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DANIEL CHEN

Male - 30 to 35 yrsLead Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Encore
Media
Short Film
Due date
Friday July 10, 2026
Submissions from
Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Montréal, Ottawa, New York, Saskatoon, Los Angeles, Winnipeg, San Francisco, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, Boston, Austin, Portland, Seattle, San Diego, Dallas, Pittsburgh, Charlottetown, Indianapolis, Houston, Orlando, Philadelphia
Role description

Male | 30–35 | Chinese / Chinese American. A world-renowned concert pianist who has just become the first Asian American to win one of the biggest piano prizes in the world. On the surface, Daniel has everything: a beautiful home, a wife who adores him, a proud family, and the exact career he dreamed of as a child. Underneath, on this single night, something quietly opens up in him. He begins to see the boy he used to be, and the gap between that boy and the polished, public man he has become. Daniel does not speak a single word in the film. His entire performance lives in his face, his hands, and his stillness. We see him hold the weight of a celebration he can't fully feel, the warmth of a family who adores him, and the dawning realization of a life he never paused to look at. He is not unhappy. He is not in crisis. He is simply, for the first time, reflecting. Skills: Piano performance required (or strong piano doubling capability). Must carry the film with subtle, internalized emotional work. Comfortably perform same-sex romantic and intimacy scenes with the actor playing Alex (kissing, physical closeness, sharing a bed; tastefully shot, intimacy coordinator on set).

Auntie Mei

Female - 50 to 65 yrsSupporting Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Encore
Media
Short Film
Due date
Friday July 10, 2026
Submissions from
Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Montréal, Ottawa, New York, Saskatoon, Los Angeles, Winnipeg, San Francisco, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, Boston, Austin, Portland, Seattle, San Diego, Dallas, Pittsburgh, Charlottetown, Indianapolis, Houston, Orlando, Philadelphia
Role description

Female | 50–65 | Chinese: Daniel's aunt and Lily's younger sister. Loud, funny, opinionated, and endlessly energetic. She brings warmth, humor, and chaos to every room while masking a deep love for her family. Language: Must be fluent in Mandarin. Skills: Strong comedic timing and improvisational energy.

Alex

Male - 20 to 30 yrsSupporting Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Encore
Media
Short Film
Due date
Friday July 10, 2026
Submissions from
Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Montréal, Ottawa, New York, Saskatoon, Los Angeles, Winnipeg, San Francisco, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, Boston, Austin, Portland, Seattle, San Diego, Dallas, Pittsburgh, Charlottetown, Indianapolis, Houston, Orlando, Philadelphia
Role description

Male | 20–30 | Asian (Open to East Asian backgrounds): Daniel's former love. We meet him over a series of warm, intimate flashbacks. Alex is the only person in the film who looks at Daniel and sees him, not Daniel Chen, the pianist. He represents a version of Daniel that was unselfconscious, freely in love, freely himself. Skills: Comfortably perform same-sex romantic and intimacy scenes (kissing, physical closeness, sharing a bed; tastefully shot, intimacy coordinator on set).

Lily

Female - 60 to 65 yrsSupporting Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Encore
Media
Short Film
Due date
Friday July 10, 2026
Submissions from
Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Montréal, Ottawa, New York, Saskatoon, Los Angeles, Winnipeg, San Francisco, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, Boston, Austin, Portland, Seattle, San Diego, Dallas, Pittsburgh, Charlottetown, Indianapolis, Houston, Orlando, Philadelphia
Role description

Female | 50-65 | Chinese: Daniel's widowed mother. Loving, proud, and emotionally resilient. Lily devoted much of her life to supporting her son's success and remains one of the most important people in his life. Language: Must be Fluent in Mandarin. Skills: Strong dramatic actor capable of conveying deep emotion with minimal dialogue.

SARAH

Female - 28 to 35 yrsSupporting Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Encore
Media
Short Film
Due date
Friday July 10, 2026
Submissions from
Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Montréal, Ottawa, New York, Saskatoon, Los Angeles, Winnipeg, San Francisco, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, Boston, Austin, Portland, Seattle, San Diego, Dallas, Pittsburgh, Charlottetown, Indianapolis, Houston, Orlando, Philadelphia
Role description

Female | 28–35 | Chinese / Chinese American: Daniel's wife. A successful Chinese American lawyer. She loves Daniel completely and looks at him like a fan who can't believe she gets to be married to him. She is gracious, warm, capable, and slightly guarded. She loves Daniel deeply, and she is unaware of the deeper conflict Daniel carries within himself. Language: Fluent English.

ETHAN

Male - 15 to 18 yrsSupporting Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Encore
Media
Short Film
Due date
Friday July 10, 2026
Submissions from
Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Montréal, Ottawa, New York, Saskatoon, Los Angeles, Winnipeg, San Francisco, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, Boston, Austin, Portland, Seattle, San Diego, Dallas, Pittsburgh, Charlottetown, Indianapolis, Houston, Orlando, Philadelphia
Role description

Male | 15–18 | Chinese: Daniel's teenage cousin. Auntie Mei's son. Permanently glued to his phone, perpetually mortified by his mother, but in one moment, he looks up and asks Daniel to play the song he used to play as a kid — the line that triggers the entire emotional movement of the film. Authentic teenage energy is essential; we are not looking for a "performed" teenager. Language: Fluent English. Skills: Naturalistic teenage performance.

Young Daniel

Male - 10 to 12 yrsPrincipal Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Encore
Media
Short Film
Due date
Friday July 10, 2026
Submissions from
Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Montréal, Ottawa, New York, Saskatoon, Los Angeles, Winnipeg, San Francisco, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, Boston, Austin, Portland, Seattle, San Diego, Dallas, Pittsburgh, Charlottetown, Indianapolis, Houston, Orlando, Philadelphia
Role description

Male | 10–12 | Chinese: A gifted young Daniel whose passion for music is pure and joyful before ambition and expectations reshape his life. Skills: Must play piano at a basic level (or be very coachable). Piano proficiency strongly preferred.

John Chen

Male - 30 to 50 yrsPrincipal Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Encore
Media
Short Film
Due date
Friday July 10, 2026
Submissions from
Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Montréal, Ottawa, New York, Saskatoon, Los Angeles, Winnipeg, San Francisco, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, Boston, Austin, Portland, Seattle, San Diego, Dallas, Pittsburgh, Charlottetown, Indianapolis, Houston, Orlando, Philadelphia
Role description

Male | 30–50 | Chinese: Daniel's late father, seen in memories and photographs. Quiet, supportive, and deeply influential in Daniel's life. His presence continues to shape Daniel long after his passing.

Presenter

Female - 50 to 65 yrsSmall Principal Union or Non unionUnpaid
Project title
Encore
Media
Short Film
Due date
Friday July 10, 2026
Submissions from
Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Montréal, Ottawa, New York, Saskatoon, Los Angeles, Winnipeg, San Francisco, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, Boston, Austin, Portland, Seattle, San Diego, Dallas, Pittsburgh, Charlottetown, Indianapolis, Houston, Orlando, Philadelphia
Role description

Female | 50–65 | Caucasian: The gracious host who presents Daniel with a prestigious award during the opening sequence. Professional and elegant presence.

actress-dancer

Female - 18 to 45 yrsLead Non union
Project title
Twilight Theatre
Media
Musical
Due date
Wednesday October 28, 2026
Submissions from
New York, Trenton, Newark
Role description

various witch gypsy monster, spider woman, zombie, alien more

EMA DIAZ

Female - 6 to 10 yrsLead Non union
Project title
PAPÁ NO TE VAYAS, POR FAVOR SALVA A MAMÁ
Media
Vertical
Due date
Saturday June 6, 2026
Submissions from
Mexico City
Role description

Una niña extraordinariamente resiliente que ha crecido demasiado rápido. Obligada por las circunstancias a convertirse en cuidadora de su propia madre, Ema sobrevive entre la pobreza, la enfermedad y el abandono sin perder su capacidad de amar. Inteligente, valiente y profundamente empática, posee una madurez emocional impropia de su edad, aunque debajo de esa fortaleza sigue existiendo una pequeña que solo desea una familia normal. Es el corazón de la historia y el motor que provoca el reencuentro de una familia destruida.

ADRIÁN LINARES

Male - 32 to 38 yrsLead Non union
Project title
PAPÁ NO TE VAYAS, POR FAVOR SALVA A MAMÁ
Media
Vertical
Due date
Saturday June 6, 2026
Submissions from
Mexico City
Role description

Heredero de una poderosa dinastía empresarial, atractivo, brillante y exitoso, pero emocionalmente devastado. Durante siete años ha vivido consumido por la culpa tras creer que sus decisiones provocaron la muerte de la mujer que amaba y del hijo que esperaban. Detrás de su apariencia fría y controlada existe un hombre profundamente romántico, incapaz de olvidar su primer amor. Su viaje es el de un hombre roto que recibe una segunda oportunidad para recuperar a su familia y redimirse de los errores que han definido su vida.

GRACIELA DÍAZ

Female - 25 to 32 yrsLead Non union
Project title
PAPÁ NO TE VAYAS, POR FAVOR SALVA A MAMÁ
Media
Vertical
Due date
Saturday June 6, 2026
Submissions from
Mexico City
Role description

Una mujer dulce, noble y sacrificada que siempre puso el bienestar de los demás por encima del suyo. Cuando su esposo enfermó, trabajó hasta el agotamiento para mantenerlo con vida, incluso estando embarazada. Tras sobrevivir a una tragedia que todos creyeron fatal, terminó atrapada en años de pobreza extrema y enfermedad. A pesar del daño físico y emocional que ha sufrido, sigue conservando un instinto maternal feroz y una inmensa capacidad de amor. Es la gran heroína silenciosa de la historia.

CARLOS LINARES

Male - 60 to 65 yrsGuest Star Non union
Project title
PAPÁ NO TE VAYAS, POR FAVOR SALVA A MAMÁ
Media
Vertical
Due date
Saturday June 6, 2026
Submissions from
Mexico City
Role description

Patriarca de la familia Linares. Un hombre poderoso, orgulloso y acostumbrado a controlar todo a su alrededor. Su clasismo y obsesión por preservar el legado familiar desencadenaron la tragedia central de la historia. Sin embargo, detrás de su dureza existe un padre que carga con la culpa de haber destruido la felicidad de su propio hijo. Su arco transita de antagonista implacable a un hombre desesperado por reparar el daño que provocó.

VANESA SORRENTO

Female - 25 to 30 yrsGuest Star Non union
Project title
PAPÁ NO TE VAYAS, POR FAVOR SALVA A MAMÁ
Media
Vertical
Due date
Saturday June 6, 2026
Submissions from
Mexico City
Role description

Bella, sofisticada y ambiciosa. Está convencida de que merece convertirse en la esposa de Adrián y ocupar el lugar de señora Linares. Acostumbrada al privilegio y al poder, ve a Graciela y Ema como obstáculos que deben ser eliminados. Manipuladora, impulsiva y cruel cuando se siente amenazada, representa la principal fuerza antagonista contemporánea de la historia. Su obsesión por el estatus la lleva constantemente a cruzar límites peligrosos.

LUCAS

Male - 30 to 40 yrsSupporting Non union
Project title
PAPÁ NO TE VAYAS, POR FAVOR SALVA A MAMÁ
Media
Vertical
Due date
Saturday June 6, 2026
Submissions from
Mexico City
Role description

Asistente personal y hombre de confianza de Adrián. Eficiente, leal y extremadamente competente. Ha permanecido al lado de su jefe durante los años más oscuros de su vida, convirtiéndose en una extensión de su voluntad. Aunque suele actuar desde la lógica y la protección de los intereses de Adrián, muchas veces sus decisiones terminan complicando emocionalmente las situaciones.

ELEONORA SORRENTO

Female - 50 to 60 yrsSupporting Non union
Project title
PAPÁ NO TE VAYAS, POR FAVOR SALVA A MAMÁ
Media
Vertical
Due date
Saturday June 6, 2026
Submissions from
Mexico City
Role description

Madre de Vanesa y miembro de una familia poderosa. Elegante, estratégica y profundamente consciente de las diferencias de clase. Considera que las relaciones son alianzas que deben beneficiar a las familias involucradas y ve a Graciela como una amenaza para el futuro que imaginó para su hija. Su aparente refinamiento esconde una enorme capacidad de manipulación.

DRA. CABRERA

Female - 35 to 45 yrsSmall Principal Non union
Project title
PAPÁ NO TE VAYAS, POR FAVOR SALVA A MAMÁ
Media
Vertical
Due date
Saturday June 6, 2026
Submissions from
Mexico City
Role description

Médica empática y humana dentro de un sistema que frecuentemente falla a los más vulnerables. Es una de las pocas personas que muestra verdadera compasión hacia Ema cuando nadie más está dispuesto a escucharla. Representa la conciencia moral del entorno hospitalario.

DR. MALDONADO

Male - 45 to 60 yrsSmall Principal Non union
Project title
PAPÁ NO TE VAYAS, POR FAVOR SALVA A MAMÁ
Media
Vertical
Due date
Saturday June 6, 2026
Submissions from
Mexico City
Role description

El neurólogo más prestigioso del hospital y la mayor esperanza para la recuperación de Graciela. Inteligente, respetado y profesional, se convierte en una figura clave dentro de la lucha por devolverle la salud y la memoria a la protagonista.