Non-union short film shooting in November in NY.

Film Synopsis:
“Intervention” marks the breaking point of Jason Park’s anguish over
the difficult burden of his familial obligations - exhausted from the
years of giving himself to make a life for them - and his desire to
cut out a small part of his world for his own indulgence.

Casting:
Jason Park | 30 - 40 yrs. old | East Asian-American
- ordinary, unassuming-looking, successful attorney, guilt-ridden about his philandering ways, vulnerable to delusions

Jason’s Male Alter-Ego | 30 – 35 yrs. old | East Asian-American
- handsome, aggressive, shameless, amoral

Please send digital headshots and resumes to

We will provide all travel, meals, and lodging (as necessary). Film
credit and a DVD copy of the film will be provided.  The project is a
low budget short film, so no pay will be provided.

The film is an opportunity to gain experience, work with a fun,
professional production staff and crew, and the possibility to work on
other projects in the pipeline.

Only serious submissions need apply.  Non-actors are most welcome!

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“Mr. A” Columbia University Graduate Thesis Film

ASIAN-AMERICAN and CAUCASIAN ACTORS wanted for an early November, super16mm shoot.

Logline for “Mr. A”: Kenny, an Asian American teen, develops a crush on his favorite math teacher, Mr. A, after discovering he’s the teacher’s “type” through an online personal ad. When his feelings are not returned, Kenny and his girlfriend commit a vengeful prank bent on humiliating Mr. A.

Character breakdown for “Mr. A”:

-Kenny (mid to late teens), Asian-American, a
brooding, working class teen who sticks
out in his predominantly white suburban high school.
An introverted non-conformist.

-Yvette (mid to late teens), Caucasian, Kenny’s
headstrong girlfriend. She has an
instinctual anger towards authority. 

-Mr. A (30’s-40’s), Caucasian, a competent, yet
socially awkward math teacher. An underdog known for
his un-orthodox teaching style.

-Linda (40’s) Asian-American, Kenny’s mother, an
over-worked single mom.

***Actors age 25 and under encouraged to apply for
KENNY and YVETTE if you look age appropriate.***

No pay, but meals, transportation, credit, and copy will be provided.

Audition by appointment only. Union and Non-Union welcomed.

Mail (preferred) or email headshot/picture and resume by October 1, 2005 to:

Attn: Mr. A Casting
456 State Street
Brooklyn, NY 11217

“Nevermore”

A Brooklyn College undergrad student DV film

Shoots Oct. 28-Oct. 30 in Manhattan/Brooklyn. Seeking…
Alex: mid 20s - mid 30s, well-groomed yuppy, Caucasian, LEAD
Lauren: mid-late 20s, sophisticated businesswoman, Caucasian, LEAD
Brad: early 30s, metrosexual, any ethnicity, supporting
Sylvia: late 30s, psychic/fortune teller, any ethnicity, supporting

No pay. Transportation, credit, meals and DVD copy provided.

Please send digital headshots and/or link to digital reels to

Four Directors. Four Weeks. One feature film.

The Feature Film Relay is the inaugural feature length film venture for the Asian American FilmLab (http://www.aafilmlab.org). At the end of four weeks, four Directors will complete shooting a feature length film employing an innovative method of filmmaking and will distribute the film using agile methods fit for the ever changing independent film market.

As an Asian American Film Lab production, one of the other important goals of the Film Relay will be to fulfill our mission as a non-profit organization by sharing the experiences and the knowledge that the filmmakers will gain from creating the film with the community. It isn't a film that belongs to one director, or to the AAFilmLab per se, but a film which the Asian American filmmaking community can in a sense be a part of as well.

As an actor, this project provides an unparalleled opportunity to delve into the life of a character through four different scripts and four different directors. If you've got the range, the vision and most importantly, the will to participate, you just might thank yourself with four short films and a feature under your belt at the end of the production.

Please not that although the main characters have been written, the motivation and interpretation of each character will be unique to each Director's vision and especially to the actors chosen to play them.

The filming is schedule tentatively for November.
There are audition slots available starting midday tomorrow, so please contact us with your availability and headshot as soon as possible. We don't mean to rush, we just want to get satrted already!

Email:

Characters

Ian
Male / 25-30 yrs. / Asian / Korean speaker a bonus

Dina (Ian's Mom)
Female / 41-50 yrs. / Asian / Korean speaker bonus

Jenny
Female / 25-30 yrs. / Any Ethnicity / Athletic

Anat
Male / 31-40 yrs. / Any Ethnicity

Jaewook (Ian's Uncle)
Male / 41-50 yrs. / Asian

Aunt (Jaewook's Wife)
Female / 31-40 yrs. / Asian

Dr. Rodriguez
Either gender / Any yrs. / Hispanic.

Hector
Male / Any yrs. / Any Ethnicity

AAFilmLab is proud to announce the world premiere of Myra Sito Velasquez’s “KUNG FU GRANNY” at the 12th Annual UrbanWorld Film Festival 2008 at the AMC Theater, 34th Street, NYC. Part of the SHORTS PROGRAM “Straight Comedy” starting at 2:15pm, Friday, Sept 12, and 4:15pm, Saturday, Sept 13. For more information:  http://urbanworld.com/ and http://www.myravee.com

NATURE, a division of Channel 13/WNET (http://www.thirteen.org/nature) seeks an intern for the Fall Semester 2008.

NATURE produces a weekly one-hour natural history/wildlife television program.

Responsibilities include:
* Assist the production staff with the day-to-day operations of the Department (screening DVD’s for edit sessions and podcasts, organizing tape library, logging footage, etc.);
* Research proposals and fact-check scripts (mainly natural history and environmental subjects);
* Administrative support—placing dub requests, photocopying, answering phones, etc.;
* Receive college credit, no pay, but stipend provided

Candidates should have:
* Educational Requirements/Special Skills:
* Strong interest in natural history and/or television;
* Some background in Biology and/or Zoology useful;
* Solid research and analytical skills—internet savvy;
* Willingness to work with all members of the Department;
* Detail-oriented and organized—accuracy is crucial!

When:
3 to 5 days/week per semester

Contact:
E-mail your resume w/ cover letter to Jayne Jun at
Mention you heard of this opportunity from the AAFilmLab.