CASTING CALL – VR SHORT FILM – MULTIPLE ROLES

Description

PROJECT
The Hawthorne Job
360-degree VR short film

ABOUT
Set in 1900s Northern England, a heist crew attempts a manor house robbery that unravels through betrayal

LOOKING FOR
Connor / Sergeant Connor
Male
30s
A dual-faced character
Bold inside man on the heist, undercover cop in truth

Stan
Male
30s
The ringleader
Charming, confident and in love with the thrill of the crime

Louis
Male
20s
The lock picker
Determined, smart and skilful, but a little arrogant

Lawyer
Any gender
40s
Sincere and experienced
Small but key opening and final scene role with lines

Detective Inspector
Any gender
30s
Assertive and authoritative
Small but key final scene role with lines

Constable
Any gender
20s
Young and inexperienced
Small but key final scene role with lines

LOCATION
York, Yorkshire

SHOOT DATES
Early September 2026
2-day shoot
Dates TBC during the weeks commencing 31st August or 7th September

REHEARSALS
1–2 days in York prior to filming
Dates to be discussed

COMPENSATION
Food and travel expenses covered
Participation fee