Searching for Young Noah for a Superhero Thesis Student Film
Graduate thesis film from Florida State University College of Motion Picture Arts “The Beginning of Daoyou” in search of East Asian girl age 9-12 to play a crucial Lead supper role of Young Daoyou. This short is about a 20 years old Chinese immigrant college student uses her powers to save a reckless driver from crashing into packed restaurant. She learns to accept her identity. Accommodations are travel, meals and hotel. Filming location is in Tallahassee, Florida.
2 roles
Young Daoyou recently immigrated to the US a few years ago. She is a very rambunctious, reserved, and curious girl. Since moving to America, She is overwhelmed by the cultural differences and constant bullying from other kids in school. She is still herself but only with the person she trusts. Estimated Shoot date: 3/29,3/30/, 3/31 possible 3/28. Travel, Meal, Hotel, and Credit accommodated.
Despit his size, young Noah has a courageous spirit and a heart full of gold, standing up for what’s right when his new friend, Daoyou, gets bullied. As they play, Noah expresses his open mind regarding others’ differences, especially when he discovers her super powers. Things comes full circle when later older Noah identifies as a queer black man. He has a super power of his own as he helps and older Daoyou. Filming 3/29/23-3/31/23
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