Casting Kids for a Short Film "Al Mushata"
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking talent ages 9-14 for a coming of age short film "Al Mushata". Please, see the details below. About the project: On the Eve of her 6th grade graduation photos, a young sudanese-canadian girl's ruined hairstyle forces her mother to reconnect her with their cultural roots, one braid at a time. Rate: Non union. Paid. Additional information: Seeking Sudanese/West Sudanese talent. Shooting dates: September 18-20, 2026. Location: Toronto, ON. Submission Deadline: August 13, 2026. For minors: parent/guardian contact information required. Selected applicants will be contacted with audition sides and self tape instructions. When applying, please submit the following: A recent head shot (any solo portrait photo with a plain background). A performance Resume (if available) A brief introduction about yourself, your background and what drew you to this project. Selected applicants will be contacted with audition sides and self tape instructions. The subject line: “Al Mushata - [ROLE NAME]”.
3 roles
Conversational arabic an asset. MUST be available Sept 18-20, 2026. Nadia is an uptight pre-teen navigating identity and yearning for a sense of belonging. a perfectionist of sorts, she is focused on presenting herself in a way that aligns with an idealized version of the girl she wants to be. stubborn, determined, and deeply connected to her family, nadia's journey leads her to discover the person she is meant to become through the hairstyle of "al kirib".
MUST be available Sept 18-20, 2026.
MUST be available Sept 18-20, 2026. As the youngest children in the household, elaf and sumaya bring warmth and humour to their family, finding joy in the simplest things in life. Both are curious by nature and mischievous by heart, saying whatever comes to their minds with a self-assured attitude that could only come from the freedom of youth.
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