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Thank you for the reply. Here are the character breakdowns:
These are the 3 main characters:
MAHMOUD, 27, the humble, handsome clerk at the police station.
NABIL, 60, a frail man in dirty clothes with a bruise above his right eye and his hands cuffed behind his back.
OMAR, 50, in his impeccable uniform, with an air of power.
Smaller parts:
KHALID, 30’s, a slightly overweight, darker skinned Libyan with thick curly hair.
CAPTAIN FAWZI, 45, an ex-heavy weight boxing champ.
One line.
QANIT, 28, a strong youth with rimmed glasses.
ADEL, 22, a frail boy with bony limbs.
MUSTAFA, any age, any type.
WALEED, any age, any type.
Three of the above could double as the 2 News Casters and Radio Reporter.
This reading will be in English, presented to the entire grad film faculty.
Synopsis:
My thesis script is a 15 page story about a petty clerk at the beginning of the Libyan revolution, whose job clashes with his personal ethics. The reading is October 28th at 10:30am. I would like one rehearsal, which could easily be at 9am on the 28th, or a few days before, depending on the availability of the cast.
About me: I have lived in Oman, the UAE and Tunisia, and I have travelled extensively between Egypt and Yemen. In 2008 I was a Fullbright Fellow to Dubai, where I taught screenwriting at the Dubai Men's College. I am quite passionate about the current project and am working with a Libyan producer to make the story authentic.
If there is anyone in your company from Libya, I am very interested in their feedback.
Thank you for helping me!
Sincerely,
Zachary Kerschberg
347.409.4756
Zachary Kerschberg
Creative Director
www.windmillsandgiants.com
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On Oct 16, 2011 4:48 PM, Zachary Kerschberg <chara...@gmail.com> wrote:
From: Zachary Kerschberg <chara...@gmail.com>
Subject: Looking for Actors
Message Body:
Dear Director,
I am an NYU graduate film student preparing for a reading of my thesis script, a 15 page story about a petty clerk at the beginning of the Libyan revolution, whose job clashes with his personal ethics. The script will enventually be shot in Arabic, and although I have to present it in English to the faculty, I would prefer to work with Arab actors for the reading. The reading is October 28th at 10:30 am, and I would like one rehearsal to read through a few days before. There are three main characters and six smaller characters, all male except one. Ages range from early twenties to sixty. I am happy to work with both actors and non actors. If you think anyone in your company would be interested, or if you have other recommendations, please email or call me.
Thank you!
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Reading of How Shall We? By PJ Gibson, directed by Passion. Rehearsal Noon Sat. 10/29- Reading 4pm Sat. 10/29; both in Playwrights Horizons studio. Small stipend provided. If available send pix & res to pashund...@gmail.com. Put Oct. 29th in subject line.
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The Department of English at Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky, invites applications for a tenure track, full-time position at the Assistant Professor level starting in the 2012-13 academic year. We are searching for a specialist in Film Studies with additional strengths in Feminism, Digital Media, Queer Studies, Contemporary International Literature, and/or Environmental Literature.
A strong commitment to teaching undergraduates in a liberal arts environment is essential. The teaching load is 4/3, and will include film courses, possibly composition, and introductory literature courses; we welcome the addition of new upper level courses in Film Studies and in any of the other areas. Ph.D. expected by August 2012.
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Date: Wed, Oct 19, 2011 at 4:35 PM
Subject: hello!
Hi there, hope this email finds you well :)
Leila Buck gave me your email to contact you about possible Arab Americans, Middle Easterners, actors or non actors for a super low budget short film I'm shooting at the end of November.
We unfortunately don't have enough money for union/sag actors but anyone interested in taking part in a powerful and moving short film that will do really great should definitely contact me and of course non professional actors are strongly and highly encouraged as I work with non actors a lot.
Here's the casting and project info, if you know anyone who fits some of these roles, anybody at all, please do let me know as soon as you can. Thanx a million, I can also send you the script if you like as well :)
Assia
Type: Short film
Non Union
Length: 15 min
Director: Assia Lakhlif
Auditions will be held end of October
Contact info: daught...@gmail.com
- 'Daughter' is a film about a bright and perfect Arab-American Ivy league student Nadia who is one day forced to brave then hide an inconceivable secret from the family she lives with. Will she risk her own well-being for not disappointing her loving and supportive parents or will she finally open up to her mother and father.
Mustafa, Male 50s - early 60s
A loving, affectionate, and somewhat traditional father who wants nothing but the best for his daughter Nadia. A store owner he's lived and worked in New York for more than 20 years. He praises his daughter and her academic accomplishments. English speaking w Arabic accent
Fatima, Female 40's early 50s
Mustafa's wife, Nadia's mother. Very supportive, kind, and hard working housewife and mother who along with her husband encourage all of her daughter's desires and dreams. Slight accent.
Nadia's boyfriend and Columbia University classmate, Omar is a handsome Arab American architecture student, torn and confused he stands by his girlfriend and her decision but has a hard time finding what to say to comfort her.
Nadia's cousin and Mustafa's nephew. Youssef once lived with his uncle and his family when he first moved to New York for work and loves to visit the family and catch up. He admires and looks up to Nadia very much.
Youssef's girlfriend. Loubna and Youssef met on Arab lounge, a dating website. She's an art history teacher and meeting her boyfriend's uncle and family for the first time.
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OPEN CALL:
2011 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show is an open call to cast dancers to be choreographed by Jermaine Browne for their upcoming show.
Friday, Oct. 28 10:00 a.m.
Ripley-Grier Studios
520 Eighth Avenue, NYC, 16th Floor
FEMALE Ballet Dancers (20-25 needed)
Dancers must meet the following requirements:
They must be at least 5'6" to 5'10" without shoes
STRONG BALLET (en pointe) is required, plus contemporary and jazz techniques.
The show is looking for female dancers, all ethnicities. Ladies should have the ability to learn ballet and contemporary choreography. Please come prepared to dance with your own pointe shoes.
Friday, Oct. 28 2:00 p.m.
Ripley-Grier Studios
520 Eighth Avenue, NYC 16th Floor
MALE Ballet Dancers (2 needed)
Dancers must meet the following requirements:
They must be at least 5'8" without shoes.
STRONG BALLET is required, plus contemporary and jazz techniques.
The show is looking for male dancers, ethnicities. Men should have the ability to learn ballet and contemporary choreography. Please come prepared to dance with your own ballet shoes.
Friday, Oct. 28 4:00 p.m.
Ripley-Grier Studios
520 Eighth Avenue, NYC 16th Floor
FEMALE actress/dancer (1 needed)
Dancers must meet the following requirements:
They must be at least 5'6" to 5'10" without shoes.
They must be able to play age 35 - 45.
Some BALLET (en pointe) is required, plus contemporary and jazz techniques. The character is a European Ballet Mistress.
The show is looking for female dancers, all ethnicities. Please come prepared to dance with your own pointe shoes.
Saturday, Oct. 29 10:00 a.m.
Ripley-Grier Studios
520 Eighth Avenue, NYC 17th Floor
FEMALE Dancers (4 needed)
Dancers must meet the following requirements:
They must be at least 5'6" to 5'10" without shoes.
The dance style is Sexy Jazz with a mix of Street.
The show is looking for female dancers, all ethnicities. Ladies should have the ability learn choreography. Curvy, shapely bodies are more preferable than waiflike body types. Please come prepared to dance with your own high heeled shoes.
Saturday, Oct. 29 2:00 p.m.
Ripley-Grier Studios
520 Eighth Avenue, NYC 17th Floor
MALE Dancers (10 - 12 needed)
Dancers must meet the following requirements:
They must be at least 5'7" or taller without shoes.
The dance style is Street Jazz/Hip Hop, Bone-breaking.
The show is looking for male dancers, all ethnicities. Men should have the ability to learn Street and Contemporary choreography. Please come prepared to dance with your own shoes.
Saturday, Oct. 29 4:00 p.m.
Ripley-Grier Studios
520 Eighth Avenue, NYC 17th Floor
MALE Dancers (2 needed)
Dancers must meet the following requirements:
The dance style is Sexy Jazz with a mix of Street, Hip-hop, Bone-breaking
The show is looking for male actors/dancers to "mime" being a showoff DJ at a club. Actual DJ experience is preferred.
ALL DANCERS MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR CALLBACK ON SUNDAY, OCT. 30
Please bring your paid up AFTRA card. AFTRA members will be seen first.
Please bring the following with you to the open call:
Headshot (and full body shot if possible) and resume. Also please bring a paper with your name, Social Security number and measurements as follows:
Height
Weight
Bust
Waist
Sleeve Length
Inseam
Shoe Size