"White and Black" Indie short film casting actors in NSW

Rick Wu Males, aged 35 to 50 from New South Wales, Aus Chinese male in his late thirties to late forties. Looks like your average Chinese uncle. Small but carries authority effortlessly. Very jolly, but volatile. Deceptively packing a lot of power, both in personality and physicality. Alternates between broken and fluent English; uses a lot of Aussie colloquialisms. The boss of all the criminals in the film. Has a twisted father-son relationship with Cedric.

Frank James Males, aged 35 to 40 from New South Wales, Aus White Australian male in his late thirties. Owner of the tattoo parlour that Katherine works at. A vulgar, lecherous, violent and apologetically-racist drunk with yellow fever. He rarely works in his own shop, preferring to squander the money on drugs or women.

Sam Males, aged 20 to 27 from New South Wales, Aus Asian male, early twenties, rotund build. Detective Logan Lam's self-styled protege, a rookie police working under Logan as his all-purpose errand boy. He runs his mouth a bit too much for his own good, usually landing Logan into hot water.

Liz Gibson Females, aged 25 to 30 from New South Wales, Aus White Australian female, late twenties. Detective Logan Lam's long-time partner. She is the voice of reason, often chastising Logan when he pushes too far into antisocial or criminal behaviour. Despite this, she covers for Logan even when she doesn't agree with his activities. She is conflicted with doing what's right and being a loyal friend.

Bruce Males, aged 30 to 35 from New South Wales, Aus Unspecified race, early thirties, tall, heavy build. Rick Wu's most loyal enforcer. He does everything his boss tells him, including sucking up Rick's violent outbursts. Proof that organised crime can have the equivalent of corporate ass-kissers. Passive aggressive with malformed social skills. He won't ever say it, but he is intensely jealous of Cedric.

Jim Males, aged 30 to 35 from New South Wales, Aus Unspecified race, early thirties, tall, heavy build. Bruce's partner in crime. A lot more laid back and less prone to boot licking than Bruce. Harbours no personal feelings about the job, except for his hatred of snitches. When he suspects a rat, his judgement and laid back cool become clouded.

Jonathan Lee Males, aged 40 to 55 from New South Wales, Aus Asian male, forties to early fifties. jessie's father. a strong-willed man who can stand up for himself and his family, even when confronted by armed mad men. Speaks entirely in another language (must be an asian language)

James Lee Males, aged 7 to 13 from New South Wales, Aus Asian male, seven to ten years old. Jessie's brother. Sweet kid traumatised by a horrific murder.

Extras Any gender, aged 20 to 40 from New South Wales, Aus Anyone that wants to be in this short film but might not have the time commitment.

Applications closed 15 April 2009

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