CASTING CALL – GRADUATE SHORT FILM (LONDON)

Description

PRODUCTION
A SUMMER SWALLOWED BY SHEEP

GENRE
drama

LOCATION
London

SHOOT DATES
3–4 days in early July

LOGLINE
Alyssa, the daughter of a farmer, wins a prize on a scratch card and plans to use the money to repair her violin. When the ticket is accidentally eaten by a sheep, both Alyssa and the sheep find themselves in trouble, leading her on an unexpected journey of maturity and self-discovery.

LOOKING FOR

ALYSSA (LEAD)
female
playing age around 18

Lively, optimistic and deeply connected to her family's sheep. Following disappointment and betrayal, she becomes more guarded and withdrawn, beginning a journey of self-discovery.

REQUIREMENTS
basic violin fingering skills preferred
advanced violin skills not required
must be willing to learn and perform simple violin movements on screen

MAEVE (SUPPORTING)
female
playing age around 25

A farm worker who is worldly, pragmatic and emotionally guarded. Keeps others at a distance but gradually reveals a warmer, more vulnerable side through her bond with Alyssa.

NEIL (SUPPORTING)
male
playing age around 45

Alyssa's father. Practical, hardworking and emotionally reserved. Prioritises responsibility above all else, creating an emotional divide between himself and his daughter.

COMPENSATION
reasonable travel expenses covered
meals provided