‘Birthday Cake’ is an independent short film about two young men with contrasting values and their way of life, and its theme centers on a Bible verse, ‘Whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.’ The story follows these men who are having their birthdays on the same day; they encounter similar events and same people, but their end of day turn out to be quite different.
Non Union:
Caucasian Male / 25-30 yrs. / Tae is an extremely good-looking, tall, well-dressed, successful doctor who is having a greatest birthday. Tae acquires a million dollar deal from a donor couple for his hospital.
Hispanic Male / 25-30 yrs. / A well-mannered, kind, and loving Juan always rides his bicycle everywhere in the city. He works at a Burger Joint. Juan is a good Samaritan character who can’t pass by those in need.
Middle Eastern Female / 31-40 yrs. / Salid loves to bake cakes for others. She is a nanny for Tae’s daughter, and a dear friend of Juan.
Male / Any yrs. / An extremely obese man on a wheelchair. He is unable to cross the street.
Male / Any yrs. / A homeless man on street, who devours food as he recieves from Juan
Caucasian Female / 6-10 yrs. / Haily does not get to spend much time with her successful parents. With her nanny, Salid, she makes a birthday card for his dad, Tae.
Either gender / 51-60 yrs. / An extremely rich couple gives a million-dollar donation to the hospital in memory of his child who was diagnosed with eye-cancer.
Either gender / 15-17 yrs. / Kids trying to steal a bike. A very short scene.
Either gender / Any yrs. / Rich, well-dressed friends of Tae are throwing a surprise birthday party at his luxurious manhattan apartment.
This is a Non-paying job, but actors will be provided with a copy of the film. The filming will be held during the first and second week of August, mostly on weekends. This is a great opportunity to work with young, talented, and professional crew. The film will be submitted to numerous film festivals. please send your resume, headshots or photos via email. AUDITION – July 29th, Thursday @ Promise Theater -
Contact Email: dk5706@gmail.com