YELLOW BALLOON – FILM CASTING OPEN CALL
PROJECT: Yellow Balloon
TYPE: Short Film
GENRE: Drama / Family
DIRECTOR/WRITER: Summer Luu
WRITER: Olyvia Chac-Nguyen
PRODUCER: Stephanie Duong
TARGET SHOOT START DATE: August 12th - 16th, 2024
SHOOT LOCATION: Portland, Oregon and surrounding areas
CONTRACT: Non-Union Low Budget Agreement (open to union and non-union talent)
TALENT RATE: $500/day or $2,500/week for Speaking Roles
SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE: June 30, 2024
TYPE: Short Film
GENRE: Drama / Family
DIRECTOR/WRITER: Summer Luu
WRITER: Olyvia Chac-Nguyen
PRODUCER: Stephanie Duong
TARGET SHOOT START DATE: August 12th - 16th, 2024
SHOOT LOCATION: Portland, Oregon and surrounding areas
CONTRACT: Non-Union Low Budget Agreement (open to union and non-union talent)
TALENT RATE: $500/day or $2,500/week for Speaking Roles
SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE: June 30, 2024
SUM SUM PRODUCTIONS is currently searching for captivating talent, ages 6-70, for YELLOW BALLOON, an drama family short film supported by The Hollywood Theatre and Women In Film.
CONTACT US:
If you have any specific questions about the project or role(s) or tech issues, you can email our office at “yellowballoonshortfilm@gmail.com” and include “YELLOW BALLOON CASTING” in the subject. Please read and explore this webpage fully and click on the links above to find your answers before reaching out to our office. Please note that due to the high volume of emails our office receive daily, we may not be able to reply to your email immediately.
Feel free to follow our director @summer.luu and project @yellowballoonfilm on social media to keep track of the project’s status and learn more about the project.
SYNOPSIS: In 1996, a Vietnamese-American kid named Ái Vân from San Jose, California is sent to live with their immigrant grandparents in the projects of Vancouver, Washington. The story is told from the perspective of Ái Vân as they experience life with their grandparents.
ABOUT THE PROJECT: YELLOW BALLOON is a visual poem through the lens of a Vietnamese-American kid living with their immigrant grandparents. A slow, poetic meditation on the undeniable resilience of family and the nuances that shape our lives and make us who we are. YELLOW BALLOON explores the main theme of love through family trauma, identity, multi-generational dynamics, and adversity in racism and micro-aggressions. The film centers on Asian American characters who are beautiful in the authentic and ordinary. People show love in different ways; it can be through physical touch, active listening, through food, and through language. This project is created by a team of Asian-American identifying people, majority being first-generation and second-generation Vietnamese-Americans.
PRODUCTION NOTE: Filming will start around August 12th for 5-7 days in the Portland metro area pending the availability of the main lead and supporting cast. This will be a paid casting opportunity under a Low Budget Agreement. Production will provide roundtrip flight, lodging, and local transportation for talent based outside Portland, Oregon.
CASTING NOTE: Casting is open to actors and non-actors for all roles. Talent does not have to have prior acting experience to apply. Open to union and non-union talent.
First time actors are welcome to apply!
OPEN CALL ROLES:
Casting talent for the following characters:
Ái Vân (Lead Role)
Age 6-12 years, Asian, female-presenting
Shy but curious Vietnamese American Kid
Must Speak Vietnamese
Bà Nội (Lead Role)
Age 65-75 years, Asian, female-presenting
Paternal Vietnamese Grandmother
Must Speak Vietnamese
Ông Nội (Supporting Role)
Age 65-75 years, Asian, male-presenting
Paternal Vietnamese Grandfather
Must Speak Vietnamese
Ái Vân’s Biological Mom (Supporting Role)
Age 25-35 years, Asian, female-presenting
Young mother, 90s ABG, caring but clueless
Must Speak Vietnamese
Ái Vân’s Biological Dad (Supporting Role)
Age 25-35 years, Asian, male-presenting
Cool, mature, soft spoken but confident
Must Speak Vietnamese
Grocery Store Balloon Attendant (Supporting Role)
Age 45-55 years, Caucasian, male-presenting
English Speaking
Cashier at Grocery Store (Supporting Role)
Age 30-50 years, Caucasian, female-presenting
English Speaking
Young Boy at Park (Supporting Role)
Age 8-13 years, Caucasian, male-presenting
English Speaking
Young Girl at Park (Supporting Role)
Age 6-12 years, Caucasian, female-presenting
English Speaking
TÌM KIẾM TÀI NĂNG
Phim Ngắn
"Bong Bóng Vàng”
"Bong Bóng Vàng”
“Bong Bóng Vàng” được gợi ý từ thơ trực quan từ góc nhìn của một đứa bé người Mỹ, gốc Việt sinh sống với ông bà từ miền quê nhà. Theo cách kể chậm và nhẹ nhàng, câu chuyện nêu lên những khó khăn từ thời nhập cư, bất đồng văn hóa, và lý do đằng sau sự trưởng thành của chúng ta.
Tìm kiếm diễn viên cho những vai sau đây:
(MỖI VAI ĐỀU PHẢI BIÊT NÓI TIẾNG VIỆT)
(MỖI VAI ĐỀU PHẢI BIÊT NÓI TIẾNG VIỆT)
Ái Vân
Tuổi từ 6-12,
Người Việt, nữ Cô bé rụt rè và tò mò
Tuổi từ 6-12,
Người Việt, nữ Cô bé rụt rè và tò mò
Bà Nội
Tuổi từ 65-75, Người Việt, nữ Bà Nội
Tuổi từ 65-75, Người Việt, nữ Bà Nội
Ông Nội
Tuổi từ 65-75, Người Việt, nam Ông Nội
Tuổi từ 65-75, Người Việt, nam Ông Nội
Mẹ ruột của Ái Vân
Tuổi từ 25-35, Người Việt, nữ Người Mẹ trẻ, ham chơi, lo lắng nhưng ít hiểu biết
Tuổi từ 25-35, Người Việt, nữ Người Mẹ trẻ, ham chơi, lo lắng nhưng ít hiểu biết
Ba ruột của Ái Vân
Tuổi từ 25-35, Người Việt, nam Trầm tính, trưởng thành, nói chuyện nhẹ nhàng mà tự tin
Tuổi từ 25-35, Người Việt, nam Trầm tính, trưởng thành, nói chuyện nhẹ nhàng mà tự tin
Lịch quay vào mùa hè 2024. Vị trí trả công phí, không liên hiệp, phải ở gần vùng Portland, Oregon hoặc lân cận. Xin gửi hình chụp cả mặt, một video ngắn về bản thân và bản tiểu sử đến yellowballoonshortfilm@gmail.com