5 – 8 young Chinese men needed for Plymouth shoot, 3-6 January 2012
In April 2012, Plymouth will be holding a cross-city exhibition titled Sinopticon, (www.sinopticon.org) it will feature works by international artists who are looking at relations between China and the UK (historically and contemporary). The artist Erika Tan will be making a new film work for the exhibition. She is now looking for a group of young Chinese men to feature in the work which will be set in Saltram House, Plymouth (see photo). If you think you fit the description below and would be interested in participating, please get in touch for more information about dates, expectations, fees, etc.

To apply please send an email and photo of yourself with any information about experience, or get in touch for more information. Email: erikatan@aol.com.

2012 is set to be an auspicious year for London with highlights like Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee and the 2012 Olympic Games. London Chinatown is looking to do its bit to make 2012 unforgettable and needs your help. To commemorate this momentous year and to usher in the Year of the Dragon, draw a logo for Chinese New Year 2012 and your design may be chosen as the official logo for the Year of the Dragon celebrations in London Chinatown!

The competition is open to children aged 5 to 12. Only one entry will be accepted per child.

From Pokémon to Hello Kitty, a remarkable quality and range of Japanese subcultures has been sweeping the world, most notably in manga, anime, and more recently computer games. Indeed, the Japanese have long lived with this culture, nurturing a passion for the variety of characters around them.

CAS is supporting the following casting for an HSBC commercial:

CHINESE CHILDREN
1) Grandson (main character): Five years old boy. Very cute with big eyes: he definitely needs the “ahh” factor. Thoughtful, sensitive and considered – maybe even a bit shy. Not at all precocious.

2) Children (supporting characters): Five other children ranging from seven to 17. Boy and girls. If they look like they’ve come from the same family then great, but not a deal-breaker as cousins don’t always look the same.

CHINESE ELDERLY MALE (main character)

1) Grandfather: 70-80 years old. He'’s worldly wise but spritely. On the surface he projects an air of authority, but in his eyes there'’s a glint of warmth and playfulness.

He needs to look old enough for us to believe he could be losing his marbles, and cheeky enough for us to believe he'’s taken everyone for a ride.

Reviving the Design and Techniques used in the Maki-e Lacquer at Kodai-ji Temple

The Maki-e Lacquer from Kodai-ji Temple in Kyoto has been regarded as one of the most superior parts of Japan's cultural heritage, certainly the best of its kind. Dating back 400 years, the Kodai-ji Maki-e lacquer caught the gaze of many a missionary who visited Japan in the 16th century, for both its intricate design as well as its marvellous technique, and helped lacquerware to become synonymous with Japan. Over the past years, an extensive research project on the Kodai-ji Maki-e lacquer has been conducted by NPO for Preservation of Kodaiji-Makie Heritage, and as result of this, the design and techniques used 400 years ago have been revived on a new screen, in the 21st century.