Qatari Film Fund (QFF) seeks actors for its forthcoming short-film production “OLAYAN”.
Characters:
HAMAD (10 – 13 years old)
● Main character
● Hamad starts off a little shy, but becomes a stronger personality.
● Bedouin dialect/accent
● Qatari appearance
SALEM (35 – 45 years old)
● Father figure
● Rugged looking with facial hair
● Dark/tanned-skin
● Bedouin dialect/accent
● Qatari appearance
WADHA (25 – 35 years old)
● Salem’s wife
● Piercing/unique eyes
● Bedouin dialect/accent
● Qatari appearance
TEACHER (40+ years old)
● Grey or white facial hair
● Grandfather quality
● Sudanese appearance/accent
AWAD (35 – 40 years old)
● Larger build/physically strong
● Sudanese appearance/accent
DRIVER (25 – 35 years old)
● Mature looking
● Facial hair
● Qatari appearance
Supporting Cast (12 – 16 years old)
● Boys x 6
● Qatari appearance
Auditions will be held in July and August, and filming will take place in October 2019.
Participating actors must be available between August to November for regular rehearsals, pre-production, and filming.
Please email qff-productions@dohafilminstitute.com using the email subject “OLAYAN AUDITIONS” and send:
1. An up-to-date photo (headshot) of yourself
2. Previous acting experience (including links)
3. Indicate the specific character you are auditioning for
4. Contact details (email and phone number)
5. Full name, nationality, age, gender, and languages spoken.