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“She Buries Me” Open Casting Call

SHE BURIES ME
Paid short film: Open Casting Call

Teta (65-100): a traditional Arab woman who has experienced the Middle Eastern female experience firsthand. A fierce perfectionist with her own daughter but extends warmth and forgiveness to her grandchildren. Her fear of failure is both blessing and a curse.
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NO PREVIOUS ACTING EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED

Filming dates are March 10-12 & 17-19 in Philadelphia, PA.

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