Si vous êtes pré-sélectionné.e, entretien virtuel: mercredi 28 juin.
Si vous êtes sélectionné.e, test COVID: le 6 juillet.
Si votre candidature est retenue, la styliste: le 6 juillet.
Si vous êtes sélectionné.e, vous DEVREZ être disponible pour le tournage d’une journée à Toronto le 8 juillet.
Si vous êtes pré-sélectionné.e, entretien virtuel: le 14 juillet
Si vous êtes sélectionné.e, test COVID: le 1 août
Si votre candidature est retenue, la styliste: le 2 août
Si vous êtes sélectionné.e, vous DEVREZ être disponible pour le tournage d’une journée qui aura lieu à Toronto, le 3 ou 4 aout.
If Shortlisted, Online Interview: July 14th
If Booked, PCR COVID Test: Briefly on August 1st
If Booked, Wardrobe Appointment: Briefly on August 2nd
If Booked, Shoot: 1 day between August 3rd and 4th
RATES:
If Booked: You will each receive $100 for a covid test appointment, $75 for a wardrobe appointment and $650 for one day of filming. If your footage is in the final commercial, you will receive an additional $4,500+ for its use.
If Shortlisted, Online Interview: June 28th
If Booked, PCR COVID Test: Briefly on July 6th
If Booked, Wardrobe Appointment: Briefly on July 6th
If Booked, Shoot: July 8th
RATES:
If Booked: You will receive $75 for a wardrobe appointment, $75 for a COVID test, and $750 for one day of filming. If your footage is used in the final commercial, you will receive an additional $1,500.
WAITER- SOC OCP- MALE- 30-60- CHINESE – $300/day
He should be able to set a table with speed and conviction, like he can do it with his eyes closed and like he has 4 extra hands.
KEY DATES:
If Shortlisted, Online Interview (CALLBACK): May 31st
If Booked, Shoot: 2 days between July 25th – August 9th
STORE OWNER- SMALL SUPPORTING ROLE (PP)- FEMALE- 45-60- CHINESE – $300/day
She’s been running this convenience/flower shop for a long time, perhaps it’s a multi-generational affair- she’s taken it over from her parents, etc. She lost her husband and she’s continuing on, it’s all she knows.
She does not need to be fluent in Mandarin or Cantonese, however, she should be able to speak English with a Chinese accent.
KEY DATES:
If Shortlisted, Online Interview (CALLBACK): May 31st
If Booked, Shoot: 2 days between July 25th – August 9th
TEACHER- SUPPORTING ROLE (PP)- FEMALE OR MALE- 30-60- CHINESE- $300/day
She’s an outgoing and proud Chinese language instructor, happy to be sharing the language with eager students- Chinese and non-Chinese.
Our teacher needs to be fluent in either Mandarin or Cantonese, ideally as their mother tongue.
KEY DATES:
If Shortlisted, Online Interview (CALLBACK): May 31st
If Booked, Shoot: 2 days between July 25th – August 9th
GRANDMA – SUPPORTING ROLE (SOC)- FEMALE- 65+ – $300/day
Grandma is your quintessential 1st generation Canadian. She and her husband immigrated to Canada to built a better life for their family with nothing but hard work and determination. Grandma proudly displays an oversized wooden spoon and fork on her kitchen wall. Grandma has no filter, and she’s not worried about triggering anyone, including Ollie. Although she’s tough as nails and she has a hard time feeling her feelings, Grandma loves Ollie and wants the best for him. Grandma needs to be fluent in Mandarin or Cantonese
UNCLE KENNY – SUPPORTING ROLE (PP) – MALE- 40-55 – $300/day
Uncle Kenny is a bit of an odd duck. He works in IT and jumps into any conversation he hears with his “two cents.” He’s socially awkward and doesn’t understand when he’s making people uncomfortable. He’s blunt, but overall, he means well. Uncle Kenny and our lead Ollie play in the film’s climax. Uncle Kenny should have decent performing chops and needs to be fluent in Mandarin or Cantonese.
UNCLE DAVID – SUPPORTING ROLE (PP) – MALE- 40-55 – $300/day
Uncle David is warm and welcoming. He’s an accountant by day and and avid golfer who loves a good game of Scrabble. Similar to Ollie, he’s a people pleaser. Uncle David and our lead Ollie play in the film’s climax. Uncle David does not need to be fluent in Mandarin or Cantonese.
AUNT CAROL – SMALL SUPPORTING ROLE (PP) – FEMALE- 40-55 – $300/day
Married to Uncle David, Aunt Carol runs the show. Although happy, she’s not as outgoing as him but she’s the planner, and “failure to prepare is preparing to fail” type. Always the one to order at the Dim Sum restaurant, or wrangle an order on Uber Eats. She needs to be fluent in Mandarin.
KEY DATES:
If Shortlisted, Online Interview (CALLBACK): May 31st
If Booked, Shoot: 1 day between July 25th – August 9th
OLLIE- LEAD- 20s- MALE- HALF CHINESE – HALF WHITE- $400/day
Ollie is from the middle-class burbs. He grew up playing ball hockey on the cul de sac with his buds as the street lights flickered on. He’s a bit of a nerd, somewhat of a perfectionist, and loves to learn new things- a budding “modern renaissance man.”
He grew up with hard-working parents and now it’s time for him to cut his teeth and establish himself in the big city. He’s soft spoken and introverted- concerned about how people perceive him, but doing his best to exude confidence and please people. As a tall guy hears “do you play basketball”, Ollie has heard “what’s your background?” and “where are you from” a few too many times.
Our hero needs to have a personal connection to this lived experience. He should be ready and excited to work with a Director who has experienced the same. Acting experience and training, including improv and theatre is preferred.
KEY DATES:
If Shortlisted, Online Interview (CALLBACK): May 31st
If Booked, Shoot: 2 days between July 25th – August 9th
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