Casting Call for a Paid Short Film "Mah, Jon"
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Searching for cast for "Mah, Jon" short film. See the details below. About the project: Feeling estranged from his family name and roots, a young Chinese Canadian man confronts his self-doubts about his own identity when a spirited young woman shows him the ropes of mahjong. Rate: Non union. Paid. Additional information: Filming is planned for the weekend of May 29th-31st. Location: Edmonton. Deadline April 8th. When applying, please submit your name, portfolio/reel, and head shots/recent photo. Selected applicants will be sent audition sides where a self-tape will be requested. Final casting decisions will be made after callbacks.
5 role s
Chinese Canadian. Effortlessly warm and quick-witted. Makes anyone feel at home instantly. role requires a subtle, layered quality that hints at something beyond the surface. MUST be fluent in Cantonese and English.
East Asian; Jon's loving older brother. Laid back and easy-going. Has high emotional perception and wants to help jon get back to his roots. Knowing Cantonese is a bonus, but not necessary.
East Asian. Confident, competitive, and brash. Isn't great at meeting new people, but means well underneath it all. knowing Cantonese is a bonus, but not necessary.
East Asian. The steady, good-natured anchor of the mahjong table. She isn't afraid to check randy when he steps out of line. Knowing Cantonese is a bonus, but not necessary.
East Asian. Laid-back and level-headed. a man of few words, but is always there when the moment calls for it. Acts as referee when the game gets out of hand. knowing Cantonese is a bonus, but not necessary.
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