Open Roles in a Paid Short Film "Heist"
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking cast for a short film "Heist". Please, see the details below. About the project: Two young men rob a convenience store to pay for their grandfather’s medical treatment. Rate: Union Co-Op or Non-Union. Paid. Additional information: Shoot Dates: Nov 29–30 (potentially Dec 13–14, TBD). Location: Greater Toronto Area. Looking for Japanese Canadian and POC actors. Japanese actors fluent in English are also welcome. All dialogue is in English, so speaking Japanese is not required. Mixed Japanese actors are also encouraged to submit. When applying, please submit a resume, demo reel and a head shot.
4 roles
Lead, Japanese Canadian. High school senior, intelligent, loyal, thoughtful, sensitive, quiet intensity.
Supporting Lead, Japanese Canadian. Richard’s older cousin, the family’s black sheep. Protective and devoted, even if he hides it.
Supporting Lead, Japanese Canadian. Richard’s older sister. Confident, caring, responsible.
POC. Store owner for 20 years. Gentle but set in their ways, comfortable in routine, not always helpful.
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