SHORT FILM – CASTING CALL:
EAST ASIAN AMERICANS OF VARIOUS AGES
We’re currently seeking actors of various age ranges for a short film adaptation of the 2022 one-shot manga Goodbye, Eri. We are aiming to begin production by October. Any level of experience is welcomed!
Sypnosis: A young boy, tasked by his terminally ill mother to document her final days, transforms his grief into a controversial film that blurs the lines between reality and fantasy, ultimately finding an unexpected connection with a mysterious girl who pushes him to confront his past and redefine his future.
Lead – Yuta
Age: Teens – Mid Twenties
Gender: Male Identifying
Ethnicity: East Asian
Location: Orange County, California
Shoot Date: TBD
Compensation: Meal(s), credit, reference, copy
Description: Seeking a young actor who can portray a wide range of emotions from shy introspection to emotional turmoil. Yuta is a sensitive and quiet boy dealing with the grief of his mother’s terminal illness. The actor must be able to convey internal conflict and deep vulnerability while still maintaining a youthful innocence.
Supporting – Eri
Age: Teens – Mid Twenties
Gender: Female Identifying
Ethnicity: East Asian
Location: Orange County, California
Shoot Date: TBD
Compensation: Meal(s), credit, reference, copy
Description: Looking for a young actress with a strong screen presence to play Eri, a mysterious and eccentric classmate of Yuta. The character is emotionally intelligent and quirky, with a dark sense of humor. The actress must be able to portray confidence and maturity beyond her years.
Supporting – Yuta’s Mom
Age: 30s-40s
Gender: Female Identifying
Ethnicity: East Asian
Location: Orange County, California
Shoot Date: TBD
Compensation: Meal(s), credit, reference, copy
Description: Looking for an actress with strong emotional depth to play Yuta’s terminally ill mother. She is a former TV producer who is pragmatic and sharp despite her illness. The role requires a commanding presence and the ability to balance both warmth and moments of emotional intensity.
Supporting – Yuta’s Dad
Age: 30s-40s
Gender: Male Identifying
Ethnicity: East Asian
Location: Orange County, California
Shoot Date: TBD
Compensation: Meal(s), credit, reference, copy
Description: Seeking an actor who can play a gentle and emotionally overwhelmed father. The role requires the ability to portray subtle emotional fragility as he tries to support his son while struggling with his own grief.
Ensemble – Yuta’s Classmates
Age: Teens – Early Twenties
Gender: Any
Ethnicity: Any
Location: Orange County, California
Shoot Date: TBD
Compensation: Meal(s), credit, reference, copy
Description: Seeking several young actors to play Yuta’s classmates. They provide a variety of reactions to Yuta’s film, from shock to empathy.
Contact: Please email david.pineda@ocsarts.net, text (949) 295-2592