URGENT – FINAL CALL FOR STUDENT SHORT FILM “Unfortunate Fortunes”

Description

URGENT – FINAL CALL FOR STUDENT SHORT FILM
“Unfortunate Fortunes”

Calling actors based in (or willing to travel to) Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire.

Synopsis
Three crooks attempt to rob a clinic they believe will be the perfect score. Poor planning and sheer incompetence quickly get in the way when the clinic has little to no money. After a near run-in with the police, they turn to a scratch card to change their luck. Fortune appears to be on their side—before it is quite literally snatched from their hands.

Please note: This filming contains a dog. Do not apply if you have an allergy.

Lead Roles

Benz
Male, 20–30
Laidback, often seen as the lazy member of the group. Calm and largely unconcerned about the outcome of situations.

Sully
Male, 20–30
Naive but well-meaning. Frequently clueless about what is happening around him.

Ritch
Male, 20–30
Self-appointed leader. Attempts to act like a professional criminal but often loses control. Short-tempered and easily frustrated.

Extra

Clinic Clerk
Confused as to why two men are robbing a clinic that is closing down.

Filming Dates
2–3 days between 23 March and 5 April 2026

Self-Tape Deadline
Friday 6 March 2026

Please note these roles are unpaid. Food and logistics will be covered by the production team.