Selected open roles for talent

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KID #1

All - 5 to 8 yrsActor Union
Project title
VIOLENT NIGHT 2
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Wednesday July 9, 2025
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

Wide-eyed and excitable, KID #1 is full of belief and holiday wonder. This kid is a reminder of who Santa’s really fighting for. OPEN ETHNICITY

EMPLOYEE AT WORK

All - 18 to 20 yrsActor Union
Project title
VIOLENT NIGHT 2
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Wednesday July 9, 2025
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

This EMPLOYEE AT WORK is unenthusiastic, underpaid, and entirely done with Christmas. OPEN ETHNICITY

YOUNG PUNK

Male - 18 to 21 yrsActor Union
Project title
VIOLENT NIGHT 2
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Wednesday July 9, 2025
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

A wannabe tough teen with a big mouth and not much to back it up. Has a funny, slightly panicked energy once things go south. OPEN ETHNICITY

DRIVER

Male - 0 to 0 yrsActor Union
Project title
VIOLENT NIGHT 2
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Wednesday July 9, 2025
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

This is Drazen’s loyal driver. He's stoic, alert, and used to shady errands. He knows when to keep the engine running... and his mouth shut. OPEN ETHNICITY

CLOTHING STORE CLERK

All - 18 to 25 yrsActor Union
Project title
VIOLENT NIGHT 2
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Wednesday July 9, 2025
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

Sassy, unbothered, and low on patience. She’s just trying to make it through the shift without someone bleeding on the sweaters. OPEN ETHNICITY

BUSINESSMAN

Male - 36 to 60 yrsActor Union
Project title
VIOLENT NIGHT 2
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Wednesday July 9, 2025
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

This BUSINESSMAN is in a suit, on his phone, and too busy to notice a full-blown sleigh crash until it’s in front of him. He has zero holiday spirit and maximum irritation. OPEN ETHNICITY

RADIO DJ

All - 40 to 50 yrsActor Union
Project title
VIOLENT NIGHT 2
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Wednesday July 9, 2025
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

Smooth-voiced and blissfully unaware of the chaos unfolding around town. Their cheerful holiday banter provides ironic background noise to the violence. OPEN ETHNICITY

OTHER CRIMINAL

Male - 26 to 36 yrsActor Union
Project title
VIOLENT NIGHT 2
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Wednesday July 9, 2025
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

He doesn't want to hurt anyone anymore... OPEN ETHNICITY

KID #2

All - 5 to 8 yrsActor Union
Project title
VIOLENT NIGHT 2
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Wednesday July 9, 2025
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

This KID is shy and observant, and is quietly fascinated by Santa’s presence. OPEN ETHNICITY

SHOPPER WITH BAGS

All - 30 to 50 yrsActor Union
Project title
VIOLENT NIGHT 2
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Wednesday July 9, 2025
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

This SHOPPER WITH BAGS is loaded down with gift bags and regret. They navigate the chaos like a seasoned Black Friday veteran. OPEN ETHNICITY

BYSTANDER

All - 20 to 30 yrsActor Union
Project title
VIOLENT NIGHT 2
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Wednesday July 9, 2025
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

A regular mall-goer caught in the middle of the madness. Their shocked reactions reflect what any of us would do if Santa threw a man through a kiosk. OPEN ETHNICITY

SHOPPING MAN

Male - 30 to 50 yrsActor Union
Project title
VIOLENT NIGHT 2
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Wednesday July 9, 2025
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

This SHOPPING MAN is focused, mission-driven, and just trying to get through his Christmas list. Unfortunately, he picked the wrong day to visit this mall. OPEN ETHNICITY

HARRIED MOTHER

Female - 25 to 30 yrsActor Union
Project title
VIOLENT NIGHT 2
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Wednesday July 9, 2025
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

This HARRIED MOTHER is exhausted, juggling shopping bags and a screaming child. She's one holiday meltdown away from losing it entirely. OPEN ETHNICITY

YOUNG MAN

Male - 20 to 25 yrsActor Union
Project title
VIOLENT NIGHT 2
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Wednesday July 9, 2025
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

This YOUNG MAN gets caught in the crossfire of a Santa-fueled showdown. OPEN ETHNICITY

KID #3

All - 5 to 8 yrsActor Union
Project title
VIOLENT NIGHT 2
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Wednesday July 9, 2025
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

This KID is eager, slightly annoying, and always asking questions. OPEN ETHNICITY

CHRISTIAN

All - 20 to 60 yrsActor Union
Project title
VIOLENT NIGHT 2
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Wednesday July 9, 2025
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

An overly enthusiastic shopper with intense holiday spirit and questionable boundaries. The kind of guy who still takes mall Santa photos at 30. OPEN ETHNICITY

CHARITY SANTA

Male - 30 to 50 yrsActor Union
Project title
VIOLENT NIGHT 2
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Wednesday July 9, 2025
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

This well-meaning mall Santa is collecting for charity and he brings genuine warmth and classic holiday cheer. He means well—but when the real Santa shows up, he’s hilariously out of his depth. Please list stunt experience in notes. OPEN ETHNICITY

LITTLE GIRL

Female - 7 to 12 yrsActor Union
Project title
VIOLENT NIGHT 2
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Wednesday July 9, 2025
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

A LITTLE GIRL is singing her heart out for Christmas Caroloke. OPEN ETHNICITY. MUST BE COMFORTABLE WITH SINGING CHRISTMAS CAROLS.

LITTLE GIRL

Female - 5 to 8 yrsActor Union
Project title
VIOLENT NIGHT 2
Media
Feature Film
Due date
Wednesday July 9, 2025
Submissions from
Winnipeg
Role description

This LITTLE GIRL is wide-eyed, sweet, and completely unbothered by chaos. She adores candy canes and Hershey’s Kisses and she sees Santa not as a violent vigilante, but as the magical hero he’s supposed to be. OPEN ETHNICITY

Felicia

Female - 18 to 23 yrsSupporting Union
Project title
Boy Lazuli
Media
Short Film
Due date
Friday July 11, 2025
Submissions from
Toronto, Montréal
Role description

FELICIA: Female, white, early 20s. The younger sister to Iris. Kind, soft, demure; she starts to crush on Arman, and gets jealous when Arman flirts with Iris. She gets annoyed with Iris' arrogance and pride. She thinks Iris should be less rebellious and more practical--that she should get married (she herself would like to get married). Maternal with the Child. (Please attempt a transatlantic accent or something similar for the tape)