“MARGINALIA” SHORT FILM CASTING CALL
PROJECT: Marginalia short film
SHOOT DATES: March 22nd-24th, 29th-30th
RATE OF PAY: Copy, Credit, Meal, IMDb Credit, Mileage Compensation
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 21st, 11:59PM PST
CALLBACK DATE: TBD
LOCATION: OC County, La Mirada, Los Angeles County
NON-UNION
Producer: Po Yin Sham and Winnie Sunu
Director: Brenden Bowers
Writers: Brenden Bowers and Grace Kline
Casting Director: Halle Mae Lee
Student Film: Biola University
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Storyline: Two stories being told parallel with each other, a couple’s relationship falls apart over clear differences, while a Japanese musician loses his life due to mental health struggles.
“Past Lives” meets “Normal People”
“Marginalia” Character Breakdowns
Hiroshi Takahashi – SUPPORTING (45-60 yrs.)
A man troubled by the loneliness that comes with being misunderstood and unable to express it to those around him. He desires to be a good husband and father, but the world inside his mind weighs him down. He finds solace in creating music, his place of peace.
Himari Takahashi – SUPPORTING (45-60 yrs.) A Japanese widow with a gentle strength, full of warmth and peace. Her life goal is to take care of her daughter and honor the memory of her late husband. She finds peace in the happy memories of her family and the love they shared.