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CASTING CALL – Psychological Drama Short Film

Casting actors aged 18–40+ for an upcoming psychological drama short film.

Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Shoot Dates: Late March / Early April

Unpaid roles. Travel costs will be reimbursed and food/drink provided during production.

Supporting roles may be remote/voice only.

Synopsis:
Burnout follows Quinn, an aspiring fashion designer who moves into their first small flat away from home. Faced with an important client request, Quinn quickly spirals into self-destruction—obsessing over success while ignoring their own needs during a time of isolation and change. Trapped between a ticking deadline and their mother’s overbearing judgment, they crack.

Main Roles:

Quinn – Protagonist | Any Gender | Playing Age: 18–21
A young aspiring fashion designer, creative and driven to prove they can make it on their own. Their desire for independent success and perceived family pressure leads to a self-destructive work ethic with no room for balance. Requires emotionally intense scenes.

Denise – Quinn’s Mother | Playing Age: 40–60
A well-intentioned mother who struggles to let go. Caring but overbearing, her concern appears as mistrust to her child. Requires emotionally intense scenes.

Supporting Roles:

Style Influencer (Tessa) | Any Gender | Playing Age: 20s–30s
A popular social media figure who discovers Quinn’s work online and commissions them, raising the stakes and pressure for perfection.