Seeking Talents for "Touch Up" Short Film
Touch Up is a short film about an immigrant family who are asked to act in a student film. As the father appears on the film set, their real struggles and hidden emotions begin to surface, blurring the line between acting and truth. Self-Tape (Preferred): You may submit a short self-tape (1–2 minutes). Video prompt: Tell a story about a recent event in your life. As you speak, imagine the interviewer asks a question that makes you uncomfortable. Let the story begin easily, but allow an internal tension to grow — leading to a pause or silence.
5 roles
A quiet, emotionally complex woman. She appears calm and composed, yet carries deep, unspoken pain. Torn between obedience and suppressed anger, she often hides her emotions behind silence.
Pragmatic and restrained. He tries to maintain control over situations, but his silence often reveals more than his words. Beneath his composed exterior lies pride, frustration, and a quiet sense of defeat.
Sensitive, observant, and mature for their age. The child’s gaze reveals the emotional truth of the family more than any words could.
Focused, ambitious, and quietly intense. The director tries to maintain a sense of control on set, balancing artistic vision with the chaos of a low-budget production. Though outwardly calm, they carry an undercurrent of urgency — aware of time, pressure, and the responsibility of interpreting someone else’s real-life struggle for the screen. Their attempts to direct the family reveal the limits of filmmaking as truth begins slipping beyond their control.
An actor, eager to prove himself. He approaches the role with enthusiasm, but as he interacts with the real father, he becomes increasingly self-conscious. His confidence wavers between genuine curiosity and subtle insecurity.
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