CASTING CALL – THE RESURRECTION MEN SHORT FILM (EDINBURGH)

Description

SHORT FILM
historical drama graduate short film from an ENU MA student production

LOGLINE
a fictional retelling of the infamous Burke and Hare murders that places the women involved at the centre of the story as Burke's wife Nell seeks revenge regardless of who gets hurt in the process

ROLE DETAILS
WILLIAM BURKE (20s–30s)
charismatic frontman of the duo
charming and able to put others at ease while luring victims into a false sense of security
deeply in love with Nell and convinced everything he does is for her

WILLIAM HARE (20s–30s)
quiet and intriguing mastermind behind the operation
a manipulative sociopath who quietly controls those around him to get what he wants
mysterious, malicious and the true adversary to Nell

REQUIREMENTS
male actors who can play 20s–30s
ideally able to perform with an Irish accent
Scottish accents will also be considered
must be based locally to Edinburgh
must be available for all filming dates

LOCATION
Edinburgh

SHOOT DATES
half night shoot – 14th July 2026
full day shoots – 27th–29th July 2026

COMPENSATION
paid opportunity

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
planned festival submissions