CASTING CALL – ‘BEFORE IT GETS DARK’ SHORT FILM

Description

A student short film, a coming-of-age crime drama following a group camping trip in the early 1990s. A teenage filmmaker struggles with guilt and loyalty after accidentally recording his older brother committing a serious crime.

LOOKING FOR:
CURTIS (18–22) – LEAD, MALE
An observant and awkward teenage filmmaker, living in the shadow of his older brother Mike.

MIKE (22–25) – LEAD, MALE
Charismatic, manipulative and the golden child of his family.

CLAIRE (22–25) – SUPPORTING, FEMALE
Rebecca's extroverted and loyal best friend, resentful towards Curtis.

REBECCA (22–25) – SUPPORTING, FEMALE
Mike's compassionate and carefree girlfriend. The heart of their friend group.

LOCATION:
Gloucestershire area, with further locations TBC

FILMING:
November 2026

COMPENSATION:
Unpaid
Travel and catering provided