Now Casting in Buffalo: Christmas Romance TV Feature “A Royal Tree Farm”

A new Christmas romance TV feature titled “A Royal Tree Farm” is gearing up to film in Buffalo, New York, and casting is now seeking non-union, local hire talent from the Buffalo area.

If you’re a Buffalo local and want the chance to land a role in a festive holiday production, here are the current details and how to submit.

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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 at 8:00 PM EST
📩 Submit to: submissions@castingbuffalo.com
🌐 Full breakdown + audition info: castingbuffalo.com/castingnotices
✅ Note: Audition required (per the breakdown)

Character Breakdown (Audition Required)

Here are the roles listed in the breakdown:

Supporting Roles

🎩 Philip (30s–40s, Caucasian male) — transatlantic accent; Prince James’ valet; very proper and formal
🎄 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 handling the sale; stressed when things change
📰 Piper (20s–30s, any ethnicity, female) — Cassie’s childhood friend/assistant; helps publish a weekly magazine

Day Player Roles

👨‍👩‍👧 Dad (40s, any ethnicity, male) — poses with wife/kids for a magazine cover
👩‍👩‍👦 Mom (40s, any ethnicity, female) — poses with husband/kids for a magazine cover
🧒 Brian (10–13, any ethnicity, male) — eager kid who wants a tree; skeptical of “a prince”
🎁 Sarah (40s, any ethnicity, female) — Brian’s mom; receives a free Christmas tree
🏛️ Bill (50s–60s, any ethnicity, male) — works for the County Historical Commission

How to Submit

Email submissions@castingbuffalo.com before the deadline and include:

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📞 Contact info
🎭 The role(s) you’re submitting for
📍 Confirm you’re a Buffalo-area local hire and available during Feb 9–20, 2026