CASTING CALL – SHORT FILM (PAID)

Description

Title: Dig My Grave

Casting is now open for Dig My Grave, a coming-of-age folk horror short inspired by the Dartmoor legend of Jay’s Grave.

The film follows Ruby, a grieving young girl drawn to a mysterious grave on the moor. Through recurring visions and a quiet pull towards the supernatural, Ruby seeks connection, purpose and solace, until her longing leads her towards a haunting act of remembrance.

Written and directed by Lara Fullalove (Channel 4 New Writers Scheme 2025/26, BFI New Voices Scheme 2024).
Produced by Casper Webb.

Production Details — Shoot: 2–3 days, week commencing 13th April 2026
— Rehearsal & costume fitting: 1 paid day (Devon, location TBC)
— Location: Dartmoor, Devon (near Newton Abbot / Bovey Tracey)
— Contract: Equity Student / Short Film Agreement
— Pay: Equity minimums
— Travel covered; accommodation and per diems negotiable for non-local cast

ROLES AVAILABLE

RUBY
— Female
— Playing age: 9–12 (open to older performers who can convincingly play 10)
— Quiet, determined, instinct-led
— Recently lost her mother
— Drawn to a local grave through loneliness and unspoken grief
— Ability to convey internal emotion with subtlety and restraint

Please specify: — Where the performer is based
— Whether a parent/guardian can chaperone and travel

GRAN
— Female
— Playing age: late 50s+
— Loving but haunted guardian
— Clings to faith and the memory of her deceased daughter
— Fiercely protective of Ruby, yet fearful and powerless to stop the pull she senses

Please specify: — Where the performer is based
— Whether accommodation would be required