Babel Film Workshop

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Casting: Hong Kong Short Film (“髒”)

Project Description: At the age of 17, Ah Jian, due to poverty, works as an ironworker on the grounds of an orphanage. Lacking love, Ah Jian finds warmth from the children there and gradually develops affection for them, leading to ambiguous relationships. As he grows older, Ah Jian regrets his actions but ultimately cannot escape his past...

Note: The film does not contain any explicit content but the story deals with themes of sexual violence.

Cast Roles:

  • Ah Jian (17-18, male, any ethnicity) - Introverted and quiet, Ah Jian doesn't know how to talk to others. He must work to support himself after his father's passing. Everyone in his life is particularly indifferent to him, and no one has ever shown him kindness. He looks thin with tired eyes that constantly twitch due to congenital blepharospasm. He doesn't care about fashion and often wears the same tattered clothes.

  • Xiao Ling (7-8, female, any ethnicity) - Kind and friendly, Xiao Ling grew up in the orphanage under the guidance of nuns, making her very kind. She looks cute, small, thin, with big, curved eyes.

Director: Ahmina Santiago Zaheer

Dates: October 2024

Shooting Location: Hong Kong

Compensation: Limited Payment

Submission Instructions:

  • If interested, please email your personal information (Chinese name, age), recent photo, acting experience and contact information here.