ENGLAND: Asian and Caucasian actors (m/f) 16-70, Chinese/ English spkrs, for short film in London [E]

ref # 256194

closing date: This casting is now closed

project title: Chinese don't cheat Chinese
production type: short film
pay: expenses

looking for: actors
based in/around: London, England

about the project

Casting London based, Asian and Caucasian actors for a Met Film School Post-graduation film.

Synopsis: Liu, a low-level worker who remained in London illegally, eventually got work after much struggle and experimentation. He needed the money to pay off his debts and sustain his family, who live far away in his hometown, but will he be able to live here with dignity as he initially expected?

Shooting Date: 26th July - 30th July 2024

Rehearsal date: between 15th - 19th July 2024 (1-day rehearsal)

Shooting Location: London (within M25)

Expenses only.


Looking to fill the following roles:
role 1 | actors | m/f
playing age: 16 - 60
role languages: Chinese
role ethnicities: Asian
ASIAN ROLES:

Liu’son: Male, 16-20 yrs, Asian, can speak Chinese (only VO) (1 scenes)

Mr. Zhang: Male, 18-30 yrs, Asian, can speak Chinese (3 scenes)

Boss Chen: Male, 30-40 yrs, Chinese (+VO) (1 scenes)

Construction Site Boss: Male, 30-50 yrs, Asian, can speak Chinese (1 scenes)

Mr. Liu: Male, 40-60 yrs, Asian, can speak Chinese (11 scenes)

Liu’s aunt: Female, 40-60 yrs, Asian, can speak Chinese (1 scenes)

Liu’s wife: Female, 40-60 yrs, Asian, can speak Chinese (only VO) (1 scenes)
role 2 | actors | male
playing age: 18 - 70
role languages: English
role ethnicities: White
CAUCASIAN ROLES:

Zhang’s boyfriend: Male, 18-30 yrs, Caucasian (1 scenes)

Liu aunt’s husband: Male, 40-70 yrs, Caucasian (1 scenes)