CASTING CALL – STUDENT SHORT FILM
MY VERA
MY VERA is an upcoming student short film exploring grief, sisterhood and acceptance.
Synopsis:
A tired elderly woman struggles while celebrating her 80th birthday. When she hears a popular 1950s tune, she is transported back to childhood memories with her older sister. Through revisiting her sister’s advice, she returns to the present with a renewed outlook.
We are casting the following roles:
LISA (80s)
Lonely, depressed and closed off. She heavily mourns the loss of her older sister, Vera.
LINSEY (50s)
Cheerful, hospitable and warm. Lives with and cares for her mother Lisa full time, yet has hardly heard about Vera.
CHILD LISA (8)
A bubbly, naïve and attentive little girl who loves baking and dancing with her older sister, whom she idolises.
VERA (12–14)
An intelligent, sensible and free-spirited girl who enjoys reading, both independently and to her younger sister Lisa.
Location: Cheltenham / Gloucester area
Filming: End of March – Early April 2026 (dates TBC)
Unpaid opportunity. Travel expenses will be covered and food will be provided on set.
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CASTING CALL – “LIKED”
A Psychological Thriller Short Film
Directed by Abby Miles
Location: Liverpool City Centre
Shoot Dates: Week commencing 9th March 2026 (5 days)
Logline:
A socially isolated woman becomes obsessed with recreating her former best friend’s online identity, only to be confronted by a presence that begins to fracture her sense of reality.
Production Details:
Student short film with a small performance fee.
Lead Roles (Grace & Sophie): £25 per day (approx. £125 total)
Supporting Role (Mia): £25 per day (approx. £50 total)
Travel (within 34 miles of Liverpool) and on-set catering provided.
Roles:
Grace Andrews (23) – Lead
Neutral British (or open).
Quiet, emotionally dependent, socially anxious. Represses a traumatic event and becomes obsessively consumed with recreating her late best friend’s online presence.
Sophie Hart (23) – Second Lead
Neutral British (or open).
Charismatic, image-conscious, attention-driven. Appears as a manifestation of Grace’s guilt—colder, sharper, confrontational.
Mia (22–24) – Supporting
Neutral British (or open).
Confident, blunt, socially relaxed. Represents the grounded outside world Grace is slowly disconnecting from.
For complete details and submission information,
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THEATRE CASTING CALL – UNPAID
Doors Closing
SparkFest 2026
Casting 3 actors (1 male, 2 female) for an upcoming SparkFest show in Bath, Somerset.
Performance:
16th May 2026
Burdall’s Yard, Bath – 4:00pm
Tech:
13th May 2026
Additional Date Desired:
27th March 2026 – Holburne Museum Scratch Night
Rehearsals:
Commencing April/May 2026 (weekdays, dates TBC – flexible)
Applicants must have bases in both Birmingham (rehearsals) and London (additional performance commitments where applicable).
About the Show:
A dark but comedic play about the past creeping up on you.
Set within the confinements of a broken lift, Doors Closing explores women’s biological health and grief. As secrets unravel, Iris, Daisy and Logan must confront the blurred line between right and wrong.
This is an unpaid opportunity.
For complete details and submission information,
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CASTING CALL – Short Film
The Descent of Greed
Written and Directed by Dec Toke
Casting two male roles for an upcoming independent short film, a follow-on from The Spectre of the Line (releasing 26th March 2026).
Filming Dates: Approx. mid–late April 2026
Location: Port Talbot, South Wales
Pay: £50 flat rate
Perks: Showreel footage, IMDb credit, catering
Role 1: Detective Cain Harding
Male, mid to late 20s (playing age 20–30).
A junior yet dedicated detective. Observant, intelligent, and borderline obsessed with justice.
This role will require a self-tape audition. Script will be provided upon enquiry.
Role 2: Agent Henry Sheldrake
Male, mid to early 20s (playing age 20–30).
A junior but eager agent. Lived a fairly sheltered life. Book smart rather than street smart. Fidgety under stress.
For complete details and submission information,
you must be a member.
CASTING CALL
“We, The Women Wild” – A New Play
Casting women (playing age 40s–70s) for two supporting roles in a new fringe production performing in London between 18th–30th May (exact dates TBC).
Roles:
Alethia
Supporting Role
Female
Playing Age: 40s–50s
Accent: British (any)
Requires movement, singing, and some light stage combat. Applicants must be comfortable with all.
Nee
Supporting Role
Female
Playing Age: 60s–70s
Accent: British (any)
Requires singing and some light stage combat. Applicants must be comfortable with both.
Rehearsals:
Weekdays throughout April and May in Birmingham.
Applicants must have bases in both Birmingham and London.
As these are supporting roles, performers will not be required at every rehearsal and availability can be discussed.
Performance Dates:
18th–30th May (London) – exact dates TBC.
This is a profit-share production.
For complete details and submission information,
you must be a member.
The Brookside Theatre is staging THAT'S LIFE - The Rat Pack musical in April and looking for 2 male (25-55) performers for these iconic roles...
looking for performers who can act and sing like Frank and Sammy but they do not need to look like them ....
Also looking for 3 female singers (20-40) who can deliver close harmonies as the Seraph Sisters
Venue: Brookside Theatre Romford
Show w/c 30th March
Rehearsals March 2026 in Romford by a schedule
Profit share production
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Seeking a female or feminine-presenting actor (playing age 20–25) based in the Brighton area for the short film Bidet.
Role: Sophie
Confident, outgoing, and very open about herself and life. Encourages others to do the same. Charismatic and self-assured, while navigating ongoing bowel issues that are central to the story’s humour and tone.
This is an unpaid role for a student film.
For complete details and submission information,
you must be a member.
CASTING CALL – Paid Campaign
Casting for a fun new campaign for a well-known beauty and skincare brand.
Seeking:
Women aged 18+ based anywhere in the UK.
Looking for a wide range of people and would especially love to hear from:
• Mums and daughters (daughter must be 18+)
• Groups of friends
• Solo applicants
No previous experience required.
Paid opportunity.
For complete details and submission information,
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SHORT FILM CASTING CALL
At her Quinceañera party, Julieta must face the troubles and fears of turning 15 years old.
Role:
Catalina (27–33)
Latine. Confident, understanding, and intelligent. Deeply family-oriented and especially protective of her younger sister, Julieta.
Seeking:
Latine female-presenting actor, fluent in Spanish and London-based, to play Julieta’s older sister.
This is an unpaid opportunity. Snacks will be provided.
For complete details and submission information,
you must be a member.
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.
For complete details and submission information,
you must be a member.