"On Silence And Sound" Thesis Film Needs Actors
Casting call for "On Silence And Sound" thesis film, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Additional info: Logline: in 1980s California, a traditional Chinese drummer discovers his son has been drumming with a Japanese schoolboy, and must reconcile his WWII trauma or risk failing to pass on his musical legacy. Rate: SAG Micro Budget ($125/day) + Copy, Credit, Meal, Gas Compensation. Additional info: Genre: Drama Union Status: UNION / NONUNION Shoot Location: Los Angeles, California - Orange County, California Shoot Dates: Nov 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, and 22nd 2026 When applying, please include your headshot and resume/reel by 10/07/2026 at 11:59 PM Subject Line: “ON SILENCE AND SOUND - (name of role)”
4 roles
(LEAD) Dedicated and resilient. Shows his care by being truly present. A Chinese drummer who was born to live a life full of art but was forced to fight in the army in WWII. His unrelenting love for the world is constantly in conflict with the inhumane violence he witnessed. **Understanding/fluency of Mandarin is REQUIRED, understanding or ability to learn TRADITIONAL CHINESE PERCUSSION REQUIRED**
(Supporting) Joyous and curious. Been drumming since he was a kid. He got his passion and focus from his Dad, got his empathy and tenacity from his Mom. A teenager who is proud of his Chinese heritage, but who is undeniably American. **Understanding/fluency of Mandarin REQUIRED, understanding/ability to learn Traditional Chinese Percussion REQUIRED**
(Supporting) Loving and tenacious. The backbone of the family. She loves a good laugh, but would turn on you in a moment if you dared to treat her or her family without respect. She’s a nurse. It pays well, and she gets to care for others. **Understanding / fluency of Mandarin REQUIRED**
(Supporting) Jovial and hardworking. Loves Taiko drumming, but is also a die hard AC/DC fan. The type of guy you’d want to stay up late talking about life with because it feels like he has some sort of wisdom. His family came to the United States years ago, so he grew up hearing about Japanese internment camps in the U.S. **Understanding / ability to learn TAIKO DRUMMING REQUIRED**
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