DANDELION
zombie horror / drama
LOGLINE
trapped in a cleaning closet during a raging zombie outbreak, two teenagers are forced into uneasy silence until whispered confessions reveal they are running from more than the horrors outside
AUDITIONS
late June–early July 2026
University of Winchester
SHOOT DATES
26–30 October 2026
LOOKING FOR
JUNE BROOKS (LEAD)
female
playing age 19–23
brunette
5'6"–5'8"
reserved and judgmental
must be comfortable with fake blood and prosthetics
must be comfortable with LGBTQ themes
MARY KNOX (LEAD)
female
playing age 19–21
blonde
5'3"–5'5"
bubbly, energetic and humorous
must be comfortable with fake blood and prosthetics
must be comfortable with LGBTQ themes
DARREN BROOKS (SUPPORTING)
male
playing age 20–25
brunette with buzz cut
5'10"–6'0"
cocky, sarcastic and protective
must be comfortable with LGBTQ themes
comfortable with smoking scenes
SADIE BANKS (SUPPORTING)
female
playing age 19–20
blonde
5'6"–5'9"
school bully character
entitled and mean
must be comfortable with LGBTQ themes
LEONA "DANDELION" KNOX (SUPPORTING)
female
playing age 21–25
blonde
5'6"–5'7"
protective, quiet and generous
must be comfortable with LGBTQ themes
must be comfortable with fake blood and prosthetics
NOTES
allergy testing will be provided for performers working with prosthetics and fake blood
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PRODUCTION
BU21
SYNOPSIS
a contemporary verbatim theatre piece following six Londoners in the aftermath of a fictional terrorist attack, exploring trauma, survival and modern Britain
LOOKING FOR
ALEX
male, playing 24
middle class city banker
making the most of the situation
ANA
female, playing 25
physically and mentally scarred
inventing a new life for herself
European actors desirable
CLIVE
male, playing 19
student
recently converted to Islam
struggling with his faith
haunted by guilt
wants to change the world
FLOSS
female, playing 21
posh and witty
dealing with worsening flashbacks
trying to rebuild a normal life
GRAHAM
male, playing 29
proud Londoner
unlikely hero
swept up in the media frenzy
IZZY
female, playing 22
upper class
works in events
trying to move forward after trauma
LOCATION
London-based actors only
REHEARSALS
twice-weekly evening rehearsals (7:30pm–10:00pm)
mid-August to October 2026
Kingston upon Thames
additional weekend rehearsals in Waterloo
rehearsals increase to three times per week in October
PERFORMANCES
The Glitch, Waterloo
SHOW DATES
21 October 2026
22 October 2026
24 October 2026
25 October 2026
COMPENSATION
profit share
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SEEKING
supporting artists
ROLES
wedding guests
pub guests
competition judges
speech audience
ROLE DETAILS
looking for people aged 25+ from all ethnicities and backgrounds
LOCATION
London
SHOOT DATES
8–11 June
COMPENSATION
£100 flat fee
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PRODUCTION
student short film
LOGLINE
a seemingly normal situation takes a dark turn when Mark decides to pick up the phone a second time.
ROLES
MARK
on-screen role
a nobody (seemingly average person)
any gender
CALLER
voice acting role
sharp and to the point
any gender
LOCATION
Lancashire, North West
SHOOT DATES
late June/July 2026
TIMINGS
approximately 2–3 days filming
COMPENSATION
unpaid
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
no experience required
planned for submission to film festivals
opportunity to gain experience and expand portfolio
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PRODUCTION
psychological horror proof of concept
LOGLINE
when Peter is discovered with a voice untouched by time, a twitchy priest and a regimented French choir director will do anything to preserve his divine sound.
ROLES
PETER
male, 8–11
quiet, sensitive, innocent and deeply musical. emotionally withdrawn following personal tragedy, with a rare natural talent that draws intense attention from the adults around him.
ALBERT
male, 10–14
a disciplined choirboy who masks insecurity with confidence and control. intelligent, sharp and emotionally guarded beneath a composed exterior.
MICHEL-CESAR
male, 40–60
a prestigious French choir director. precise, composed and deeply devoted to musical perfection. beneath his calm warmth lies something unsettlingly obsessive.
NURSE VALENTINA
female, 35–60
a quiet presence within the conservatoire’s medical wing. minimal dialogue/screen time in this proof of concept.
LOCATION
London
SHOOT DATES
13–14 June (1 day shoot)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
contains psychological horror themes and references to historical medical practices
no graphic nudity or explicit surgical content will be filmed
child safeguarding procedures will be in place on set, with parent/guardian presence welcome at all times
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SEEKING
3–4 male extras
ROLE DETAILS
confident male extras aged 20–35 with strong on-camera presence and good crew/friends energy for background scenes
all ethnicities welcome
preferred:
athletic, fit or solid build
streetwear style
comfortable on camera
COSTUME
streetwear / dark clothing preferred
hoodies
jackets
sneakers/trainers
black or dark-coloured outfits
LOCATION
W13, West London
SHOOT DATE
7th June
TIMINGS
evening (approximately 2 hours)
COMPENSATION
£50 cash per person
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LOGLINE
a psychological short film about a writer whose crime-fiction meta-narrative blurs with reality
ROLE
The Writer (lead)
female-presenting,
20s–30s,
Asian
a calm, detached creator who orchestrates a staged murder in her basement while casually conversing with her victim.
She is precise, intelligent and quietly unsettling
composed, observant, with a dry sense of humour
moves between dreamlike control and sudden vulnerability
speaks in short, deliberate lines
LOCATION
West London
SHOOT DATES
26th–27th June 2026
SHOOT DETAILS
day interiors
COMPENSATION
£150/day (negotiable based on experience)
£50 night shoot supplement (if applicable)
catering and travel expenses provided
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SEEKING
male and female models
REQUIREMENTS
size XS and S
LOCATION
London
DATE
8th June
TIMINGS
10:00am–12:00pm
COMPENSATION
paid
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PRODUCTION
personal project short film
LOGLINE
a dark, surreal film exploring an unlikely connection.
SEEKING
male actor
ROLE
co-lead protagonist
PLAYING AGE
20–28
ETHNICITY
Black
LOCATION
London
SHOOT DATES
shooting commencing in July
COMPENSATION
unpaid
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PRODUCTION
theatre production performing at Camden Fringe
LOGLINE
a messy love story that slips between then and now, unearthing unspoken tensions of multicultural relationships and the difficulty of letting go of the people we love. torn between culture, identity, memory and desire.
SEEKING
performer for role A
ROLE
A is a 26-year-old sociopolitical artist and first-generation immigrant. having moved to London at age 3, they have lived there ever since. calm and gentle by nature, but deeply self-assured and protective of their peace and way of life.
GENDER
open to all genders
CULTURE AND RACE
the character's cultural background is central to the story. seeking performers from immigrant and/or global majority backgrounds who connect personally with these lived experiences.
LOCATION
London
PERFORMANCE DATES
22–25 August
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