Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Feature Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
ACTRA CIPIP -25%, 25% buyout.
Deadline:
Dec 10, 2025
Shooting starts:
Late-January 2026
Shooting finishes:
Late March 2026 (35-day shoot)
Shooting locations:
Manitoba
Cities for response:
Winnipeg
Comments
ROLE BELOW IS BUDGETED FOR MANITOBA LOCALS AND MUST BE MANITOBA TAXPAYERS
TALENT MUST BE LEGALLY ABLE TO WORK IN CANADA
*The deadline to submit talent for consideration to tape is December 10 at 2:00 PM EST — thank you!
*The deadline for SELF-TAPE submissions will follow ACTRA regulations and will be provided when self-tape requests are sent out.
TALENT MUST BE LEGALLY ABLE TO WORK IN CANADA
*The deadline to submit talent for consideration to tape is December 10 at 2:00 PM EST — thank you!
*The deadline for SELF-TAPE submissions will follow ACTRA regulations and will be provided when self-tape requests are sent out.
Storyline
Storyline: Set in the unforgiving landscape of rural Manitoba, NORTHERN LIGHTS is a raw, high-stakes drama about 18-year-old Polly, a fearless snowmobiler desperate to go pro and break free from her small-town life. Caught between a gambling grandmother, a best friend who runs drugs, and an unexpected pregnancy, Polly’s shot at glory collides with betrayal, violence, and survival. Gritty, dark, and emotionally charged, the film blends the starkness of small-town Canada with the adrenaline of racing, and the raw intensity of a coming-of-age story. An intimate portrait of a young woman fighting to claim her place in a world that underestimates her.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | CJ | Male 30 - 40 Years old |
Description [CJ] Male, 30s. A scarier guy, visibly intimidating. CJ is a local drug dealer who exchanges drugs for money from Longer's Uncle Jay on a regular basis. When Longer is in the hospital, CJ is surprised to see Polly making the rounds, and intimidates her until Longer's cousin Cuz unexpectedly comes to her rescue. Irritated with Uncle Jay for hogging the supply chain from CJ, CJ and his guys raid Longer and Polly while they're on their way to CJ's house and steal all Uncle Jay's money...PRINCIPAL *This role has 2 tentative days* | ||