EUROPE: actors (f) 55-65, speaking Persian-accented English, for feature film [P]

ref # 259520

closing date: Sunday, 29th September, 2024 (week 39)

project title: HONEYJOON
production type: feature film
pay: paid

looking for: actors
based in/around: Europe

about the project

Casting HONEYJOON a feature film directed by Lilian T. Mehrel.

Synopsis: In this darkly comedic travel film, Kurdish-Persian mother Lela and her curvy American daughter June take a trip to the romantic Azores off the Portuguese coast, after a recent loss. Out of place amidst honeymooners in paradise, they attempt to reclaim their lust for living. But life – and each other – keeps getting in their way.

Shooting between Oct 28 - Dec 6 2024.

Shooting Location: Azores, Portugal

Paid (high-budget project).


Looking to fill the following roles:
role 1 | actors | female
playing age: 55 - 65
role languages: English/Persian
role ethnicities:
LEAD ROLE: LELA
f, 55-65, speaking basic English with a Persian accent.

About the character: Born in Iran, she had to leave after the revolution, speaks Persian-accented English. A fragile, faded natural beauty. She had a sunflower spirit, which wilted after her loss. But it'still in there, somewhere.