CASTING CALL – SHORT FILM “POLISH BOY” (GLASGOW / CUMBERNAULD)

Description

LOGLINE:
A visually driven gritty crime drama exploring identity, racism and belonging through the eyes of a young Polish immigrant navigating gang culture in Cumbernauld.

SEEKING:
actors and extras

ROLE DETAILS:
MATT’S MOTHER
female, playing age 40–55
Polish speaking preferred
warm, protective and emotionally grounded

NED #1
male, playing age 17–29
local Scottish
charismatic, unpredictable and quietly intimidating

NED #2
male, playing age 17–29
local Scottish
physically aggressive presence with a sharp edge underneath humour

YOUNG BOY
male, playing age 15–20
Polish / Eastern European appearance preferred
vulnerable but emotionally restrained

VARIOUS ESTATE BOYS
male, age 16–29
seeking authentic faces and strong presence
no acting experience necessary if natural on camera

LOCATION:
Glasgow / Cumbernauld
Central Belt based
location TBC

COMPENSATION:
unpaid unless funding is secured
transportation allowance and food on set can be provided
festival run intended upon completion