Production: Shame (Short Film)

Location: Oakville, Ontario

Employer: Sheridan College Media Arts

Duration: 2 days, starts TBA Late March/ Early April

Director: Chantelle Kadyschuk.

SYNOPSIS:

Based on the true story about a terrorist group's suicide bomber recruitment strategy, "Shame" is the story of Amani, a young Iraqi woman who is raped, and then blackmailed into becoming a suicide bomber. Living in a country with few female rights, she is unable to report the rape for fear of being charged with adultery, and bringing shame upon herself and her family. When the terrorist group who organized the rape threatens to expose the shameful event, Amani is powerless. They convince her that the only way to reclaim her honor is by giving her life in the name of Allah. Amani reluctantly agrees, and soon finds herself in the middle of a busy marketplace with a bomb hidden under her robes.

Apply to: Casting Director - shamefilm@gmail.com

2 breakdowns:

1. JASSIM - Either gender / 31-40 yrs. / Middle Eastern. Jassim works for a terrorist group, and is in charge of recruiting suicide bombers. He/ She organizes the rape of young Amani, and convinces her that the only way to redeem her honor is to become a bomber.

2. AMANI: - Female / 18-24 yrs. / Middle Eastern. Amani is a young Iraqi woman who faces a major injustice when she is systematically raped and blackmailed into becoming suicide bomber in order to 'save her honor.'