Cast for Deaf Charity Short Film '911' - London

British Sign Language Broadcasting Trust Project
Casting no. 346872     London, United Kingdom
Cast for Deaf Charity Short Film '911' - London
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We are looking for Actors and Background Artists to appear in '911' a short film in BSL.

'911' is a short film funded by the not-for-profit British Sign Language Broadcasting Trust to be transmitted on Film Four, the Community Channel and entered into International film festivals.

This is a touching story written by first time director Raabia Hussain. 911 tells the story of a deaf Muslim teenager in 2001 who overcomes her feelings of isolation after the xenophobic backlash after the terrorist attacks in New York.

We are also looking for Male and Female background artists with no acting experience necessary, deaf or hearing who are able to sign in BSL.

Location: London, United Kingdom

Payment details: expenses paid

Applications to this casting call require:
  • A phone number
  • A profile photo
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Zarah's Father

We are looking for an Asian male from London who can sign in British Sign Language to play this role.

Males, aged 35 to 55 from London, United Kingdom

Ethnicity: Asian
Minimum Acting experience: No previous acting experience
Languages spoken: English

Aqib

We are looking for an asian actor in London to play Zarah's older brother Aqib who reacts badly to the xenophobic backlash following the 911 terrorist attacks.

Males, aged 18 to 25 from London, United Kingdom

Ethnicity: Asian
Minimum Acting experience: No previous acting experience
Languages spoken: English

Extras for Aqib's Gang

We are looking for asian extras to play Aqib's gang.

Males, aged 18 to 28 from London, United Kingdom

Ethnicity: Asian
Minimum Acting experience: No previous acting experience


Listing created: 10 May 2012

Applications closed: 15 June 2012
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