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Job in Acting for a Short Film "Bismillah"

Edmonton, AB, Canada
ID: 283690Exp: 6/25/2025
Description:

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Casting South-Asian actors to play roles in a short film "Bismillah". See the details are below. About the project: A short film about a Hyderabadi Muslim family produced in Edmonton, AB. Rate: Non union. Paid. Additional nformation: Shooting dates TBD but most likely late June - early July. When applying, please submit head shots.

8 roles

AzharMale30-39 y.o.Indian/South Asian

A cynical and emotionally guarded man-child haunted by a childhood failure, using sarcasm to mask his deep-seated insecurities about family and belonging.

AyeshaFemale50-59 y.o.Indian/South Asian

Loving, determined to keep her family together, potentially overbearing mother. Urdu speaking. Knowledge of Hyderabadi Urdu is an asset.

AdnanMale26-29 y.o.Indian/South Asian

Azhar's pragmatic and sharp-witted younger brother.

FatimaFemale30-39 y.o.Indian/South Asian

Confident, self-assured, and warm.

HaseebFemale30-39 y.o.Indian/South Asian

A well-meaning but firm father figure. Urdu speaking. Knowledge of Hyderabadi Urdu is an asset.

UncleBoth genders50-59 y.o.Indian/South Asian

AuntieFemale50-59 y.o.Indian/South Asian

SOUTH ASIAN. Affectionate, chatty relatives whose good intentions are undercut by tone-deaf, judgmental remarks. Urdu speaking. Knowledge of Hyderabadi Urdu is an asset.

Young AyeshaMale25-29 y.o.Indian/South Asian

SOUTH ASIAN. Protective. Urdu speaking. Knowledge of Hyderabadi Urdu is an asset.