<p style="padding-left: 40px;">CASTING CALL — CHICAGO
SAIC MFA Thesis Short Film — Softshell Monsters
PAID
SEEKING:
JM — Lead
Asian Male, Playing Age 23–32
Mandarin Chinese strongly preferred, but not required
Q — Supporting
Asian Male, Playing Age 23–32
Mandarin Chinese strongly preferred, but not required
WOMAN — Supporting
Female, Playing Age 40–50
Blonde
YOUNG JM — Supporting
Asian Male, Playing Age 6–10
Also seeking:
HAIR & MAKEUP ARTIST
Basic hair and makeup
ABOUT THE FILM
Softshell Monsters follows a young man preparing to move out of his longtime home as objects, memories, and encounters begin to blur the boundaries between space and time within the house.
Looking for naturalistic, understated performers comfortable with subtle and emotionally restrained material.
LOCATION: Chicago, IL + nearby suburbs
SHOOT DATES: Nov. 7–8, 2026 + one additional day TBD
COMPENSATION: Paid; meals and local transportation provided
TO SUBMIT, PLEASE SEND:
– Headshot / recent photo
– Resume or acting experience, if available
– Reel, if available
– Availability
– Role you are submitting for
jamesxing318@gmail.com</p>