THE RECITAL (feature film)

Film (Feature) New York Non-Union Job Apply by 12th November 2026, 17:00
Content
Casting for THE RECITAL, a crime thriller indie film featuring an absurdist and darkly comedic twist, set within a claustrophobic, confined space.

Director/Writer - Bryan Yanbing Lee. A Malaysian-American filmmaker, Bryan Yanbing Lee graduated from NYU's Film & TV program in 2024, where he was guided by industry professionals like Jon Watts. His politically infused dark comedy, The American (2025), debuted at the Oscar-qualifying Cinequest Film Festival, received selections from multiple Oscar-qualifying festivals, and was picked up for distribution by Film Shortage. Bryan's work has garnered awards at various festivals, including a Best Dark Comedy win at the Houston Comedy Film Festival, and has been highlighted by Forbes. Currently, he is working on a dark comedy feature and served as executive producer for I'm Not Home, which premiered at the 2026 Tribeca Festival. His screenwriting has also been acknowledged by the Art of Brooklyn Screenplay Competition.
Dates
Shooting from 10/30-11/15. All roles are likely to be needed for 1-2 days of shooting.

Roles

Victim/Man
Male Only 20 - 50
THE CLIENT/MASKED MAN
Male Only 30 - 50
YOUNG CLARA
Female Only 10 - 12
Henchman
Male Only 25 - 50

Roles Details

Title
YOUNG CLARA
Content
Female. 11. East Asian. Flashback. Performs theater on a chair. Angelic, full of life. SAG ULB base rate. DAY PLAYER.
Salary
$249 / day Estimated 1 day of work Total: $249
Ethnicities
Asian - Chinese, Asian - Other
Gender
Female Only
Age
10 - 12

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