Teens Wanted For "Ashes of the Summer" Short Film
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Seeking teens for "Ashes of the Summer" short film. See the details below. About the project: This is a film about a Chinese American adoptee who spend the summer with a quiet exchange student from China, finds resistance slowly soften into an unexpected, romantic bond. Additional info: Filming will take place over two weekends in early September in the Boston area. If you are interested, please apply.
4 roles
Sharp-tongued and guarded, a competitive swimmer carrying questions about her identity she hasn't let herself ask. Must be comfortable swimming. Mandarin proficiency a plus but not required. Lead
Lead Quiet and observant, a gifted swimmer from Hainan carrying her mother's expectations with grace. Warm yet private, longing to be seen for who she truly is. Must be fluent in Mandarin. Must be comfortable swimming.
Supporting Megan's closest friend easygoing, funny, and loyal in her own imperfect way. She doesn't always get it right, but she shows up.
Supporting A classmate with casual cruelty he doesn't think twice about. A small but important role reflecting the everyday racism Megan and May navigate.
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