Open casting for a short, character-driven film titled TURBO.
A quiet story about movement, survival, and the people who exist in between.
The film follows a rough sleeper across one night on Bristol’s Gloucester Road.
Shooting in Bristol
Dates TBC – April / May 2026
Deadline: 29th January
Selected applicants will be invited to the self-tape stage.
ROLES:
TALLY + CON
– Early 20s
– Open to all ethnicities
– Strong comedic instincts with an edge
– Natural chemistry as a pair
– Must feel recognisable, not caricatured
– Improvised energy welcome within structure
Typical early-20s students out for the night, with undertones of arrogance and ignorance.
TURBO
– Black male
– Playing age: 60–70
– Quiet authority
– Comfortable with subtle improvisation
– Able to hold the screen through stillness and restraint
– Deeply layered
A rough sleeper on Gloucester Road. Observes the area with quiet wisdom.
CHARLIE
– Playing age: 22–27
– Open to all ethnicities
– High emotional transparency without melodrama
– Innocent, emotionally exposed, deeply truthful
A younger rough sleeper and Tia’s boyfriend, driving urgency and movement in the story.
AARON
– Playing age: 40–50
– Open to all ethnicities
– Warm, fatherly disposition
– Big presence, physically and emotionally
– Comfortable with naturalistic dialogue
– Comic timing
A launderette owner who connects with Turbo over the night.
TIA
– Female, early 20s
– Open to all ethnicities
– Quiet intensity
– Must convey fear, conflict, and care with minimal dialogue
– Deeply personable with underlying curiosity
The emotional focus of the journey and key connection with Turbo.
For complete details and submission information, you must be a member.
Role requirements:
– Male
– Early 20s age range
– Medium-tall, slim to medium build
– Dark blonde hair, longer on top
– Ideally has a leather jacket of any colour to bring
This is a paid role.
For complete details and submission information, you must be a member.
Shooting in London. PAID.
For complete details and submission information, you must be a member.
Casting five actors for an upcoming student short film shooting in Sheffield.
Roles Required:
— 3 female actors aged 40–50
— 1 female actor aged 20–30
— 1 male actor aged 40–50
Availability Required:
— 9th February
— 10th February
— 16th February
Applicants must be able to travel to Sheffield on the filming dates.
This is an unpaid student production, offering a strong portfolio-building opportunity, on-set experience, and screen credit.
For complete details and submission information, you must be a member.
1930s Period Drama Short Film
A 1930s-set period drama exploring a tragic relationship between two young lovers who fight to be together but are ultimately unsuccessful.
Role Available: Yvette Astor
Character Details:
Yvette is bright, bubbly, and naïve, from a strict aristocratic background. She is a hopeless romantic who falls deeply in love with someone disapproved of by her family.
Role Requirements:
— Convincing on-screen chemistry with a male lead
— Emotionally demanding performance
— Must be comfortable portraying crying and emotional breakdowns
Playing Age: 16–21
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Any
Location: South Yorkshire
Production Window: Weekdays, February 2025
Filming Locations: Sheffield and Rotherham
Payment:
This is an unpaid opportunity. Travel and food expenses are covered.
Footage will be shared upon request for portfolio use. Local travel will be compensated.
For complete details and submission information, you must be a member.
Male or Female Actors - 16-20 years old - Any Ethnicity - must be able to speak fluent SCOTTISH GAELIC.
For complete details and submission information, you must be a member.
Filming: 26th–29th January
Casting is open for an upcoming student short film shooting next week.
Roles required:
— Two male supporting/background roles
Age: 18–26
These roles include dialogue and appear in most scenes, offering strong showreel footage.
— Extras
Any gender
Age: 18–26
Requirements: — Must be Edinburgh-based or willing to travel
— Full availability for all shoot days
— Filming hours approximately 2pm–8pm daily
Additional details: — Snacks and dinner provided each day
— Friendly, collaborative set environment
For complete details and submission information, you must be a member.
Applications are open for an upcoming film exploring Climate Change.
This is an open casting call, welcoming people from all walks of life across the UK. Applications are encouraged from individuals and small groups, including couples, siblings, parent and child (17+), as well as people working in frontline roles.
This project aims to reflect real voices and lived experiences. Anyone curious about taking part in an important conversation is encouraged to apply.
Key details: — Open to all backgrounds and walks of life
— One-day shoot during the week commencing 16th February
— Expenses covered for time and travel
— UK-based applicants only
— Ages 17 and above
For complete details and submission information, you must be a member.
Casting is now open for a graduation short film inspired by dark folklore and supernatural horror. The production is seeking experienced performers for the following roles:
CHARACTERS
Major Thomas Weir
— Male, 60+
— Known as The Warlock of the West Bow
— Immortal leader of a band of notorious revenants
— Commanding, sinister, and otherworldly presence
The Drunken King
— Male, 60+
— Innocent and unwilling vessel for Weir’s malevolent force
— Tragic, fragile, and conflicted
The Watcher
— Any age / any gender
— Silent, malign observer
— Ever-present when death approaches
— Strong physical presence and expressive stillness required
The Tourist
— Male, 60+
— Sceptical, entitled personality
— Non-UK accent preferred
PRODUCTION DETAILS
— Shoot dates: To be confirmed once location access is finalised
— Each role required for one day of filming
— Expenses and catering provided
— Unpaid student production
— All cast will receive a full copy of the film for showreel use
For complete details and submission information, you must be a member.
Title: Dig My Grave
Casting is now open for Dig My Grave, a coming-of-age folk horror short inspired by the Dartmoor legend of Jay’s Grave.
The film follows Ruby, a grieving young girl drawn to a mysterious grave on the moor. Through recurring visions and a quiet pull towards the supernatural, Ruby seeks connection, purpose and solace, until her longing leads her towards a haunting act of remembrance.
Written and directed by Lara Fullalove (Channel 4 New Writers Scheme 2025/26, BFI New Voices Scheme 2024).
Produced by Casper Webb.
Production Details — Shoot: 2–3 days, week commencing 13th April 2026
— Rehearsal & costume fitting: 1 paid day (Devon, location TBC)
— Location: Dartmoor, Devon (near Newton Abbot / Bovey Tracey)
— Contract: Equity Student / Short Film Agreement
— Pay: Equity minimums
— Travel covered; accommodation and per diems negotiable for non-local cast
ROLES AVAILABLE
RUBY
— Female
— Playing age: 9–12 (open to older performers who can convincingly play 10)
— Quiet, determined, instinct-led
— Recently lost her mother
— Drawn to a local grave through loneliness and unspoken grief
— Ability to convey internal emotion with subtlety and restraint
Please specify: — Where the performer is based
— Whether a parent/guardian can chaperone and travel
GRAN
— Female
— Playing age: late 50s+
— Loving but haunted guardian
— Clings to faith and the memory of her deceased daughter
— Fiercely protective of Ruby, yet fearful and powerless to stop the pull she senses
Please specify: — Where the performer is based
— Whether accommodation would be required
For complete details and submission information, you must be a member.