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We are looking for non-ACTRA actors of asian descent, ideally Japanese. This is a non-paying contract, but we are working with a high level of professionalism and work ethics. They are non-talking roles, so please feel comfortable enough to apply even if you don’t speak perfect English. Here are the characters we are casting for:

Kaneda: male 15-25, around 5’8”, slim, athletic, expressive, cocky
Yamagata: male 15-25, around 6’2”, large build, strong silent type
Tetsuo: male 15-25, around 5’8” or a bit shorter than Kaneda, large forehead, crazy eyes
Kei: female 17-28, around 5’6”, slim, boyish face, expressive eyes

Please send us an email specifying who you want to play in the subject line along with your headshot and resume attached at casting@akira-project.com . We will be accepting candidates until May 31st and you will be contacted in the following week if we want you in for an audition. Audition dates will happen a few weeks later, in Montreal.