
Arab American Casting
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Arab American Casting
@ArabActors
@HamzahSamanCSA Casting Director, member of the Casting Society of America CSA Casting Director Hamzah Saman












THE TOP 5 HEADSHOT RULES (CASTING-FRIENDLY) Accurate. Clear. Castable. 1.It looks like you — right now. Current hair/facial hair, age range, and vibe. No surprises. 2.Your eyes are sharp and alive. If the eyes aren’t clear, casting can’t connect. 3.Clean light + simple background. Face first. No busy shadows, no distractions. 4.Wardrobe matches your casting type. Solid colors, no logos, no loud patterns. Dress for the roles you actually book. 5.Retouching stays natural. Keep real skin texture. Don’t reshape your face.











SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations Presents Casting For Short Film: An Evening With 2026 Artios Nominated Casting Directors LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 18: Ally Beans, Tanya Giang, Sunday Boling Kennedy, Jamie Ember, Marin Hope, and Hamzah Saman attend Casting for Short Film: An Evening with 2026 Artios Nominated Casting Directors at The Meryl Streep Center for Performing Artists on February 18, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Olivia Wong/Getty Images for SAG-AFTRA Foundation) @GettyVIP @sagaftraFOUND @sagaftra @csacasting @ArabActors

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.



