Paid Film "What the River Remembers" Needs Cast
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Short film "What the River Remembers" is looking for actors. More details are below. About the project: Grieving over a recent personal tragedy, June, a Chinese-Canadian migrant, decides to buy a one-way ticket back home and give up on the possibility of life in Canada. When she tries to say goodbye to her long-time partner, hidden attachments are revealed. "What the River Remembers explores what is gained and lost through the process of migration. Rate: Non union. Paid. Additionall information: No previous acting experience required. Producton dates: July 6-7, 2025 in Calgary, AB. Accepting submissions until June 6, 2025. Callback auditions may be requested at a later date. When applying, please submiit role of interest, head shot, artist CV, reel (if available), and if you have any of the assets mentioned.
3 roles
Chinese. Ability to speak Mandarin is an asset, not a necessity, ability to speak English with an accent is an asset): June is a young Chinese migrant who is determined to fight for the life that she wants. In midst of her grief after a personal tragedy in her home country, she decides to leave her Canadian life behind. However, her attachment to Lian, her long-time partner, makes her departure a difficult one.
East Asian. Long-time partner of June. She is a 1.5 generation Chinese-Canadian. When June breaks the news of her permanent departure, Lian does not want to accept her decision and let go.
Chinese. Ability to speak Mandarin is an asset, not a necessity, ability to speak English with an accent is an asset): June's co-worker and friend. Blunt at times but caring. Sees June like a younger sister and wishes her well.
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