URGENT CASTING – ZOMBIE SHORT FILM

Description

PROJECT:
Final-year student short film (zombie / psychological thriller)
Shot using virtual production

STORY:
A doomsday prepper shelters his niece in a bunker after an outbreak—until signs of infection blur the line between protector and threat.

ROLES:
UNCLE JIM (Lead) – Male, 30–40
• Intense, controlled → unstable
• Strong emotional + physical performance
• Comfortable with SFX makeup (blood, prosthetics)
• Must be available for all dates

LUCY (Lead) – Female, 19–21
• Observant, resilient
• Naturalistic acting
• Strong emotional arc + chemistry with Jim
• Must be available for all dates

JOHN (Supporting) – Male, 30–40
• Calm, grounded
• Minimal dialogue
• Required: 29 May only

LOCATION:
Buckinghamshire New University, High Wycombe

DATES:
• 8, 15, 22, 29 May
• 10AM – 5PM

PAY:
Unpaid student project
• Food + travel covered