Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Film School
Network:
Paid?:
No
Rates:
Non paid student film
Deadline:
Jan 26, 2024
Auditions:
Self-tape by request
Shooting starts:
Mar 1, 2024
Shooting finishes:
Mar 4, 2024
Shooting locations:
GTA
Cities for response:
Toronto
Comments
We can accept union and non-union actors through our student agreement with ACTRA. This
is a non-paying student film and no permit is required. Actors will receive a copy of the
finished film for their demo reel.
Transportation and meal (No pizza) is provided.
Jay and Grandpa Must speak Mandarin, northern accent is preferred.
is a non-paying student film and no permit is required. Actors will receive a copy of the
finished film for their demo reel.
Transportation and meal (No pizza) is provided.
Jay and Grandpa Must speak Mandarin, northern accent is preferred.
Storyline
Jay aspires to become an actor, pouring relentless effort into his pursuit. Unfortunately, he consistently faces rejection. Just as his career presents a significant opportunity, devastating news reaches him from his hometown, his grandfather is critically ill. Jay is now confronted with a impossible choice: continue pursuing his dream or return home to be with his ailing grandfather one last time.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Jay | Male 25 - 30 Years old |
Description Determined, he's willing to endure for the good he pursues, and the only thing that keeps him sane in life is his love of acting. But there are times when he is a bit self-centered, and when he is busying himself with his dreams, he tends to neglect those who really care about him and are supporting him silently. Must speak Mandarin, northern accent is preferred. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Principal | Grandpa | Male 50 - 75 Years old |
Description Open-minded, he and Jay share the same perspective on dreams. Maybe it's because Grandpa also left his home town and came to Beijing alone when he was young, working hard for that dream in his heart. Must speak Mandarin, northern accent is preferred. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Casting Director #1 | All 40 - 60 Years old |
Description Has been in the movie industry for many years and has the experience but sometimes lacks the patience for rookies. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Casting Director#2 | All 40 - 60 Years old |
Description Has been in the movie industry for many years and has the experience but sometimes lacks the patience for rookies. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Producer | All 40 - 60 Years old |
Description Having already been in the movie industry for many years, not only have the experience, but also willing to take a chance on promising actors. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Dolores | Female 40 - 50 Years old |
Description Although she is a local but she is trying just as hard to survive in this society, she sometimes forgets to be kind to those around her. | ||