Hallmark Channel’s “Countdown to Christmas” kicked off last month, and through Dec. 21, the network will premiere no less than 42 TV movies for viewers wanting their yuletide fix. With the holidays in full swing, there’s no better time to get into the spirit of the season than by trying out for these festive gigs.
“Christmas Eve”
A short film is casting for its Dec. 14–17 or Dec. 20–22 shoot in New York. Production is looking for a lead female actor, aged 30–40, to play Ellie. The role pays $120 per day for an estimated two days of work.
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“Christmas Time Again”
A student film is casting for its Jan. 5–7 and Jan. 12–14 shoot in Evanston, Illinois. Production is looking for a supporting female/gender-nonconforming actor, aged 30–60, to play Mother, a supporting male/gender-nonconforming actor, aged 35–65, to play Father, a supporting female/gender-nonconforming actor, aged 4–10, to play Younger Sister, and a supporting female/gender-nonconforming/non-binary/trans female actor, aged 21–40, to play Stranger. The role of Mother pays a flat rate of $100–$1,000 for an estimated four days of work. The roles of Father and Young Sister pay a flat rate of $100–$1,000 for an estimated three days of work. The role of Stranger pays a flat rate of $100–$300 for an estimated single day of work.
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“Under the Mistletoe”
Hot Fire Content is casting talent for its commercial that will take place on Dec. 9 in New York. Production is looking for real-life couples to pose in front of a brand activation and kiss under a mistletoe. Also needed are brand ambassadors to hand out baskets of French fries to the public during the activation. The brand ambassador role pays a flat rate of $250 for an estimated four hours of work. All other roles pay a flat rate of $100 for an estimated single hour of work.
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“Christmas in Canada”
A nonunion feature film is casting for its December shoot in Vancouver. Production is filling multiple roles, including a lead female actor, aged 18–25, to play Ashley Miles, a lead male actor, aged 25–30, to play Nick Scott, and a lead male actor, aged 18–28, to play Bobby Rossi. The role of Ashley Miles pays CA$250 per day for an estimated 20 days of work. The other listed roles pay CA$200–CA$250 per day for an estimated 20 days of work. Please note that the role of Ashley Miles requires singing skills.
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Enchant Christmas
Enchant is casting for its Nov. 24–Dec. 30 run of live performances in Washington D.C. Production is looking for actors, aged 18 and older, to fill roles at various activation points to interact with guests. The roles pay $125–$175 per day for an estimated 30 days of work. Please note that the roles require improvisation and choreography dance skills.
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