Edmonton Short Film: The Final Exam
By Tobias Nicholas & Beth Wishart MacKenzie
Film Synopsis: The Final Exam is a classroom drama set in Turkey (filmed in Edmonton). When a devout young Muslim woman is asked to remove her headscarf in order to write a final exam at university, a male classmate finds a “strategic” way to guard her privacy so she can write the exam.
Seeking Actors & Extras
Availability late July – September 2019
Shooting location: Edmonton, Alberta.
Non-ACTRA production. No experience necessary. Non-professional actors may apply
Submit Head Shot (non-professional acceptable) and Acting Resume (if available)
Deadline: July 20, 2019
Only selected individuals will be invited to audition/date & location to be announced
Contact: Beth Wishart MacKenzie (Co-Director) at wishmacfilms@gmail.com
VIMEO Channel for Beth Wishart MacKenzie: //vimeo.com/bethwishartmackenzie
Lead Female Actor: Nazila
Age: 22-28
Ethnicity: Turkic or Middle Eastern descent
Non-speaking Role. Familiarity with Muslim devotional practice an asset
PAID ROLE/Food & Refreshments provided
Nazila is a devout young Muslim woman attending university in Turkey. Her religious practice involves wearing a headscarf, which she is compelled to remove in order to write a final exam.
NOTE: actor’s headscarf WILL NOT be removed during filming – privacy will be protected.
Lead Male Actor: Ibrahim
Age: 22-28
Ethnicity: Turkic or Middle Eastern descent
3-line speaking role; ability to speak Turkish an asset
PAID ROLE/Food & Refreshments provided
Ibrahim is a devout young Muslim man attending university in Turkey. He is popular with his classmates and enlists their cooperation to protect Nazila’s privacy.
Supporting Male Actor: Professor
Age: Middle aged
Ethnicity: Turkic or Middle Eastern descent
3-line speaking role; ability to speak Turkish an asset
PAID ROLE/Food & Refreshments provided
The Professor is an instrument of the state; a stern, uncompromising man ready to assert the Government’s dress code even if it could cost Nazila her degree
7 Male & 3 Female Extras:
Age: 18-30
Ethnicity: Turkic or Middle Eastern descent
Role: Business Student at a modern Turkish university
Non-speaking role
NOTE: Must be comfortable NOT wearing religious symbols or head coverings
HONORARIUM/Food & Refreshments provided
