CASTING CALL – “NOT HIM”
Final Year Student Short Film
Filming 23rd–29th March 2026
Greater Manchester and surrounding areas
Still casting for the following roles:
Theo Jones – Male, 50–60 (Supporting)
Beth’s father. A bubbly man who loves practical jokes and his daughter, though he feels their relationship has begun to drift apart.
The Other – Male, 20–30 (Antagonist)
A sly and sinister man, his origin unknown, who just wants to live his life, though he is drawn to the crueller and nastier parts of it.
The Stranger – Male, 30–50 (Supporting)
A confused, eerie presence. Similar to The Other, his origin and life are unknown.
Synopsis
Beth is out for an awkward welcome-home meal with her parents and her girlfriend. Mid-meal, her father goes to the toilet and does not return. In his place, a younger man comes and sits down with them. Beth becomes frightened and searches for her father to no avail, while no one else seems to notice the difference.
All travel expenses paid. Food provided on set.
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Casting Call - Short Folk Horror Film
Writer/Director: Lara Fullalove
Producer: Casper Webb
Shoot Date: 1 day, est. 14 April 2026 (with possible hold on 15 April)
Location: Hourder Plantation, North Bovey (Dartmoor)
Timings: Night shoot, estimated wrap at midnight
Expenses: Pre-approved travel expenses (up to £30)
Catering: Food provided
Costume: Custom costume provided
Engagement: Volunteer basis (unpaid)
Please note: Proposed dates and timings are approximate and subject to change. Production will provide as much notice as possible of any alterations.
THE WOMEN
Supporting Role(s)
Playing age: Late 20s-60s
5 roles available
The women who gather around Kitty’s grave are echoes of the past, symbols of generations who came before. Spirits themselves, they represent the supernatural seeping into reality. They are reincarnations of Kitty - keepers of her story - protectors of the land and its memory.
This is a physical, atmospheric role within a night exterior shoot. Performers should be comfortable working outdoors in rural conditions and low light.
Gender: Female
Appearance: Any
Height: Any
Pay: Unpaid. Travel expenses (up to £30) and catering provided.
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CASTING CALL – “You Don’t Sound Scottish” (Graduate Short Film)
Casting for a graduate short film about wild swimming in Scotland and embracing Scottish heritage. Filming will take place at Portobello Bay Beach, Edinburgh.
Role Available
Linda
Female, 50s–60s
President of the wild swimming group “The Selkies Snàmh Wild Swim Group”
Linda does not get changed or enter the water. She will recite lines on Portobello Beach wearing a big coat, so no cold water swim is required. Ideally fluent or with an understanding of Gaelic, though this is not essential. Linda is friendly, warm and proud of Scotland.
Synopsis
The film follows Arabella, a 20-year-old woman who joins a wild swimming group to embrace her Scottish heritage. Within the group, Angus, in his 50s, is more well-liked and has a stronger-sounding Scottish accent. Arabella struggles to identify as Scottish through wild swimming.
Genre: Short comedy
Running time: Approximately 9–10 minutes
Filming Date
Saturday 7 March 2026
Location: Portobello Bay Beach, Edinburgh
Please note this is an unpaid role. Food and travel expenses will be covered.
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URGENT – 50+ YEAR OLD ACTRESS NEEDED
Student Short Film – “Only The Lonely”
A South Wales student production is urgently seeking a woman aged 50+ to play a small but meaningful role in a short drama about grief and relationships.
Role
Elderly Woman
A warm, kind woman who is content with her life and open to sharing her experiences with strangers. A voice of reason and understanding within the story.
Project Overview
This student film follows a couple navigating grief and the strain it places on their relationship. The Elderly Woman plays a gentle but important role in helping the lead character reach a moment of clarity.
Shoot Details
Date: 12 March 2026
Time: 10am – 4pm
Location: Cardiff (Roath & Cathays area), South Wales
This is a student production.
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CASTING CALL – Paddington The Musical
Paddington The Musical is seeking applicants for the role of Judy Brown.
Applicants must be:
Female
Playing age 15–16 (performer must be aged 17 or above and able to commit to an 8-show week)
Strong, versatile actor with a high, strong pop belt
Movement experience required
No taller than 160cm / 5'3"
For complete details and submission information,
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CASTING CALL – A Month in the Country
Casting for a community production of a new adaptation of J. L. Carr’s classic novel, A Month in the Country. This is an exciting opportunity for local actors to be involved in a live community performance. Please note that all roles are unpaid.
Roles Available
Male, 25–30 – Birkin
Male, 25–35 – Moon
Male, 30–40 – Rev. Keach
Female, 18–25 – Alice Keach
Rehearsals
Rehearsals begin on 2 May 2026
Production Dates
10 July 2026
11 July 2026
This is a community-led production and a great opportunity to collaborate with local creatives on a respected literary adaptation.
For complete details and submission information,
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CASTING – SHORT FILM “BEA.”
Student Short Film | 10–15 mins | Filming April 12th,13th,14th (1 half day, 2 full days) | London
A stylised, vibrant reimagining of Dante’s La Vita Nuova and Inferno, exploring projection, devotion, and psychological descent.
Filming will take place in London (church location confirmed).
Unpaid student production. Travel expenses covered. Food provided.
Final university degree showcase project.
DANTE
Male | 20s–30s | Lead
A poet consumed by idealised devotion. Romantic, obsessive, emotionally intense. Dante lives in his own interior world, separate from the vibrancy around him.
Looking for: • Strong expressive eyes
• Ability to convey longing and internal conflict
• Comfort with stylised, theatrical tone
This role involves emotionally heightened scenes and symbolic physicality.
SIMONE DE’ BARDI
Male | 20s–30s | Supporting
Beatrice’s husband. A composed, grounded presence. Socially established and emotionally restrained.
Looking for: • Calm, contained energy
• Subtle performance style
• Strong physical presence
Appears in the funeral sequence. Limited but important screen time.
PRIEST
Male | 18+ (any adult age) | Supporting
A ritual authority figure. Slightly absurd, possibly uncanny. Present during funeral rites and confession sequence.
Looking for: • Character face
• Comfort with stylised tone
• Ability to shift between solemn and subtly unsettling
Minimal dialogue.
EXTRAS – CHURCHGOERS
All genders | 18+
3–4 extras to portray medieval church attendees.
Looking for: • Neutral physical presence
• Ability to follow direction
• Comfortable in period-inspired costume
Extras will be seated during filming.
Tone & Style
This is a visually bold, painterly short film. Costuming and colour symbolism are central to the aesthetic. Performances should lean slightly heightened rather than naturalistic realism.
Note: Priest and Simone will only be needed for 1 half day, Dante will be required for the whole shoot.
Unpaid student production. Travel covered + meals provided.
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Currently casting London-based parents with children for a paid TikTok campaign in partnership with the NSPCC.
Sliced Studio is producing a series of short, honest and relatable videos exploring the realities of parenting - from sleep struggles and self-doubt to asking for support. Looking for diverse parents who feel comfortable speaking openly on camera. Particularly you dads!
London-based
£150 for a single parent or £250 per couple
Must be free for 2-3 hours of filming either the 5th OR 6th of March.
Content will live on TikTok in perpetuity
For complete details and submission information,
you must be a member.
Urgent Casting Opportunity
Please only apply if you have not yet been cast for "forever home".
Were urgently looking for SA's for tomorrow in Hexham between 7am to 7pm.
For this role you will be at a 'fund raiser' event as part of Forever Home shoot.
If you have a "special skill" such as face painting, juggling etc please add this to your application.
All welcome to apply.
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CASTING CALL – Online Midwife Live Chat Campaign
Casting expecting parents, new parents, and parents of toddlers for a film promoting an online Midwife Live Chat service.
This is a well-paid opportunity and no acting experience is required.
Looking For
Expecting parents (including visible bumps)
New parents with babies
Parents with toddlers
Must be based within the M25
Especially interested in hearing from lesbian mums and their baby, toddler or bump.
Shoot Details
1/2 day shoot
Week commencing 23rd March 2026
Likely filming dates: 26th or 27th March 2026
Payment
Parents BSF: £350 per day
Baby BSF: £200 per day
Usage: £3,600 if footage is used in the final edit
Tree Petts Casting and Armoury Films are committed to the highest standards of safeguarding. All filming involving children will be conducted in strict accordance with comprehensive child protection policies, in line with the law and Advertising Producers Association (APA) guidelines, ensuring a supervised, safe and supportive environment at all times and are DBS checked.
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