Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
Yes
Rates:
UBCP/ACTRA ULB – 40 Under Indie Program
Deadline:
July 3, 2026
Callbacks:
TBD
Shooting starts:
Sept 4, 2026
Shooting finishes:
Sept 7, 2026
Shooting locations:
Richmond, BC
Cities for response:
Vancouver
Comments
Strong preference for Actors fluent in Cantonese and/or Mandarin who can improvise light Chinese dialogue or expressions for added authenticity and comedy. Fluency is not mandatory, English-only is acceptable. Comfort with light physical movement (simple Tai Chi-inspired postures)
Storyline
Winston Wong, a geriatric romantic with a bad hip and second-hand hearing aids, anxiously attempts to woo a woman in his Tai Chi group. A romantic comedy fiction narrative short
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | WINSTON WONG | Male 60 - 80 Years old |
Description East Asian. Longtime member of the Tai Chi Association, Winston is a freshly 70-year-old man who has a bad hip and hearing loss in his left ear. A former philosophy professor and active member of the community, Winston has become a little more of a recluse since his wife passed away in their 60s - there’s an insecurity in his aging. He has a sweet tooth despite his diabetes, and his version of an ideal date is shopping for a good deal at Costco. The role requires a closed-mouth kiss and has lap sat on by Barbara. (Approximately 20–25 lines) Rate: $200 per day... LEAD | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | BARBARA HO | Female 60 - 80 Years old |
Description East Asian. ACTUAL Age: 70 New to the Tai Chi Association, Barbara has no problems making friends with the ladies of the group although she seems a little more bashful around the men. As a former nurse, she is very sweet and loves helping others. She also has a love of books and is studying English at a local community college. She is a recent widow but has been married three times. It is later revealed that she has hearing loss in both ears and prefers not to wear her hearing aids when around men because talking to them annoys her. Appears wholesome and innocent but is secretly playfully flirtatious, suggestive, and proudly experienced. Warm comedic timing. The role requires a closed-mouth kiss and sits on Winston's lap. (Approximately 25–30 lines) Rate: $200 per day... LEAD | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | ALVIN | Male 60 - 80 Years old |
Description East Asian. ACTUAL Age: 72 The local Tai Chi Casanova, Alvin has known Winston since their elementary school days in Hong Kong. In fact, he was Winston’s bully and they didn’t reconnect until they both immigrated to Canada and re-met in the Tai Chi Association. Two years Winston’s senior, he is impressively tapped into the women’s gossip in the group because he’s usually rizzing one up or the other. He loves talking about a recurring rash that he gets on his inner thigh. Comedy background is a plus. (Approximately 15–18 lines) Rate: $175 per day... SUPPORTING | ||