CASTING CALL – ‘BARDO’ SHORT FILM

Description

An experimental short film exploring death, grief, memory and the space between lives.

LOGLINE
A man journeys through an unknown landscape between death and rebirth, where memories of a life once lived become the greatest obstacle to letting go.

SEEKING
CHAYDA
Male
Playing age 25–35
South Asian, preferably of Indian or Pakistani heritage. Natural British accent.
An emotionally expressive actor comfortable with vulnerability, restrained performances, physical storytelling and experimental filmmaking.

MARIE
Female
Playing age 25–35
White British, with a natural British accent.
An actress capable of portraying emotional complexity through subtle expressions, intimacy and silence, balancing warmth with emotional restraint.

SOMEONE
Supporting role
Gender and age open. Height 6ft+. Natural British accent. A performer with a compelling physical presence, strong body awareness and the ability to communicate through stillness, movement and silence. Movement-based performance experience is welcome but not essential.

LOCATION
Farnham, Surrey, United Kingdom

FILMING DATES
February–March 2027

SUBMISSION DEADLINE
November 15, 2026

AUDITION PROCESS
Round 1: Review of submitted CVs, headshots and self-tapes.

Round 2: Shortlisted actors will be invited to an in-person audition the following week.