CASTING CALL – “SAY NOTHING, FEEL NOTHING, DO NOTHING” (SHORT FILM)

Description

Project Type
Short Film (10–12 minutes)

Description
Casting for “Say Nothing, Feel Nothing, Do Nothing,” a psychological short film written and directed by Thomas Mackenzie. Produced by Edinburgh College of Art and the University of Edinburgh, the film explores a disturbing experimental treatment that alters emotional responses.

Premise
When his desperate parents enroll hyper-sensitive Ben in a controversial experiment designed to eliminate his emotional reactions, he soon realizes the treatment doesn’t suppress his fears—but makes them horrifyingly real.

Roles

Declan Mackay (40s) – Ben’s Father
– Avoidant, domineering, emotionally unavailable
– Tough-love approach masking deeper issues
– Quiet menace beneath authority

Jennifer Mackay (40s) – Ben’s Mother
– Anxious, over-attentive
– Loving but controlling
– Walks the line between warmth and fragility

Dr. Lewis (50+) – Lead Physician
– Calm, precise, emotionally detached
– Subtle but unsettling authority
– Believes the ends justify the means

Background Doctors (All Ages) – Non-speaking
– Observers supporting Dr. Lewis
– Strong presence and stillness required

Location
Edinburgh

Dates
April 3rd – April 6th, 2026

Compensation
Travel and meals provided