CASTING CALL – CBBC Comedy-Drama Series (Paid)
Searching for young performers for a new untitled 10-part comedy-drama series for CBBC, filming in Manchester during Summer 2026.
Who is being sought
Children with a playing age of 10
Real age 10–13
Applicants must:
• Be based in or around Greater Manchester or the North West
• Have a native Northern accent
Performers of all backgrounds, genders, races, and abilities are encouraged to apply.
Experience
Professional acting experience is not required.
However, the following are helpful:
• Some drama experience
• Natural acting ability
• Confidence in front of the camera
• Strong comic timing
Additional Information
• Successful roles will be paid
• The casting team is fully DBS checked
• Due to high submission volume, only applicants who meet the criteria will be contacted.
For complete details and submission information, you must be a member.
URGENT CASTING – The Cracks in Bone
After the death of her mother, young Jodie grows suspicious of her father’s strange activities in the basement. As the mystery deepens, she must decide whether to confront what’s hidden below or stay safely in the dark.
Location
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Pay
Unpaid, but travel expenses covered
Main Roles
Matthew Wilks
Playing Age: 30–40
Preferably with a beard (not essential)
Emotional role — acting experience preferred but not required
Must be available:
• Friday 13th March
• Saturday 14th March
• Monday 16th March
• Tuesday 17th March
Sarah Wilks
Playing Age: 30–40
No specific appearance requirements
Must be comfortable with SFX makeup
Non-speaking role
Must be available:
• Monday 16th March
Extras
Shadow Figure
Male
Any age
Preferably around 6ft and slim
Must be available:
• Monday 16th March or Tuesday 17th March
Mother
Playing Age: 30s
Must be available:
• Tuesday 16th March
Daughter
Playing Age: 10–16
Must be available:
• Tuesday 16th March
For complete details and submission information, you must be a member.
CASTING CALL – TEDRAD: Steps Through Time (Narrative Short Film)
A high-concept narrative short film exploring grief through a non-linear visual journey.
About the Film
TEDRAD: Steps Through Time follows a man trapped in a surreal loop of memories as he navigates the architecture of grief. The story unfolds across four visual chapters: Trapped, Escape, Reckoning, and Release, marking the moment when avoidance turns into acceptance.
The film is set to the emotional rhythm of NF’s songs “Hope” and “Time.”
Cast Roles
Nico (Male) – Playing age 21–30
Cora (Female) – Playing age 21–30
Crew Roles
Compensation
Equity-based backend (AdSense revenue share)
Monthly payouts once £100 threshold is reached
Travel expenses covered
Professional catering provided
Distribution
Guaranteed release to an established digital audience.
Location
Ayrshire / Glasgow
Shoot Window
April – May
Full project description:
https://braxtonstudios.com/films/tedrad
For complete details and submission information, you must be a member.
CASTING CALL – Marriage
Seeking emerging theatre makers and actors for a new mentorship production in London.
About the Show
Marriage is a new ensemble play set during a chaotic hens’ night, exploring queer marriage, friendship, and unresolved past relationships.
Participants will:
• Rehearse with established directors
• Develop individual acting processes
• Gain experience working on a staged production
• Receive free professional headshots
• Receive a filmed stage showreel scene
All participants, mentors, and producers are unpaid. Any profits from the show will support future programmes and training opportunities.
Roles Being Cast
Kyra (F) – 20s
Ashleigh (F) – 20s
Bobbie (F) – 20s
Grace (F) – 20s
Mary (F) – 20s
Mitch (M) – 20s
Further character descriptions are available on the application form.
Due to the themes and material of the show, priority will be given to members of the LGBT community and women.
For complete details and submission information, you must be a member.
CASTING CALL – Murder in C Minor (Student Short Film)
York-based dancers and extras are wanted for a final-year student short film.
About the Film
Murder in C Minor is a musical thriller blending the spectacle of Hollywood’s Golden Age with noir suspense. Featuring three original songs, the story follows a hitman sent to assassinate the prima donna of an opera while the drama unfolds inside a theatre.
Roles Needed
Dancers
Filming: Sunday 8th March
Time: 09:00 – 15:30
The scene features choreography set to an original song and will act as the grand finale of the film. A choreographer will be present to guide performers.
Extras
Filming: Sunday 8th March
Time: 15:30 – 18:00
No dance experience required. Extras will appear in a theatre scene.
Location
York
Compensation
Unpaid student production
Public bus travel reimbursed with receipt
Catering provided on set
For complete details and submission information, you must be a member.
CASTING CALL – Extras for Tired of Experts (Graduate Film)
Production is urgently seeking film extras (any gender, age 20+) for the University of York graduate film Tired of Experts, a political satire centered around the chaos following the death of MP Robert Sinjon on election night.
Roles (Extras)
Applicants may be cast as:
• Parent
• Librarian
• Student
• Event / Waiting Staff
• Formal Event Attendees
• Care Home Residents
Location
York City Centre, York
Filming Window
6th – 13th March 2026
Specific Shoot Times
March 7
12:00 – 13:30: Parent role
14:30 – 16:30: Care resident, librarian, and student roles
March 9
11:00 – 17:00 or 13:30 – 17:00: Event attendees and waiting staff
March 10
10:00 – 17:00: Event attendees and waiting staff
Production Details
This is an unpaid student production.
Provided on set:
• Food and drinks
• Travel expenses within York
Content Warning
The film may include references to:
• Death
• Drug use
• Obscene or offensive language
• Sex scandals (mentioned, not depicted)
About the Film
Tired of Experts is a political satire exploring the absurd scramble for power, control, and survival that unfolds after the sudden death of a prominent politician during election night.
Additional Notes
This project is created by students for assessment purposes at the University of York, but it is not an official university production. Participation is voluntary, with expenses provided for travel, food, and accommodation if needed.
For complete details and submission information, you must be a member.
CASTING CALL – Couch Hopping
Student Short Film
Synopsis
An overachieving workaholic loses his job, forcing him to couch hop at several friends’ and family members’ homes. Through experiencing other people’s lives, he learns to move past his pride and stubbornness, allowing him to live in the moment and reconnect with his childhood best friend.
Important Update
All roles are gender neutral – applicants of any gender are welcome to apply.
Main Roles (Speaking)
Nick
Playing Age: 18–25
An overachieving workaholic who was recently let go from his job as a financial advisor. During childhood, Nick was best friends with James, but their friendship faded as Nick became more focused on work.
James
Playing Age: 18–25
Nick’s childhood best friend. Working class and currently attending university, James is far less work-oriented than Nick.
Supporting Role (Speaking)
Girl at Party
Playing Age: 18–25
A partygoer who takes an interest in Nick and begins flirting with him. Applicants should be comfortable with light flirting on screen (for example, casual physical gestures such as a hand on the knee).
Background Artists (Non-Speaking)
Friends and family members (all genders welcome).
Location
UWS Ayr Campus (KA8 0SX)
All filming locations are within walking distance of the university.
Filming Dates
Tuesday 10th March
Wednesday 11th March
Call time approximately 10:30am.
Please note
This is a student production, therefore roles are unpaid.
For complete details and submission information, you must be a member.
Urgently looking for performers for a charity film shooting in the Portsmouth area.
Shoot dates: March 18th-20th 2026.
Each role will only be required for one day's filming.
Seeking actors - ideally local to Portsmouth - but will consider performers from further afield and will pay travel expenses in addition to fee.
We have received applications already and are processing them, but are still keen to hear from actors fitting the following descriptions:
Role 1
Male, no beard, short hair, fit and healthy physique
Military serviceman-type
Age range: 40s-50s
Ethnicity: White/British
Role 2:
Female, mother character
Age range: 35-45
Ethnicity: Mixed heritage/ethnicity
Role 3:
Female child
Age range: 6-10 yrs
Ethnicity: Mixed heritage/ethnicity - NB: same ethnicity/heritage as mum character (and ideally the real-life daughter of our mum).
(NB: Production will comply fully with UK child performance regulations.)
Role 4:
Male, no beard, short hair, fit and healthy physique
Age range: 30s
Ethnicity: White/British
Military serviceman-type
PLEASE NOTE: This is a charity film, but these are paid positions, requiring approximately one day’s filming per role.
For complete details and submission information, you must be a member.
30 Ashdown Lane - Casting Call
Casting actors for a short film shooting in South London over the 24th and 25th of March.
Looking for two male actors between the ages 18-22 to play two estranged brothers, who return to their childhood home after years away. The house is being sold. However, returning to the place of previous abuse stirs themes of guilt, abandonment, and tough memories they have to face.
This is an unpaid, expenses covered student project.
For complete details and submission information, you must be a member.
TV CASTING CALL – Couples Wanted
Looking for childhood sweethearts aged 21+ for a new television series.
Are you and your partner childhood sweethearts?
Are you ready to test your relationship?
This potentially life-changing social experiment will give couples the opportunity to rediscover who they are, reignite what brought them together, and explore whether time apart truly makes the heart grow fonder.
Eligibility
• Both applicants must be 21 years or older
• Must have the right to live and work in the UK
• Couples must either be child-free or have children aged over 16
For complete details and submission information, you must be a member.