Open Casting Call for Cambodians and Diaspora

LITTLE PHNOM PENH | FEATURE FILM
NON UNION

Logline:
The project is a touching story spanning two sweeping decades and two continents, from post-Khmer Rouge Phnom Penh to early 2000s California. A Cambodian woman searches for family, home, and belonging, as her first love continues to resurface over time.

Director: Chheangkea (Sundance Award winner, GRANDMA NAI WHO PLAYED FAVORITES and SKIN CAN BREATHE streaming on HBO Max)
Executive Producer: Ian Bricke, Putnam Pictures
Production: Karen Madar of Nomad Productions
Local Production: Anti Archive
Casting Direction: Natalie Lin & Nafisa Kaptownwala of In Search Of
Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia and California, USA (most roles will not require travel)
Shooting Period: Winter 2026-2027 (exact timing TBD)

Requirements

• No acting experience necessary
• Open to Cambodian locals + Cambodian diaspora worldwide
• Most roles require talent to have native fluency in Khmer

Application Instructions

Fill out the submission form:
https://tinyurl.com/LPPcastingcall

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT IS MAY 15, 2026