The Painter
A perfectionist painter is commissioned by an eccentric producer to do a series of alien-themed signs for a talent show, but as they struggle to live up to their own high standards under such a bizarre request, they find themselves overwhelmed by the stress of the ever-approaching deadline.
PRODUCER:
20-45 years old/Supporting Role/Any Gender/Any Ethnicity.
An eccentric self-centred producer of a talent show, who is demanding that the show caters to their special interest in aliens. They are hard to read and often rude, they're not really interested in what other people have to say and would prefer to talk about their most recent niche obsession..
PAINTER'S MUM: (Voiceover only)
35-65 years old/ Supporting Role/Female/ Any Ethnicity.
A well-meaning, sweet, supportive mother having a quick catch-up over the phone with their child, who has recently moved away from home.
Rehearsals: January/February 2026 (Dates to be confirmed)
Filming: February 2026 (Dates to be confirmed)
These are unpaid roles.
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Must be based within M25. PAID.
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Aged between 20-60yrs
All ethnicities
Must be London based or have a London base.
Shoot Location: London and within M25
SHOOT DATES 19TH & 20TH JANUARY 2026
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NYU Graduate Short Film
ZOLEIKHA
(Female, 60-80s, Iranian)
Supporting role
Fluent in Farsi
Life of the party Outgoing, loves to host
Location: London
Dates: 7-11th January 2026
Meals provided and transport to set compensated
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Can you bluff your way through a guessing game about generations?
Casting bold personalities aged 18-70 for a brand-new Channel 4.0 YouTube pilot.
π Where: Barry, Wales
π When: Weds 21st Jan 2026
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Travel & expenses covered
β°Deadline Monday 5th Jan 2026
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Casting fun and confident content creators aged 18+, with a love for repurposing and restoring clothes.
From fashioning handbags from old fire hoses, to designing new garments from wedding dresses!
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Merry Christmas!
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Genre: Drama / Social Issues
Themes: Mental Health Awareness, Cultural Stigma, Intersectionality
A powerful short drama exploring mental health, cultural stigma, and the unseen battles within ethnic minority communities. The story follows four young people, each carrying a silent struggle shaped by expectation, identity, and emotional restraint.
Filming from: January 2026
Location: Gloucestershire (open to additional locations)
Payment: Unpaid
Experience: Open to all levels
Open to: Actors, videographers, and producers
Flexible filming hours
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LEAD ROLES
AMINA
Gender: Female
Age: 18β25
Ethnicity: South Asian
Quiet, introspective, and emotionally perceptive. Amina carries herself with subtle grace, blending modern youth culture with traditional influences. Thoughtful rather than outspoken, she is beginning to question her identity beyond expectations placed on her.
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MAYA
Gender: Female
Age: 20s
Ethnicity: Caribbean
Vibrant and magnetic, with expressive confidence that masks inner vulnerability. Warm, humorous, and socially effortless on the surface, Maya hides exhaustion and fear beneath her charm. Requires the ability to shift subtly between joy and quiet despair.
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LEVI
Gender: Male
Age: 18β25
Ethnicity: European
Reserved and disciplined, with a restrained physical presence. Academically driven yet emotionally suffocated by expectations. Music is Leviβs emotional outlet, revealing sensitivity and passion beneath control and guilt.
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JABARI (Role Filled)
Gender: Male
Age: 20s
Ethnicity: African
Grounded and emotionally guarded. Protective, compassionate, and quietly grieving, carrying unresolved loss and responsibility.
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ADDITIONAL ROLES
MAYAβS BOYFRIEND
Gender: Male
Age: 20sβ30s
Charming in public, controlling and volatile in private. Subtle menace rather than overt aggression.
AMINAβS PARENT
Gender: Any
Age: 40sβ60s
Traditional, protective, and deeply loving in intention. Struggles to understand independence without seeing it as rejection.
LEVIβS PARTNER
Gender: Any
Age: 20sβ30s
Supportive but emotionally fatigued. Balances patience with unspoken frustration.
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EXTRAS REQUIRED
Extras roles available across multiple scenes.
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Yorkshire-based Production
ROLES
JOE
β Male
β Age: 26
β Troubled past
β Rugged-ish look (appearance can range)
β Any experience level
YOUNG JOE
β Male
β Age: 16
β Must match Joeβs appearance
β Any experience level
LIAM
β Male
β Age: 16
β Appearance can vary
β Any experience level
DEADLINE: 10th January
SHOOT DATES:
β 31st January & 1st February 2026
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Shooting in East London at the end of Jan is the βBeforeβ music video.
An elegant and emotional piece reflecting on relationships and how we move on.
Looking for mid 20s female dancers.
One with the strongest acting experience shall play the lead with multiple supporting roles available as well.
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