Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Film School
Network:
Paid?:
No
Rates:
Non-paid Student Film
Deadline:
Nov 4, 2026
Auditions:
Self tape by request
Callbacks:
Virtual/York University TBD
Shooting starts:
Nov 20, 2026
Shooting finishes:
Nov 23, 2026
Shooting locations:
Richmond Hill, Markham, York University Keele Campus
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.
Meals and beverages will be provided on the shoot days. If transportation is required we can arrange for a ride for the actor during filming.
Please note: all roles require a fluency in Mandarin
Meals and beverages will be provided on the shoot days. If transportation is required we can arrange for a ride for the actor during filming.
Please note: all roles require a fluency in Mandarin
Storyline
A father suffers a permanent injury leaving him to resort to unconventional means to support his family.
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Fred | Male 25 - 40 Years old |
Description Fred is an immigrant from China and a father who works as chef to be the breadwinner for his family. But after suffering an permanent injury to his hands, he is recruited to an extreme game show to resume his income.He is stubborn, proud, and insists on keeping his status as a man and breadwinner. Skills: - Wok handling and cooking over flame - Portraying damaged, trembling, and weak hands - Comfortable in water (Will be submerged in a confined space) Please note: all roles require a fluency in Mandarin | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | Helen | Female 25 - 40 Years old |
Description Helen is Fred's wife who is unconditionally loving despite his injury. She is loving and believes in Fred but refuses to see him hurt himself. She does not believe that the man has to be the breadwinner, but has and always will support Fred in his endeavours. Skills: - Wok handling and cooking over flame Please note: all roles require a fluency in Mandarin | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Austin | Male 9 - 12 Years old |
Description Austin is the glue that keeps Fred and Helen together and tries his best to help his dad.He is sweet and energetic. He listens to Helen and is the glue that holds the bond between Fred and Helen. Please note: all roles require a fluency in Mandarin | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Delivery Driver | Male |
Description Fred's good and long time friend who makes deliveries to Fred's diner.He is well worn and has long accepted his job as a truck driver in a foreign country. Skill: - Walking with a limp Please note: all roles require a fluency in Mandarin | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Angela | Female 20 - 30 Years old |
Description Angela is the recruiter of the extreme stunt game show where contestants drown a participant in water.She is soft and angelic. The femme fatale of the story and one who has follows her own agenda. Please note: all roles require a fluency in Mandarin | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Aunty Customer | Female 50 - 65 Years old |
Description A long time customer of Fred's diner. Always believed that Fred and Helen were meant to be together.She is used to banters with her husband, the uncle, and has a healthy marriage. Please note: all roles require a fluency in Mandarin | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Actor | Uncle Customer | Male 50 - 65 Years old |
Description A long time customer of Fred's diner. Did not think Fred and Helen would be together, but glad that they are.He is used to banters with his wife, the aunty, and has a healthy marriage. Please note: all roles require a fluency in Mandarin | ||