Seeking Talents for "New Air" Short
Casting Call for "New Air" Short. Storyline: An Immigrant South Asian family co-exists in a townhouse with a single mother and her daughter. Born out of their social and cultural clashes, tensions rise. Auditions: via Eco Cast self-tapes Callbacks: late June 2026 (in-person, TBD) Start Date: July 11 - 12 or July 18 - 19, 2026 (TBD, 2 shoot days) Rate of Pay: $200/day Location: Greater Toronto Area
3 roles
A South Asian, Southeast Asian, or mixed ethnicity woman, 25-38. A hardworking stay-at-home mother who immigrated to Canada with her husband to build a better life for their daughter, Asha. Traditional, caring, and resilient, she also babysits her housemate’s child. Must be fluent in an Indian language; Tamil and Kannada speakers strongly encouraged to apply. Lead role.
A South Asian, Southeast Asian, or mixed ethnicity man, 29-40. An overnight construction site supervisor who immigrated to Canada with his family to build a better future for his daughter, Asha. Hardworking and devoted, though often exhausted and short-tempered from the pressures of work and family life. Must be fluent in an Indian language; Tamil and Kannada speakers strongly encouraged to apply. Supporting role.
An Eastern European, Hispanic, White, or mixed ethnicity woman, 18-28. A hardworking single mother balancing two jobs while raising her daughter, Sammy. Independent and determined, Valerie struggles with the pressures of adulthood and motherhood while relying on support from Lakshmi, her housemate. Strong-willed and resilient despite financial and personal challenges. Supporting role.