Casting Calls for APIA actors

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From http://www.hollywoodmasala.com/

Casting Call for UCLA Short
Posted: 30 Dec 2004 11:35 AM

"Apu's Revenge" will be shot on 24P Digital, from February 26 - March 4 in and around Los Angeles. The final film will be 15-20 minutes long.

I'm looking for:

South Asian man: 40-50 yrs old. Lead.
South Asian woman: 40-50 yrs old. Lead.
South Asian girl: early twenties. Supporting.

Lots of extras, all ethnicities, to play customers in a convenience store.

Please email me headshots/resumes at geetamalik5@hotmail.com, or if you have hard copy submissions, let me know.


From http://www.hollywoodmasala.com/

I am casting for my short film with an approximate running time of 1 hour, to be shot in and around New Jersey. It is a film with a dark theme with a broken narrative. I am seeking new comers and the script offers tremendous potential to showcase you acting talent. This film does not have a concept of lead but every character has an important part to play.I am looking to cast for the following roles.

A guy around 22 - 28 years. Someone with unconventional looks. He his highly dependent on his friend. Extremely sensitive and aggressive when he needs to get his things done.

A girl with a lot of attitude. Someone with unconventional looks and she is extremly vulnerable. She lives alone and is headstrong about particular issues in her life. Age group 21- 26.

A guy because of whom problems happen. He is aggressive and always getting into figths. Someone with a lot of bass in his voice will help. Ideal age group should be 22 to 28.

Please send your headshots and your previous work experience to liveandletdie_at@yahoo.com. If you need to know more about the charcters please contact me in the above email adddress. Local candidates will be an advantage. The positions are unpaid and I can pay for food and travel related expenses. The project will be shot in February.

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From http://www.hollywoodmasala.com

"Fat girls" Casting call
Posted: 29 Dec 2004 06:01 PM

I'm passing this info for my producer friends Kim Fishman and Ash. They are looking for a Indian teen(male) character to play RUDY. Please directly contact the production company.

Senthil

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“Fat Girls”
Character Breakdown

Production Company: Cranium Entertainment
Producers: Ash Christian, Tania Amaral, Kim Fishman, Andrew Lawrence
Director: Matthew Lawrence (“Mrs. Doubtfire”, “The Hot Chick”, “Boy Meets World”)
Writer: Ash Christian

Casting Director: Kelli Lerner Casting/ New York


Shoots last week of Jan/First week of Feb. in Dallas, Texas.

Format: Digital

Send Headshots/Resumes to:

Email: fatgirls@hearnoevilfilms.com
Fax: (310) 907-5853


Rate Info: SAG Experimental + Copy/Credit/Meals (must work local)


Note: This is a very off beat film and we are looking for twisted people of all shapes and sizes. Think “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape” meets “Ghost World” meets “Saved!”. It will be done in a very subtle, comedic style. All actors in the film must be VERY real in their acting styles. Please submit creatively. Actors must be willing to work with gay subject manner. Most high school students can range from 16-25 depending upon their look. There will be several celebrity cameos in this film as well.


Storyline: Rodney Miller isn’t your typical Texas high school student…he is a theater lover and his ultimate dream is to be on Broadway. Awkward and shy, he doesn’t have many people to talk to in his small Texas town that understand him. He ends up finding what he was looking for in his theater teacher, Mr. Cox.


Character List:

Rodney – Cast: Ash Christian (www.ashchristian.com)

Mr. Cox- Cast: Jonathan Caouette (His award winning film “Tarnation” is in theaters now)

Sabrina- Cast: A 300 pound girl of about 17. She has acne and pigtails when we first meet her. A girl with a great heart, she is a total theater lover and adores her best friend Rodney with all her heart. She ends up falling in love with Rudy at the end of the film. She is very dry and saracastic. Must be good with comedy. Think a gothic Ricki Lake from “Hairspray”…LEAD


RUDY – Ethnic Indian/Male. About 16. Short. Braces. dorky, Funny looking. He is either WAY smart or REALLY dumb…we can’t quite tell which one. He has no friends other than Sabrina and Rodney and ends up falling in love with Sabrina at the end of the film…STRONG SUPPORTING

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From CastingCall.com

FMA LIVE! SPRING TOUR 2005

1/10 at 10AM at In Motion Dance Project, 5232 Vanguard Street, Orlando, FL

Oasis Productions is holding non-union auditions for this upcoming touring production. Auditions will be held on Monday, January 10, 2005 at In
Motion Dance Project 5232 Vanguard Street, Orlando, Fl 32819. Audition check-in will be as follows: Last names beginning with A-L: check-in at 10AM;
Last names beginning with M-Z: check-in at 1PM (auditions will take approximately 1 hour). Music is similar in style to Usher or Nelly. Dress
Contemporary/Urban and bring three headshots or comps if you have them. Be prepared to sing a cappella a contemporary HIP HOP song of your choosing.
Be prepared to do a free-style HIP HOP Routine to our music.

Talent Pay is $1,100 per week for rehearsal and tour. Hotel, Travel and Per Diem paid by Producers. Tour begins Feb. 25, 2005 and concludes May 20,
2005. Shows are 30-40 minutes long and there are up to 9 shows a week. Rehearsals begin mid February. Tour Cities include: Phoenix, Dallas, Kansas
City, and others. For more information, please call 321-206-9717 or send email to john@johnperoscasting.com or go to web site: www.fmalive.com. (First posted 1/6)

Seeking: Ethnically diverse male & female performers, 18 - 25, who look young, are strong singers and good hip hop dancers and have lots of
personality.

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Looking for Cantonese-speaking actors for a short film

Award-winning filmmaker casting 1/2 hour, Chinese language DV short. URN is a quirky, bittersweet romantic comedy set against Manhattan’s four-star restaurants. Principal photography to begin March 2005.

Lead actors MUST speak flawless Chinese -- Cantonese preferred, Mandarin OK -- and some English. Same for supporting roles, except where indicated.

IMPORTANT: When submitting your info, please indicate whether you're fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin or both.

First time actors encouraged to audition (send a photo and brief query letter in lieu of headshot and resumè).

Shin-yu
Lead Male, early 20’s, deadpan, edgy

Yen
Lead Female, late teens-early 20’s, vibrant, kind, petite preferred

Pao
Male, late 20’s-early 30's, disgruntled kitchen worker

Fast food counter guy
Frat boy type, speaks English with surfer-dude accent.

Mo-lin
Female, angry, plain, heavy-set a plus.

Corky
Male, 30’s, pleasant, Asian who speaks Chinese as a second language and English with no accent.

Yen’s Family
– Mother & Father
– Grandfather
– Tween-age Sister
– Little Brother
– Aunt

Ancient looking Couple
70’s-90's

Undertaker
Male, 30’s-40's, sympathetic, formal

Submit headshot and resume to: Meadowview Pictures, P.O. Box 1189, Hoboken, NJ 07030, attn: Casting.

Copy. Meals. Some pay. No nudity, sex.

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Indie feature film KING OF CHINA casting non-SAG Asian American Actress (late 20s - mid 30s) for Female Lead. Writer-Director is NYU MFA Alum. Film is non-union prouduction on 16mm film for independent distribution and film festivals.

Seeking non-SAG East Asian Actress.

Role is GRACE KIM, Korean-American actress, (mid-30s). English must be perfect. No accents please.

No Pay.
Finished Tape &
Stipend for Transportation for Rehearsals and Shoots.

Will Rehearse and Shoot in Harlem, NYC in December 2004/ January 2005.

Please send Headshot and Resume to:

Boy Genius Films
32 West 132 St. , #4
New York, NY 10037

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Futuristic psychological thriller feature film. Casting 20 primary and secondary roles. Seeking: males, 18-29; females, 18-24 (one role requires nudity); males, 40-60. Also casting extras and minor supporting roles. Shooting all of March, April, and May. Mostly late night shoots, startingafter dark. Videocopy, meals, transportation, and credit provided. No pay.

Auditions will be held Sat. Jan. 22 at 2PM at 92 Bogart St., Brooklyn, NY. Get off on Morgan subway stop and make a left out of the Bogart exit. Go straight to building #92 on the left on the corner of Ingraham and Bogart and enter through the second door. Follow signs. Reply to Techa Spike, production assistant, before day of casting call at (914) 403-8651. (First posted 1/13)


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(from http://asianamericanfilm.com/boards/dcforum/DCForumID14/456.html)

Casting Asian American Lead for indie 16mm B&W feature film.
Role is for lead JIMMY CHIN (Asian American (East Asian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, whatever... in late 20s, early 30s. A two-bit street crook from Queens and Brooklyn, working class NYC.)

English must be perfect and colloquial. No accents please. This role carries film and is in virtually every scene. The closest to this excellent gritty role in previous Asian American film is Vietnam vet in Wayne Wang's CHAN IS MISSING.

The production is low-budget and no-frills shooting primarily on weekends this winter and spring in streets of Queens, Harlem, and Bronx.

Non-SAG, NO PAY.

Food and transportation, and finished tape provided.

We're looking for fresh faces, willing to dive into gung-ho guerilla production. Prior film work, excellent. If not, also good. We're looking for interesting faces, interesting attitude. Great opportunity to shine and star in indie feature. Best if your weekends are free and you're based in NYC (Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn).

Again, we're shooting film, not video. The finished film will have beautiful B&W cinematography.

Think BICYCLE THIEF, think PICKUP ON SOUTH STREET.

Please send headshots or photo and resume to:

BOY GENIUS FILMS
32 West 132 St. #4
New York, NY 10037

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INDIAN CLASSICAL & BHANGRA DANCERS & CHOREO.

Award-winning Indian dance team, Jhankaar, is seeking energetic male/female dancers and choreographers proficient in Indian classical and bhangra dances. Dancers of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to join. Opportunity to showcase your talent nationwide. Possible future pay. Annual membership fee of $200-$300. Call Vibha at (609) 577-6320; or log onto www.jhankaar.com. (First posted 1/20)

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"TREMORS OF THE FORCE"
1/21 & 1/28 from 4-8PM and 1/22 & 1/29 from 3-7PM at Harlequin Studios, 203 W. 46 St., Studio C, NYC.

Auditions will be held in NYC for a 10-chapter serialized fanfilm "Tremors of the Force," set in the "Star Wars" universe. Auditions will be held Fri. Jan. 21 and Fri. Jan. 28 from 4-8PM and Sat. Jan. 22 and Sat. Jan. 29 from 3-7PM at Harlequin Studios, 203 W. 46 St., Rm. 3C, NYC. Sides and a list of character descriptions will be provided.

No pay, but copies of the finished work will be distributed to all participants prior to its release on the Internet. The list of character descriptions can be sent to you in advance via email by contacting the director, John Bardy (who will also be making the casting decisions), at synfacst@mindspring.com; or call (718) 849-3744. NON-UNION PERFORMERS. (First posted 1/20)

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MOTION PICTURE PROMO NEEDS VILLIAN

Astro Films LLC is seeking a black haired villian in his fifties (ala Armand Asante / Alan Rickman) with lots of presence and strong character to play lead villian in period piece promo trailer. The part requires just a half hour in front of blue screen- computers will put actors into epic film spectacle.

You will get a DVD of the finished piece. The best visual effects artists in the industry are working on this. Although no one gets paid, this promo will get seen by lots of top Hollywood producers. Actor must have great presence. Casting immediatly. The moment they get a headshot they like, they will call. Check out their website www.astrofilms.net to see the quality of their work. Email headshots ASAP to atomiccity@earthlink.net

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from the AA Film Mssg Boards (http://www.asianamericanfilm.com/cgi-bin/boards/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=list&forum=DCForumID14&conf=DCConfID1):

Type of Project: Short
Genre: Drama
This is a short film project about alienation and displacement.·

Principal photography will start around late February 2005 in HOUSTON, Texas.

Flight and accommodations will be provided for out of state actors.

No pay, but food and DVD copy of film will be provided.

Character breakdown:

1. Ted (Male Lead): 20’s, a young 2nd generation Filipino. Some Tagalog required.

2. Tata Selo (Old Man): approx. 60 years plus, weathered, a farmer, a recent immigrant from a remote province in the Philippines. Must speak Tagalog.

3. Ted’s Girlfriend: 20’s of Asian descent but very westernized; a girl from the party/club scene.

4. Mother (minor role). Filipina woman in mid 30’s to 40’s.

Please send resumes/headshots to:
Water Buffalo Films
1640 E. TC Jester, Ste. 231
Houston, Texas 77008

OrEmail: waterbuffalofilms@sbcglobal.net

Contact: Linda S.

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Asian actors of Indian and Pakistani origin required!
An intense romantic political drama to be shot on HD and DV needs actors of Indian and Pakistani origin. This drama is set in DC. The principal photography will begin in April/May 2005.
IMPORTANT: Please email your resume and pictures to uma@creoverz.com .

Ray
Lead Male, Mid 20’s, very good looking and well built, smart and no accent.

Ray’s sister
Female, speaking role, early 20’s, livewire, no accent
Ray’s Father

Male, late 50’s, a diplomat, very sophisticated. Major character role.

Ray’s Mother
Female, early 50’s, has a calm and peaceful look to her. Speaking role.

Ray’s Friend
Male, late 20’s, angry, confused.

Submit headshot and resume @ uma@creoverz.com

Feature length, Limited/differed pay, meals, non union, cop

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I am looking for an experienced Korean speaking on-camera host/narrator for a short training video on preventing alcohol sales to minors. The piece will be narrated in Korean for a Korean audience and is being produced for the Washington State Liquor Control Board. Taping will be in the Seattle/Tacoma/Olympia areas and is tentatively scheduled for the month of Feb. 2005. If interested, please contact me at LesP@dis.wa.gov

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Seeking Houston teens for an upcoming Independant "ASIAN POP sensation!" Must be between the ages of 13-17 with Parental Consent. Should have a nice singing voice and and physical appearance. ALL ETHNICITIES
The group will be phocused on performing at Houston Festivals and Conventions, in and around Chinatown, and personal bookings.

Lots of DEDICATION & HARDWORK will be included for a professional outcome. Expect Photo Shoots, Press, Website and Recording sessions.

This does not involve contracts of any kind. No experience needed. e-mail me for an application. Thanks!!

mat_inaba@yahoo.com

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HORROR FEATURE

Hi-def horror feature, shooting May 15-30, is seeking: seven females, six males, 18-28; one male, 40-50. Pay, profit-sharing, lodging, and meals
provided. See www.NewRiverStudios.com for information. Email pix &
resumes to Libby Csulik, dir., at NewRiverStudios@yahoo.com; or send to New River Studios, 546 W.
Hamilton St., Suite 500, Allentown, PA 18101. Deadline Feb. 15. NON-UNION PERFORMERS. (First posted 1/27)

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ALWAYS A BRIDE" Jeff G. Fliy (prod.) is accepting submissions for Always a Bridesmaid Always a Bride, a two woman musical comedy. Dir. Michelle Wendt and Kim Kessler. Rehearsals start Feb. 7. Performances run Apr. 14-17 at Richard Rogers Theater. There is no pay.

Breakdown-Kat: 25, attractive, "Jewish looking," must sing, dance, and act;
Margo: 25, attractive, fair haired, must sing, dance, and act;
Dancers: male, any ethnicity.

Note: Looking for L.A.-based performers. Send pix & resumé by Jan. 28 to 8059 Clinton St., L.A., CA 90048. For information contact (323) 651-0044. NON-UNION. Category: STAGE STAFF & TECH "RAGTIME" Musical Theatre West is seeking a load-in, load-out, and running crew for Ragtime, the musical. Dir. Paul David Bryant. Rehearsals start Feb. 7. Performances run Feb. 19-Mar. 6 at Musical Theatre West at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center. There is pay. E-mail resumé to mary@musical.org or fax to (562) 856-1997. NON-UNION.

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MALES, IRISH BEER PROMO
Deadline: 1/30/05

Casting for ambassadors for an Irish Beer promo. Events will be held at restaurants in Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Greater Denver, Detroit,
Greater Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Francisco, Seattle, Southern California, Greater Tampa, and Washington DC. There will be four to
five events in each market, Wednesdays-Fridays from 6:30-8:30PM, February-May.

Seeking: males with a comedy/acting background, ages 28-32, must be available locally and able to memorize a 12-page script. Email pix & resumes ASAP
(auditions will be required) to Colangelo Synergy Marketing, Inc., at tsaracino@colangelo-sm.com.
Paid; part-time. NON-UNION PERFORMERS. (First posted 1/13)

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FILM "ELI" Ron Beyers (prod.) is accepting submissions for Eli, a digital film in which a man awakens mid-surgery and must piece together his identity while trying to escape from a strange hospital. Dir. Josh Lee Kwai. Shoot starts Mar. 17. Copy, credit, and meals provided. There is no pay.

Breakdown-Eli: 20s, skinny, shaved head, coma patient;
Dr. Moore: male, 25-35, any ethnicity, idealistic;
Dr. Barstow: female, 45-55, slender, severe;
Meryl: 20s, attractive, brunette, spunky, compassionate, nurse;
Angel: 20s, extremely attractive, great body, brunette, nurse, will appear in a bikini; Graves: 30-40, head of security, wily, offbeat, imposing.

Send pix & resumé by Feb. 5 to 9820 Exposition Blvd., Ste. 304, L.A., CA 90034. For more information e-mail contact@auspexentertainment.com.

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NON-UNION Category: EQUITY STAGE "PRIVATE LIVES"

Pasadena Playhouse [Pasadena, CA] will hold Equity principal auditions for Private Lives. Prod. assoc. Jayson Raitt, artst. assoc. Kappy Kilburn.

Breakdown--

Amanda Prynne: to play 30s-early 40s, any ethnicity, an elegant tigress with a unique personal style, actress should be physically adept with unarmed combat, sexy, sophisticated, emotionally mercurial, narcissistic, eccentric, great sense of humor, ability to sing is a plus (though not a necessity);

Elyot Chase: to play 30s-early 40s, any ethnicity, an elegant tiger with a unique personal style, actor should be physically adept with unarmed combat, sophisticated, sexy, emotionally mercurial, narcissistic, eccentric, great sense of humor, ability to play piano and sing is a plus (though not a necessity);

Victor Prynne: to play 30-35, any ethnicity, athletic, handsome in a clean-cut, "Arrow shirt" man sort of way, heroic, conservative, emotionally repressed, chauvinist;

Sibyl Chase: to play 20s, any ethnicity, pretty, bright, sweet, non-thinking, trophy wife, emotionally needy, conservative; Louise: to play 35-55, any ethnicity, actress must have superb French language skills as this role is written entirely in French, classic Coward maid transported across the Channel, arrogant, contemptuous, ironic, subversive, a smoker.

Note: All four actors must have superb Standard British (received pronunciation) accents and the actor playing Louise must have superb French language skills, willing to work closely with a dialect coach. All actors must be willing to smoke. Prepare a one-minute comic monologue. Equity principal auditions will be held on Feb. 11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the playhouse's courtyard, 39 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena. EPA rules are in effect. A monitor will be provided.


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ALHAMBRA DINNER THEATRE - 2005 SEASON (NYC)
2/14 - 2/18 at Actors' Equity Association Audition Center, 165 West 46th Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY

The Alhambra Dinner Theatre in Jacksonville, FL will hold 2005 Equity Season auditions in New York City. The Season includes: "Sweet Charity",
"Sunshine Boys", "Cinderella", "One Mo' Time", "Do Black Patent Leather Shoes" and "Gypsy". Auditions will be held as follows: February 14th, 15th
and 16th from 9:30AM to 5:30PM: Equity principal auditions. February 17th: Male dancers at 10AM and female dancers at 2PM. February 18th: Male
singers at 10AM and female singers at 2PM.

All auditions will be held at the Actors' Equity Association Audition Center, 165 West 46th Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY. Please prepare a brief
traditional musical theatre song and a monologue. Accompanist will be provided. Non-Singers auditioning for THE SUNSHINE BOYS only should prepare a
brief contemporary monologue. Rehearsals begin approximately 8 days prior to opening. Performances will be in Florida. Executive Producer / Director
/ Owner: Tod Booth. Production dates: SWEET CHARITY: March 30, 2005 - May 15, 2005. SUNSHINE BOYS: May 18, 2005 - June 19, 2005. CINDERELLA: June 22,
2005 - August 7, 2005. ONE MO' TIME: Aug. 10, 2005 - Sept. 4, 2005. DO BLACK PATENT LEATHER SHOES: Sept. 7, 2005 - Oct. 9, 2005. GYPSY: Oct. 12, 2005
- Nov. 27, 2005.

Seeking: Equity male and female actors who sing. All roles open. All ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to attend.

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"FIREWORKS," COMEDY/DRAMA

Comedy/drama play, "Fireworks," for different charity events dealing with friends and their zany adventures, is seeking --

Chad: gay, 20s, white, tall, blond or red hair, country/suburban type male from Virginia;

Jeannie: 20s, Hispanic or Asian female, similar to Will's Grace;

Rene: gay, male, 20s, medium height, dark hair, effeminate;

Matt: gay, 19ish, medium height, soccer player type.

No nudity. Some sensuality. Steven Nasrawy, dir. Auditions will be held at Shetler Studios. Bring pix & resumes. Send pix & resumes to Attn: Mr. D.
Kennedy, prod'r, 1712 E. 4 St., #3F, Brooklyn, NY 11223; or email Casting_Firewrks@aol.com. No pay. NON-UNION PERFORMERS. (First posted 2/3)


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From the AA Film Message Board (link in prev. posts)

Looking for actors for a feature film.
actors needed:
Dave and Tracy; have to look about 15 years old.
C.q. and Frank; age about 28.
Wife; ago about 25.
Mom and Dad; in the 40s.
Steve; age about 23.
Tiger; age about 20.
The kid; have to look about 15 years old.
Two man. age in the 50s to 60s.
and some small roles for a feature film...
please email resume and piture to. bullshortwin@yahoo.com
make sure your picture file is not to big.
film will be shot in NYC.
Thank you.
Scott Chan
http://www.schanwebworld.com

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We're starting up a new networking group of Asian American and Pacific Islander professionals in the performance, visual and fine arts. As actors and musicians in the Washington, Baltimore and Richmond Metropolitan areas, we felt that a sense of community among AAPI professionals in this area was missing, which is what led us to to form the networking group.

The group is called: APIAN: Asian American and Pacific Islander Arts Network of DC/MD/VA.

If you're interested in joining the network, we have an online forum via Yahoogroups. To see the online forum, subscribe to the listserv or see our calendar of events, go to: APIAN-Online@yahoogroups.com.

Our first event is a networking dinner scheduled for Wednesday, February 9th, in celebration of the Lunar New Year. The dinner will take place at the Seven Seas Chinese Restaurant in Rockville, Maryland and the cost of the event will only be the cost of your meal. For more information or to RSVP, please contact either hawaiian_cranberry@yahoo.com or cynthia@cynthialin.com. Please RSVP by this Friday, February 4, 2005 so that we can arrange for enough seats.

This is a group operated strictly by volunteers, so you will not be solicited for membership or registration fees.

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Casting Call-- New York graduate student film

Short film, 5 min., comedy/drama
Format: MiniDV (Panasonic)

Note: A majority of the actors will be between the age of 14-18 years-old. We will hold auditions in the mid-evening for this reason.

Compensation: Film festival exposure, travel expenses, credits, copies, and meals provided.

Please email resume and headshot/picture of yourself to: digitalfilm007@hotmail.com

Audition dates/time: February 7-10th, 2005 (Monday-Thursday)
5 P.M. - 9 P.M.
*Sides will be provided upon arrival, so be prepared for a cold read.

Shoot dates/time: February 12-13th, 2005 weekend.
*Must be available for rehearsals prior to shoot.

Special Note: We MAY shoot the following weekend (February 19-20th, 2005 weekend), depending on location availability.

Seeking non-union actors for the following roles:

MANDY JOHNSON (lead)- Asian-American teenager, preferrably 14 years-old. Must have hair long enough to wear ponytails. This character is very aware of her surroundings. She is smart, introspective, sassy, clever and bright, yet vulnerable at the same time.

MR. JOHNSON- WHITE MALE, late-40s. Must be tall and slim with blonde or light brown hair. Looks like a "scientist", somewhat geeky, reserved, and slightly odd; nonethless, he has a very kind-hearted, sweet, genuine disposition about him. Think actor James Wood.

MARJORIE JOHNSON- WHITE FEMALE, early-40's. Must be overweight, dark hair w/ brown eyes. This character is a militant activist, serious and intimidating.

TRACIE JOHNSON- WHITE FEMALE TEENAGER, preferrably 16 years-old. Must be overweight. Must have good comedic timing.

DAVID JOHNSON- WHITE MALE, 18-21 years-old. Must be tall and slim with blonde or light brown hair. Cute, preppy, yet off-beat with a keen sense of intelligence in his eyes. Think actor James Spader.

ROBERT JOHNSON- WHITE BOY, preferrably 7-10 years-old. Must have dark hair w/ brown eyes. Cute and very shy, yet can react without any dialogue.

2 CLASSMATES- TWO WHITE MALES, preferrably 14-16 years-old. Must be comfortable to act obnoxious. Preppy, athletic-look, dim-witted friends that are stuck together like glue.

*PLEASE BRING YOUR FRIENDS ALONG FOR THE SCHOOL BUS SCENE, WE NEED CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 12-18 YEARS-OLD.

SERIOUS ONLY APPLY!! PLEASE EMAIL YOUR RESUME AND HEADSHOT OR PHOTOGRAPH OF YOURSELF TO: IGITALFILM007@HOTMAIL.COM or DIGITALFILM007@HOTMAIL.COM

THANK YOU!! IT WILL BE A FUN, FUN SHOOT!!!!

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Project Type: Theatrical Feature Film
Project Name: Beyond the Border
Production Company:
Los Angeles Acting Academy Productions
Director: Young Man Kang
Writers: Rick Phillips & Young Man Kang
Union Type: Non-Union
Casting Director: Tim Colceri

Headshot Mail Submissions To:
3350 Wilshire Blvd., #640
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Submit By: February 15
Shoot/Performance Dates: May 1
Shoot/Performance Location:
Los Angeles, Hollywood

Audition Dates: February 19 (2:00pm - 6:00pm)
Callback Dates: February 26
Audition Location: 3350 Wilshire Blvd., #640
Los Angeles, CA 90010

Audition Sides: http://www.youngmankang.com



Synopsis:

A Korean Suck Yu, arrives to L.A. with the expectation to reunite with his former English teacher in Korea - a gorgeous American Susan. He then has to stay in the country by marrying a Spanish woman, Maria. An unexpected love affair develops between Suck and Maria, which causes Suck to accept the difference between true love and desire.

Breakdown

1. Suck Yu - Lead Male/20 to 30
Asian, A "fish out of water" type, Speak English/Korean

2. Maria - Lead Female/19 to 28
Hispanic, Beautiful, headstrong, Speak English/Spanish

3. Susan - Lead Female/19 to 24
All Ethnicities, Attractive, smart

4. Luis - Supporting Male/25 to 35
All Ethnicities, Hot temper, Handsome

[kitty]

"OTHELLO" & "MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR" Shakespeare by the Sea is accepting submissions for Othello and Merry Wives of Windsor. Prod. Rachel Maize. Rehearsals start May 9. Performances run June 16-Aug. 13 at Shakespeare by the Sea. There is pay.

Breakdown--Othello: 30-50, any ethnicity, 5'10"+, dark complexioned, commanding presence, powerful voice, the Moor;

Falstaff: fat old knight, quick-witted, boisterous, cowardly, funny, mischievous, fondness for women often makes him the fool.

For the role of Othello, send pix & resumé by Feb. 24 to Doug Clayton, 10831 Fruitland Dr., Ste. 210, Studio City, CA 91604. For the role of Falstaff, send pix & resumé by Feb. 24 to Craig Fleming, 3703 Country Club Dr., Ste. 7, Long Beach, CA 90807. For more information e-mail rachel@shakespearebythesea.org or access www.shakespearebythesea.org.

[sdfilms]

SD Films, (SDF) seeks talent for a short to begin shooting in LA in the summer of 2005. Please, LA residents ONLY, preferably within the geographic area from downtown on the east, to Sherman Oaks on the north, to Santa Monica on the West, to Torrance on the South. Most parts necessitate one or two days at most; Non-SAG, no pay, very casual, short shoot days. Credit, lunch, copy of film provided. If you are interested in any of the following roles, please send headshots, bios and contact information, preferably in electronic format, to: sdfilms [at] gmail.com where “[at]” is replaced with “@” – this is written like this in order to discourage spam bots from trolling for email addresses. You may also reply via snail mail to: SD Films, 1511 Sawtelle Blvd. #353, LA, CA 90025-3206

AUDITIONS will be conducted in May 2005; exact dates will be announced.

The film shows the complexities of interracial dating by exploring different points of view to reveal how there is more than meets the eye with this subject.

NOTE: SDF encourages Asians within the entire “Asian population” to become involved –east Asian and south Asian, Pacific Islanders, nationals and American. For convenience, “Asian” is used below as a descriptive in this general sense.

CAST:

INTERVIEWER – White Male, 30’s, Professional.

CARRIE – Asian Female, Mid-20’s, Attractive.

PROFESSOR KATSU – Asian Male, 40’s – 50’s, University Professor in History.

BRAD – White Male, Mid-20’s, Grad Student, Clean cut, boyfriend of Jennifer.

JENNIFER – Asian Female, Mid-20’s, Grad Student, Brad’s girlfriend.

BRIAN – Asian Male, Late teens/early 20’s, College Undergrad, Clean cut.

GARY – White Male, 30 - 40, Clean cut, Patron in bar.

DIANE – Asian Female, 25 - 35, Attractive, Patron in bar.

BARTENDER – White Male, 30’s – 40’s, Clean cut.

COLIN – White Male, 50’s, Gay character.

YOSHI – Asian Male, 20’s, Gay character.

CORY – White Male, Mid-20’s, Hip.

LAURA – Asian Female, 25 - 30, Professional.

WHITE NERD 1 – any age.

WHITE NERD 2 – any age.

WHITE NERD 3 – any age.

WHITE NERD 4 – any age.

LENA – White Female, Early 30’s, Professional.

MARIA – Asian Female, Early 30’s, Attractive.

GEORGE – White Male, Mid-30’s, Office Manager.

DARIO – Asian Male (Filipino preferred), Late teens/early 20’s, College Undergrad, Hip.

TONY – Asian Male, Late teens/early 20’s, College Undergrad, Hip.

CONRAD – Asian Male, Late teens/early 20’s, College Undergrad, Hip.

BRENDA – Mixed Race Asian/White Female, 25-35, Professional.

DAVID – White Male, Late 20’s, Average Looks, Computer Programmer.

SARAH – White Female, Late 20’s, Smart, Professional.

MING – Asian Male, Mid-30’s, Tall, Smart, Professional.

[YuheiCarreau]

It's good to see someone is exploring IR dating in a movie. If anyone would like to see a film that explores IR relationships other than Asian-White, try Gurinder Chadha's What's Cooking? - the ending is a little too precious for my tastes, but it's pretty good otherwise.

[TB4000]

Sounds interesting, though I was gonna ask about the lack of latino or black characters in an IR based flick, but then I suppose the history of the asian/white thing makes it a tad more relevant.

[thaite]

Is there any kungfu involved? Do you have need for a handsome mixed race martial arts master who can throw fireballs, and take it to the ladies? If so, I'm your man.

[Banana]

Why bother?

We all know how this is going to turn out anyway. Below is a rough sketch:

*Ahem*

-All white males will be paired with Asian females.
-All white females will be paired with white males.
-All white males will be paired with white/Asian females at the same time.
-Half of Asian males will be paired with gay white men.
-Half of Asian males will be paired with a toaster or a lampshade.
-White nerds will be paired with Asian females.
-If the planets are in proper alignment, 2 Asian males will attempt to win the affections of a really fugly Asian/white woman in which she will be saved by a white male.

[kitty]

merged with the casting calls thread.

[Faithless]

Sounds interesting, though I was gonna ask about the lack of latino or black characters in an IR based flick, but then I suppose the history of the asian/white thing makes it a tad more relevant.
Really. Why aren't they looking at hookin' up our latin and black brothers and sisters?

Serious question: Are there Asian dudes with the name "Ming"?

[YuheiCarreau]

Why bother?

We all know how this is going to turn out anyway. Below is a rough sketch:

*Ahem*

-All white males will be paired with Asian females.
-All white females will be paired with white males.
-All white males will be paired with white/Asian females at the same time.
-Half of Asian males will be paired with gay white men.
-Half of Asian males will be paired with a toaster or a lampshade.
-White nerds will be paired with Asian females.
-If the planets are in proper alignment, 2 Asian males will attempt to win the affections of a really fugly Asian/white woman in which she will be saved by a white male.

I'll have you know I'm very proud of the lampshade side of my family, and it's just one facet of my rich ethnic heritage.

[pikachupacabra]

banana you're so bitter these days. i thought being called a banana you'd be all for IRR

[VV o n g B a]

Serious question: Are there Asian dudes with the name "Ming"?friend of mine uses this as a nickname w/ non-asians.

[Faithless]

friend of mine uses this as a nickname w/ non-asians.
Ah, but how common is Ming as a guy's name, these days?

It almost sounds like some writer with limited knowledge of Asians and comes up with the first thing that pops into his head -- Ming the Merciless. :frown:

[Banana]

banana you're so bitter these days. i thought being called a banana you'd be all for IRR

Eh, I pretty much refrain from giving credit to anyone unless my prediction is completely wrong. So far, I've only been wrong once so my pessimism towards such entities and institutions was warranted.

Additionally, I'm not against interracial relationships at all since I've been in one. My moniker was actually given to me by intolerant Asian people because my "clique" of racially diverse friends.

Regarding the whole Asian/white scene, I find that my finely tuned bullshit detector to be a great asset and I'm using it to become the master of the inappropriate comment. See my avatar for more details. :biggrin:

[sdfilms]

By all means, forward your information on through to sdfilms@gmail.com

[mrazntre]

BRAD – White Male, Mid-20’s, Grad Student, Clean cut, boyfriend of Jennifer.

JENNIFER – Asian Female, Mid-20’s, Grad Student, Brad’s girlfriend.

Hasn't this been OVERDONE? Why not swap it out with and Asian Brad and a white Jennifer?

I can already smell the shit from this one.

[Banana]

To some people, the bullshit tastes like chocolate. Pardon my French.

[kitty]

guys, please keep the witty repartee to a minimum? yes, i agree that the wm/af coupling has been overrepresented in film in comparison to am/wf or whatever, but there is also a massive underrepresentation of asians of any sort in film. to that extent, since this thread is designed to encourage a GENERAL increase of APIAs in film, I'm all for posting casting calls for both Asian men AND Asian women.

Besides, even if you feel this way, is it really necessary to belittle sdfilms' project? who knows why brad and jennifer are paired in the film -- perhaps the film intends to use such a casting in order to make a commentary about those couplings in film? at some point, isn't the intolerance of wm/af casting on-screen reaching the point of just outright whining and tearing down members of our own community who are trying to do some general good?

absolutely there should be more am/wf casting, but this griping is a little ridiculous... and counter to the overall goal of improving the state of our community in Hollywood overall.

[mrazntre]

That's fine that we should encourage more APIA representation, but to what end? Where is the transition from appropriate representation as opposed to the furthering of mainstream ideas? That's my problem. Any increase is not what we as APIA's want, we want quality representation in mainstream media.

Any increase could be quite detrimental because the specifics are not laid out. Any increase includes the stereotypical typecasting of APIA kung fu warriors, japanese geisha girls, chinese railroad workers, communist vietnamese soldiers, etc. Is this the type of increase you're talking about? Would that type of representation prop or hamper our efforts?

This is not whining and for you to say so is an unfortunate consequence of buying in.

[kitty]

That's fine that we should encourage more APIA representation, but to what end? Where is the transition from appropriate representation as opposed to the furthering of mainstream ideas? That's my problem. Any increase is not what we as APIA's want, we want quality representation in mainstream media.

Any increase could be quite detrimental because the specifics are not laid out. Any increase includes the stereotypical typecasting of APIA kung fu warriors, japanese geisha girls, chinese railroad workers, communist vietnamese soldiers, etc. Is this the type of increase you're talking about? Would that type of representation prop or hamper our efforts?

This is not whining and for you to say so is an unfortunate consequence of buying in.

granted, but check out the description of the sdfilms project:

The film shows the complexities of interracial dating by exploring different points of view to reveal how there is more than meets the eye with this subject.


He is also seeking asian men and white women in his film. to have brad and jennifer (ironic names doncha think, i'm sure i know where he's going with this...) as a wm/af casting in a movie of that description i'm sure is going to be looking at IR relationships of ALL kinds in a specific socially conscious and critical context.

this isn't geisha girls and samurai swords we're talking about. and besides which, the commentary in this thread wasn't about 'picking and choosing our efforts to increase representation' -- it was a knee-jerk reflex against a wm/af casting choice.

Why bother?

We all know how this is going to turn out anyway. Below is a rough sketch:

*Ahem*

-All white males will be paired with Asian females.
-All white females will be paired with white males.
-All white males will be paired with white/Asian females at the same time.
-Half of Asian males will be paired with gay white men.
-Half of Asian males will be paired with a toaster or a lampshade.
-White nerds will be paired with Asian females.
-If the planets are in proper alignment, 2 Asian males will attempt to win the affections of a really fugly Asian/white woman in which she will be saved by a white male.

that's hardly fair given what little we know of sdfilms' project.

[mrazntre]

And the only relationship between the cast members would be what? There's an explicit relational role between the two in question. What about the other members? If this is to be a film about IR and the complexities with all that is attributable to it, then why is there only going to be 1 point of reference?

I understand that this isn't supposed to be a thread on picking and choosing representation, but you fail to realize the dangers of saying that you are looking only to generally increase APIA representation in films. Obviously, you don't understand my argument about those dangers when only a general increase is desired, as opposed to quality increases in representation.

sdfilms should have set forth a better synopsis.

[kasia]

i think all of the responses have been fair, knee-jerk reactions or not, and should not be minimized - especially given the purpose of our forum. banana feels the way he does for a reason. however, i agree that this isn't the thread to do it, so if you want to comment on a particular casting call in the future, please start a new thread.

[Faithless]

Sorry. Got it.

Here's one I found for you all --
Asian American Film has them from time to time (http://asianamericanfilm.com/cgi-bin/boards/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=list&forum=DCForumID14&conf=DCConfID1)

Hard to tell when they are casting for this one --
http://www.thegraceheritage.org/filmfest/contact.html
ONE ACT MUSICAL "PASSIONATE HEART"

Seeking cast members for the premier performance of an original one act musical play to be presented as part of the 2005 US ASEAN Film Video & Photography Festival Awards Presentation and Gala Dinner in the Grand Ballroom of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington, DC on May 7, 2005.

[yoMAMA]

Why bother?

We all know how this is going to turn out anyway. Below is a rough sketch:

*Ahem*

-All white males will be paired with Asian females.
-All white females will be paired with white males.
-All white males will be paired with white/Asian females at the same time.
-Half of Asian males will be paired with gay white men.
-Half of Asian males will be paired with a toaster or a lampshade.
-White nerds will be paired with Asian females.
-If the planets are in proper alignment, 2 Asian males will attempt to win the affections of a really fugly Asian/white woman in which she will be saved by a white male.


Dude...that was funny......

and true.

[chikkachikka]

From http://www.hollywoodmasala.com

you're joking - an asian male lead portrayed as short, dorky, and with braces? how the hell did this casting call get onto a site like this? unless the script was convincing in some way - and it would have to be SUPER convincing - i woulda just hit "delete".

[bigwong235]

CALLING ALL WOMEN Actors, Dancers!!!
LAST ROUND OF AUDITIONS!!!

San Francisco State University Women's Center and GABRIELA Network is hosting a San Francisco Bay Area wide
CASTING CALL for the premiere production of...

EXPORT QUALITY
MONOLOGUES LOOSELY BASED ON TRUE STORIES of MAIL ORDER BRIDES

No Theatre Experience Necessary, but definitely a plus.

All proceeds go to benefit Women in the Philippines –
The Purple Rose Campaign Against the Sex Trafficking of
Women and Children.

When: Wednesday, March 22, 2006 5:00-8pm
Where: Women's Center, Chavez Student Union
@ San Francisco State University
Who: YOU!

For more information please contact Megan –Magali@ sfsu.edu or
Katrina sfbayarea@gabnet.org
Or call the SFSU women's center at 415.338.2486

[bigwong235]

VJs & TELEVISION PERSONALITIES CASTING
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Are you Asian or part Asian?
Are you a music-lover?
Are you an aspiring talent?
Are you a superstar waiting to be discovered?
Are you a VJ?
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ABS-CBN International is looking for Asian-American VJs and television
personalities with a passion for music and a hip sense of style.
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If you're 21 or over and have a love for music and want to kick it on
TV, then swing by ABS-CBN International. It's your once in a lifetime
chance to invade the airwaves!
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Please bring a resume, headshot, ID and full body shot.
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Casting Dates:
Tuesday, April 11th
Wednesday, April 12th
Tuesday, April 18th
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Time:
1:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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Location:
ABS-CBN International
150 Shoreline Drive
Redwood City, CA 94065
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For more info:
casting@abs-cbni.com

[SIcasting]

Seeking female actors and male extras for Chica Luna Productions' F-Word Films. This is the last of eight (8) castings this year. Chica Luna Productions is a non-profit organization that seeks to identify, develop and support young women of color who want to produce popular media with a social justice framework.

Chica Luna is currently in pre-production for SILENT INTERPRETATIONS, a film about a mother's attempt to reach out to a daughter diagnosed with depression. Shooting on DV.

CASTING:
Jing (mother), 45: Smart, hard-working, tireless mother. Speaks fluent Cantonese.

Maribel, 19: College student. Speaks fluent English, and some Cantonese (Chinglish).

Tong (father), 50: Tired, gruff construction worker. Speaks Cantonese.

Grandfather, 60's

Please prepare a monologue of your choice. Auditions will be held at the Chica Luna Production office on Oct. 31st, Nov. 2nd, Nov. 3rd, 6-9 PM. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

SILENT INTERPRETATIONS is scheduled to shoot on Nov 18th and 19th. Must be available for four hours of rehearsal prior to shoot. Non-union. No pay, but credit, copy, and meals provided.

To make an appointment please email headshot & resume to: silentinterpretations@gmail.com

[timeitbetter]

Ooh, mini bollywood flick!