Thai moviemakers seek foreign actors

PHUKET: Film production company Hub Ho Hin Bangkok is looking for Thai-speaking foreigners to act in a full-length Thai motion picture called Mining, to be shot in Phuket over four months, starting in August. Movie director Jira Marikul told the Gazette that the film will be set in Phuket’s tin-mining community 50 years ago. Foreigners are being sought for three major roles, including that of the mine boss. Many other roles as extras are available for actors and actresses 35 to 55 years of age. Previous acting experience, though preferred, is not essential. Casting will take place in Phuket on May 29 and 30. For more information, contact K. Jib (Tel: 01-8026702; 02-6625383 x213) or K. Pop (Tel: 01-1704369) between 11 am and 9 pm any day.