Seeking Actors for Gwada - A Short Film

What it is

Casting for GWADA, a short film directed by Kathy Meng. The role is Ash Wei, a young Chinese American woman estranged from her mother who finds unexpected warmth and connection on Christmas Day in Guadeloupe. The character is independent, adventurous, athletic and contemplative, a freelance translator in New York who has spent recent years moving between countries. Fluent English and conversational Mandarin required. Non-union. Shooting takes place in Guadeloupe in January 2027.

Who it is for

Actors aged 22-30 who are Chinese American, speak fluent English and conversational Mandarin, and are not members of SAG-AFTRA.

Eligibility unconfirmed. Check the residency and nationality rules on the source before applying.

Where

Brooklyn, NY, United States

When

Check the organiser’s site for current dates

Runs January 1, 2027 to January 31, 2027

What you get

$400 per day for 3-4 shoot days and $250 per day for 2-3 rehearsal days, with travel to Guadeloupe and housing provided.

What you need to apply

• Contact information including name, height, city of residence, and phone number
• Confirm you are not a member of SAG-AFTRA
• Do you speak Mandarin? If so, what is your proficiency level?
• Do you have an active passport?
• Two recent photos showing your own personal style, 2 required

How long it takes

About 3 hours

Medium application. Estimated from the 5 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

Apply

https://playbill.com/job/short-film-casting-chinese-american-actors/22910692-298d-4ccc-b915-087d08a9f5e5