I Am American
Short Film
Non Union
Seattle
An ambitious Japanese immigrant chases the American Dream—building a thriving business, a loving family, and a life of hard earned dignity—only to have everything torn away when he, his wife, and their American-born children are forcibly sent to concentration camps, where he must summon unimaginable resilience to hold his family and his hope together in the face of injustice.
Roles For This Project
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Submissions Due:
05/18/2026
Age 16, Caucasian with blue eyes. Playing younger version of JOHN, played by Curtis McGann. He should look like he could pass for the younger version of the actor. Can be older playing younger. Shoot dates are locked: 6/23
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Submissions Due:
05/18/2026
Police officer from 20-40 years old. Stern, no nonsense. Shoot dates locked: 6/30
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Submissions Due:
05/18/2026
Age 4, Japanese female. Playing a younger version of MAYE, played by Kaya Toguchi. She should look like she could pass for a younger version of the actress. Can be older playing younger. Shoot dates are locked: 6/22-6/23
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Submissions Due:
05/18/2026
Late 50's-60's. Grandmotherly type, shows love and care through her voice and eyes. Interacts with the lead. Shoot dates are locked: 6/22, 6/29
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Submissions Due:
05/18/2026
50 years old. Caucasian restaurant regular. Shoot dates are locked: 6/30
More Roles For This Project
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Submissions Due:
05/18/2026
Age 16, Caucasian with blue eyes. Playing younger version of JOHN, played by Curtis McGann. He should look like he could pass for the younger version of the actor. Can be older playing younger. Shoot dates are locked: 6/23
-
Submissions Due:
05/18/2026
Police officer from 20-40 years old. Stern, no nonsense. Shoot dates locked: 6/30
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Submissions Due:
05/18/2026
Age 4, Japanese female. Playing a younger version of MAYE, played by Kaya Toguchi. She should look like she could pass for a younger version of the actress. Can be older playing younger. Shoot dates are locked: 6/22-6/23
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Submissions Due:
05/18/2026
Late 50's-60's. Grandmotherly type, shows love and care through her voice and eyes. Interacts with the lead. Shoot dates are locked: 6/22, 6/29
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Submissions Due:
05/18/2026
50 years old. Caucasian restaurant regular. Shoot dates are locked: 6/30
