Film School
CFC - KUNG POW HYPEBEAST
Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Film School
Network:
Paid?:
No
Rates:
Open to Union and Non-Union Members - Unpaid as per CFC/ACTRA Agreement. Performer may also be required for a 4 hour rehearsal prior to the shoot (pending availability)
Deadline:
June 20, 2023
Shooting starts:
June 28, 2023 
Shooting finishes:
June 28, 2023 
Shooting locations:
1 shoot day + up to 4hrs of unpaid rehearsal time
Cities for response:
Toronto
Storyline
Kung Po is a short comedy about desire, hypebeastism, and standing up for what you believe in. It’s a tale that portrays the lengths to which two hypebeasts will go to fulfill their material desires.



The Slaight Music Residency is an unparalleled creative and business experience for five music creators a year. These music showcase productions are screened for over 400 Industry professionals, are widely promoted and have been instrumental in launching some of the most exciting and prolific screen composers working in our industry today.
Roles
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadSHOESTAGRAMFemale 25 - 35 Years old
Description
Female, Filipino/ South East Asian/Mixed Race, 25-35 years old. A hypebeast enthusiast, she has every pair of Air Jordans ever released but not the instagram or tiktok following to back it up. A passive ambivert turned would-be influencer ( her mom and her best friend think she's cool), our protagonist will risk life and limb for the right kicks, all while working on herself in therapy.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
LeadHYPEBEAST Female 25 - 35 Years old
Description
Female, Black/mixed race, 25-35 years old. She’s the biggest influencer in all of Winnipeg and knows it. She hides her insecurities underneath the soles of her new pair of kicks. She was the popular girl in highschool; she blew up in grade nine and still holds it over our hero.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
PrincipalLARISSAFemale 25 - 35 Years old
Description
Female, any ethnicity, 25-35 years old. She is driven, articulate, and outgoing. Pretty much the best friend you've always wanted. You know she's got your back but she'll only jump in when she needs to.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
ActorMALE CUSTOMERMale 20 - 30 Years old
Description
Male, white, 20-30 years old. This is his first time in the pop-up. And he doesn't belong here. Bit of an airhead. Cream of the crop from the bottom of the barrel. Lame incarnate but doesn't know it. Thinks he’s cooler than the clerk. He’s not.
Role typeRoleGender & Age range
ActorCLERKMale 20 - 30 Years old
Description
Male, white, 20-30 years old. He only has this job because his parents cut off his allowance. This is his first job and his work ethic is terrible. His conversation skills are as inviting as a wet towel. Some say he is lazy but he says he’s preserving his energy for things he is interested in.