Details
Union:
Union or Non union
Area of media:
Short Film
Network:
Paid?:
No
Rates:
UBCP 40 Under Indie Agreement. All roles are volunteer.
Deadline:
July 4, 2023
Callbacks:
July 12, 2023 Virtual
Shooting starts:
July 21, 2023
Shooting finishes:
July 25, 2023
Shooting locations:
Vancouver / Lower Mainland
Cities for response:
Vancouver
Comments
All actors must be local hire to Vancouver/Lower Mainland, as there is no budget for travel or accommodation. Per the UBCP Agreement, all actors must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, with rare exceptions granted upon request. If actor is *not* a citizen or PR, please indicate in submission notes.
Note: The UBCP 40 Under Indie Agreement allows for both union members and non-union actors to participate. Non-union actors will not require a permit to participate and this project will not provide a credit towards union membership. While all cast and crew are volunteering their time, any profits will be distributed to Performers in accordance with the Agreement.
Note: The UBCP 40 Under Indie Agreement allows for both union members and non-union actors to participate. Non-union actors will not require a permit to participate and this project will not provide a credit towards union membership. While all cast and crew are volunteering their time, any profits will be distributed to Performers in accordance with the Agreement.
Storyline
In this surrealist ghost rom-com, a former hip-hop dancer attempts to rekindle her relationship with the ghost of her high school boyfriend.
LAST NIGHT by Team Bolo Bao is one of eight ten-minute short film finalists selected for support in this year’s MAMM 18. The film will be premiere at the Gala Screening & Awards Presentation in Vancouver on August 26, 2023.
About MAMM: Mighty Asian Moviemaking Marathon (MAMM) is Vancouver Asian Film Festival’s premier annual short filmmaking contest. Its purpose is to foster emerging Asian Canadian filmmakers and offer them both an educational experience as well as an opportunity to showcase their work to audiences and potential distributors. Founded in 2005, the competition has evolved over the years into a 10-day contest with adjudicated pitch sessions and a gala screening in Vancouver. More info on the MAMM website: https://vaff.org/mamm
LAST NIGHT by Team Bolo Bao is one of eight ten-minute short film finalists selected for support in this year’s MAMM 18. The film will be premiere at the Gala Screening & Awards Presentation in Vancouver on August 26, 2023.
About MAMM: Mighty Asian Moviemaking Marathon (MAMM) is Vancouver Asian Film Festival’s premier annual short filmmaking contest. Its purpose is to foster emerging Asian Canadian filmmakers and offer them both an educational experience as well as an opportunity to showcase their work to audiences and potential distributors. Founded in 2005, the competition has evolved over the years into a 10-day contest with adjudicated pitch sessions and a gala screening in Vancouver. More info on the MAMM website: https://vaff.org/mamm
Roles
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Lead | LUCY | Female 27 - 33 Years old |
Description Late 20s. Chinese woman. Diligent, empathetic, and views the past with rose-tinted glasses. A former hip-hop dancer, she has struggled to move on and find joy after the death of her high school boyfriend ten years ago. She feels burnt out working at her father’s Cha Chann Teng (Hong Kong Style Cafe Restaurant), but is proud to help the business. *Some familiarity with Cantonese is an asset. While advanced dance skills are not required, actor should be a strong mover able to grasp basic choreography. Please note any Cantonese/dance background in submission notes.* We encourage submissions from cisgender as well as trans and non-binary actors. LEAD. Works 2-3 days. Note: while we are currently searching for separate actors to play Lucy at age 18 and 28, we may consider casting one actor for both roles. Please submit for either or both, if appropriate. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting Lead | YOUNG LUCY | Female 18 - 23 Years old |
Description 18-23. Chinese woman. Confident, ambitious, energetic. A hip-hop dancer and high school student afraid of not living up to her potential. She is on the path to becoming a successful dancer, and expects nothing less for herself. Actor must be over 18. We encourage submissions from cisgender as well as trans and non-binary actors. Please note any dance background/Cantonese skills in submission notes, though neither is required. SUPPORTING LEAD. Works 2-3 days. Note: while we are currently searching for separate actors to play Lucy at age 18 and 28, we may consider casting one actor for both roles. Please submit for either or both, if appropriate. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting Lead | JACKSON | Male 18 - 23 Years old |
Description 18-23. Asian man. Carefree, charming, and content to live in the moment. High school boyfriend to LUCY, and believes she is capable of anything. Ten years after his death, they reunite when his spirit takes up residence in a talking stuffed animal. He is excited to reconnect with her, but ready to move on to the afterlife in peace. Actor must be over 18. Note: actor appears on-camera as an 18-year-old in one scene and in voiceover later on. We encourage submissions from cisgender as well as trans and non-binary actors. SUPPORTING LEAD. Works 3 days. | ||
| Role type | Role | Gender & Age range |
| Supporting | LUCY'S DAD | Male 50 - 65 Years old |
Description 50s-60s. Chinese man. Supportive, stubborn, and passionate. He loves working at the Cha Chann Teng and it pains him that his daughter feels obligated to help him run the restaurant. He wants Lucy to find her own joy and do something for herself. We encourage submissions from cisgender as well as trans and non-binary actors. *Must speak Cantonese.* SUPPORTING. Works 1 day. | ||