Project: Forever Mama (short film) Writer/Director: Maryam Alkhaja Location: New York City, NY — local hire only Union: Non-Union Dates: Fri Nov 22 (full) + Sat Nov 23 (half) Pay: $150/day stipend • copy/credit/meals Role: BADER (40s–50s, Arab/MENA) Mama’s brother. Steady, warm, light humor. Understated presence, strong listener. Arabic familiarity a plus (authentic dialects welcome). Submit to: info@ArabActors.com Subject line: YaMama – BADER – Your Name Include: headshot, r

FOREVER MAMA — CASTING: ZAID (25) Arab American Casting Project NYC local hire • Non-Union • Shoots late November (Nov 21–23 window) Pay: $125/day stipend + copy/credit/meals Role ZAID — oldest brother; mature, grounded; close with Omar. Delivers a sincere dinner toast. Natural, underplayed. Arabic familiarity a plus. Submit Email: info@ArabActors.com Subject: YaMama – ZAID Include: headshot, résumé, reel link, city, confirm NYC local-hire , availability Nov 21–23 , any Arab