Casting Call for 10-Minute TV Pilot: Minaret Academy
Kareem Soussan
Casting Call: 10-Minute TV Pilot – Minaret Academy
We’re casting for Minaret Academy, a heartfelt coming-of-age story about faith, family, and self-discovery.
Details:
Writer: Kareem Soussan
Director: Ganesh C. G.
Shoot Dates: January 18–20, 2025 (Saturday–Monday)
Pay Rate: $125/day
Location: Anaheim, CA (Islamic Institute of Orange County, insha’Allah)
Synopsis:
Two cousins in their senior year at an Islamic school navigate tension and rivalry when one unexpectedly enters a Quran competition, challenging their bond and reshaping their futures.
Roles Available:
Hamza Mayet (Lead): 16–21, male.
Ismael Mayet (Lead): 16–21, male.
Akram Mayet (Supporting): 40s–50s, male.
Bilal (Supporting): 16–21, male.
Nasir (Supporting): 16–21, male.
Nadine Kamani (Supporting): 40–50, female.
Nour Mayet (Supporting): 18–29 (plays 24), female.
Preferences:
Ethnicities: Middle Eastern, South Asian, or Black.
Special Skill: Quran recitation (for Hamza and Ismael).
Interested?
Email: [email protected]
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