Open Roles in "Unproven" Film
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking cast to portray roles in "Unproven" film. Please, see the details below. About the project: A Pakistani student rehearsing for an asylum testimony meets a closeted Hong Kong migrant in a 24-hour laundromat. Over the course of one rainy night, their uneasy conversation begins to blur the line between truth, performance, and desire. When the most important parts of our lives cannot be proven, what makes them real? Rate: Non-Union. Volunteer/Unpaid/Meals Provided/Credits Provided. Additional information: Audition Location Self tape. Shoot/Performance Date(s) Late Oct to early Nov 2026. Shoot/Performance Location(s) Vancouver BC. The film explores identity, migration, memory, and the fragile line between truth and performance. Submission Deadline August 2, 2026. When applying, please submit the following: Head shot Resume (if available) Demo reel or self-tape (if available) Contact information Please indicate your name and which role you would like to audition for in the subject line.
10 roles
Pakistani international student. Intelligent, observant, and quietly guarded. Ishaan is preparing for an asylum claim based on his sexuality, rehearsing a story he hopes will be believed. Beneath his composure lies uncertainty, vulnerability, and a dry sense of humour. Strong English required. Urdu proficiency is welcome but not required.
LEAD. Hong Kong migrant working in Vancouver. Reserved, emotionally restrained, with a quiet wit. He carries unresolved grief while carefully avoiding conversations about his own past. Native or fluent Cantonese and strong English required.
International student. Charismatic, confident, and slightly mischievous. Sparks a conversation that unknowingly changes Ishaan's perspective. English-speaking.
International student. Curious, skeptical, and quick to react. Serves as the emotional counterpoint during the dorm conversation. English-speaking.
Additional Character. (Cantonese-speaking)
Additional Character. Long-time Hong Kong immigrant. Friendly and well-meaning, though occasionally dismissive without realizing it. Native or fluent Cantonese required.
Additional Character. Warm and practical. Tries to ease tension among coworkers. Native or fluent Cantonese required.
Additional Character. Recently immigrated from Hong Kong. Quiet, weary, and waiting for his immigration status. Native or fluent Cantonese required.
Additional Character. A middle-aged woman quietly folding laundry late at night. No dialogue. A subtle but important presence that grounds the space in everyday reality. Non-speaking.
Additional Character. Two ordinary men sharing a quiet moment over a late-night meal. No dialogue. Comfortable with subtle, natural physical interaction. Non-speaking.
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