CASTING CALL – STUDENT SHORT FILM “MY VERA”

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CASTING CALL – STUDENT SHORT FILM

MY VERA

MY VERA is an upcoming student short film exploring grief, sisterhood and acceptance.

Synopsis:
A tired elderly woman struggles while celebrating her 80th birthday. When she hears a popular 1950s tune, she is transported back to childhood memories with her older sister. Through revisiting her sister’s advice, she returns to the present with a renewed outlook.

We are casting the following roles:

LISA (80s)
Lonely, depressed and closed off. She heavily mourns the loss of her older sister, Vera.

LINSEY (50s)
Cheerful, hospitable and warm. Lives with and cares for her mother Lisa full time, yet has hardly heard about Vera.

CHILD LISA (8)
A bubbly, naïve and attentive little girl who loves baking and dancing with her older sister, whom she idolises.

VERA (12–14)
An intelligent, sensible and free-spirited girl who enjoys reading, both independently and to her younger sister Lisa.

Location: Cheltenham / Gloucester area
Filming: End of March – Early April 2026 (dates TBC)

Unpaid opportunity. Travel expenses will be covered and food will be provided on set.