Casting Call for "Father's Choice" Film
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking cast to portray roles in "Father's Choice" film. Please, see the details below. About the project: "Father's Choice" is about a father who suffers a permanent injury, leaving him to resort to unconventional means to continue supporting his family. The story aims to explore the guilt one feels when they fail in their own definition, and yet everyone around them continues to love them unconditionally. One who can not accept their failure is forced to embrace support they don't think they deserve. Rate: Directors can accept union and non-union actors through our student agreement with ACTRA. This is a non-paying student film and no permit is required. Actors will receive a copy of the finished film for their demo reel. Meals and beverages will be provided on the shoot days. If transportation is required, directors can arrange for a ride for the actor during filming. Additional information: PLEASE NOTE: ALL CAST MUST BE FLUENT IN MANDARIN. Locations: Richmond Hill, Markham. Shooting Time: Nov. 20-23. When applying, please submit a head shot, resume, and/or demo reel.
5 roles
Lead. He is an immigrant from China and a father who works as chef to be the breadwinner for his family. But after suffering an permanent injury to his hands, he is recruited to an extreme game show to resume his income. Skills: Wok handling and cooking over flame; Portraying damaged, trembling, and weak hands; Comfortable in water (Will be submerged in a confined space).
Lead. She is Fred's wife who is unconditionally loving despite his injury. She is loving and believes in Fred but refuses to see him hurt himself. She does not believe that the man has to be the breadwinner, but has and always will support Fred in his endeavours. Skills: Wok handling and cooking over flame.
She is the recruiter of the extreme stunt game show where contestants drown a participant in water. She is soft and angelic. The femme fatale of the story and one who has follows her own agenda.
A long time customer of Fred's diner. Always believed that Fred and Helen were meant to be together.
A long time customer of Fred's diner. Did not think Fred and Helen would be together, but glad that they are.
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