CASTING – SHORT FILM “BEA.” Student Short Film

Description

CASTING – SHORT FILM “BEA.”
Student Short Film | 10–15 mins | Filming April 12th,13th,14th (1 half day, 2 full days) | London
A stylised, vibrant reimagining of Dante’s La Vita Nuova and Inferno, exploring projection, devotion, and psychological descent.
Filming will take place in London (church location confirmed).
Unpaid student production. Travel expenses covered. Food provided.
Final university degree showcase project.

DANTE
Male | 20s–30s | Lead
A poet consumed by idealised devotion. Romantic, obsessive, emotionally intense. Dante lives in his own interior world, separate from the vibrancy around him.
Looking for: • Strong expressive eyes
• Ability to convey longing and internal conflict
• Comfort with stylised, theatrical tone
This role involves emotionally heightened scenes and symbolic physicality.

SIMONE DE’ BARDI
Male | 20s–30s | Supporting
Beatrice’s husband. A composed, grounded presence. Socially established and emotionally restrained.
Looking for: • Calm, contained energy
• Subtle performance style
• Strong physical presence
Appears in the funeral sequence. Limited but important screen time.

PRIEST
Male | 18+ (any adult age) | Supporting
A ritual authority figure. Slightly absurd, possibly uncanny. Present during funeral rites and confession sequence.
Looking for: • Character face
• Comfort with stylised tone
• Ability to shift between solemn and subtly unsettling
Minimal dialogue.

EXTRAS – CHURCHGOERS
All genders | 18+
3–4 extras to portray medieval church attendees.
Looking for: • Neutral physical presence
• Ability to follow direction
• Comfortable in period-inspired costume
Extras will be seated during filming.

Tone & Style
This is a visually bold, painterly short film. Costuming and colour symbolism are central to the aesthetic. Performances should lean slightly heightened rather than naturalistic realism.


Note: Priest and Simone will only be needed for 1 half day, Dante will be required for the whole shoot.

Unpaid student production. Travel covered + meals provided.