"The Unseen Victims of Digital Scams" Project Needs Talent
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Directors are currently in need of cast and background actors for a commercial project "The Unseen Victims of Digital Scams". See the details below. About the project: The company is producing a powerful pro bono awareness campaign to highlight the issue of human trafficking in Southeast Asia, where individuals are forced into sending scam messages to extort money. Our project will depict "A Day in the Life" following two individuals in parallel: one, a North American recipient of scam texts, and the other, a trafficked individual in Southeast Asia who is coerced into sending them. This visual juxtaposition will emphasize the stark contrast between their lives while driving home the message that these texts reach us, meaning we have the power to take action and help stop this exploitation. Rate: Non union. Volunteer. They can provide footage from the film to be used in showreels. Additional information: Shoot/Performance Date(s) W/C 4th November. Shoot/Performance Location(s) Vancouver. Submission Deadline October 25, 2024. When applying, please submit CV, head shots and a demo reel.
2 roles
(Southeast Asian) This young woman has been trafficked and forced into a life of digital exploitation. She sends scam messages under duress, working long hours in harsh conditions. Despite her dire circumstances, she embodies quiet strength, resilience, and a sense of dignity. Her daily routine is monotonous and controlled, with her freedom and hope stripped away. She is trapped, yet her eyes convey the longing for a better life and a deep sense of loss for the future she was denied.
(Southeast Asian Males/Females) These individuals are fellow victims of trafficking, working alongside the main character in the scam warehouse. Their daily lives revolve around the same monotonous and grueling tasks of sending scam messages under strict supervision. They have tired, worn expressions, reflecting exhaustion, hopelessness, and the weight of their circumstances.
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