Lead Actress for Canadian Feature Film
A major casting call is underway for a powerful lead role in an upcoming Canadian feature film directed by a critically acclaimed filmmaker. This is an opportunity to portray a compelling and emotionally rich character navigating love, identity, and empowerment. The role centers around a woman who reclaims her strength through dance after facing betrayal and emotional control in a long-distance marriage.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray the lead character with emotional depth and cultural authenticity
- Perform scenes that involve hip-hop dance or physical movement
- Collaborate with the director and creative team to bring the character’s journey to life
- Deliver dialogue in fluent English, Cantonese, and/or Mandarin
Requirements
- Female, late 20s to early 30s, of Chinese descent
- Must speak fluent English, Cantonese, and/or Mandarin
- Dance background required; experience in hip-hop, ballet, or physical movement is a major plus
- Strong acting skills with the ability to portray complex emotional arcs
- Must have access to Google/Gmail to submit application
- Open to performers with or without representation
Compensation
- Paid lead role (details provided upon selection)
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Job Description
A Concordia student short film titled Just Business is casting the lead role of Michael McAllister. This crime/thriller story follows Michael as he becomes desperate to belong in Montreal’s criminal underworld, with the narrative told through the voice of a respected Québécois gangster, Jacques Dubois. The project is seeking a grounded performer who can carry a dramatic lead role in a short-form crime narrative.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform as the lead character, Michael McAllister, in a student crime/thriller short film
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Take direction and collaborate with the director and production team
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Deliver a believable, emotionally driven performance within a gritty criminal-underworld story
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Arrive prepared, professional, and punctual for all scheduled production work
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Participate in rehearsals and filming as required by production
Requirements
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Male actor
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Age range: 20–30
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Caucasian
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Any height
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Non-union talent welcome
Compensation
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Unpaid role
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