Open Roles for Asian Cast in a Short Film "Bowling Bao"
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking Asian cast to play roles in a short film "Bowling Bao". See the details below. About the project: "Bowling Bao" is a story about a Chinese immigrant bowling community in Vancouver, Canada set in the 1980’s where a young woman fights to take up space at her beloved bowling alley. Rate: Non union Additional information: Shoot Details: Fall 2025, Specifics TBD. Location Vancouver. Deadline to submit will be July 4, 2025. When applying, please submit the following: 1. Self introduction video in English and Cantonese, if possible; 2. Tell directors about your most recent or most memorable bowling experience. 3. Recent Photo or head shot; 4. Socials and contact information. Note: Non-fluent Cantonese is OK as long as you can memorize and perform an authentic Cantonese accent. Subject line: "Bowling".
6 roles
Lead Role. Chinese. Mei is a fresh-faced young woman full of youth and hope as a new immigrant. Bowling is an outlet to unwind and express herself. Mei finds joy in meticulously planning her outfits for bowling nights, treating the alley as her personal runway. Mei naively believes her passion for bowling will earn her and her friends respect in a male-dorninated space.
Supporting role. Chinese. Mei is a fresh-faced young woman full of youth and hope as a new immigrant. Bowling is an outlet to unwind and express herself. Mei finds joy in meticulously planning her outfits for bowling nights, treating the alley as her personal runway.
Supporting role. Chinese. Coco is creative and loves to express herself through experimental fashion trends.
Supporting role, Chinese. Jasmine is the jokester of the group without even trying. She's practicing her English every chance she gets.
Supporting role, Chinese. Eddie exudes effortless cool. As the leader of his crew and one of the top bowlers in the community, he's admired and respected in the bowling alley. Eddie projects confidence to conceal deep-seated insecurities about his place in the world outside. He clings to his status in the alley to offset the powerlessness he feels beyond its walls. Eddie is irked by Mei's uninhibited spirit and wants to put her in her place believing no girl deserves recognition in his domain.
(Three Men) x3. Supporting Roles. Chinese. The young men have an ease to their presence, they know they hold a strong social standing in the bowling alley.
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