Greater Philadelphia Film Office
Character Name: Henan
Ethnicity: Arab, Middle Eastern, North African
Age: 40-55
Seeking Union or Non-Union actor to play Henan, the titular character of this short film. Actor must be willing to portray a queer character. If interested, please send headshot and experience to henanshortfilmcasting@gmail.com.
Project Summary: Henan, a widowed woman, has always been a housewife. After caring for her husband, her father, and her children, Henan feels that even though her life has gone according to plan, she has missed something. After an encounter with a young queer person, Henan unlocks a part of herself that had previously been masked by her straight-cut life.
This is a paid position.
This project is under the SAG-AFTRA Micro-Budget Project Agreement.