Why Are Casting Opportunities High During Ramadan?

• Big Advertising Budgets: Brands spend much more on marketing in Ramadan, aiming to connect with consumers.
• Exclusive TV Dramas and Ads: Ramadan actually is the time for TV series and special ads and campaigns centered on storytelling.
• Social Media Explosion: Influencers, brands, and production houses push out more content than any other time of the year.

This means... More ads. More TV shows. More social media campaigns. More chances to cast.

In fact, some talents from MixFame have gotten well-paying gigs during Ramadan, such as: ADCB's Ramadan TVC, McDonald's Ramadan campaign, Luxury lifestyle shoots paying up to AED 30,000!

What Types of Roles Are There This Ramadan?

• Commercials for food, retail, and banks like McDonald's, Sab Bank, and Trendyol, and these are all carrying out ads for the holy month and are featuring new faces.
• Ramadan series and shows, where many of these Arabic dramas are specifically made for Ramadan wherein they're casting for fresh faces, even if it's for supporting roles.
• Digital Ads And Social Media Influencer Campaigns, brands are hiring influencers and new faces for Ramadan-themed social media ads.
• Family And Lifestyle Shoots.For example, Dubai Safari Park and luxury hospitality brands often feature families and diverse talents in their Ramadan campaigns.

Did You Know? Some talents in Ramadan campaigns earned 12,000 US dollars for just one lifestyle shoot last year!

How to Get Discovered & Book a Ramadan Casting Gig?

Step 1: Apply to Multiple Roles – Greater the applications, higher the chances. MixFame is putting out new Ramadan castings every week!

Step 2: Update Your Profile – Upload a recent photo, a short video intro, and put in your availability.

Step 3: Use Social Media to Your Advantage – Casting directors actively scout Instagram & TikTok for Ramadan-themed campaigns.

Step 4: Be Available for Last-Minute Shoots – Many Ramadan commercials are fast-paced productions, and brands often book talent on short notice.

MixFame Tip: Don't stop checking your email & notifications, some castings that close within 24 hours!

Ramadan Could Be Your Big Break

Ramadan isn’t just a spiritual and festive season—it’s a time where the entertainment industry in the UAE is at its peak.

With more high-paying casting calls, television opportunities, and social media campaigns, it's the best opportunity to break into the industry.

Want to land a commercial, TV role, or influencer deal this Ramadan?

Join MixFame and begin earning up to 30,000 AED per gig!

Your next big opportunity is waiting!

Brands and productions are casting right now, and you don’t want to miss out.

Get started today—Download the MixFame app now and start applying!