Acting Audition in a Short Film "The Children Trap"
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking cast to portray roles in a short film "The Children Trap". Please, see the details below. About the project: An 8-minute short film being made through the 2026 Unsung Voices program at Reel Asian. Logline: In a home where fights erupt and everything is quietly reset by morning, two young sisters begin secretly plotting their parents’ divorce, believing it’s the only way to save their family. Rate: Non-Union. Volunteer roles. Meals and credit provided. Additional information: Shooting on July 11th & 12th, 2026 The film will premiere at TIFF Lightbox in November 2026 as part of the Toronto Reel Asian Film Festival. Shoot: July 11th & 12th, 2026. Location: Aurora, ON. When applying, please submit the following: Actor’s name Role of interest Location Head shot or recent photo Resume, demo reel, or self-tape if available.
2 roles
Supporting. Grace and Romy’s mother. Loving but emotionally guarded, trying to keep the household together and maintain a sense of normalcy. Must speak fluent Cantonese.
Supporting. Chinese. Grace and Romy’s father. Mostly seen through the children’s perspective. Stoic, distant, and part of the emotional instability in the home. Must speak fluent Cantonese.
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