Need actors for lead roles in an upcoming Short Film. Film will be shot in West Texas in April 2012. It is extremely low budget.Will be great footage for an up and coming actor, or an actor who wants to build their reputation in Los Angeles. Talent does not have to be a professional actor. STORYLINE: A coming of age story between a mother and son in a small Texas town.
Submission Deadline: March 1st, 2012.
TALENT REQUIREMENTS:
- [MOTHER] Lead / Female / 35-60 / Asian (CHINESE OR CHINESE-AMERICAN) - Actress should be soulful and genuine, not exaggerated. Stern, Willful, Independent, Authoritative, Realist, seeks the highest quality of life for herself and her son, possibly at the cost of compassion. MUST SPEAK FLUENT MANDARIN (Most of the dialogue will be in Mandarin, with some English). Pay Rate: $125.
- [SON] Lead / Male / 18-25 / Asian (CHINESE or CHINESE-AMERICAN) - Actor should be earnest and genuine, not exaggerated. Lonely, Shy, Reticent but Willful, Optimistic, Naive but Charming, dash of Humor, seeks adventure and connection outside his humdrum world. MUST SPEAK CONVERSATIONAL MANDARIN. Majority of the script is in English with some Mandarin. Pay Rate: $250.
Casting will be by scheduled appointment only. Those who qualify will be contacted. If interested, please send your submissions to ummicasting@gmail.com with the following info:
Name / Phone # / Age / Current city / Attach 2 recent photos / Brief description of experience
In the subject line of the email put "UNTITLED SHORT FILM CASTING".
NOTE: We are a model and talent agency seeking new talent for our clients that fit the roles needed for the following upcoming jobs listed below. Understand that when you attend a casting call, you will NOT be interviewing with the client, but with our agency. Those who meet our client’s requirements, will be selected to audition for the role. Please read carefully to see if you fit the talent requirements, and submit accordingly.