07/13/2025
CASTING CALL
FAITH-BASED SHORT FILM
Title: True Treasure
Shoot Dates: August 2–4, 2025
(3-day commitment)
Location: Fresno/Clovis, CA
We are casting for True Treasure, a short film set in 1973 during the Vietnam War era. This is a faith-based romance and redemption story, and a prequel to the film Flatline. The project will be submitted to the 168 Film Festival (Speed Film Category).
Synopsis:
True Treasure follows a young soldier’s journey from chaos to healing, as love, faith, and sacrifice converge during one of history’s most turbulent times.
Seeking Roles (All ethnicities encouraged to apply):
Lead Male: 20s–30s, military-aged, physically capable, emotionally grounded
Lead Female: 20s–30s, intelligent, graceful, resilient, strong presence
Supporting Roles: Soldiers, nurses, family members, civilians, officers, club patrons
Background / Extras: Vietnam-era civilians, military base personnel, bar patrons
Details:
Union and non-union welcome (168 is not a SAG-AFTRA signatory)
Modest day rate or honorarium (details provided upon selection)
Meals, credit, and festival exposure included
Filming in Fresno/Clovis and nearby areas
Must be comfortable working on a faith-aligned, family-safe set
To Submit:
Send headshot, resume (or brief bio), and reel (if available) to:
[email protected]
Subject Line: True Treasure Casting – [Your Name, and Role]
Submissions open now. Casting closes July 24, 2025.
ROLES
LEAD ROLES
Paul Wayne Coombe (Lead – Paid)
Age: 22–30
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Description: A rugged, athletic ex-football star turned combat soldier. Emotionally guarded and conflicted.
Skills: Strong emotional range, physical stamina, basic guitar or bass playing preferred.
Tik Tang (Lead – Paid)
Age: 20–28
Ethnicity: Vietnamese or Southeast Asian
Description: Graceful and resilient. A healer who becomes Paul's emotional anchor.
Skills: Authentic emotion, physical grace, comfort with subtle intimacy, cultural awareness.
SUPPORTING ROLES
Steve (Paid)
Age: 24–30
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Description: Competitive, charming, and slightly arrogant. Marries Paul’s fiancée during the war.
Jim (Paid)
Age: 20–30
Ethnicity: African-American
Description: Warm, funny, and street-smart. Paul's trusted friend and emotional support in the field.
Keith (Paid)
Age: 20–30
Ethnicity: Open
Description: A disciplined pilot with a strong moral compass who sacrifices himself for others.
Trunghau (Paid)
Age: 25–40
Ethnicity: Vietnamese or Southeast Asian
Description: An embedded Viet Cong spy disguised as an ally. Calm, unreadable, dangerous.
FEATURED MINOR ROLES (Paid)
Paul’s Parents
Age: 50s–60s
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Description: Kind, supportive, and emotionally present in limited scenes.
Tik’s Family (Vietnamese Village Family)
Age: 30s–60s
Ethnicity: Vietnamese or Southeast Asian
Description: Authentic portrayal of close-knit family members. Emotionally expressive.
BACKGROUND ROLES
Copy/Credit/Meals Provided
Non-speaking or minimal dialogue. Needed for atmospheric realism and world-building.
Bartender (Captain’s Club scene)
Doctor and Medics (triage/emergency scenes)
Interpol Clerk (voice or brief appearance)
Soldiers (American and Vietnamese/Southeast Asian, ages 20s–40s)
Village Civilians (Vietnamese, all ages)
Bar Patrons (Vegas & Saigon nightlife)
Airport Crowd (farewell and reunion scenes)
Hospital Staff (Doctors, Nurses, Admins)
HOW TO SUBMIT
Please send the following to [email protected]:
Headshot
Resume
Reel (if available)
Kp Phagnasay
Kp1studios
