PRODUCTION
OVERLOAD
GENRE
black comedy thriller
LOGLINE
A socially reserved girl, guided by AI, stages a meeting with someone she secretly admires. What she doesn't know is what's waiting for her on the other side
SEEKING
LILY – LEAD
female | 20s
ROLE DETAILS
quiet, understated and easy to overlook
socially reserved with a rich inner world
fierce and decisive when things go wrong
LOOKING FOR
natural, unaffected performer
able to carry emotional complexity without overplaying it
RYAN – LEAD
male | 20s
ROLE DETAILS
handsome, charming and immediately trustworthy
calculated, confident and quietly dangerous
a threat that doesn't announce itself
LOOKING FOR
strong screen presence
able to balance likeability with underlying menace
DANNY – SUPPORTING
male | 20s
ROLE DETAILS
Ryan's accomplice
slightly built on the heavier side
nervous by nature and conflicted about his involvement
LOOKING FOR
naturalistic performer
physically expressive
comfortable portraying loyalty mixed with unease
LOCATION
Bournemouth University student accommodation
SHOOT DATES
tentatively late June 2026
SHOOT DURATION
3–4 days
COMPENSATION
meals, accommodation and travel expenses covered
EXPERIENCE
prior performance experience preferred
all backgrounds welcome
For complete details and submission information,
you must be a member.
SHORT FILM | THRILLER | DARK COMEDY
LOGLINE
facing the end of his life, a father burdened by regret enters a viral poker game where six broken contestants each believe they've found the angle that will win them the jackpot, but in a spectacle watched by millions, as long as there's entertainment, there are no rules
ROLE DETAILS
POL – LEAD
male | 30–60 | any ethnicity
a terminally ill man burdened by regret and years of broken promises
shaggy, anxious and quietly self-destructive
a complex role balancing vulnerability, dark humour and explosive emotion
MARCO – SUPPORTING LEAD
male | 30–60 | any ethnicity
a club owner and entertainer at the gambling table
immaculately dressed, composed and quietly dangerous
battling fear of failure while trying to create lasting memories for his wife
RUTH – SUPPORTING LEAD
female | 18–25 | any ethnicity
a tough ex-convict with a rebellious streak
clever, observant and fiercely independent
longing for connection and a chance to reinvent herself
MAXX!! – SUPPORTING LEAD
any gender | 25–40 | any ethnicity
charismatic host of the MAXX! Channel
charming, theatrical and deeply unsettling
equal parts showman and ringmaster
KIDDO – SUPPORTING
male | 25–40 | any ethnicity
a failed boxer living far beyond his means
loud, flashy and attention-seeking
struggles to control his instincts and emotions
DENNI – SUPPORTING
any gender | 25–40 | any ethnicity
an eccentric former children's television personality
funny, unpredictable and strangely insightful
uses humour and showmanship to avoid confronting personal pain
COCKBURN – FEATURED
male | 30–60 | any ethnicity
a charismatic businessman with endless optimism
charming, open-hearted and deeply sensitive
SAMMY – FEATURED
any gender | 20–40 | any ethnicity
MAX's loyal assistant
professional, observant and quietly compassionate
ELSIE – FEATURED
female | 18–25 | any ethnicity
Pol's estranged daughter
intelligent, compassionate and fiercely independent
LOCATION
Leeds City
SHOOT DATES
15th–20th July
COMPENSATION
paid roles: £20 per hour
Cockburn, Sammy and Elsie are non-paid featured roles
For complete details and submission information,
you must be a member.
PRODUCTION
Goldilock, Stock & Three Smoking Bears
The Wardrobe Theatre
ROLE
PADDY / VINNIE
SEEKING
male | any age
ROLE DETAILS
Vinnie is a hardened gang thug who does Harry's dirty work
intimidating, feared and unafraid to use force to get what he wants
beneath the tough exterior is a gentler side reserved for his son and for Goldilocks
Paddy is one of three privileged family-money bears who move to the city
loveable, incredibly naive and often taken advantage of by the other bears
beneath the charm is a dangerous temper that should not be provoked
REQUIREMENTS
versatile comedic character actor
strong improvisation skills
ability to play multiple roles
strong accents highly desirable
strong physical comedy skills
must be able to sing confidently in character
must have a local Bristol base
LOCATION
The Wardrobe Theatre, Bristol
REHEARSALS
26th October – 19th November 2026
PERFORMANCES
20th November 2026 – 16th January 2027
3 days off for Christmas
COMPENSATION
£631 per week
12-week contract
For complete details and submission information,
you must be a member.
PRODUCTION
Moulin Scrooge
ROLE DETAILS
SATINE
female, playing 30s–40s
a jaded club dancer and singer desperate for a life beyond the fading glamour of a crumbling stage
plays the object of desire onstage while revealing a harder-edged realist personality backstage
must have excellent comic timing and strong acting range
must be able to shift between high-status confidence and low-status silliness
requirements:
exceptional singer
confident singing alongside choreography and physical theatre
must have a local base
LOCATION
Weston-super-Mare
REHEARSAL DATES
30th November – 8th December 2026
PERFORMANCE DATES
9th December 2026 – 3rd January 2027
3 days off for Christmas
COMPENSATION
£631 per week for 5 weeks
For complete details and submission information,
you must be a member.
SEEKING
white female
playing age 23–27
ROLE DETAILS
substantial supporting lead role in an upcoming stage production
this is not a minor role
REQUIREMENTS
professional or equivalent acting experience required
experienced actor
CV, headshot and reel required
LOCATION
Birmingham
REHEARSALS
starting late July
PERFORMANCES
17th–18th October
COMPENSATION
paid role
For complete details and submission information,
you must be a member.
STUDENT SHORT FILM
University of East London MA Filmmaking major creative project
12–15 minute English language short film
LOGLINE
a young filmmaker who has spent her life trying to be perfect begins to confront her fear of failure through three versions of herself, and after a public breakdown, she learns to make her first film honestly and accept who she really is
ROLE DETAILS
MADDIE (LEAD)
age 22–30
Sri Lankan, Indian, Pakistani, Middle Eastern, or similar background
brown or dark complexion
chubby build preferred
THE UNNAMED WOMAN (LEAD)
age 22–30
Sri Lankan, Indian, Pakistani, Middle Eastern, or similar background
brown or dark complexion
well-groomed appearance
ADRIAN (SUPPORTING ROLE – PROFESSOR)
age 35–55
European, American, Australian, or African background
white, fair, or Black ethnicity
native or fluent English speaker
LOCATION
London, UK
EXPERIENCE
applications welcome from both experienced and emerging actors
For complete details and submission information,
you must be a member.
SHORT FILM
historical drama graduate short film from an ENU MA student production
LOGLINE
a fictional retelling of the infamous Burke and Hare murders that places the women involved at the centre of the story as Burke's wife Nell seeks revenge regardless of who gets hurt in the process
ROLE DETAILS
WILLIAM BURKE (20s–30s)
charismatic frontman of the duo
charming and able to put others at ease while luring victims into a false sense of security
deeply in love with Nell and convinced everything he does is for her
WILLIAM HARE (20s–30s)
quiet and intriguing mastermind behind the operation
a manipulative sociopath who quietly controls those around him to get what he wants
mysterious, malicious and the true adversary to Nell
REQUIREMENTS
male actors who can play 20s–30s
ideally able to perform with an Irish accent
Scottish accents will also be considered
must be based locally to Edinburgh
must be available for all filming dates
LOCATION
Edinburgh
SHOOT DATES
half night shoot – 14th July 2026
full day shoots – 27th–29th July 2026
COMPENSATION
paid opportunity
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
planned festival submissions
For complete details and submission information,
you must be a member.
FEATURE FILM
independent coming-of-age feature film based in West Yorkshire, adapted from the award-winning short film Spectacle
SEEKING
actors
ROLE DETAILS
LEAH (25–32)
warm, grounded and free-spirited
leads a community movement class and helps Sabrina discover a different perspective on life beyond perfectionism and achievement
movement/dance experience preferred
NATALIE (18–25)
confident, driven and competitive
a talented dancer navigating the pressures of ambition, comparison and success
dance experience preferred
SIMON (35–55)
dry-witted, dependable and compassionate
Sabrina's cinema manager who becomes an important source of support during a challenging period in her life
LOCATION
West Yorkshire
SHOOT DATES
September / October 2026
COMPENSATION
expenses covered
deferred payment arrangement with rates discussed individually with successful applicants
EXPERIENCE
no professional acting experience required
For complete details and submission information,
you must be a member.
COMMERCIAL
a biscuit brand commercial
SEEKING
real NHS workers
ROLE DETAILS
nurses
phlebotomists
donor carers
other NHS workers
LOCATION
Manchester
BASE
must be based in the North West or have a base there
SHOOT DATES
22nd, 23rd and 24th July
COMPENSATION
paid opportunity
EXPERIENCE
no previous acting experience needed
For complete details and submission information,
you must be a member.
COMMERCIAL
a biscuit brand commercial
SEEKING
a real dad and child with a close bond
ROLE DETAILS
dad aged 35 to 45
child aged 8 to 12
dad with a competitive streak who champions his child
LOCATION
Manchester
BASE
must be based in the North West or have a base there
SHOOT DATES
22nd, 23rd and 24th July
COMPENSATION
paid opportunity
EXPERIENCE
no previous acting experience needed
For complete details and submission information,
you must be a member.