Casting Call: Goodbye Habibi (Paid Opportunity)

Paid Opportunity: $200 per day for four production days, three virtual rehearsal days, and a possible ADR session. Total compensation: $1,400 (including travel and hotel expenses).

Shoot Dates: June-July in Louisville, KY

Project Description:

"Goodbye Habibi" is a compelling narrative centered on a Palestinian-American mother and son navigating life while running their struggling Middle Eastern restaurant. When their establishment is targeted by a vandal who spray paints an incendiary anti-Palestinian message, the young son, driven by a desire to protect his home and his mother, embarks on a journey of transformation, finding his unique way to stand up against hate.

NABILA (Female, 40-50, Palestinian/Arab American):

• Sarcastic, funny, blunt, and irreverent, but also carries a deep sense of concern for her community.

• A strong, resilient Palestinian woman who wears a hijab.

• She is the heart of the restaurant and a fiercely protective mother.

• Must speak fluent English and fluent Arabic.

BASSAM (Male, 7-13, Palestinian/Arab American):

• He is a sensitive and imaginative young boy, deeply connected to his heritage.

• He is a comic book enthusiast who finds himself compelled to take on a hero's role.

• A subtle performer who conveys a wide range of emotions, often through his eyes.

• Must speak fluent English and some Arabic.

Requirements:

• Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

• Both union and non-union actors are welcome to submit.

To Apply:

Please submit a self-tape online to info@ArabActors.com with the subject line "Hero."

We look forward to receiving your submissions and bringing this important story to life!

Hamzah Saman, CSA Casting Director and owner of Arab American Casting.