CASTING CALL – “You Don’t Sound Scottish” (Graduate Short Film)

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CASTING CALL – “You Don’t Sound Scottish” (Graduate Short Film)

Casting for a graduate short film about wild swimming in Scotland and embracing Scottish heritage. Filming will take place at Portobello Bay Beach, Edinburgh.

Role Available

Linda
Female, 50s–60s
President of the wild swimming group “The Selkies Snàmh Wild Swim Group”

Linda does not get changed or enter the water. She will recite lines on Portobello Beach wearing a big coat, so no cold water swim is required. Ideally fluent or with an understanding of Gaelic, though this is not essential. Linda is friendly, warm and proud of Scotland.

Synopsis
The film follows Arabella, a 20-year-old woman who joins a wild swimming group to embrace her Scottish heritage. Within the group, Angus, in his 50s, is more well-liked and has a stronger-sounding Scottish accent. Arabella struggles to identify as Scottish through wild swimming.

Genre: Short comedy
Running time: Approximately 9–10 minutes

Filming Date
Saturday 7 March 2026
Location: Portobello Bay Beach, Edinburgh

Please note this is an unpaid role. Food and travel expenses will be covered.