Try Hard
Student Film
Non Union
Melbourne
Mira, a 24 year old university student tackles the pressures of Tall Poppy Syndrome (TPS) enacted by her peers at university whilst simultaneously trying to live up to the contrasting expectations of her immigrant parents. Unable to satisfy either side, Mira’s internalises the conflict until it becomes too much to bear. With the support of her best friend Jess, Mira finally speaks up and regains her autonomy.
Roles For This Project
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Submissions Due:
04/03/2026
Age: Early 50s Ethnicity: Indian Wants: To ensure Mira leads a successful life and secures herself into a stable career. Needs: To know that his sacrifices and hard work as an immigrant was worth it by Mira making the most of every opportunity she gets as a second generation immigrant. Obstacles: ... [See More]
More Roles For This Project
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Submissions Due:
04/03/2026
Age: Early 50s Ethnicity: Indian Wants: To ensure Mira leads a successful life and secures herself into a stable career. Needs: To know that his sacrifices and hard work as an immigrant was worth it by Mira making the most of every opportunity she gets as a second generation immigrant. Obstacles: ... [See More]
