SEEKING MALE ACTOR FOR AWARD-WORTHY SHORT FILM “PLEASE KEEP QUIET”!
Seeking a male actor for the powerful short film “Please Keep Quiet” — A cross-border story supported by the Canada Council for the Arts!
ABOUT THE PROJECT:
TITLE: “Please Keep Quiet”
TYPE: Short Film - Festival Circuit / Arts Supported
SUPPORTED BY: Canada Council for the Arts
STORYLINE: Growing up in Thailand, Ohm learns to stay quiet and become the ‘good son’ his family expects him to be. Years after moving to Canada, Ohm is confronted by memories of his uncle, how they intertwine with his own sexuality and the relationship with his parents. As he searches for traces of the past, he begins to uncover the truths his family chose not to speak about his uncle. A deeply moving, cross-border story about family, identity, sexuality, and unspoken truths.
ROLE: ADULT OHM [LEAD]
Seeking: Male actor, 20s-30s, Thai / Southeast Asian descent, able to portray quiet strength, internal conflict, vulnerability. Must be able to convey deep emotion with subtlety. LGBTQ+ narrative experience a plus but not required. Must be Canadian.
RATE - PAID:
UBCP / ACTRA Ultra Low Budget: $150 / Day
Non-Union performers are welcome to submit
Production to provide travel, accommodation and per diem as per ACTRA standards.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Shoot: 2 Day shoot between March 18th - April 30th, 2027
Location: Greater Vancouver & Fraser Valley, BC - Nationwide Canada Casting!
Eligibility: Performer must be a Canadian citizen or have Permanent Residence
Union Status: UBCP / ACTRA + Non-Union welcome
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