Unproven

Production Company
Independent
Producer(s)
Vivien Law
Director(s)
Vivien Law
Casting Director(s): 
Vivien Law
Union Status
Non-Union
Project Type
Film
Student Production
No
Compensation Details

Volunteer/Unpaid/Meals Provided/Credits Provided

Audition Location
Self tape
Shoot / Performance Date(s)
Late Oct to early Nov 2026
Shoot / Performance Location(s)
Vancouver BC
Submission Deadline
Sunday, August 2, 2026
Submission Instructions

To submit, please send:
• Headshot
• Resume (if available)
• Demo reel or self-tape (if available)
• Contact information

Please send submissions or inquiries to unprovenfilm@gmail.com
Please indicate your name and which role you would like to audition for in the subject line.

Project Synopsis
A Pakistani student rehearsing for an asylum testimony meets a closeted Hong Kong migrant in a 24-hour laundromat. Over the course of one rainy night, their uneasy conversation begins to blur the line between truth, performance, and desire. When the most important parts of our lives cannot be proven, what makes them real?
Additional Information & Safety Protocols: 

The film explores identity, migration, memory, and the fragile line between truth and performance.

The film relies heavily on subtle performances, silence, and emotional nuance rather than overt drama. Previous screen acting experience is preferred, but we welcome submissions from emerging actors with strong naturalistic instincts.

Character 1
Ishaan (LEAD)
Age
20-25
Gender
Male
Description
Pakistani international student. Intelligent, observant, and quietly guarded. Ishaan is preparing for an asylum claim based on his sexuality, rehearsing a story he hopes will be believed. Beneath his composure lies uncertainty, vulnerability, and a dry sense of humour. Strong English required. Urdu proficiency is welcome but not required.
Character 2
Ah Long (LEAD)
Age
24-30
Gender
Male
Description
Hong Kong migrant working in Vancouver. Reserved, emotionally restrained, with a quiet wit. He carries unresolved grief while carefully avoiding conversations about his own past. Native or fluent Cantonese and strong English required.
Character 3
FRIEND A
Age
20–30
Gender
Male
Description
International student. Charismatic, confident, and slightly mischievous. Sparks a conversation that unknowingly changes Ishaan's perspective. English-speaking.
Character 4
FRIEND B
Age
20–30
Gender
Open
Description
International student. Curious, skeptical, and quick to react. Serves as the emotional counterpoint during the dorm conversation. English-speaking.
Additional Characters

SUPERMARKET COLLEAGUES (Cantonese-speaking)

OLDER MAN (Male, 55–70)
Long-time Hong Kong immigrant. Friendly and well-meaning, though occasionally dismissive without realizing it. Native or fluent Cantonese required.

WOMAN (Female, 45–65)
Warm and practical. Tries to ease tension among coworkers. Native or fluent Cantonese required.

YOUNGER COLLEAGUE (Male, 30–40)
Recently immigrated from Hong Kong. Quiet, weary, and waiting for his immigration status.
Native or fluent Cantonese required.

LAUNDROMAT CUSTOMER (Female, 45–70)
A middle-aged woman quietly folding laundry late at night. No dialogue. A subtle but important presence that grounds the space in everyday reality. Non-speaking.

FAST FOOD CUSTOMERS (Male, 20–40)
Two ordinary men sharing a quiet moment over a late-night meal. No dialogue. Comfortable with subtle, natural physical interaction. Non-speaking.