Sab Khair Hai (All Is Well) - Short Film Casting Pakistani & South Asian Actors

Seeking Talent From: California (San Francisco), California (Los Angeles)

Union Status: Non-Union

Pay: Up to $500

Posted: 10/1/2026 Updated: 10/2/2026 Deadline for Submissions: 11/4/2026

Synopsis: "In a single day, a young man's attempt to bond with his sister's fiance unravels into humiliation, self-destruction, and a quiet search for solace as he confronts the weight of masculinity and his own fragile worth." A drama, experimental-narrative exploring themes of mental health, societal gender expectations, and cis-male body dysmorphia. This film will primarily be in English, but with Urdu dialogue as well. Neha Lalani, director of this short, has created 2 award-winning short films in the past. As a hobby, she passionately creates a variety of content for her YouTube channel and is currently working on music production for original songs. Neha has been within the indie filmmaking scene for quite a while. Her debut film, 'Swan Song', a multi-award-winning short film, was also screened at MEFCC 2023 (Middle East Film and Comic Con)."

Casting / Shoot Info

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Casting: By submission
Rehearsal: Potential in-person and/or virtual table reads and rehearsals
Shoot Dates: November 6-13, for 5 days
Location: San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas

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Umar Siddique |Male |South Asian/Indian |Age: 18–27 |Role Type: Principal

Pakistani teen, quiet and introspective. Slim/lean build; reads physically “small” next to other male characters. Anxious energy under the surface; code-switches to seem tougher than he feels. Actor must play internal struggle through subtle body language and minimal dialogue. Estimated 5 days of work. Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel, Cover Letter, Pre-Screen Requests:Video, 2 Question(s). Languages: English, Urdu, Hindi. Accents/Dialects: India, Pakistan (Urdu), Pakistani

Video Reel Required

Pay: Flat Rate: $500

Aisha Siddique |Female |South Asian/Indian |Age: 23–32 |Role Type: Supporting

Pakistani young woman (early–mid 20s), warm, expressive, and emotionally intuitive. Carries a quiet strength; often the emotional anchor within the family. Confident on the surface, but with moments of vulnerability beneath. Actor should be able to balance lightness and depth, bringing natural chemistry, subtle emotional shifts, and a grounded, lived-in presence to the role. Estimated 3 days of work. Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel, Resume. Languages: English, Urdu, Hindi. Accents/Dialects: India, Pakistan (Urdu), Pakistani.

Video Reel Required

Pay: Flat Rate: $350

Fahad |Male |South Asian/Indian |Age: 27–37 |Role Type: Supporting

Estimated 2 days of work. Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel, Resume. Skills: Weightlifting and Boxing. Languages: English, Urdu, Hindi. Accents/Dialects: India, Pakistan (Urdu), Pakistani.

Video Reel Required

Pay: Total Pay: $150 - $250 (est. 2 days of work