Professional Casting for a Paid Short Film "Moda"

LEAD. East Asian (Chinese); Speaks English (accent improves over time); SPEAKS FLUENT MANDARIN. Physical storytelling. A newly arrived immigrant struggling to survive in a foreign country while clinging to his Kung Fu training as his emotional anchor. A stubborn, emotionally raw underdog with off-beat comedic instincts and a resilient core. PHYSICALLY DEMANDING ROLE WITH EXTENSIVE FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHY. MUST HAVE STRONG MARTIAL ARTS (KUNG FU) Needed 4 shoot days.

Supporting. East asian (chinese). MUST speak fluent Mandarin. Moda's mentor, kung fu senior and landlord. Harsh, intimidating & seemingly cruel. Shishu trains moda through relentless physical punishment. Beneath his brutality lies a deep understanding. Balancing humor & wisdom, tough on the outside but quirky & empathetic. Martial arts skills a must. Strong pyhsical presence. Needed for 2 shoot days.

Supporting. East Asian (Chinese); English speaking (no accent). A kind hearted convenience store cashier. Natural beauty. bubbly & positive energy. Needed for 1 shoot day.

Supporting. A calm, sharply dressed mafia intermediary. intelligent, controlled & quietly dangerous. Needed for 1 shoot day

Supporting. East Asian (Japanese). Can speak some Japanese/can speak English with an accent. A mysterious, cold & calutating mafia leader. Commands fear/strong, intimidating presence. Needed for 1 shoot day.

Supporting. East Asian (Chinese)/antagonist. Speaks Cantonese, minimal English (accent). Advanced martial arts required. Stunt heavy role The final test for moda's training. Needed for 2 shoot days. A professional stunt team will be on set.