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CASTING NOW: THE CALL — Paid SAG-AFTRA Short Film | New York + Los Angeles
- #AAC (Hamzah Saman, CSA)
- 6 hours ago
- 2 min read
THE CALL
Casting Director: Hamzah Saman, CSA
Performer Rate: $249/day
Tentative Production: October–November 2026
Affiliation: SAG-AFTRA
A SPECIFIC SEARCH FOR PALESTINIAN & LEVANTINE PERFORMERS
THE CALL centers on the moment a phone call arrives announcing that Palestine has been liberated.
Arab American Casting is conducting a focused search for performers who can bring authentic Palestinian and Levantine voices, regional language, and lived cultural specificity to the screen.
Production is seeking Palestinian or other Levantine performers who were not raised in the United States or Europe. Specific Palestinian regional accents are required by role.
If you know someone who fits this search, please share this casting call directly with them.
ON-CAMERA
ADAM
Male | Playing Age 35–50
New York Local Hire | On Camera
Seeking a Palestinian or other Levantine performer who was not raised in the United States or Europe.
A specific Palestinian regional accent will be required.
Must be able to work as a New York local hire.
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BASEEM
Male | Playing Age 24
Los Angeles Local Hire | On Camera
Seeking a Palestinian or other Levantine performer who was not raised in the United States or Europe.
A specific Palestinian regional accent will be required.
Must be able to work as a Los Angeles local hire.
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VOICE-OVER
LOS ANGELES LOCAL HIRE
Professional LA studio recording required
The following roles will record in a Los Angeles voice-over studio. Remote recording is not currently approved.
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AMINA
Female | Playing Age 20–35
From Gaza | Voice Over | Los Angeles
Seeking a Palestinian or other Levantine performer who was not raised in the United States or Europe.
AMINA is specifically identified as being from Gaza.
Authentic Palestinian regional speech is essential.
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ROLLA
Female | Playing Age 35
Voice Over | Los Angeles
Seeking a Palestinian or other Levantine performer who was not raised in the United States or Europe.
A specific Palestinian regional accent will be required.
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SAYED
Male | Playing Age 45–60
Voice Over | Los Angeles
Seeking a Palestinian or other Levantine performer who was not raised in the United States or Europe.
A specific Palestinian regional accent will be required.
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ABU ADAM
Male | Playing Age 55–75
Voice Over | Los Angeles
Seeking a Palestinian or other Levantine performer who was not raised in the United States or Europe.
A specific Palestinian regional accent will be required.
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SUBMISSIONS
Email:
Subject Line: THE CALL
Please include:
Current headshot
Acting résumé
Demo reel or performance clips, if available
Current city
SAG-AFTRA status
Role you are submitting for
Languages spoken
Palestinian / Arabic dialects and regional accents you speak authentically
Arabic voice sample, if available, for VO submissions
PLEASE BE SPECIFIC ABOUT DIALECT
This casting search requires regional Palestinian language authenticity. When submitting, please clearly identify the Palestinian or Arabic dialects and regional accents you speak naturally and authentically.
Hamzah Saman, CSA
Casting Director
Arab American Casting
اختيار الممثلين العرب الأمريكيين
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