CASTING CALL – ‘THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION’ STUDENT SHORT FILM

Description

A dark comedy-drama about two sisters, exploring family tensions, jealousy and buried resentments.

LOOKING FOR:
JO (18)
Female. The younger sister. Eager, sensitive and sarcastic, often overshadowed.

OLIVIA (25)
Female. The older sister. Polished and high-achieving, with a strong need for perfection.

ABIGAIL (50s)
Female. The sisters’ mother.

YOUNG JO (12–16)
For flashback scenes. Younger actors are encouraged to apply.

YOUNG OLIVIA (16–20)
For flashback scenes. Open to different ages.

RADIO SHOW HOST (20s–30s)
All genders welcome.

MR COLTON (30s–early 40s)
Drama teacher.

FAMILY MEMBERS
Aunts, uncles and cousins of all ages for smaller roles.

EXTRAS
Non-speaking audience members for a theatre scene. No previous experience or self-tape required.

LOCATION
London, UK

AUDITION PROCESS
Speaking roles require a self-tape. Callbacks will follow.

SHOOTING DATES
Two weekends between 16 November and 14 December 2026. Exact dates to be confirmed.

DEADLINE
Sunday 25 October 2026 at 5 PM.

CALLBACKS
Friday 30 October 2026.

FINAL CAST ANNOUNCEMENT
Friday 13 November 2026.