Hi!

I am Somyung Kang, the director of this short film.

We are currently preparing a short film aiming to submit it to domestic and international film festivals, and we are looking for actors to play its lead and supporting roles!

Eligibility:

-We are looking for individuals with theater experience or those who are currently enrolled in or have graduated from acting/theater schools.

-Must speak native American.

Note: There are few intimate scenes between the two lead characters, though not many. (Please refer to the detailed information below)

-Title: A Couple Story

-Genre: Romance, Drama

-Running Time: 20-30 minutes

-Logline: "A Couple's Story" is a short film that portrays the story of a couple, Henry and Nicole, who are models living together, and the pressures and stress on their relationship as they navigate personal ambitions, jealousy, and misunderstandings.

-->> Important!) There are 2-3 intimate scenes between Henry and Nicole. These include scenes where they hug or kiss on the cheek, and a scene in the bedroom where they are intimate and kissing, but stop before becoming more intimate due to a knock on the door. These are not explicit nor highly suggestive scenes but rather depicts a light intimacy between a married couple or close lovers. Please take this into consideration before you apply!

Character Details:

Henry (30s): A top model deeply in love with Nicole. He is loving and warm but becomes jealous and suspicious, eventually leading to anger and conflict.

Nicole (20s): Henry's girlfriend and a struggling model. She is loving, warm, and bright, but her patience reaches its limit, leading to a breakup with Henry.

Supporting Character) Hyunpil (30s): A model agency manager and Nicole's ex-boyfriend. He regrets hurting Nicole in the past.

We would appreciate it if you could send an acting video freely expressing the desired character you wish to apply for a role if possible:

• Henry: A loving and warm character showing jealousy and suspicion, eventually leading to an outburst of anger and a fight.
• Nicole: A loving, warm, and bright character who reaches her limit of patience, leading to a fight with Henry and deciding to break up.
• Supporting Character) Hyunphil: Expressing regret for hurting Nicole during a conversation after running into her by chance.

Payment

The fee is 100,000 KRW per shooting day. -Meals provided. (Accommodation provided if necessary upon discussion)

Shooting Details-

Shooting Period: 3-5 days, starting late July or mid-August.

Time: To be announced later

Location: Yongin, Gyeonggi-do (Location may change, in which case we will notify in advance)

• Mostly in studio/pension/or house (indoor shooting)

+How to Apply

Please send your profile, acting video, contact information, and recent photos (or SNS) via email.

Email format: ACoupleStory/Desired Role/Your Name/Residence/Age

• Selected candidates will be contacted individually, and we apologize for not being able to contact all applicants.

Selected candidates will have an audition with the director, writer, and manager, either in person or online.

We hope to have a great connection :)

Thank you for taking the time to read!