Buffalo Casting Call: A Royal Tree Farm Seeking Local Non-Union Talent

A new Christmas romance TV feature, A Royal Tree Farm, is now casting non-union local hire talent in the Buffalo, New York area. If you’re a Buffalo local and available for the shoot window, auditions are required for the roles listed below.

Project Details

• Project: A Royal Tree Farm (Christmas romance TV feature)

• Location: Buffalo, NY (local hire)

• Shoot Dates: February 9–20, 2026

• Pay: $350/day (+ 10% agency fee if applicable)

• Director: Fred Olen Ray

• Submission Deadline: Wednesday, January 28 (8:00 PM EST)

Full breakdown + audition info:

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Roles (Audition Required)

Supporting Roles

• Philip (30s–40s, Caucasian male) — transatlantic accent; Prince James’ valet; formal/proper

• Joe Davis (60s–70s, Caucasian male) — Cassie’s grandfather; determined to sell the tree farm

• Bonnie (60s–70s, Caucasian female) — Joe’s wife; warm, domestic, devoted

• George (40s–50s, any ethnicity, male) — local realtor; stressed when plans change

• Piper (20s–30s, any ethnicity, female) — Cassie’s friend/assistant; helps publish a weekly magazine

Day Player Roles

• Dad (40s, any ethnicity, male) — magazine cover pose with family

• Mom (40s, any ethnicity, female) — magazine cover pose with family

• Brian (10–13, any ethnicity, male) — eager kid; skeptical of “a prince”

• Sarah (40s, any ethnicity, female) — Brian’s mom; receives a free Christmas tree

• Bill (50s–60s, any ethnicity, male) — County Historical Commission

How to Submit

Email: submissions@**********.com (before the deadline)

Include:

• Current photo(s)

• Contact information

• The role(s) you’re submitting for

• Confirmation you’re a Buffalo-area local hire and available Feb 9–20, 2026