Truly honored to be recognized by the Casting Society of America as a 2026 Artios Awards Nominee for Exception (Short Film). This acknowledgment represents years of dedication to authentic representation — proving that our stories and our communities belong on every screen.

Presenting the 98th #Oscars shortlists in 12 award categories: press.oscars.org/news/98th-osca… Oscars nominations will be announced January 22, 2026.

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“We may have different religions, different languages, different colored skin, but we all belong to one human race.” — Kofi Annan

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“You don’t feel as real if you don’t see yourself reflected in the media… There’s something very powerful about seeing yourself represented.” — Dwayne McDuffie #DiversityInHollywood #RepresentationMatters

'Shalom Salam,' L.A. via @BackStage backstage.com/casting/shalom…

I'm attending Casting Access Assigned Sides with Hamzah Saman SAG-AFTRA Foundation on 2/03/2026 shar.es/agEf8O

As a reminder: No money should exchange hands. You will never be asked to send money for a legitimate casting call. Ever. Not for SAG-AFTRA membership fees. Not for travel. Not for any other casting-related expenses.

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I had the honor of teaching Casting Access at the SAG-AFTRA Foundation. Huge respect to every actor who showed up and did the work focused, brave, generous, and locked in. That’s how careers move. Thank you to the SAG-AFTRA Foundation team for the invitation and for creating a

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Actors — save this. Before you submit to any casting call, run this quick Performer Safety Checklist: 1. Never pay to audition or submit. 2. Verify the source (official website + verified accounts). 3. Get real details in writing (company, dates, rate/usage). 4. Protect your

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Casting isn’t a list. It’s a department. Here are the Top 5 benefits of professional casting—built for filmmakers. Save this for pre-production. Share with a producer/director. #filmmaking

SELF-TAPE CHECKLIST (2-TAKE METHOD) Before you hit record: ✅ Audio test (5 seconds) ✅ Quiet room + no echo ✅ Face lit / eyes clear ✅ WHO / WANT / RISK Then: ✅ Take 1: honest default ✅ Take 2: ONE change (choose 1 note) ✅ Follow directions exactly #AuditionTips #Actors

Member Spotlight: Sarah Actor + filmmaker with a strong, grounded on-camera presence and a director’s eye for story. Exactly the kind of multi-hyphenate talent filmmakers love—prepared, collaborative, and camera-ready.

im featuring select members’ headshots on @ArabAmericanCasting (Instagram + homepage), where filmmakers often start their shortlist. If you want in, email your best 1–3 high-res headshots to [email protected] with your name + location (LA/NY/Local Hire).