EXPIRES: March 8, 2024
South Asian And Middle Eastern Actors For Film “Jummah”
Description
Casting for South Asian/Middle Eastern actors for a SAG micro budget film “Jummah”. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the roles below.
About the project:
This is a CMPA MFA thesis film.
“Jaffar struggles between dealing with discrimination against him at school and taking care of his mother. With all the difficulties, he finds solace from a Palestinian girl, Layla, where he commits to be a more devout Muslim.”
Rate:
$125/day, hotel, travel, and meals will be covered.
Additional info:
Shoots from April 18-22 of 2024.
When applying, please include your name, age, location, wether you speak Arabic, resume, headshot, and demo reel if you have one with the subject “Jummah submission (from bazma)”.
3 Project roles
JAFFAR
Male.
20
-25.
Middle Eastern, Indian/South Asian
(Black hair). LEAD. Must know Arabic.
Quiet and lonely; keeps to himself most of the time. Persistent in doing the right thing; Selfless. His virtues stems from his faith but he struggles to feel proud in his identity.
Application deadline closed.
SAKIB
Male.
20
-30.
Indian/South Asian
(Dark skinned). SUPPORTING.
Brother of JAFFAR. Calm headed. Holds virtue but willing to bend them. Diplomatic in his interaction with people. Materialistic and shows affection by the use of money.
Application deadline closed.
AMMU
Female.
50
-60.
Indian/South Asian
SUPPORTING.
Must know Bangla. Mother of JAFFAR and SAKIB. Devout Muslim and superstitious. Stubborn.
Application deadline closed.