Actors with Kung Fu Experience Needed for Paid Short Film "MODA"
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Casting actors for “MODA”, a Hong Kong-style Kung Fu action-comedy set in 2000s Toronto. See the details below. Aboutt the project: The film is following a young immigrant and martial arts prodigy who accidentally finds himself entangled with a mafia operation during a job search gone wrong. Blending fast-paced action, physical comedy, and heartfelt storytelling, the film draws inspiration from classic Jackie Chan films, featuring stylized fight sequences and character-driven humor. Rate: Non-Union. Paid. Additional information: Seeking actors for multiple principal and supporting roles. Martial arts experience is a strong asset for select roles. Location: Toronto/GTA. Dates: July/August. If you're interested, please apply.
6 role s
Lead. Chinese. East Asian. Language: English (accent improves over time), Mandarin (fluent) Skills Required: Strong martial arts. (Kung Fu), stunt performance, physical comedy, dramatic acting. Moda is a fresh off the boat immigrant, struggling to survive in a foreign country while clinging to his Kung Fu background as his emotional anchor.
Supporting. Chinese/East Asian. Language: Mandarin (all dialogue). Skills Required: Martial arts, strong physical presence. Moda's Kung Fu senior and landlord. Harsh, intimidating, and seemingly cruel, Shishu trains Moda through relentless physical punishment. Beneath his brutality lies a deep understanding and empathy, revealed later through his own immigrant past. A complex character balancing menace, humor, and wisdom.
Supporting. Chinese/East Asian. Language: English (native). A kind-hearted convenience store cashier who is kind and lighthearted. Jasmine represents warmth and normalcy in Moda's chaotic life.
Supporting. Japanese/East Asian. Language: Japanese, English (accent). A mysterious, cold, and calculating mafia leader. Speaks sparingly but commands fear. Represents the highest level of threat in the film.
Supporting. Language: English. A calm, sharply dressed mafia intermediary. Intelligent, controlled, and quietly dangerous, William mistakenly believes Moda is a professional assassin. Ultimately reveals unexpected moral complexity and humor.
Supporting/Antagonist. Chinese/East Asian. Language: Cantonese, minimal English. A professional assassin and the film's ultimate physical antagonist. Ruthless, highly skilled, and relentless. Serves as the final test of Moda's training and mental growth.
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