Casting background actors/extras and small supporting roles for a social drama short film shooting in Derby from 17th–21st February.

Description

The film explores the lives of two British working-class families against the backdrop of current UK anti-immigration tensions. This is an independent short film drama project.

Looking to cast people local to Derby/Derbyshire as background extras, some small supporting/speaking roles and including 2 paid supporting roles.

TUESDAY 17TH FEBRUARY
Woodlands Pub, Allestree
12:00pm – 5:00pm (flexible – even 2–3 hours welcome)
Roles needed:
Pub-goers / background extras (looking for up to 20 people) – all ages
Ethnicity: White / Caucasian
At least 1–2 people aged 60+ – small spoken role
5 people aged 18–22 – small supporting/reacting roles - light supporting acting involved
Compensation: Unpaid
Snacks provided for all
IMDb credit for spoken/supporting roles

WEDNESDAY 18TH FEBRUARY
Location disclosed after casting (within Derby City)
5:00pm – 9:00pm
Roles needed:
5 males, aged 18–22
Ethnicity - White
Representing youths from working-class communities
Light supporting acting involved
Compensation: Unpaid
Snacks, refreshments, and food provided
IMDB Credit

THURSDAY 19TH FEBRUARY
Location disclosed after casting (within Derby City)
11:00am – 1:00pm
Roles needed:
University students
All ethnicities, ages 18–30
Compensation: Unpaid
Snacks and drinks provided
IMDB credit

FRIDAY 20TH FEBRUARY
Location disclosed after casting (within Derby city)
Roles needed:
Female teacher
Supporting speaking role
Ethnicity - White/Ambigious
12:00pm – 4:00pm
Paid role
IMDB credit
Hospital waiting room extras
Looking for at least one woman aged 50–60 - Small non-speaking supporting role
7:00pm – 8:00pm (approx. 1 hour)
Someone comfortable interacting with two child actors.
Compensation: Unpaid
Snacks and refreshments provided
IMDb Credit

SATURDAY 21ST FEBRUARY
Location disclosed after casting (within Derby city)
Role needed:
1 person aged 18–22
Ethnic minority (Black or South Asian)
Small speaking role
Compensation:
Paid role
IMDB Credit
Snacks and food provided