CASTING CALL – LEAD ROLE – LEEDS

Description

PRODUCTION:
Retelling – Psychological Thriller Short Film

LOOKING FOR:
Daniel – Lead Role

PLAYING AGE:
28–32 years (Flexible)

ETHNICITY:
Any

CHARACTER DESCRIPTION:
Daniel appears neat, composed and softly spoken. He comes across as reliable, polite and quietly reserved.

He presents himself as a grieving husband who is unable to move on after the death of his wife and seeks help through therapy.

As the story unfolds, however, the audience gradually begins to realise that his version of events may not be the truth.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:
This is a performance-driven role that relies on subtle screen acting rather than dramatic outbursts. The actor should be able to communicate emotion through stillness, eye contact, pauses, breath and small physical details while maintaining a natural and believable presence throughout.

RUNNING TIME:
Approximately 10 minutes

FILMING SCHEDULE:
Two days between late July and early August.

LOCATION:
Leeds city centre and nearby areas.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The production has a professional cinematography team and welcomes performers of all experience levels who are passionate about acting.