CASTING CALL – SHORT FILM

Description

LOGLINE
A casual hookup becomes an intimate portrait of human connection when the first explosions of Russia's invasion trap two strangers inside a Kyiv apartment

SEEKING
MARYANA – LEAD ACTRESS
Female-identifying actress, playing age mid-to-late 20s
Ukrainian-speaking (essential)

Sharp-witted, guarded and fiercely independent, Maryana uses sarcasm and emotional detachment to keep others at a distance. Beneath her tough exterior lies a vulnerability she's reluctant to reveal. When the unthinkable happens, she's forced to confront her instincts for self-preservation and an unexpected connection with a stranger

REQUIREMENTS
Must bring emotional nuance, naturalism and subtle humour to a complex, layered character
Must be comfortable with scenes of an intimate nature and happy to work with the Intimacy Coordinator

SHOOT DETAILS
Two filming days at the end of January 2027
Ideally London-based or with a London base. Performers based elsewhere in the UK or Europe will also be considered

LOCATION
London

COMPENSATION
£171 per principal photography day (Equity short film minimum)
Rehearsal fee to be agreed separately if required
Travel expenses covered