Casting- FEATURE FILM

ACCEPTING SELF-TAPES:

PERIL OF A GODSEND- SHOOTS IN ATLANTA, GA IN MID MAY

STORY LINE: DEAN CAMPBELL, ex-marine, successful educator and owner of his own school, has attracted the attention of CHRISTINA WHITE, a representative from Global Curriculum Systems, a federal agency that educates children overseas who have experienced the trauma of war.
Seeing his higher purpose, Dean Campbell agrees to teach a small group of children in Istanbul, growing deeply fond and proud of them in the process. When a terrorist cell kidnaps his students, Dean refuses to sit back and wait – he’ll do whatever it takes to keep them safe…

[BASEL / KALEEL]Afghani, 10-14 years old. Quiet and frustrated, Basel doesn’t often reveal his thoughtful and outspoken side. As a student in Dean’s classroom, Basel is actually a plant from the terrorist organization. Over the course of months, however, Basel’s mind is changed and he decides not to go through with Amir’s plan…SUPPORTING
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[ABENA]A young African girl, 9-13 years old. Abena is curious but quiet – she often lets her brother Abiola do the talking. As one of Dean’s new students, Abena eventually comes to trust and look up to Dean. She becomes much more open and expressive as well…SMALL SUPPORTING (24)

[ABIOLA]A young African boy. 11-14 years old. Abiola is talkative and sharp, but a little nervous. As one of Dean’s new students, Abiola eventually comes to trust and look up to Dean…SMALL SUPPORTING (24)

[HAKIM]A young child from Iraq, 10-14 years old. Hakim is one of Dean’s new students. Hakim warms up to Dean over the course of their lessons…SMALL SUPPORTING (24)

[TAJ]A young Afghani girl. 10-14 years old. Taj is one of Dean’s new students. She’s hesitant and slightly angry, but over time warms up to Dean…SMALL SUPPORTING (25)

[EMAD]A young child from Afghanistan, 10-14 years old. Emad is one of Dean’s new students. Emad warms up to Dean over the course of their lessons…SMALL SUPPORTING (25)

[HABIB]A young child from Afghanistan,10-14 years old. Habib is one of Dean’s new students. Habib warms up to Dean over the course of their lessons…SMALL SUPPORTING (25)

Whitney Valcin

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