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| Created Date | October 25, 2019 | |
| Expiration Date | November 21, 2019 | |
| Posted by | Administrator | |
| Country | United States | |
| State | California | |
| City | Los Angeles | |
| Location | Los Angeles | |
| Project Type | Short Film, Non union, PAID | |
| Project Title | Leila's Gift | |
Description:
Short drama about a mother and her young adult daughter dealing with cultural differences after the daughter returns to LA from the Middle East, where she lives with her father and grandmother.
Breakdown:
| Role Name | Gender | Ethnicity | Age Range | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waleed | Male | ambiguous | 45-55 | Middle class, educated Middle Eastern man and father to a 20 year old woman named Leila. Waleed lives with his mother, Fatima, and Leila in Jordan, where he is originally from. He used to live in Los Angeles when he was married to Leila's mother, who is American. After their divorce, Waleed moved back to Jordan. He's very happy with his life now, but is sad that Leila is leaving for the summer. |
| Fatima | Female | ambiguous | 65-80 | Fatima lives with her adult son, Waleed, and his daughter, Leila, in Amman, Jordan. Waleed is divorced from Leila's American mother, who lives in Los Angeles. Fatima is very happy with her life and loves her family. She is Muslim. |
