Title: Dig My Grave
Casting is now open for Dig My Grave, a coming-of-age folk horror short inspired by the Dartmoor legend of Jay’s Grave.
The film follows Ruby, a grieving young girl drawn to a mysterious grave on the moor. Through recurring visions and a quiet pull towards the supernatural, Ruby seeks connection, purpose and solace, until her longing leads her towards a haunting act of remembrance.
Written and directed by Lara Fullalove (Channel 4 New Writers Scheme 2025/26, BFI New Voices Scheme 2024).
Produced by Casper Webb.
Production Details — Shoot: 2–3 days, week commencing 13th April 2026
— Rehearsal & costume fitting: 1 paid day (Devon, location TBC)
— Location: Dartmoor, Devon (near Newton Abbot / Bovey Tracey)
— Contract: Equity Student / Short Film Agreement
— Pay: Equity minimums
— Travel covered; accommodation and per diems negotiable for non-local cast
ROLES AVAILABLE
RUBY
— Female
— Playing age: 9–12 (open to older performers who can convincingly play 10)
— Quiet, determined, instinct-led
— Recently lost her mother
— Drawn to a local grave through loneliness and unspoken grief
— Ability to convey internal emotion with subtlety and restraint
Please specify: — Where the performer is based
— Whether a parent/guardian can chaperone and travel
GRAN
— Female
— Playing age: late 50s+
— Loving but haunted guardian
— Clings to faith and the memory of her deceased daughter
— Fiercely protective of Ruby, yet fearful and powerless to stop the pull she senses
Please specify: — Where the performer is based
— Whether accommodation would be required
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This is zero budget, but a small bonus payment will be available to whoever is successfully cast.
Location still TBC (scotland)
Looking for a late 30s/40s male.
For complete details and submission information,
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Role: Wren
Playing age: 18–28
Ethnicity: Open to all
Pay: £200 per day (paid role)
About the Role:
Wren carries a soft vulnerability with a sharp, comedic edge that can pivot into something darker and psychotic. The character has lived through trauma and is trying to get back into the rhythm of life by taking a night job at a fish factory. She expects basic decency, but is repeatedly let down. Wren endures as long as possible until she finally snaps — spectacularly.
Before that breaking point, she is tender, guarded and quietly funny.
Character Notes / Requirements:
Vulnerability with a strong comedic edge
Ideally petite (not essential)
Particularly encouraging neurodiverse and disabled actors
Wild/cold swimming experience, or willingness to learn (major bonus)
Must be non-squeamish and comfortable around birds (essential)
Must be able to ride a bike
Shoot Details:
Shoot duration: Approx. 4 days
Shoot period: End of March 2026
Location: South Devon
For complete details and submission information,
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1st Feb
3 - 6pm
Manchester - M4 area
£90 plus travel contribution
Role: Baroness, fun loving and a bit sassy
Casting age: 23 - 65 : age is less important than your experience and ability
The event is a mix of improv and script (which you can keep with you) for a small event hosting alongside one of our experienced actors.
For complete details and submission information,
you must be a member.
Title: Don’t Forget the Butter
University of Greenwich – Second Year Project
Duration: 7–9 minutes
Synopsis:
A man sets out to complete the next task on a bucket list: finding the best toast topping. As the story unfolds, it is revealed that the list belonged to his late girlfriend, who passed suddenly and unexpectedly. Completing the list becomes his way of honouring her memory and processing his grief.
Roles Available
Character 1
Male – 20–25
- White
- Quiet, slightly awkward but charming (Wes Anderson–style tone)
- Earthy colour palette
- Role involves eating various foods
- Must have no food allergies or intolerances
Character 2
Female – 20–25
- Any ethnicity
- Quirky, bubbly, and happy to push herself outside her comfort zone
Character 3
Male – 20–25
- Any ethnicity
- Unseen character, heard via phone call
- Very common London accent
- Voice of reason
Filming Details
Location: East London (end of the District line)
Filming period: Late February – early March 2026
w/c 23rd February – w/c 2nd March (exact dates TBC)
Note:
Applicants must be able to travel to East London
Character 3 will need to travel to Greenwich instead (dates TBC)
For complete details and submission information,
you must be a member.
Looking for real North West-based families and couples for an exciting commercial for Chester Zoo.
Looking for a family of four with both kids being roughly 8-11 years old. We're looking for kids who can follow directions well and are comfortable eating ice cream and burgers on screen. We encourage same-sex parents to apply for this role.
Filming: 10th February 2026
No acting experience required but participants should be comfortable on camera. Paid opportunity.
For complete details and submission information,
you must be a member.
Looking for real North West-based families and couples for an exciting commercial for Chester Zoo.
Looking for a same-sex couple in their 20s. We'd love to see a real couple who are flirty. playful and comfortable hugging on screen.
Filming: 10th February 2026
No acting experience required but participants should be comfortable on camera. Paid opportunity.
For complete details and submission information,
you must be a member.
A short drama written and directed by Suzy Hopkinson
Tagline:
When control masquerades as love, a mother chooses freedom.
Filming:
Late February
South London
Project Type:
Paid student short film
ROLES AVAILABLE
KATE (late 30s) – Lead
Jamie’s mum. Kate has escaped a coercive marriage and is rediscovering herself. Kind, funny and gentle, with low self-esteem. Juggling caring for Jamie and a new job, while learning to enjoy her freedom.
MARK (early 40s) – Supporting
Kate’s ex-husband and Jamie’s dad. Handsome and athletic. Appearance matters to him. Confident, domineering and manipulative, hiding these traits behind a veneer of affability. Short-tempered and used to getting his own way.
JAMIE (early teens) – Supporting
Kate’s autistic son. Sensitive and easily overwhelmed. Finds his parents’ separation very difficult. Self-soothes but is prone to debilitating meltdowns that leave him unable to function.
MEL (late 30s) – Supporting (small but pivotal role)
Kate’s old friend. Outgoing, confident and fun-loving. Very vocal in her opinions, fiercely loyal and supportive. Strong sense of humour and an infectious laugh.
For complete details and submission information,
you must be a member.
Comedy short film - 10 minutes
A struggling theater show is made worse by a new member of the crew who’s inexperience makes it a night to remember.
Lee (male 20-30)
An ambitious theatre worker who is always wanting more out of life. Can be naive to the ways of the world but has blind optimism that gets him
through stressful times.
George (male 20-30)
A sarcastic, hardworking tech worker who struggles to find joy from his work. Wants to use his talents elsewhere but has no motivation to do so.
Jamie (female 25-35)
The theatre plays stressed out director who struggles with the demand of the actors and lack of backstage crew.
Expenses paid
Shoot date: 12th-17th March 2026
Location: Aylesbury
For complete details and submission information,
you must be a member.
A major gaming company is casting Middle Eastern and North African males and females, aged 25–70, for a very well-paid shoot in Manchester.
Key details:
— Minimum fee: £525 for a half-day shoot
— Location: Manchester
— Must not be photosensitive
— Applicants must not be represented by another casting or modelling agency in the North West
Looking for:
— Males and females aged 25+
— Middle Eastern
— North African
This brief is open to performers who meet the above criteria.
For complete details and submission information,
you must be a member.