Casting Call for Narrative Short Film

Men 50 - 89 Years old, All regions

URGENT

Hi! We’re a group of youth filmmakers who just graduated from Temasek Poly, Digital Film & Television. We’re currently making an independent short film starring Vincent Tee and we’re now casting for our remaining roles!

Title: All the Days Ahead
A provision shop uncle must reconcile with his estranged daughter before she migrates to work abroad, while deciding whether it’s time to sell his shop.
Confirmed shoot date: 29 May 2025, Thursday

This is a self-funded project created out of passion and a labor of love from our team, and we’re committed to making something honest and impactful. If you’re interested and think you’re a good fit for the roles, please reach out to us!

To apply, please submit your name, age & recent photos! No prior experience required — but if you’ve got any past work or videos, we’d love to check them out!

Feel free to apply on your own or even with friends and family! All are welcome to apply!

1. Ah Hock - Supporting Role
* Gender: Male
* Screen Age: 50s to 80s
* Ethnicity: Chinese
* Language: Mandarin with some Hokkien (preferred but not required)
* Friendly, humorous, a regular customer at the shop
* Half-day of shoot

2. Boon - Supporting Role
* Gender: Male
* Screen Age: 50s to 80s
* Ethnicity: Any
* Language: Any
* Warm personality, casual, a close friend
* Half-day of shoot

3. Susan - Supporting Role (Mother)
* Gender: Female
* Screen Age: 35-40 years old
* Ethnicity: Chinese
* Language: Mandarin with some English
* Working mother, kind and trusting
* 4 hours of shoot (evening)

4. Claire - Supporting Role (Child)
* Gender: Female
* Screen Age: 8 years old
* Ethnicity: Chinese
* Language: English and some Mandarin
* Curious, playful, imaginative
* 4 hours of shoot (evening)

5. Ah Lan - Small speaking role
* Gender: Female
* Screen Age: 60s to 80s
* Ethnicity: Chinese
* Language: Mandarin with some Hokkien (preferred but not required)
* Easy-going, lively personality
* 2 hours of shoot (daytime)

6. Customers - Small speaking roles
* Gender: Female
* Screen Age: 40s to 50s
* Ethnicity: Any
* Language: Any
* 1 hour of shoot (daytime)

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