Seeking Male Actor for "Ikigai" Film
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ADMITTED. Casting male actor for "Ikigai" film. See the details below. About the project: PROJECT SYNOPSIS: Ikigai is a story about Aya, bi-racial (Japanese and white woman in her early 20's) trying to rekindle her relationship with her estranged mother, Tomoyo (Japanese woman in her late 40's, 50's). They meet up at an Asian restaurant seeking answers from each other. Additional Information & Safety Protocols: Halfie Films is a QTBIPOC led and operated film production company! The short film "Ikigai" is the final scene in our short documentary "Genki?" which aims to bring attention to Asian mental health. Rate: Non-Union. Volunteer, IMDB credit provided. Additional information: SHOOT/PERFORMANCE DATE(S) End of April. SHOOT/PERFORMANCE LOCATION(S) Vancouver. SUBMISSION DEADLINE April 9, 2023. When applying, please submit a self tape showing that you are capable of speaking in English and Japanese.
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Tomoyo is an artist who chose herself and her career over raising her only child. Burdened by her mental health and being a single mother, she seeks to find forgiveness from her daughter Aya. What Aya doesn't know about Tomoyo is revealed in heart to heart conversation they share at an Asian restaurant. Can they rekindle all the years they lost in one single conversation?