Open Casting Call for Cambodians and Diaspora

The Asian American Arts Alliance, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 5,000 - 9,000; Full time

Job summary

The Asian American Arts Alliance, Inc. is casting for Cambodians and diaspora for a feature film project titled LITTLE PHNOM PENH. The shoot spans Phnom Penh, Cambodia and California, USA, with most roles not requiring travel.

Remote casting is available though coordination with local production teams will occur. Roles emphasize native Khmer fluency; no acting experience is required. Rolling deadline; Winter 2026-2027 shooting period planned.

Qualifications

• Khmer language fluency required
• No acting experience necessary
• Open to diverse backgrounds

Skills

Native Khmer fluency

Job description

Open Casting Call for Cambodians and Diaspora

In Search Of

Remote

Deadline

Rolling

Posted

Apr 24, 2026

LITTLE PHNOM PENH | FEATURE FILM
NON UNION

Logline:
The project is a touching story spanning two sweeping decades and two continents, from post-Khmer Rouge Phnom Penh to early 2000s California. A Cambodian woman searches for family, home, and belonging, as her first love continues to resurface over time.

Director: Chheangkea (Sundance Award winner, GRANDMA NAI WHO PLAYED FAVORITES and SKIN CAN BREATHE streaming on HBO Max)
Executive Producer: Ian Bricke, Putnam Pictures
Production: Karen Madar of Nomad Productions
Local Production: Anti Archive
Casting Direction: Natalie Lin & Nafisa Kaptownwala of In Search Of
Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia and California, USA (most roles will not require travel)
Shooting Period: Winter 2026-2027 (exact timing TBD)

Requirements

• No acting experience necessary
• Most roles require talent to have native fluency in Khmer