Casting Closed!

NETHERLANDS: actors (m/f) 25-65 various language spkrs, for film in Ede [P]

Production Type: short film

Taking Actors From: Netherlands

Closing Date: Friday, 3rd February, 2023

Payment: Paid

Casting Overview

SALAM GEMBIRA (Merry Greetings / Happy Greetings)
is a heartwarming comedy filmed in Rotterdam around Rotterdam Pride 2023 (late May to mid-June).

Synopsis: A Singaporean Muslim man lives with his Dutch girlfriend, Samantha. When his parents surprise him with a visit, Moe asks Sam to switch places with her gay brother, Daniel, to keep their relationship a secret. Soon, Moe’s parents begin to think that their son is dating Daniel.

Shooting in June, paid low-budget.

Roles

Role: Male Role

Gender: male

Playing Ages: 25–33

Languages: English, Dutch

DANIEL Daniel is Moe's boyfriend from college, and also Samantha's brother. Daniel is a good fit with Moe and they get along well. He is boyish, has a charming personality and is a people pleaser, making him a favorite with the ladies. This role includes dialogue in Dutch and English.

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Role: Open Role

Gender: open

Playing Ages: 50–65

Languages: Dutch

DICK - Daniel's father, Dick, owns a bicycle shop and is used to working hard. He hopes that his son would become independent, but for now enjoys his son's presence at home. SUZANNE - Daniel's mother works at the daycare. She couldn't hide her initial disappointment when Daniel came out, but now she welcomes him and his sexual partners into the house with open arms.

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Role: Male Role

Gender: male

Playing Ages: 25–33

Languages: English, Malay, Dutch

Role Ethnicity: East Asian

MATEEN Mateen, a devout Muslim, struggles to reconcile his sexuality with his faith. He bears the scars of his wild past. When confronted by his well-meant aunt, Mateen must find a way to stay true to himself without harming his family. This role includes dialogues in Dutch, English and Malay.

Please confirm you speak Malay, Dutch & English.

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Role: Male Role

Gender: male

Playing Ages: 50–65

Languages: English, Dutch, Chinese

Role Ethnicity: East Asian

GAYLEN Gaylen is a flamboyant and free-spirited Singaporean who loves to celebrate Singapore's repeal of Section 377A (the law that criminalizes gay sex) and involves his friends in the Netherlands in creating a festive float for Pride. This role includes dialogues in Dutch, English and Mandarin.

Please confirm you speak Dutch, English and Mandarin.

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If you have any comments on this casting, contact us with reference: 200001