STUDENT – SHORT MOCKUMENTARY FILM | RAPID | BRISTOL

Description

SHORT MOCKUMENTARY FILM
We are casting speaking roles and male athlete extras for RAPID, a 10-minute mockumentary graduation film produced as part of the BA Filmmaking course at UWE Bristol.

The film will be shot in Bristol from 2nd–6th March 2026. This is a student project, unpaid with travel expenses and food provided, intended for university assessment, portfolio use, and festival submission.

STORY:

RAPID follows a small documentary crew as they capture former sprint star Ian Hitchworth’s attempted comeback through a chaotic charity race.

Told in a deadpan mockumentary style, the film blends awkward comedy with moments of vulnerability.

Humour comes through stillness, micro-expressions, and uncomfortable silences — very performance-led and character-driven.

SPEAKING ROLES:

SHOP CUSTOMER
Female, 60+
Small speaking role confronting Ian in the sports shop where he works. Dry, natural delivery.

SAM – CHANGING ROOM ATHLETE
Male, 20s
Sarcastic and cynical. Quietly undermines Ian with dry interrogation and subtle looks to camera. Comedy comes through restraint.

DUNCAN – CHANGING ROOM ATHLETE
Male, 20s
Slow-witted but fascinated by the camera. Emotionless, slightly odd presence. Competing in the trial with no real passion — just wants something to do.

EXTRAS:

MALE ATHLETE EXTRAS – CHANGING ROOM & RACE SCENES
Male, 18–35
Looking for male extras to play track athletes in changing room and race scenes.

Comfortable in sportswear and performing in a natural mockumentary-style environment. Strong reactions and subtle on-camera presence important.

Great opportunity to gain on-set experience, receive a screen credit, and obtain showreel material.

KEY INFO:
Location: Bristol
Shoot dates: 2nd–6th March 2026 (likely one day only for most roles)
Payment: Voluntary (travel expenses & food provided)