Acting Job in "Keys of Pride" Film
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking actors for "Keys of Pride" film. Please, see the details below. About the project: Told through two parallel perspectives, a tiger mom’s push for perfection and her son’s desire for freedom collide, revealing the painful gap between intention and impact, and the tragic cost of misunderstood love. Rate: Non-Union. Volunteer. Actors will receive edited footage for demo reels, behind-the-scenes photos, meals on set, and IMDb credit. Additional information: Audition Location Self-Tape. Shoot/Performance Date(s) November 27-30, 2026. Shoot/Performance Location(s) Vancouver/Richmond. Submission Deadline: November 4, 2026. Audition sides and further instructions will be provided to shortlisted candidates only. The film explores themes of parental expectations, identity, emotional suppression, family relationships, and the consequences of misunderstood love. Content warning: The project includes themes of suicide (depicted through an implied scene; no explicit act is shown) and drug use/addiction as a coping mechanism for stress. No hard drugs or graphic drug-use sequences are involved. When applying, please submit your head shot, acting resume, and demo reel (if available). Subject line: "CHARACTER NAME – FIRSTNAMELASTNAME".
4 roles
East Asian (Chinese). Must be fluent in spoken Mandarin Chinese. A devoted but overbearing mother with a strong Tiger Mom mentality. Firm in her beliefs and high expectations, she genuinely believes her strict parenting, sacrifices, and decisions are what's best for her son's future, even when her intentions come at an emotional cost.
East Asian (Chinese). Must be fluent in spoken Mandarin Chinese. Ability to play piano is a plus. A sensitive, introspective teenager struggling to discover who he is and what he truly wants while living under the weight of his mother's high expectations. [ACTING REQUIREMENTS]: Strong emotional range and the ability to convey complex, suppressed emotions through facial expressions and body language, particularly in scenes with little to no dialogue.
Julian's girlfriend. A vibrant, confident, and free-spirited girl who brings warmth and light into Julian's life. A little aloof and occasionally oblivious to how her words or actions may come across, she has no ill intentions and genuinely wants the best for him.
School Counsellor. A compassionate, perceptive, and empathetic school counsellor who provides Julian with a safe, non-judgmental space to express himself. While she genuinely wants what's best for him and quietly disagrees with his mother's approach, she remains professional and tactful, choosing her words carefully rather than openly confronting the mother.
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