I AMERICA
By Ivan Andrew Payawal

I America is a dramedy about Erica, a complex half -Pinay, half Caucasian looking American living in Olongapo, who tries to get her passport and US Visa in order to meet her father personally for the first time but things don’t go as planned when she discovers that the father she knows is not her real father. She then struggles if she should reveal her real identity or continue to cover up the truth when her (fake) father surprises her with a visit.

Erica Berry
27 years old
Commercial Model
Ang tanging Amerasian sa communidad na nakakilala ng tatay. Siga at Palengkera. Prangka. Laitera.

John Berry
58 yrs old Caucasian. American.
Tatay ni Erica
Mapagmahal na ama pero may pagka authoritative at mainitin ang ulo.

Charlotte Mata
22 yrs old
Ang tawag sa kanya ay Balot. Half Black – Half Pinay. Nagtatrabaho as cashier sa Duty Free. Pangarap mag artista. Magaling kumanta. Masunurin na anak. Inggitera at Insecura.

JoAn Crisostomo
25 yrs old
Full Blooded Pinay. Patpatin. Mukhang inosente pero sa loob ang kulo. Masipag.
May malasakit sa mga kapatid at sa kanyang ina.
Kalog. Maingay.
Manager ng isang ‘pokpok’ house. Malandi. Ambisyosa.

Zenaida Crisostomo
50 years old
Tawag sa kanya ay Zeny. Ang umampon kay Erica. Ang tanging nanay na kinikilala ni Erica.

Whitney at Leona
Half- Black/ Half Pinays
Mga kaibigan ni Balot at Erica.
Magaling kumanta at sumayaw.
Loud. Atribida. Mga papansin.

Istin
28 yrs old. Full Blooded Pinay.
Best Friend ni Erica na papunta ng Japan.
Maasikaso. Kayang gawin lahat para maka-ahon sa hirap. Kengkoy. Kikay.

Boyet
Half White/Half Pinoy – 25 yrs old
Rapper. Laging nasasangkot sa gulo.
Ex-boyfriend ni JoAn.

Topet
Half Black. Half Pinoy.
Masugid na mangliligaw ni Erica.

Henry
Kabarkada ni Erica.
Half Black. Half Pinoy.
Boyfriend ni Istin.

Carol
25 years old.
Half white. Half pinay.
Matapang. Independent.
Ang nawawalang kapatid ni Erica.

Roger
American.
Dating umibig sa totoong nanay ni Erica.

Please contact BONG SALVEJOS at 09163699659.

Philippine Auditions 3 October 2015

AUDITIONS FOR 2016 CINEMALAYA – Oct. 3 & 4, 2015 (Saturday/Sunday)
CCP MKP Hall, 4/F CCP Bldg., CCP Complex, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City

CHARACTER PROFILES

DAGSIN
By Atom Magadia

After surviving the Death March, Martial Law and an ambush that permanently confines him to a wheelchair, Justino became an atheist. But when his wife Corazon dies, a part of him yearns to believe in life after death. Searching for parts of her he can still hold on to, he devours Corazon’s diaries for information into their past – unleashing a secret that condemns him into his own personal hell.

Dagsin is a beautiful and touching love story about courageous people who are willing to sacrifice everything to protect their love against the tragedies of human existence.

Lead
JUSTINO
Male (20-30 years old) 5’7” + Moreno. Speaks Tagalog and English fluently. Must have acting experience.

CORAZON
Female (20-30 years old) 5’5” + half-Caucasian. Speaks English fluently. Must have acting experience.

JUNIOR – Male (20-30 years old) 5’7” + half-Caucasian. Speaks English fluently. Must have acting experience.

Supporting
FR. SEVERINO
Male (40-50 years old) Speaks English fluently

DOCTOR
Male (30 – 50 years old) Speaks English fluently.

2 JAPANESE SOLDIERS
Male ( 20+ years old) Must speak good Japanese

Please contact BONG SALVEJOS at 09163699659.

Philippine Auditions 3 October 2015

AUDITIONS FOR 2016 CINEMALAYA – Oct. 3 & 4, 2015 (Saturday/Sunday)
CCP MKP Hall, 4/F CCP Bldg., CCP Complex, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City

CHARACTER PROFILES

MERCURY IS MINE
By Jason Paul Laxamana

A middle-aged woman is about to close down her failing eatery at the foot of a mountain when a mysterious white teenager named Mercury appears and begs to work as a waiter in exchange of nothing but shelter. The eatery begins to attract more customers. As different people try to offer Mercury better opportunities, the woman struggles to keep the white boy all to herself.

Mercury
100% Caucasian (not mestizo)
Has light blonde hair; if dark blonde, should be willing to be dyed light blonde
Can pass off as 16-20 years old
Must speak English with an American accent, preferably Californian.
Proficiency in Filipino not needed.
Shoot will take place in Pampanga, Philippines.

Please contact BONG SALVEJOS at 09163699659.

Philippine Auditions 3 October 2015

AUDITIONS FOR 2016 CINEMALAYA – Oct. 3 & 4, 2015 (Saturday/Sunday)
CCP MKP Hall, 4/F CCP Bldg., CCP Complex, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City

CHARACTER PROFILES

ANG BAGONG PAMILYA NI PONCHING
By Inna Salazar

A religious man who does petty crimes, PONCHING, gets into a new venture, text scamming, thinking it will not really hurt anyone. One day, his seemingly “innocent” text scam accidentally cons a recipient into thinking he is the bastard child of their late relative — who has a huge inheritance in his name.

Ponching
Text scammer in his late 30s; someone who can look like a criminal but at the same time also has an endearing quality; religious; obedient to his mother

Elmerson
Ponching’s best friend, a scammer in his late 30s like Ponching; manipulative, religious; treats Ponching like a brother.

Nanay Pacing
Ponching’s overbearing mother; a pro in different scams and illegal means of livelihood such as jueteng, 5/6, ending, etc.

Lola Beatriz
Ponching’s supposed grandmother; the matriarch of the dela Vera family; old fashioned, religious, strict

Arianna
the eldest sister – 58 years old; uptight, classy, dominant, always proper

Ramon
Arianna’s husband – 61 years old – maloko, jolly, tries to be the life of the party, seemingly “under” sa asawa

Lucia
the second sister – 51 years old – quiet, reserved, conservative, but has the meanest temper when angry

Jules
the third sister – 47 years old – a butch lesbian, seemingly Beatriz’ favorite, sarcastic, doesn’t take bullshit

Ernie
the only brother – 45 years old – quiet, mysterious, only speaks when he has an opinion about things, doesn’t smile a lot
Tash
Ernie’s wife – slightly jologs, tries (too hard sometimes) to be part of the family; always speaks English in spite of her flawed diction

Macy, the youngest sister – 42 years old – happy-go-lucky, looks like she doesn’t have a plan in life, is not judgmental, has a Peter Pan syndrome, always trying to be one of the “kids”

Bruce
Arianna and Ramon’s eldest son – 24 years old – a typical conyo kid who studied abroad; took up film in NY, and just wants to be “artsy” but feels he has to have an image to do so

Brooke
Arianna and Ramon’s daughter – 19 years old – a rebel who tries to “un-conyo” herself but always fails

Brie
Arianna and Ramon’s youngest daughter – 12 years old – smart, sarcastic, good natured, thinks everyone in her family is crazy.

Please contact BONG SALVEJOS at 09163699659.

Philippine Auditions 3 October 2015

AUDITIONS FOR 2016 CINEMALAYA – Oct. 3 & 4, 2015 (Saturday/Sunday)
CCP MKP Hall, 4/F CCP Bldg., CCP Complex, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City

CHARACTER PROFILES

PAMILYA ORDINARYO
By Eduardo Roy, Jr.

Jane and Aries are teenage parents. They make a living out of stealing on the streets…until fate hits back at them.

JANE ORDINARYO
15 yrs old, Asawa ni Aries may bagong silang na anak.
Morena, balingkinitan ang pangangatawan, may buhok na hanggang balikat.

ARIES ORDINARYO
17 yrs old, Asawa ni Jane, magnanakaw sa kalsada.
Moreno, Brusko kumilos , matapang ang mukha.

Please contact BONG SALVEJOS at 09163699659.

Philippine Auditions 3 October 2015

AUDITIONS FOR 2016 CINEMALAYA – Oct. 3 & 4, 2015 (Saturday/Sunday)
CCP MKP Hall, 4/F CCP Bldg., CCP Complex, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City

CHARACTER PROFILES

KUSINA
By Cenon Palomares and David Corpuz

The kitchen is the silent witness to the life and love of Juanita. It is her sanctuary, the place where she creates dishes for her family, her friends, even enemies and strangers. Through cooking, she gets to know the people around her, and in return, reveal herself to them.

Young Juanita
– 6 to 9 years old
– looks like young Judy Ann Santos

Pre-teen Juanita
– 10 to 13 years old
– looks like teen-aged Judy Ann Santos

Inang Leona
– grandmother of Juanita
– 60 to 70 years old
– can do Bulakenyo accent

Peles/Felix
– husband of Juanita
– late 20s to early 30s

Potenciano/Puten
– father of Juanita
– late 30s to early 40s

Alejandro
– Friend of Peles, Juanita’s lover
– late 20s to early 30s

Yolanda
– one of Juanita’s best friends, Lawyer
– late 20s to early 30s

Young Yolanda
– 6 to 9 years old

Pre-teen Yolanda
– 10-13 years old

Teresita
– one of Juanita’s best friends, Housewife
– late 20s to early 30s

Young Teresita
– 6 to 9 years old

Pre-teen Teresita
– 10 to 13 years old

Myrna
– Juanita’s daughter
– 23 years old

Teen Myrna
– 13-15 years old

Young Myrna
– 8 years old

Adrian
– Juanita’s son
– 15 to years old

Young Adrian
– 5 to 7 years old

Roman
– Friend of Peles
– late 20s to early 30s

Emilia
– Juanita’s mother
– late 30s to early 40s

EXTRAS
4 Japanese soldiers
1 Filipino interpreter
4 Huk members
2 Myrna’s activist friends
2 Myrna’s children
Teresita’ son (baby and toddler)
Teresita’s daughter (baby)

Please contact BONG SALVEJOS at 09163699659.

Philippine Auditions 3 October 2015

AUDITIONS FOR 2016 CINEMALAYA – Oct. 3 & 4, 2015 (Saturday/Sunday)
CCP MKP Hall, 4/F CCP Bldg., CCP Complex, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City

CHARACTER PROFILES

LANDO AT BUGOY
By Vic Acedillo, Jr.

Disrespected by his teenage son, a 40-year-old High School dropout tries to solve this problem by returning to school which only makes his son hate him even more. Then an unexpected event changes everything. TO BE SHOT ENTIRELY IN CAMIGUIN.

LANDO
Nasa 40s. Guwapong pinoy. Mukhang babaero. Hindi mukhang matalino. Maganda ang pangangatawan. Mukhang laborer. Kung marunong mag-Bisaya mas maayo.

BUGOY
Nasa mid-teens or mukhang 4th year highschool. Anak ni Lando. Guwapong pinoy. Mukhang chickboy, pilyo, at makulit.

GURO
25-35 yrs old. Female

RUTH
15-18 yrs old. Female

Please contact BONG SALVEJOS at 09163699659.

Philippine Auditions 3 October 2015

AUDITIONS FOR 2016 CINEMALAYA – Oct. 3 & 4, 2015 (Saturday/Sunday)
CCP MKP Hall, 4/F CCP Bldg., CCP Complex, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City

CHARACTER PROFILES

TUOS
By Derick Cabrido

ELENA is chosen to be their village’s “Binukot”, a maiden chosen to be the fairest amongst the women in her village, confined inside her house, never allowed to go outside. She is chosen to keep the oral tradition alive, memorizing the chants and performing it. She is to pass the title and responsibility to her granddaughter LETTY. When sanctity of the “tuos” becomes threatened putting Letty in danger, Elena realized that she cannot just stand aside. Elena finds herself coming face to face, literally, with the ghosts of a tradition, which shackled her into a life of solitary confinement.

A black dog preferably a trained ASPIN.
Please contact BONG SALVEJOS at 09163699659.