“Birthday Boy” – Short Film | Volunteer Roles
Filming: 21st & 22nd March
Location: Wrexham, North Wales
Volunteer Only
An upcoming short film shooting in North Wales is seeking two male actors for a character-driven story about growing older and holding onto youth.
Logline
A man struggling through a midlife crisis discovers that in order to mature, he may need to act a little immature.
Roles
Tony (Late 30s)
Hesitant to turn 40. Feels his youthful prime slipping away and struggles with the idea of stepping into the next phase of life.
Pete (Early 40s)
Already in his 40s and comfortable with it. Can’t understand why Tony is so resistant to joining him.
Additional Info
Volunteer production.
Shoot dates: 21st & 22nd March.
Location: Wrexham, North Wales.
For complete details and submission information,
you must be a member.
“Unfortunate Fortunes” – Student Short Film | Actor Opportunities
Location: Aberdeen / Aberdeenshire
Production is seeking actors for three lead roles and two extras in the upcoming student short film “Unfortunate Fortunes.”
Project Logline
Three crooks set out to rob a clinic they believe will be an easy score. Poor planning and sheer incompetence quickly get in the way when the clinic has little to no money. After a run-in with the police nearly gets them caught, they try their luck with a scratch card — but fortune has other plans.
Roles
Sully
Male | Age 20–30
Naive but well-meaning. Often clueless about what’s happening around him.
Ritch
Male | Age 20–30
Self-appointed leader. Short-tempered, easily frustrated, and constantly losing control of situations.
Benz
Male | Age 20–30
Laidback and calm. Seen as the lazy member of the group, unconcerned about outcomes.
Extras
Clinic Clerk – Confused by the robbery situation.
Police Officer – Professional, slightly confused traffic stop encounter.
Auditions
Monday 2nd March
Time: 4pm – 7pm
Self-tapes also accepted.
Filming Dates
Between 23rd March – 5th April
Additional Info
Unpaid student production.
Food and logistics covered by the production team.
For complete details and submission information,
you must be a member.
“GAFFÉ” – Short Film Casting
Location: Leeds, UK
Filming Period: March – April 2026 (Dates TBC)
Unpaid / Volunteer (Catering provided)
Production is seeking 3 male actors (mid–late 20s playing age) for the short film “GAFFÉ”.
Logline
Matty, hopelessly addicted to drugs, plans to use LSD to turn his life around. Joined by his childhood friend Paul and flatmate Den, the trio take the plunge. After one takes too much, Matty is thrust into a dreamlike state, forced to confront the dark reality of who he may become in a place he doesn’t understand.
Roles
Matty – Protagonist
Playing Age: 20–25
Slender build with a gaunt appearance. Reserved, quiet and fed up with his current life state, yet intelligent and kind beneath the addiction.
Paul – Childhood Friend
Playing Age: 20–25
Slim, unhealthy appearance similar to Matty. Obnoxious, rude and combative. Obsessed with drugs and uninterested in getting clean.
Den – Flatmate
Playing Age: 25–28
Slightly older and wiser with a stocky build. Former addict with a caring personality. Calm and grounded, wanting the best for his friends.
Additional Info
Catering provided on set. Volunteer production opportunity.
For complete details and submission information,
you must be a member.
CASTING CALL – “Closest Client” (Short Film)
Location: Glasgow
Genre: Drama
Unpaid role (Travel paid)
On set: Food, snacks and drinks provided
Shoot dates: Week of 16th–20th March
Showreel material opportunity
Logline
A psychiatric therapist waits to see the last patient of the day. What is unknown to him is that this will be their final session together. What unfolds in conversation forces him to question his life choices.
Roles
David / Therapist
Male
Early 40s
Ethnicity: Any
Height: Average
Hair: Dark, short, well-tended
A composed professional whose certainty begins to unravel over the course of one intense session.
The Patient
Early 20s
Gender neutral role – male or female
Ethnicity: Any
Height: Average
Hair: No specific preference
Emotionally complex, carrying a revelation that shifts the power dynamic of the session.
Next Steps
Self-tapes will be accepted. An audition process will follow.
For complete details and submission information,
you must be a member.
CASTING CALL – PAID COMMERCIAL PROJECT
All Told | Exeter
All Told (Exeter-based production company) is casting five distinctive performers for a new commercial campaign for a regional transport brand.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS
13 March 2026
PROJECT OVERVIEW
A fun, simple and intentionally silly commercial concept celebrating the broad community who use the brand’s services. A variety of passenger characters repeat a catchy refrain while enjoying their commute.
Casting will reflect:
• Ages from young adult through to 60+
• Balanced and inclusive gender representation
• Ethnic diversity reflective of contemporary Britain
Each performer will mime simple but distinct single words from a bespoke music track. No dialogue.
FEES
1 x Day Shoot: £300
Usage (all regional media): £700
ROLES
1. Parent (30s–40s)
Warm, relatable, real-life energy. Multitasking, grounded, instantly recognisable.
2. Older Passenger (60+)
A key pillar of the campaign. Calm composure contrasted with rhythmic crash-zoom energy. Strong presence, subtle comic timing.
3. Young Adult (18–25)
Student-age. Energetic, expressive, rhythmically confident. Contemporary and relatable.
4. Professional (Mid-20s to Early 30s)
Daily commuter energy. Initially reserved, then fully committed to the mime. Naturalistic and grounded.
5. Distinctive / Wildcard (Any Adult Age)
Visually memorable. Expressive features, unique presence. Delivers a standout crash-zoom moment.
PERFORMANCE STYLE
• Expressive and playful
• Strong facial performance and timing
• Confident miming to music
• No dialogue
SELF-TAPE REQUIREMENT (MANDATORY)
Record a short self-tape miming to the linked Kraftwerk track, focusing on the line:
“She’s a model and she’s looking good.”
YouTube reference track:
https://youtu.be/GEnx9xS79Lc?si=IOYFZOyhtu2Q_cpj
The self-tape should demonstrate:
• Expressive facial performance
• Commitment to rhythm
• A clear character choice suited to the selected role
Mobile phone footage is acceptable. Please shoot landscape.
IMPORTANT
Applications without a supporting self-tape, or submissions not sent to the email address below, will not be considered.
For complete details and submission information,
you must be a member.
CASTING CALL — “THE SILENCE AFTER”
Camden Fringe 2026 | Final Run Company
Casting is open for “The Silence After,” an anthology play exploring three isolated stories in the immediate aftermath of a supernatural event.
ROLES (Playing Ages)
MARK / BEN — Male | Early–Mid 30s
Mark is a concerned next-door neighbour whose actions are driven by ulterior motives.
Ben is a former cult leader, now a shell of his past self following the events of the “Confession.”
SOPHIE / EMILY — Female | 20s
Sophie is a naïve teenager navigating her parents’ divorce, seeking comfort in the wrong places.
Emily is an enthusiastic cult follower — a dreamer, full of ideas, yet misguided.
MOTHER / RUE — Female | Early–Mid 30s
Mother is a struggling parent attempting to repair a fractured relationship with her daughter.
Rue has lived off-grid for years, hiding a secret she struggles to confess.
CONTENT WARNING
Violence, implied sexual assault, drug use, references to abuse, references to hebephilia, suicide.
Additional trigger warnings will be provided to those progressing to recall, alongside detailed information on safeguarding procedures.
For enquiries, contact via Instagram or email: finalruncompany@gmail.com
For complete details and submission information,
you must be a member.
“Confession” is a haunting, minimalist psychological drama set entirely within a church. The story follows a man trapped in a temporal loop of confession after his wife’s death — a study of guilt, indifference, and the emotional cost of “honesty without mercy.”
COMPENSATION
Credit
Copy of the film
Lunch provided on set
ROLES
THE MAN — Lead | Male | 30s–40s
Direct, weary, and profoundly honest. A man who married because he “liked being necessary” and “wanted control,” but never found love.
Requires an actor capable of delivering lines without tremor or shame, seeking accuracy rather than forgiveness.
Must be able to perform subtle shifts across repetitive “reset” scenes.
THE PRIEST — Supporting | Male | 50s–70s
Calm, composed, and rehearsed. The constant within the loop, offering formal absolution and biblical wisdom (Isaiah, 1 John) to a man who resists it.
Strong vocal presence required, with sustained low, controlled intensity.
For complete details and submission information,
you must be a member.
“METANOIA”
Experimental Student Short Film | University of Gloucestershire
Casting is open for “Metanoia,” an experimental short film exploring memory, self-worth, and the emotional weight of absence. As paramedics attempt to restart her heart, a struggling woman relives key moments from her life and confronts her sense of value and impact.
ROLES
MALLORY — Lead | Female | Age 30–40
The central character whose emotional journey unfolds between life and memory.
NICK — Supporting | Male | Age 30–40
A significant figure within Mallory’s memories and personal story.
SHOOT DETAILS
Estimated Filming Dates: Between 16th – 22nd March
Location: Gloucestershire
PROJECT TERMS
Unpaid
Professional headshots provided
Travel expenses and food covered
For complete details and submission information,
you must be a member.
Casting is open for “22,” a University of Derby third-year short film.
LOGLINE
An up-and-coming footballer grapples with his arrogance after an injury halts his career. Determined to return to the game he loves, he pushes his body and mind to their limits.
ROLES
LIAM — Male | Playing Age 26–28
An achievement-driven young man whose identity is tied to his career. Determined and relentless, he ignores warnings and pushes beyond his limits to overcome injury and reclaim success.
YOUNG LIAM — Male | Playing Age 18–20
A manifestation of Liam’s doubts as his confidence begins to slip. Strong, composed, and psychologically challenging — representing the resilience Liam fears he is losing.
SHOOT DETAILS
Filming: Late March / Early April
Location: TBC
PERFORMANCE NOTES
• Physical authenticity required for injury portrayal
• Basic football skills needed (Liam)
• Dialogue performed in an alternative written word style
PROJECT TERMS
Unpaid
Food and accommodation covered
For complete details and submission information,
you must be a member.
Casting is open for the lead role in “Flicker,” a student micro short film produced by the University of Salford.
ROLE
Blair Winters — Female
Playing Age: 18–24
Ethnicity: Any
Character description:
A curious young woman with a wild imagination.
SHOOT DETAILS
Filming: Week commencing 16th March
Location: Manchester
Project Type: Student Micro Short
PROJECT TERMS
Unpaid role
For complete details and submission information,
you must be a member.