Casting East Asians who speak Korean or Mandarin, South Asians who speak Telugu or Hindi, South Asian Men who can dance Tollywood style and Asian Individuals for a Toyota Asian American Market Campaign in Ontario
We are seeking are looking for the following:
E-DRAMA
1) EAST ASIAN MAN- mid 20s to early 30s who speaks fluent Korean. Physically fit, good looking, but with a softness to himself. Prototypically K-Drama look. A second generation who respects his cultural heritage, but thinks for himself.
2) EAST ASIAN Woman- late 40s to early 60s who speaks fluent Korean. A traditional 1st generation woman who is stern. Old school entitled mother.
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SILENCE
3) ASIAN MAN- mid 20s to mid 30s. No dialogue. Emotive. Must have a valid driver’s license and be comfortable driving on camera.
4) ASIAN FEMALE SHADOWY FIGURE- late teen to early 20s. No dialogue. Long dark straight hair, playing a creepy ghostly figure who can move in haunting ways.
SURVIVOR
5) EAST ASIAN MAN/ DRIVER- mid 20s to early 40s who speaks fluent Korean or Mandarin. We prefer Korean or Mandarin, but we are open English speakers. A confident hero with a hero look, youthful vibe. Must have a valid driver’s license and be comfortable driving on camera.
6) EAST ASIAN WOMAN – mid 20s to early 30s who speak fluent Korean or Mandarin. We prefer Korean or Mandarin, but we are open English speakers. Traditional and attractive.
DANCE
7) TOLLYWOOD DANCING MEN x 2 mid 20s to early 30s who are South Asian and speak fluent Telugu. These 2 are high energy, talented performers who can sing and dance with great command of their bodies. Great dancer with ‘bollywood/tollywood dance move experience.
SEARCH
😎 SOUTH ASIAN MAN TO ACT AS ‘BAD GUY’ – mid 30s to late 40s who ideally speaks fluent Telugu. Could explore English or Hindi. He is Confident, has a swagger, and needs to be read as the overconfident villain of the story. Weathered soldier.
TEARS
9) SOUTH ASIAN MAN- early 20s to early 30s speaks fluent Hindi. Physically fit, good looking, but with a softness to himself. Needs to read as the love interest of the story, can express that first love heartbreak. A second generation who respects his cultural heritage, but thinks for himself.
10) SOUTH ASIAN WOMAN- early 20s to early 30s who speaks fluent Hindi. Attractive and wholesome, can express that first love heartbreak. Need to read immediately as the love interest of the story.
SIGN
11) SOUTH ASIAN MAN- mid 20s to mid 30s who speaks fluent Hindi. Physically fit, good looking, but with a softness to himself. Needs to read as the love interest of the story. A second generation who respects his cultural heritage, but thinks for himself.
IF YOU KNOW OF SOMEONE, PLEASE PASS THIS ON.
If selected, compensation: $3,275.00 per person.
Deadline to submit: ASAP or before August 9, 2024 at 10 am EST.
Must be available for these key dates, filming in Toronto:
Recall – August 15, 2024. (In person in Toronto, but for those who can’t make it can do zoom)
Wardrobe – August 26 and / or 27, 2024.
Shoot Window – August 29 to September 1, 2024. (1 day, TBD which day)
Toyota Asian American Market Campaign Usage
Online, (including banners and digital) and Out of Home. North America. 1 year.
Renewable at the same rate plus 20%.
Option to expand In Cinema for $500/ 4 week run.
Pre-negotiate options to expand use TBD.
