Casting Call: Briefcase 8 - Feature Film (Winnipeg, MB/ Vancouver, BC)

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Briefcase 8 - Feature Film (Winnipeg, MB/ Vancouver, BC)

Details

Union:

Union

Area of media:

Feature Film

Network:

Paid?:

Yes

Rates:

SAG, UBCP, ACTRA Union scale with a 25% discount, Buyout of 25% + (shared) 8% of Participation in Distributor’s Gross Revenue.

Deadline:

Mar 28, 2025

Shooting starts:

Apr 14, 2025

Shooting finishes:

Apr 28, 2025

Cities for response:

Vancouver, Winnipeg

Comments

This film has a serious tone. Please play all auditions very straight forward, and this movie has a similar tone to the 2011 movie Drive.

When submitting please let us know about any availability restrictions between April 14th-April 28th.

Please read carefully for each role as some roles are open to Winnipeg only, and some roles are open to Winnipeg and Vancouver.

This project will be filming in both Vancouver, BC and Winnipeg, MB.

*Travel and accommodations TBD based on casting location*

Storyline

In the decaying underbelly of a crime-ridden city in the early 1990s, 8, a contract killer haunted by his past and hardened by war, wants out of the violent life he's trapped in. Bruised and broken from a job gone wrong, his only solace lies in Hanna, the enigmatic wife of his employer, Stroud—a ruthless crime lord who runs the city like his kingdom. What begins as a forbidden affair quickly spirals into a web of manipulation, betrayal, and deceit.

Roles

Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Supporting	Maxim	Male 30 - 50 Years old
Description Open to Winnipeg Or Vancouver submissions Maxim (30s-40s, male - Any Ethnicity) is a ruthless and volatile enforcer, fiercely loyal to his brother, Magnum, and their employer, Stroud. A hardened criminal, Maxim operates with a dangerous mix of brute force, strategic cunning, and emotional instability. He thrives in chaos but struggles to control his emotions, making him unpredictable and terrifying. The role requires a commanding presence and an actor who can balance physicality, rage, and psychological depth. - Seeking an actor with an intimidating screen presence and strong dramatic intensity. - Experience with action, crime dramas, or neo-noir films preferred. - Physical Requirements: Maxim engages in brutal fight scenes and intense confrontations. - Must be comfortable with weapons handling and light stunt choreography. - Accents: Standard American preferred, but open to Eastern European or other regional accents if fitting.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Supporting	Bee	Female 60 - 75 Years old
Description Open to Winnipeg Or Vancouver submissions (60s-70s, female - Any Ethnicity) is a sharp, no-nonsense former ER nurse with a tough exterior and a warm heart. A long-time city resident, she’s seen it all and doesn’t scare easy. Despite her age, she still has a strong presence, quick wit, and a survivor’s instinct. - Seeking an actor with strong dramatic instincts and natural presence. - Must be able to deliver sharp, witty dialogue while maintaining emotional depth. - Some physicality required (reacting to a struggle, minor stunts). - Preference for actors with experience in crime dramas or neo-noir films.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Supporting	Tomislav	Male 40 - 55 Years old
Description Open to Winnipeg Or Vancouver submissions (40s-50s) A shifty and opportunistic smuggler whose cunning is overshadowed by his arrogance. Handcuffed to the all-important briefcase, he takes great pride in being the sole keeper of its code, leveraging this fact to stay alive. Though his smug confidence briefly earns him the upper hand, his loyalty extends only to himself, and his quick thinking often lands him in more trouble than it saves him from. - Seeking an actor with a strong dramatic subtlety. - Experience in crime dramas, thrillers, or neo-noir films preferred. - Accents: Eastern European preferred, but open to other fitting regional accents.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Supporting	Magnum	Male 30 - 50 Years old
Description Open to Winnipeg Or Vancouver submissions Magnum (30s-40s, male - Any Ethnicity) is a dangerous enforcer working alongside his brother, Maxim, for the crime boss Stroud. Unlike his brother, Magnum isn’t just muscle—he’s unpredictable, quick to violence, and enjoys the chaos of his job. Magnum’s physicality is open—he could be built strong, or have an off-kilter, intimidating look that makes him feel like a loose cannon. - Seeking an actor with a domineering presence and strong physicality. - Experience with action, crime dramas, or neo-noir films preferred. -Physical Requirements: Magnum is physically imposing and engages in brutal fights. - Must be comfortable with weapons handling and stunt choreography. - Accents: Standard American preferred, but open to slight regional or European accents. - Chemistry reads may be required with Maxim and other key characters.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Non Speaking	Russo	All 25 - 40 Years old
Description Open to Winnipeg Or Vancouver submissions Partners with Doyle, an armed and trained professional. The mission does not go as planned and Russo ends up being taken out by a bullet to the back of the head. We find a police badge exposed when we see Russo's body. No sides for this role and will be booking off of acting demo reel, resume and headshot. Open to all genders/ Open to all ethnicities
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
ACTRA Stunt	Young Thug	Male 18 - 30 Years old
Description Winnipeg submissions only please Intense role where a young thug tries to steal a woman's purse and get's into a heated altercation. Should be very experienced in stunts, and this role has dialogue. Wiry, skid row type and feral. Experience with butterfly knives an asset Open to all ethnicities
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
ACTRA Stunt	Club Guard # 2	All 20 - 55 Years old
Description Winnipeg submissions only please 1 of the club guards working at the strip club that have an unfortunate turn of events. 8 comes to pay everyone at the club an unexpected visit. This ends in the guards not making it out of the club alive. Please only submit for this if you have stunt experience. Professional stunt driving would be a major asset for this role.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
ACTRA Stunt	Club Guard #3	All 20 - 55 Years old
Description Winnipeg submissions only please 1 of the club guards working at the strip club that have an unfortunate turn of events. 8 comes to pay everyone at the club an unexpected visit. This ends in the guards not making it out of the club alive. Please only submit for this if you have stunt experience. Professional stunt driving would be a major asset for this role.

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