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father’s fate, Charlie, a young engineer, gets trapped in a time loop with four other versions of herself where she must choose to move on from the past in order to escape the loop.
• Company: American Film Institute
Conservatory. Staff: Brett Alan Calkins, dir.; Ella Chi, prod.; Matthew KatzOverstreet, writer.
• Shoots Oct. 2-4, 2021 in Los Angeles,
CA.
• Seeking—Charlie: female, 18-40,
Asian, Southeast Asian / Pacific Islander, is an incredibly driven, passionate, and talented woman; she’s a genius in bothengineering and theoretical physics – perhaps too smart for her own good. Her biggest regret is that she didn’t do more to prevent the death of her father when she was younger, and she’s been trying to make amends for that ever since; driven by this, she often makes decisions without fully thinking them through, usually so excited by the fact that she can do somethingthat she doesn’t stop to think if she should do something; conflicted and complicated, the only thing she can’t stand more than the outside world is herself. Steve: male, 25-50, Asian, Southeast Asian / Pacific Islander, Charlie’s father; he’s a genius in his own right, especially in the field of engineering – but he’s also a daredevil with a bit of a narcissistic streak; if anyone’s going to pilot his new land-speed breaking vehicle, it’s going to be him; he has an immense amount of love for his daughter (his only child), even if he sometimes lets work and his own ambition get in the way of his ability toshow it; he’s at his happiest when Charlie is in the garage with him – when he can share his passions with the girl that means the most to him.
• Seeking submissions from CA. • Send submissions to bcalkins@afi.edu. • Meals and mileage provided.
• Casting “Red Ballon,” a graduate stu-
dent thesis film that casts various races to make a cultural integrated art piece based in contemporary Los Angeles.
• Company: LMU Student Film. Staff:
Jinyang Zhang, Hui Zhang, prods.; Jiaxun Gao, dir.; Chen Zheng, cinematographer.
• Shoots Nov. 5, 6, 7 and Nov. 12, 13, 14 in
Los Angeles County, CA. Note: One or two rehearsals TBD.
• Seeking—Julie: female, 30-45, Asian, a
beautiful, elegant woman around 35, an easy-going and moderate-tempered housewife; since getting married, she listens to her husband and hasn’t been working for years; nevertheless, she doesn’t want to be docile to her husband forever. Evelyn: female, 18-28, all ethnicities, is an ambitious woman at work; she wants to have a successful career after graduating from college; however, the unexpected pregnancy interrupts her plan and makes her struggle between choosing her career or the unborn baby. Chow: male, 35-50, Asian, is a traditional and male chauvinistic man; he is a contradictory character who values the harmony of family on one hand and seeks for excitements and changes when he’s near his forties on the other hand. Young Nurse: all genders, 18-30, all ethnicities, sweet, smart, quick-tempered; He/She is practically new to the clinic. Older Nurse: female, 30-50, all ethnicities, discreet, serious, but sweet-hearted to her patients; she has been working at the clinic for years. Claire: 25-40, all ethnicities, a woman near her 30s, comes to the clinic after unwanted pregnancy. Angel: female, 14-23, Julie’s duaghter, a Chinese girl who grew up in America with her tranditional Chinese family; she is outgoing and rebellious.
• Seeking submissions from CA. • Send submissions to hzhang12@lion.
lmu.edu.
• Pays $50-150/day, plus travels and
meals are provided.
• Casting “Sugarcoat,” a student film.
Production states: “The Takanada family gathers to celebrate the 3rd birthday of their youngest, Mae. Naomi, her mother, is drinking at the dinner table and Peter, Naomi’s husband, is disappointed and tries to stray the family’s attention away from her. Dinner is served by Naomi’s parents and as the night goes on, tensions grow higher. Kyle, the couple’s teenage son, grows tired of their sugarcoating and leaves the room, forcing Naomi to admit that she is unhappy. Her parents are lost as to why, but now all cards are on the table. Reluctantly, Peter must take responsibility for his part in the pain she has been feeling--he must confess what they have known for some time... he is a gay man. Despite the shock, Jiichan and Ba-chan try to comfort Naomi and explain to her that in the end family is all that matters.”
• Company: San Diego State University.
Staff: Julia Borges Bertassoli, co-dir.-screenwriter;
• Hau’oli Carr, co-dir.-casting/talent;
Destiny Golden, prod.
• Rehearses on Zoom and in person;
shoots Nov. 5-7 in San Diego, CA.
• Seeking—Mae: female, 2-7, Asian,
Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial, 3, Japanese-American; Peter and Naomi’s daughter, and the reason for celebration on this day. She is cute, playful, innocent and oblivious to the family’s drama. She is goodness and light, the glue that is holding this family together. Naomi: female, 38-50, Asian, mid-late 40s, mother, Japanese-American, prideful. She is embarrassed that she hasn’t picked the “right” husband and father for her children. She has turned to alcohol to cope with her pain/anger/ sadness. This is her breaking point. Kyle: male, 13-21, Asian, Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial, Southeast Asian / Pacific Islander, White / European Descent, mid-late teens, Japanese-American. He is a good older brother to Mae, caring. He is outspoken and isn’t as concerned with being polite. He is tired of his parents sugarcoating their problems and is the domino that sets off a chain reaction of brutal honesty for the evening. Peter: male, 40-55, Asian, Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial, Southeast Asian / Pacific Islander, White / European Descent, late 40s, dad to Kyle and Mae, Japanese-American. He has known for some time that he is gay but remains closeted, afraid of what the truth will mean. As a result of his guilt, he tries very hard to be a peacekeeper. He loves his children more than anything and doesn’t want to cause anyone pain. Bachan: female, 65-80, Asian, 70s, grandma, Japanese-American. She is elegant, composed, caring and wise. She, along with her husband, unknowingly walk into a tense situation with their daughter and son-in-law. They both serve as support systems for this struggling family. Jichan: male, 65-80, Asian, 70s, grandpa, JapaneseAmerican. He is caring, supportive, and concerned about his daughter and her family. Instead of judgement, he offers words of comfort and encouragement.
• Seeking submissions from CA. • Send submissions to sugarcoatcast-
ing@gmail.com.
• Auditions will be held Oct. 2 via Zoom. • For consideration, include a note
whether or not shooting evenings through the night will be a conflict in your cover letter, and a video that fits the genre in your submission. Callbacks in person early October in San Diego.
• Pays $125/day for Union, $50/day for
non-union, plus gas reimbursement and meals, copy, and credit. Will apply for SAG-AFTRA Student Film Agreement.
• Casting “UnVarnished,” a student short
film of select scenes from a TV pilot about the art world of early 1990’s Los Angeles. Synopsis: A young artist saturated with self-doubt takes a job when he realizes he has sexual power over a morally repugnant gallery owner. The power games drilled into him by his mother start him down a spiral that puts his friends and his sanity, safety, and freedom in peril. Will Marc Chevalier ever figure out that all he has to do is walk away from the crazy?
• Company: Mount Saint Mary’s
University Los Angeles. Staff: Matthew Alexander, writer-dir.; Denise Diaz, prod.; Jennie Ekpa, prod.
• Rehearsals week of Oct. 25-29 (We will
determine if rehearsals are in-person or via Zoom as we get closer to the date); shoots Nov. 5-7 (Friday - Sunday) in L.A., CA.
• Seeking—Marc Chevalier: male, 25-31,
White / European Descent, 28, an artist, wannabe art dealer, and 1980s West Hollywood clone with a pinch of art school edge. Fannie Ennis: female, 50-60, White / European Descent, 55, art gallery owner, a wealthy wannabe art world tastemaker and fashion eccentric with no taste. Victoria Powers: female, 55-65, Black / African Descent, 59, artist, a work of art whose appearance and artwork create a harmonious whole with a persona that attracts attention and respect. Mia Powers: female, 31-37, Black / African Descent, Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial, 34, artist, you’d think she works construction yet her art tells you that you’re in the presence of talent. George Saunders: male, 48-58, White / European Descent, 53, shameless, bombastic, opportunistic gallery owner; a tall, predatory, flabby, albino lab rat; in one scene, Goerge will be dressed in an adult diaper, adult-sized baby bonnet, and flip-flops; in all other scenes, George will be fully clothed. Andréa De Salas: female, 26-32, Latino / Hispanic, 29, dominatrix and opportunist who pushes at the edges of society. Andrew Calvin Winthrop: male, 35-45, White / European Descent, 42, pushy, arrogant, New York artist. Barbara Chevalier: female, 50-60, White / European Descent, 54, an upper-middle-class housewife but there’s something off; Barbara is the star of the movie playing in her head - delusional with an evil streak. Gabriella: 20-26, all ethnicities, 23, waitress, attractive and casual; open to any ethnicity. Kiki Ennis: female, 24-30, White / European Descent, 27, a waif-like, short-haired anti-social former debutant-come-drug addict who dresses and acts like a spoiled 16-year-old. Philip Pip Tanashiri De La Reina: male, 30-36, Asian, Ethnically Ambiguous / Multiracial, Latino / Hispanic, Southeast Asian / Pacific Islander, 33, houseman, a short, fashionable, man/boy with a charm that can smooth over most obstacles. Ruth Dexter: female, 25-31, all ethnicities, 28, police officer with a utilitarian look; open to any ethnicity.
• Seeking submissions from CA. • Apply on Backstage.com. • In your cover letter, note your availabil-
ity for Nov. 5, 6, 7.
• Pays $125/day. SAG-AFTRA student film
agreement.
National Commercials
• Casting “Fernando,” a commercial. • Company: Nina Day Casting. Staff: Nina
Day, casting dir.
• Production states: “Shoots in Los
Angeles, CA. Shoot windows Sept. 25-28 and Oct. 2-3 (Talent will shoot 1-2 days). Auditions via self-tape Sept. 11-12. Callbacks Sept. 16-17 via remote videoconferencing platform (*except for role of Quirky Teen Boy Biker which will be in-person outdoors).”
• Seeking—Quirky Teen Boy Biker (Hero):
male, 14-16, age 14-16 (but looks younger). All ethnicities. Confident on bike. This kid lives in a world just before puberty has had its full effect and the world has crushed their spirit. He does what feels good, and because he’s a little goofy looking and innocent, we love him for it. He might be awkward in other parts of his life, but not on this bike. On this bike, he’s looking good and he knows it. Either a little overweight, or a little scrawny. Biker Fixing His Motorcycle: male, 60-70, all ethnicities. Big, tough, classic retired old biker. Skin is as leathery and weathered as their old motorcycle club jacket. Wouldn’t let anyone touch their ride, they fix it up themselves and don’t care about getting their hands dirty. Quirky Teen Non-Binary Biker (Hero): non-binary, 14-16, Age 14-16 (but looks younger). Confident on bike. They are their own
