“Olive House” Feature Film Open Casting Call
Producers: Niv Fichman (Rhombus Media); Juan de Dios Larraín (Fabula, in association with Thin Stuff Production)
Director, Writer: Johnny Ma
Casting Director: PoPing AuYeung (Live action ‘”Avatar, The Last Airbender,” ‘Shang Chi”)
Start Date: Approximately mid-March to approximately mid-April, 2023
Location: Winnipeg, Canada.
Deadline: ASAP or by Nov. 6, 2022
Storyline: When her daughter falls into a temporary coma after an accident at her home in Winnipeg, Sara, an overbearing Korean mother travels from Seoul to Canada and vows to keep her daughter safe forever – by catfishing a husband for her online.
ROLE #1 [SAM] 50s -70s, male, Canadian of Korean descent. A middle-aged Korean father who has lived in Canada with his son for the past 15 years. His wife returned to Korea many years earlier, making him the opposite of a Korean “goose dad.” At first glance, Sam is a typical immigrant father, set in his ways, upholding traditional Korean ideals and values. At the same time, we see that Sam likes to try new things, and enjoys living in Canada, such as curling and eating sandwiches. We can feel that Sam wants to break out of his traditional role of a father and find his own individual sense of identity. At his age, however, this is a challenge, until he meets Sara, who ignites a fire in his heart that he had long forgotten. LANGUAGE: Must speak fluent Korean without a Canadian accent and passable English. Most of his lines are in Korean… LEAD
ROLE #2 [MIN] 30 – 35, male, Canadian of Korean descent. Handsome, he is the perfect son-in-law that any traditional Korean mother would want her daughter to bring home. Like many good Asian sons, Min very much stands in the shadow of his father. He would like to stand up to him but doesn’t know how, as he recognizes just how much his father has always done for him. LANGUAGE: Must speak fluent English and passable Korean. Most of his lines are in English… LEAD
ROLE #3 [MINJI] 40s – 50s, female, Canadian of Korean descent. She is Sara’s “little sister” friend. Since coming to the West, Minji has bought into the “Canadian Dream.” She married a white man and enjoys everything about the western lifestyle to the extreme. She eats, lives and laughs heartily. LANGUAGE: Must speak fluent Korean without a Canadian accent and passable English. Most of her lines are in Korean …SUPPORTING
ROLE #4 [TOTO KIM] 35 – 40, male, Korean. A new father and family man, but very much still a child himself. Toto is Sara’s older son and his way of dealing with his overbearing mother was to escape to another country.
LANGUAGE: Must speak native Korean. ALL his lines are in Korean… SUPPORTING
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“Sound & Fury” Feature Film Casting Call
Job Description
The feature film “Sound & Fury” is seeking union performers for a variety of speaking, supporting, and featured roles filming in HRM, Nova Scotia. The story follows a faded Canadian television actor whose humiliating viral prank video sends him into a downward spiral and a misguided plan for revenge. This ACTRA AIP production is casting performers across multiple age ranges and backgrounds for roles throughout the film.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray an assigned character in the feature film “Sound & Fury.”
- Deliver scripted dialogue when required for speaking roles.
- Take direction from the director and production team.
- Participate professionally in rehearsals and filming as required.
- Bring natural, believable character choices to dramatic and comedic scenes.
- Maintain continuity and professionalism throughout production.
Requirements
- Talia: Female, any ethnicity, 30s. Gavin’s ex-partner who has moved on but remains frustrated by his behavior.
- Emily: Female, any ethnicity, 20s. Gavin’s regular barista with one key scene.
- Young Man: Male, any ethnicity, ages 18–25. Appears in a car and interacts with Gavin and his children.
- Biker Guy 1 & Biker Guy 2: Male, any ethnicity, ages 30s–50s. Physically imposing characters who appear as Hal’s clients.
- Cook: Any gender, any ethnicity, ages 30s–50s. Diner kitchen staff with one line.
- Server: Any gender, any ethnicity, ages 20s–40s. Diner server appearing in several moments.
- Jenna: Female, any ethnicity, 20s–30s. A student in Gavin’s acting class.
- Stage Hand(s): Any gender, any ethnicity, ages 20s–40s. Theatre crew.
- Camera Operator: Any gender, any ethnicity, 20s. Appears during a casting-room scene with no dialogue.
- Student: Any gender, any ethnicity, ages 20s–40s. Appears as a student attending evening acting classes.
- Must be available to work in HRM, Nova Scotia.
Compensation
- ACTRA AIP rates.
Job Description
Jesse Griffiths Casting is seeking a teen performer with strong basketball ability for the lead role of Fawad Choudhry in Regent Boy, a non-union feature film based on Humayun Khan’s novel Wrong Side of the Court. The production will film in the Greater Toronto Area. Fawad is a 15–16-year-old Pakistani or North Indian (Punjabi) boy living with his mother and sister in Regent Park. He is a gifted basketball player navigating family tensions, friendships, and personal growth while finding his confidence and voice on the court.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray the lead character, Fawad Choudhry.
- Perform basketball sequences confidently on camera.
- Deliver dramatic and character-driven scenes.
- Collaborate professionally with the director, cast, and production team.
- Participate in self-tape auditions and additional casting stages as required.
Requirements
- Boy, playing age 15–16.
- Pakistani or North Indian (Punjabi).
- Must have strong basketball skills.
- Must be capable of carrying a lead role in a feature film.
Compensation
$300/day, with approximately 25 shoot days anticipated.
No More Lonely Nights – Sam Supporting Role
Job Description
The feature film No More Lonely Nights is casting a male child performer for the supporting role of Sam, filming in the Greater Toronto Area. Sam is a warm, expressive 12 to 15-year-old boy who lives with autism and has a deep interest in trains. The production is actively seeking performers who live with autism for this emotionally layered role. The story follows Sam as he develops an unexpected friendship with another boy while their fathers face serious illness, requiring a performer who can bring warmth, humor, and emotional authenticity to the character.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray Sam in a supporting role in a feature film
- Perform scripted dramatic and emotionally nuanced scenes
- Bring warmth, humor, and authenticity to the character
- Work collaboratively with the director, cast, and production team
- Participate in scenes exploring friendship and family relationships
- Follow age-appropriate direction throughout filming
Requirements
- Male child performer ages 12 to 15
- Production is actively seeking performers who live with autism
- Able to portray a warm, expressive, and high-functioning character
- Comfortable performing emotionally layered dramatic material
- Must be able to work in the Greater Toronto Area
- Interest in or familiarity with trains may complement the character
Compensation
- ACTRA IPA production
Hi, My name is Vincent Di Lella. I am currently a student at George Brown college majoring in Video Design and Production. I am currently looking for three actors in order to make my short horror thesis film Method. I am looking for two men and woman, ages 20-30.
