CASTING CALL – Student Short Film Turmoil Devotion

Description

CASTING CALL – Student Short Film
Turmoil Devotion
By Milly Cooke

Deadline: Tuesday 10th March 2026

Currently casting for Turmoil Devotion, a character-driven romance drama created by Level 5 BA Filmmaking students at MetFilm School Brighton.

About the Film
Turmoil Devotion follows Belle, a young aspiring ballet dancer battling anxiety and a visible skin condition while pursuing her dream of entering a prestigious academy. Through dance, she finds both escape and healing. When a passionate young filmmaker begins documenting her ballet school, their connection deepens, and devotion begins to grow in unexpected ways.

The film explores themes of resilience, vulnerability, identity, and the transformative power of the arts.

Filming Dates
Monday 6th April 2026
Tuesday 7th April 2026

Location
Brighton

Available Roles

Belle Stansy – Protagonist
Female
Age: 18–30
A talented ballet student battling anxiety while pursuing a major opportunity.

Liam Batchelor – Deuteragonist
Male
Age: 18–30
A film student creating a documentary about the ballet school, searching for his place in the industry.

Aiden Pritcher
Male
Age: 18–30
A fellow ballet student and Belle’s ex-partner, struggling with self-esteem and jealousy.

Daisy Renolds
Female
Age: 18–30
Belle’s childhood best friend and fellow ballet student.

Megan Lane
Female
Age: 18–30
One of Belle’s closest friends and a committed ballet student.

Claire Stansy
Female
Early–mid 40s
Belle’s supportive mother who has helped her battle anxiety for years.

This is a student production forming part of a university-assessed module. While unpaid, we will do our best to cover relevant production-related expenses where possible and ensure all contributors are supported and treated professionally throughout the process.

Looking for especially interested in passionate ballet students open to gaining on-screen experience and collaborating with a dedicated student crew.

Looking forward to hearing from performers who connect with the themes of this story and are excited to collaborate creatively.