Actress Audition for "Sunbleached" Film
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking an actress for "Sunbleached" film. Please, see the details below. About the project: A teenage girl named Maya and her mother Grace navigates culture difference, displacement, and emotional distance in their relationship after moving from Hong Kong to Canada. When Maya discovers a collection of VHS tapes from her childhood, it becomes a start of reflection and healing, reconnecting them to the love they struggle to express. Inspired by the director’s experience as a first-generation Asian immigrant, the film explores communication and empathy within mother-daughter relationships shaped by cultural differences and starting over in a new country. Rate: Non-Union. This is a volunteer project. Crafty and catering will be provided on set. Additional information: Shoot/Performance Date(s) Mid to Late February. Shoot/Performance Location(s) Burnaby. Submission Deadline January 31, 2026. When applying, please submit: Your FULL NAME and AGE, as well as the ROLE you are applying for. Additionally, please attach a head-shot and actor resume, as well as a demo reel if available.
1 role
Maya's mother Grace is a Hong Kong–born Asian woman who primarily speaks Cantonese. She is emotional and expressive, and while she deeply loves her daughter, her feelings often come out as control, frustration, or moments of vulnerability shaped by immigration and language barriers. Additional Notes: (Cantonese Language Skill Required)
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