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| Created Date | February 15, 2012 | |
| Expiration Date | February 29, 2012 | |
| Posted by | Alex Keyes | |
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| Country | United States | |
| State | New York | |
| City | New York City | |
| Location | Chinatown | |
| Project Type | Short Film | |
| Project Title | Sweatshop | |
Description:
Casting Call
Title: " Sweatshop"
Project Information: Directed by Chin Tangsakulsathaporn, “Sweatshop” is a NYU Tisch graduate student film collaboration with the Tisch production design program. All locations are within the NYC area, and shooting days will be late March- early April. All posts are unpaid, but meals, credit and copy to be provided.
Synopsis: Two children struggle with imprisonment in an illegal sweatshop, waiting for their chance to escape. One day Lee, a young boy, makes a choice that will change their odds, and possibly their futures.
Please email name, resume, and headshots to keyescasting@hotmail.co.uk
Only actors meeting all criteria listed should apply. Auditions will be held by appointment.
Breakdown:
| Role Name | Gender | Ethnicity | Age Range | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee | Male | Chinese | 6-10 | CO-STAR A quiet boy with fight in his eyes. He wants to do something, anything to help his peers in the sweatshop. Previous acting experience preferred, Mandarin proficiency required. |
| Mimi | Female | Chinese | 11-14 | CO-STAR Has a kind, calm disposition, like a lovely older sister. Her family sold her for this sweatshop. Although she helps those around her, she does not value or fight for herself. Previous acting experience preferred, Mandarin proficiency required. |
| Ahong | Male | Chinese | 51-60 | SUPPORTING An older man with a malicious, hard face. He was once a soldier in China, and now runs a sweatshop. Mandarin proficiency required. |
| Security Guard | Male | Chinese | 31-40 | 2 Chinese men with cruel features and hard characters. |
