Casting Call for “Dismantle the Bridge” - Oct 26/27

SFU Film Production

Audition Location:
SFU Harbour Centre, Vancouver

Audition Dates:
October 26-27, 2008

Call Backs:
November 3, 2008

Shooting Dates:
December 2-8, 2008

Shooting Location(s):
Burnaby

Contact Info:
pej.treehouse@gmail.com

Deadlines for Submissions:
October 25, 2008

Storyline:
The film is about a girl struggling through her theatre endeavours because of dominating cultural values and an unsupportive community. The story is set during a major Chinese holiday which conflicts with the night of her debut on stage.

This is an ensemble piece. For more detailed description and script, please send an e-mail to the address above.

Characters:

Janie (Lead) Female, 20
Janie is a Cantonese-speaking arts student. She is a typical Canadian-born Chinese about 5’5” tall. At home, she is constantly scolded for a lack of manners. At school, she is an outcast. Her parents generally do not support her choice of career and her older brother, Lok, is the sole supportive stake.

Lok (Lead) Male, 24
Lok is Janie’s older brother. He immigrated to Canada at the age of 3 with his parents. He is about 5’11” and works as a businessman. His parents praise him for his choice of career. However, he wishes he had the freedom like Janie to choose what he wants to aspire in. Lok is the one person in Janie’s family who support her career.

Mrs. Chan (Lead) Female, 50
Mrs. Chan is the mother of Janie and Lok. She grew up in a traditional household where the females took care of the family and chores. In Canada, she expects the same manner of behaviour from Janie but is often disappointed by her. On the other hand, she boasts about Lok’s “right” career.

Mr. Chan (Lead) Male, 55
Mr. Chan is the father of Janie and Lok. He is retired and only interested in news relating to his home, Hong Kong. Coming to Canada, he always felt separated from the Western culture so h expects the same from his children.

Classmate 1 & 2 (Extras) Female/Male, 20s
Non-Asian theatre students with Janie. They are outgoing and hang out together often but make Janie feel left out unintentionally.

Bartender Female/Male, 20s
S/He is tall, attractive and friendly.

Chinese family members Female/Male, various ages

Party attendees/classmates Female/Male, 20s-30s

Please submit a headshot and resume. We will contact you with detailed information regarding the auditions.

NOTE: The four leads (Janie, Lok, Mrs. Chan and Mr. Chan) MUST be able to speak Cantonese.