Doha, Qatar: The Doha Film Institute (DFI) announced a casting call for aspiring actors, inviting them to be part of the upcoming Qatari short film I Wished for Solitude, directed by Hamad Al Fahyani.
Scheduled auditions are set to take place on October 30, at the DFI Production Villa. In a recent announcement on its Instagram page, DFI unveiled its search for a diverse range of performers to bring this narrative to life.
The casting call specifically seeks a Qatari man, or someone fluent in the Qatari dialect, aged between 20 and 25 years old; a Qatari mother, or a proficient Qatari speaker, between the ages of 45 and 50. Also, a female doctor who speaks Arabic, regardless of nationality, within the age range of 45 to 50. For those eager to participate, there is also an opportunity for extras, which is open to individuals of all nationalities.
To apply for this opportunity, interested candidates can access the application form via the link in DFI’s Instagram bio. Alternatively, applications can be submitted by email to [email protected], with the subject line marked as “CASTING.”
As part of the submission, actors are required to provide an up-to-date headshot, details of their previous acting experience along with links, contact information, including email and phone number, full name, nationality, age, gender, and languages spoken. A scanned copy of the Qatar ID is also mandatory. Following the review of submissions, successful candidates will receive notification via email, inviting them to audition sessions.
I Wished for Solitude narrates the story of a man born with a rare affliction that gradually erases his facial features. His mother lovingly creates a mask that mirrors a human face to help him conceal his condition. As he reaches a crucial juncture in his life, he consults with his doctor and decides to embark on a reclusive journey.
“After a conversation with his doctor, the man decides that it is time for him to become a recluse. He has his final poignant conversations with his mother, his friends, and the thing that means the most to him — the beetle that lives in his room. Through these dialogues, themes of isolation, illness, and social responsibility are unpacked,” DFI said.
