Filipino Actor & Actress Casting - Short Film "Sugar, Sorry"
MerlinoMedia and Austin Tong Productions
Los Angeles, CA 91344
Deadline
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Casting Sugar, Sorry a short film written and directed by Hannah Ignacio. The film tackles subjects of identity, belonging, family, and love.
A young Filipina - American girl must traverse her caucasian neighborhood and cultural roots, as she navigates the complexities of unconditional love and bleached blonde desire.
Roles in this project:
YOUNG MIA - Lead, (5-8) Mia is the only Filipina American kid in town. Lively spirit, but dreads Catholic Sunday school, where she faces her classmates’ judgment. At home, she thrives on board games, cheesy ensaymada, and TV, yet grapples with societal expectations. While she loves her mom, her bond with her dad is stronger—he’s her role model.
Ethnicity: Filipino
Physical Description: Brown doe eyes, black brown/dark hair, tan skin.
$150 / day - 2 days
DAD - Supporting, (40-55) Dad epitomizes selflessness, prioritizing the needs of others before himself. He has a great deal of patience for his daughter and will protect her at all costs.
Ethnicity: Filipino
Physical Description: Average build, brown eyes, tan skin, black-brown short hair.
$150 / day - 2 days
MOM - Supporting, (40-55) Mom has hurt many in the past with her hypocrisy. With a blunt demeanor, and cultural values close to her heart, she now aims to be a better mother.
Ethnicity: Filipino
Physical Description: Average build, brown eyes, tan skin, short bobbed hair (willing to wear wig).
$150 / day - 1 day
Requirements
Filming will take place in Los Angeles, CA.July 26, 27, and/or 28th