Casting Call: A Losing Game

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Film School

A Losing Game

Details

Union:

Union or Non union

Area of media:

Film School

Network:

Paid?:

Rates:

Non-Paid Student Film

Deadline:

Feb 14, 2026

Auditions:

Self Tapes via Request

Callbacks:

Feb 23, 2026 via Zoom call

Shooting starts:

Mar 13, 2026

Shooting finishes:

Mar 15, 2026

Shooting locations:

Greater Toronto Area (Oakville, Mississauga, Toronto)

Cities for response:

Toronto

Comments

We can accept union and non-union actors through our student agreement with ACTRA. is a non-paying student film, and no permit is required. Actors will receive a copy of the finished film for their demo reel. Meal and transportation provided.

Please note that some of the roles in the film will need to be of Chinese descent and speak Cantonese.

Please note this film will have stunt performing with a certified stunt coordinator.

Storyline

SAM WONG, a former gangster trying to live a regular life in Toronto’s Chinatown, is
tracked down by his old crew and forced back into crime under threats against his family
in Hong Kong. As Sam takes on increasingly dangerous jobs, he struggles to hold onto
his morals until a debt collection goes tragically wrong and an innocent girl is hurt.
Realizing he can no longer live with the consequences of his actions, Sam confronts his
captors in a violent final showdown, choosing resistance over submission, even if it
costs him his life.

Roles

Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Lead	Sam Wong	Male 30 - 35 Years old
Description Sam Wong is of Chinese descent and will need to speak Cantonese. Main Lead. Serious and more to himself, just wants to get by. Jaded and tired. Has no interest in returning to his previous life as a gangster. Must return to his unwanted life after his old crew threaten his sister, being protective over her, despite his harsh outer shell. Please note that this character will participate in stunts and handle prop weapons. This production will have a certified stunt coordinator on set.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Principal	Shen	Male 27 - 29 Years old
Description Shen is of Chinese descent and will need to speak Cantonese. Main antagonist. Mature and Calm. Menacing. Ruthless. Confronts Sam about returning to his life as a criminal, and has no empathy/sympathy for threatening anyone to get what he wants. Please note that this character will participate in stunts, fight choreography, and handle prop weapons. This production will have a certified stunt coordinator on set.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Actor	Lee	Male 24 - 26 Years old
Description Lee is of Chinese descent and will need to speak Cantonese. Arrogant and brash. Follower of Shen. Less mature and more impulsive than Shen. Please note that this character will participate in stunts, fight choreography, and may require the handling of prop weapons. This production will have a certified stunt coordinator on set.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Actor	Jiang	Male 24 - 26 Years old
Description Jiang is of Chinese descent and will need to speak Cantonese. Arrogant and brash. Follower of Shen. Less mature and more impulsive than Shen. Please note that this character will participate in stunts, fight choreography, and may require the handling of prop weapons. This production will have a certified stunt coordinator on set.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Actor	Mr. Bennett	Male 40 - 45 Years old
Description A scared, older man. Has obviously dealt with issues involving crime in the area before the events of the film. Protective of his daughter. Please note that this character will participate in stunts and fight choreography. This production will have a certified stunt coordinator on set.
Role type	Role	Gender & Age range
Actor	Laura	Female 15 - 16 Years old
Description Daughter of Mr. Bennett. Has no lines. Innocent and frightened. Wants to protect her father from Sam, who has intruded in their home searching for money. Please note that this character will participate in stunts and fight choreography. This production will have a certified stunt coordinator on set.

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