CASTING CALL – Glasgow University Student Short Film “Sonder”
An unpaid student comedy short film shooting in Glasgow on 9th–10th March.
Synopsis:
Two friends sit in their local park and imagine the lives of the people surrounding them.
Roles:
Jimmy – Male (20s)
Liam – Male (20s)
Couple – Male/Female (20s)
Additional minor roles also available.
Location: Glasgow
Shoot Dates: 9th–10th March
Unpaid role
For complete details and submission information, you must be a member.
CASTING CALL – Student Short Film “Pufferfish”
Manchester-based production seeking 2 actors for an upcoming student short film exploring the dating experiences of a neurodivergent young woman.
Roles
Juniper
Female | Playing Age: 18–24
Neurodivergent
Ethnicity: Any
Love Interest
Male | Playing Age: 18–24
Ethnicity: Any
Location: Manchester
Filming: Early April (TBC)
This is an unpaid project; however catering will be provided on set and you will receive high-quality footage for your showreel/portfolio.
For complete details and submission information, you must be a member.
URGENT CASTING FOR Male role– Student Short Film | Render Me (Paid)
A Brunel University student production is urgently seeking a male actor to play Marco in the psychological short film Render Me, shooting in West London.
Location: Single interior flat, Hayes (UB3)
Shoot Dates: Saturday 28th, Sunday 1st, Monday 2nd (daytime hours)
Paid role
Please note: Must be able to commute to location. Travel expenses cannot be covered.
About the Film
An intimate, dialogue-driven two-hander set entirely in one location. The story follows an ex-couple forced to confront the truth of a night that changed everything while finishing editing a party video.
Role – Marco
Male | Playing age 22–28
Emotionally guarded but unraveling. Avoidant, quietly defensive, carrying guilt he struggles to articulate. The role requires subtlety and strong screen presence — much of the tension lives in silence and reaction.
Performance-led project. Small, focused crew.
For complete details and submission information, you must be a member.
Casting Call – UAL Student Film Production | Dreams of Maple Seeds
A UAL student short film production is currently casting for Dreams of Maple Seeds, shooting in London this May.
Travel and meals provided. All roles unpaid.
Synopsis:
Little Luca escapes into the world inside his mother’s forest painting, where imagination becomes both a shelter and a brave step toward growing up.
ROLES:
Julie – Lead
Female | 18–50
Late 20s to early 40s, a kind mother and artist, feeling the pressures of single-parenthood. Would prefer acting duos (mother and son) for intimate and emotional scenes, but open to all applicants.
Little Luca – Lead
Male | 8–14
8–14 (looks 10), an introspective and quiet boy, who navigates growing up in his unique circumstances. All applicants welcome, but those with drama experience are encouraged to apply as this is a minimal dialogue role with emphasis on physical performance. Parents must be available and present on set at all times. UK film laws to be followed in regards to acting laws for minors.
Oliver / Painting Figure – Lead
Male | 18–50
Late 20s to early 40s, a distant father, and the man in the painting that Little Luca seeks.
For complete details and submission information, you must be a member.
Open Casting – Day Two | “Supplies” (Short Film)
Day two of open casting is now underway for Supplies — a heartfelt zombie short filming across Derbyshire / Nottinghamshire.
Dates: April – May (TBA)
This is an unpaid project. Travel and food fees can be discussed.
ROLES:
INFECTED – Minimum of 5 needed. Varied ages
RAIDERS – 4 needed. Ages 16–20
SOLDIERS – Minimum of 3 needed. Ages 20–45
LUCIUS – Age: 25–40
Roles may also be considered for performers slightly outside the listed age ranges depending on suitability.
For complete details and submission information, you must be a member.
Student Short Film – “The Echo Lens”
Casting for a 2nd Year Salford University psychological thriller short film shooting in and around Manchester / Salford.
Logline
A skeptical young woman signs up to test a revolutionary new therapy device, but soon realises the process is erasing her personality.
Roles
Maya / The Echo
Gender: Female
Age Range: 20–30
Maya: Our protagonist is Maya. She is sharp, observant, and ‘prickly.’ Visually, we are dressing her in baggy, layered clothing. She is literally hiding her body from the world. Her flaw is that she equates ‘help’ with ‘control.’ She refuses to let anyone in, which is why she notices the uncanny valley in the simulation before anyone else. She is the only thing in this movie that feels messy and real.
The Echo: This is a 92% accurate simulation of Maya, stripped of the ‘negative’ traits. To distinguish the performance, the Echo will maintain unbroken eye contact and speak with a perfectly smooth cadence. The horror is in the missing 8%. The Echo cannot use sarcasm or irony. It replies to emotion with pure logic. It doesn’t fight Maya; it invalidates her. If Maya screams, the Echo just smiles and asks, “Why are you choosing to be difficult?”
Elias
Gender: Male
Age Range: 20–30
He is the ‘perfect’ boyfriend. He never raises his voice; he speaks in therapy-speak. Visually, he is the opposite of Maya. He wears perfectly fitted, clean lines. His tragedy is that he isn’t trying to be evil; he just values peace over truth. He doesn’t want to understand Maya’s pain; he wants to solve it. He is the one who pushes her toward the machine because he wants a girlfriend who fits as perfectly as his clothes.
Key Information
Filming Dates: 16th March – 2nd April (TBC)
Location: Manchester / Salford
Unpaid roles – food, travel, copy and credit provided.
For complete details and submission information, you must be a member.
Student Short Film – “Setting Sun”
A university short film project based in Penrith, Cumbria is casting two female roles for an upcoming non-commercial production.
Logline
Two best friends set off on their final hike before they are separated forever. One friend is withholding a secret; they must make it to the top for all to be revealed.
Roles
Angela (F28)
Defensive, Introverted
Driving Licence Needed
Struggling to come to terms with her best friend moving away
Bea (F26)
Outgoing, lively
Pushes Angela out of her shell
Details
10 Minute Short Drama
Location: Penrith, Lake District, Cumbria
Shoot Dates: 2 days during the final week of March
Unpaid – travel and food included
For complete details and submission information, you must be a member.
Actors Needed – Student Short Film (Chester)
Two performers sought for a university short film titled Closing Doors (Drama/Mystery).
Synopsis
An enthusiastic estate agent scouts a house about to go on the market. Upon meeting the owner, boundaries begin to blur as personal history surfaces — history she would rather leave behind.
Roles
Male (25–40)
A slick, overly confident estate agent. Oblivious to emotional undercurrents and focused on “the sale.”
Female (25–40)
A guarded mother selling her home. Closed-off, carrying unresolved elements of her past.
Details
Location: Chester
Shoot Dates: 16th–17th March (potential reshoot 18th March)
Unpaid (student production)
Travel and catering provided
Looking for naturalistic performances with strong emotional contrast between characters.
For complete details and submission information, you must be a member.
Terrence Higgins Trust Campaign – Casting for Film & Photography Shoot
A new awareness campaign is being produced to encourage individuals who have stopped HIV treatment to re-engage with healthcare services. The campaign will run across social media, digital platforms, clinics, GP surgeries and outdoor advertising (including bus stops).
Shoot Date
Friday, 13th March 2026
(Location: Sydenham, London – house location booked, travel covered)
Casting Requirements (6–8 people total)
• Black African woman (20–35)
• Black African man (20–35)
• White gay woman (50s)
• Scottish man (30–40) – native accent required
• Young gay man – club/scene presence
• Man or woman (40s) with a weathered look to portray addiction history
Project Style
Photography: Portraits — direct to camera.
Film: Natural lifestyle moments (cooking, walking, shopping, etc.) followed by a short to-camera line such as:
“I went back to the doctor because I didn’t want to get sick.”
or
“I’m so glad I went back to the clinic — I’ve got peace of mind.”
Important Note
This is an acting/modeling job on a sensitive subject. Campaign materials will not state “posed by actors,” so applicants must be fully comfortable being publicly featured and understand the long-term campaign usage.
Fee
Approx. £400
Likely one-day commitment (may not require full day)
All travel expenses covered
Production
Working with an established photographer and experienced production company — strong portfolio/showreel value.
For complete details and submission information, you must be a member.
URGENTLY NEEDED PAID ROLE!
A group of third year film students based in west london and are seeking a main character in our short film ‘Render Me’.
female, playing age 22-26
short psychological drama
shooting THIS weekend + monday in hayes UB3
lena carter – controlled, precise, emotionally restrained. returns to her ex’s flat to finish editing a party video, forcing both of them to confront what really happened the night he didn’t show up.
intimate, dialogue-driven, subtle performance required.
For complete details and submission information, you must be a member.