Casting native Mandarin speaker for short film

The Asian American Arts Alliance, Inc.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation from NYC

Job summary

AoS productions in New York City seeks a native Mandarin speaker (Northern dialect) to portray a nun, aged 60-80, for a short film shooting in early March and late June in the Catskills, NY. Transportation from NYC will be provided.

Female actors aged 60-80 who are fluent in Mandarin (Northern dialects) are encouraged to apply; SAG & Non-Union welcome. The role requires presence and grace, reflecting wisdom and compassion throughout the scenes.

Qualifications

• Female, aged 60–80, native Mandarin speaker with Northern Chinese dialects.
• Must be available for filming early March and late June, 2–3 days per season.
• SAG & Non-Union welcome.

Responsibilities

• Portray a nun with grace and wisdom in a short film setting.
• Convey emotional depth and spiritual presence in temple scenes.

Skills

Mandarin

Job description

AoS productions

New York City, NY 10002

Deadline

Rolling

Posted

Jan 14, 2026

Casting for a short film that films in early March & late June, 2-3 days each season in Catskills, NY.

Transportation from NYC will be provided up to the filming location.

The film is about a mother who returns to a ruined temple to search for her abandoned daughter, only to be drawn into a mystical simulation where she must confront her daughter’s lingering consciousness and the endless cycle of grief that binds them.

We’re currently looking for a native Mandarin speaker with Northern Chinese dialects to protray a NUN.

Nun (female, age 60-80)
An elderly woman of grace and wisdom, the nun holds quiet compassion, guiding others like a ferryman of the soul.

Requirements

• Female
• Ages 60-80
• Native speaker of Mandarin /Northern Chinese dialects
• SAG & Non-Union Welcome