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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

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