CASTING CALL – GO BACK TO YOUR ROOM

Description

Psychological thriller short film exploring guilt, grief and the dark secrets hidden within a psychiatric hospital.

LOGLINE
Wren, a young woman struggling with guilt following her boyfriend's death, is admitted to a psychiatric hospital under the care of a seemingly caring doctor. As strange events unfold and patients begin disappearing, Wren discovers the hospital is hiding a sinister secret. With her own life at risk, she must uncover the truth and escape before it's too late.

SEEKING
CHARACTER 1 – FEMALE
Playing age 20–25
White (actors of all ethnicities welcome)
Once a happy English Literature student, now haunted by guilt and grief following her boyfriend's suicide. Struggling with addiction and depression, she reaches a breaking point.

CHARACTER 2 – MALE
Playing age 40–45
White (actors of all ethnicities welcome)
A caring, hardworking single father who has raised Character 1 alone since her mother left, always putting his daughter first.

CHARACTER 3 – MALE
Playing age 20–25
Any ethnicity
Character 1's late boyfriend, whose suicide has left her overwhelmed with guilt. Appears only through photographs and memories.

CHARACTER 4 – MALE/FEMALE
Playing age 20–25
Any ethnicity
A vulnerable young adult suffering from psychosis who becomes an unwilling victim.

CHARACTER 5 – MALE
Playing age 40–45, any ethnicity.
A charming, smiley neuropsychiatrist who hides a sinister secret.

CHARACTER 6 – MALE
Playing age 25–30
Any ethnicity
A ruthless, obedient hospital orderly who works for the doctor.

LOCATION
London

SHOOTING DATES
February–April 2027 (exact dates TBC)

COMPENSATION
Unpaid student production. Travel and food expenses covered.

CONTENT DISCLAIMER
The film explores sensitive themes including self-harm, suicide, grief and mental health.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
Monday 30th November 2026