Final Year Film TEASER - Edinburgh Napier University
Filming: 2 DECEMBER 2025 | Edinburgh
Drama | Emotional | Character-driven
UNPAID student film | travel expenses, catering and showreel material provided
STORY: Tomasz returns to Edinburgh, where he spent his teenage years. He was bullied extensively for being an Eastern European immigrant. Unfortunately, he ends up having to work with one of his abusers, which seems like the perfect opportunity for revenge.
PROJECT DETAILS
Non-dialogue teaser focusing on expressive performance and atmosphere
No real minors will be cast
Emotional storytelling, memory, guilt, tension
Rehearsals flexible (online or in-person)
👥 WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
🧍♀️ ADULT SHELLEY (Mid-30s) Scottish
Strait laced, extremely professional, rigid
Underneath: insecure, fearful, and guilt ridden
🧍♀️ YOUNG SHELLEY (Playing age 16–17)
Shy, empathetic but afraid to intervene or become a target herself
She is part of a group of bullies
👥 TEENS (ANY GENDER) (Playing age 16–17)
Shelley’s “friends” and Tomasz’ bullies
Socially domineering and aggressive
Small speaking role
🧍♂️ ADULT TOMASZ (Mid-30s) Preferably Polish
Emotionally guarded, artistic, lonely, trust issues, hipster-chic style
Barely contained anger
🧒 YOUNG TOMASZ (Playing age 16–17)
Needs an Eastern European preferably Polish accent
Scared, emotionally withdrawn, vulnerable, hiding anger beneath the surface
For complete details and submission information, you must be a member.
Casting Call - Lead Role
Looking for a funny actor who could play the silent, expressive, lead role with sharp comedic instincts, strong delivery, and expressive on-camera presence. This role has potential to be a returning character in future projects for the brand.
Specifically looking for a nerdy, geeky look and are particularly keen on ginger hair for this role.
Picture attached for visual reference.
Fee: £1200 shoot day + £2,800 buyout (1 year online usage)
Shoot dates: 12th or 13th December (London)
For complete details and submission information, you must be a member.
Seeking real American and Canadian pastors, reverends, televangelists and evangelists based in the UK and Europe for a feature film. 50s - 60s, Male, White
Filming: 16th March - 1" June 2026 (subject to change)
Talent must be based in the UK / Europe.
No previous acting experience required. Paid opportunity.
For complete details and submission information, you must be a member.
Seeking real American and Canadian ex military based in the UK and Europe for a feature film. 30s-60s, Male, Open on Ethnicity
Filming: 16th March - 1" June 2026 (subject to change)
Talent must be based in the UK / Europe.
No previous acting experience required. Paid opportunity.
For complete details and submission information, you must be a member.
Seeking real American and Canadian men based in the UK and Europe for a feature film. 30s-60s, Male, Open on Ethnicity
Filming: 16th March - 1 June 2026 (subject to change)
Talent must be based in the UK / Europe.
We're especially interested in hearing from American men with interesting features and unique, haunting faces.
No previous acting experience required. Paid opportunity.
For complete details and submission information, you must be a member.
This is a featured extra role fees £350 per day 8th and 9th December Usage £3300.
For complete details and submission information, you must be a member.
Casting for a student final project film, shooting in January-February 2026.
Looking for three actors for a student short film: two male (playing age 18-24) and one female (playing age 18-24).
No other physical features required, so open to all.
Closing date is December 5th, as shooting begins in the new year. Must live near or be happy to travel to London among various locations, with travel and food fully covered.
More Information
Synopsis
When Elias, a forlorn cinema clerk, encounters a mysterious figure who claims to know him, the pair embark on an emotional odyssey through memory and illusion. As the line between past and present fractures, and the distinction between the real and the surreal becomes ever-more blurred, Elias must confront the truths he’s long avoided — and the self he’s tried to forget.
Character overview: ELIAS
Male, early 20s. Elias works in a cinema, struggling to come to terms with a recent emotional loss. He is slightly self-pitying, but becomes a serious, grounded character by the end.
Character overview: LUCID
Male, early 20s. Lucid is Elias’ emotional foil: extroverted, while compassionate and mysterious.
Character overview: ISOBELLA
Female, early 20s. She is Elias’ recent emotional loss. The whole story revolves around her, but she has minimal actual dialogue. She is a bit of a closed book, and could be played in a few ways.
Shooting Dates
Shooting dates to be confirmed, but will be between January and February 2026. Must be available within that window, but dates will be decided based on cast and crew availability within this time.
Shooting Locations
Various, including Kent, Buckinghamshire, and London.
Expenses
Travel and food will be provided, along with accommodation if necessary.
Contact us
To register your interest, please email casting@desktopstudios.co.uk. Please include any relevant information and links, such as showreels, headshots, and/or previous experience. No previous experience is required, but you must be able to showcase your abilities.
For complete details and submission information, you must be a member.
Location: London, at one of the Christmas markets (exact location TBD)
Timing: Late November or early December
Duration: Around 2 hours
Pay: £120 per person
Experience: Not required
For complete details and submission information, you must be a member.
PAID. Must be London based. Open to all ethnicities, genders, and open to individuals and partners.
For complete details and submission information, you must be a member.
Age: 18-21 years
Must be South East Asian heritage
Shooting 1/2 day Friday 28th Nov South London/TW11
Paid!
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