Casting & Crewing: Hong Kong Teen Mystery Short Film (“A Piece of Cake”)

Project Description: A professional student short film production from Babel Film Workshop’s Short Film Lab 2025 program about a teenage baker who investigates the party guests when the birthday girl gets an allergic reaction to her cake.

Cast Roles:

  • Jeremy (14-18, male, any ethnicity) - Lead actor. Observant and perfectionist baker. Speaks fluent English

  • Alina (14-18, female, any ethnicity) - Supporting actress. Moody and sarcastic, the outsider of the group. Speaks fluent English.

  • Clover (14-18, female, any ethnicity) - Supporting actress. Outgoing, the kind of friend who would plan a surprise party. Speaks fluent English.

  • Kate (14-18, female, any ethnicity) - Supporting actress. The birthday girl who is nice to everyone and is a ray of sunshine. Speaks fluent English.

  • Marc (14-18, male, any ethnicity) - Supporting actor. A helpful gym bro and a boxer. Speaks fluent English.

  • Sam (14-18, male, any ethnicity) - Supporting actor. Caring boyfriend with a thin physique. Speaks fluent English.

Crew Roles:

  • Production Assistant (ages 14-18) - Some past film and media experience preferred.

Production Company: Babel Film Workshop

Dates: February 15-16, 2025

Shooting Location: Hong Kong

Compensation: Unpaid, meal and credit

Application Deadline: January 5, 2025

Submission Instructions:

  • Submit the application form below with your details and roles you’d like to be considered for

  • You will receive instructions to record and submit your audition tape(s) by email

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