHNICITY | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Large Principal | MARY BETH | Female 46 - 56 Years old |
Description Mary Beth is quite bothered by the fact that she ordered pink yarn but was instead sent mauve. However, she likes the sheriff’s suggested solution to her problem...CAUCASIAN | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Large Principal | MAYNARD | Male 37 - 47 Years old |
Description The hardware store owner appreciates the new sheriff’s help in dealing with an annoying customer. However, he doesn’t appreciate the amount of fight the new sheriff is putting up when the town turns against him… OPEN ETHNICITY | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Large Principal | ERNIE | Male 29 - 39 Years old |
Description Ernie runs his grandfather's Tiki themed diner. He has since added his own touch of decor to spice it up. CAUCASIAN | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | CLAYTON | Male 65 - 78 Years old |
Description Clayton raises concerns about inflated pricing at the local hardware store and compares it to Amazon prices. OPEN ETHNICITY | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| ACTRA Stunt | DEAN | Male 35 - 45 Years old |
Description Dean enjoys hanging out at the local RoadHouse. When he finds an article about the sheriff’s past, he wants to hear his side of the story. OPEN ETHNICITY MUST HAVE STUNT EXPERIENCE | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| ACTRA Stunt | THE BANK MANAGER | Male 35 - 45 Years old |
Description This Bank Manager is happy to give up the cash in the till as long as it means the robbers stay away from the vault… ??OPEN ETHNICITY MUST HAVE STUNT EXPERIENCE | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| ACTRA Stunt | THE PRIEST | Male 34 - 60 Years old |
Description This priest hasn’t had much life experience outside of the church. He has a hard time telling the difference between a flare and a stick of dynamite… OPEN ETHNICITYMUST HAVE STUNT EXPERIENCE | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| ACTRA Stunt | James | Male 50 - 60 Years old |
Description This Friendly mailman does more than just deliver the post. He almost manages to hold his own against an injured Keith and a very protective Lori.MUST HAVE STUNT EXPERIENCE | ||