Audition/Casting Call

CASTING CALL: SVA Film directing thesis PROJECT

SVA

New York City, NY 10010

Deadline

Feb 28, 2025

Posted

Feb 03, 2025

Casting Call: SVA Film Directing Thesis Project “Soft”

– Not paid. Meals, credits, footage provided.
– Rehearsal in early March
– Shoots March 12th-13th, 2025 in NYC.
Send resume and headshots to:
cwy35cast@gmail.com

Logline: In a swanky New York hotel, a young and idealistic Chinese expat and a bold, married woman in an open relationship embark on a one-night stand, only to confront deeper questions about love, identity, and the messy complications of human connection.

LEAD | LEO | Male | 21y-25y
A young Chinese expat with limited life experience. While he exudes confidence, he is emotionally vulnerable, still carrying the weight of unresolved heartbreak.

Key Traits: Naïve, insecure, emotionally raw.

Character Arc: Leo struggles with heartbreak and self-worth. Though he appears confident at first, his insecurities about relationships are revealed. By the end, he begins to confront his emotional baggage.

LEAD | CHARLIZE | Female | 25y-33y
An American-born Chinese woman, older and more experienced than Leo. Charlize is intelligent, confident, and navigating the nuances of her open marriage.

Key Traits: Witty, assertive, introspective, emotionally complex.

Character Arc: She begins by exploring the boundaries of her open marriage for the first time. While initially critical of Leo, she gradually reveals her own insecurities and the challenges of balancing love with a desire for variety. In the end, she reaffirms her love for her husband.

Requirements

New York/Brooklyn Locals only
resume and headshots

Application Instructions

Send resume and headshots to:
cwy35cast@gmail.com