Birthday Cleansing

Production Company
Columbia University
Producer(s)
Emily Ai & Laura Hou
Director(s)
Yilun Xiao
Casting Director(s): 
Jackie Yang
Union Status
Non-Union
Project Type
Film
Student Production
Yes
Compensation Details

This is a Columbia University MFA student film. All volunteer positions. Meal(s) and crafty will be provided on set. Guaranteed credits.

Shoot / Performance Date(s)
May 24-25
Shoot / Performance Location(s)
Metro Vancouver
Submission Deadline
Friday, May 9, 2025
Submission Instructions

Please email your resume, demo reel, full availability to jackie@yymediaco.com, thank you!

Project Synopsis
A 9-year-old girl embarks on a mischievous mission to “cleanse” her family for her mother's birthday, only to have her innocent sabotages take a surprising turn.
Additional Information & Safety Protocols: 

This is a Columbia University MFA student film.

Character 1
Cameron
Age
8-10
Gender
Female
Description
Chinese Canadian/Chinese American girl; Bilingual: Mandarin & English. A quiet and mischievous girl who believes getting rid of her father will make her mother happy.
Character 2
Lucy
Age
35-45
Gender
Female
Description
Chinese, fluent in Mandarin. Most dialogues will be in Mandarin. A loving mother who values presence and strives to live a deliberate and mindful life but often slips into the role of a sharp-tongued wife.
Character 3
Mark
Age
35-45
Gender
Male
Description
Chinese, fluent in Mandarin. Most dialogues will be in Mandarin. A man who keeps things to himself. He doesn't want to cause harm, but doesn't know how to be present either.