• Casting Call – PENTACIDE

    Description

    In 1999, a series of grisly, religiously inspired killings strikes the country repeating every five years. The narrative follows two detectives who try and solve the biggest serial killer case the UK has ever seen. Their pursuit forces them deep into a world where devotion becomes violence and justice grows dangerously blurred.

    This is a student run graduation film! All roles will be paid & catering will be provided on set. All auditions/filming will take place in Cambridge/surrounding areas.

    Dates:

    In person auditions - Early January 2026 (date tbc)

    Filming dates - Late February 2026

    Roles:

    Francis-Detective (Lead) - Male 40's, British accent, 5'8 or above

    Scarlett-DCI (Co-lead) - Female 40's, British accent, no height requirements

    Richard - Priest-Male 20-30, Any accent, no height requirements

    Izzy-Junior Investigator-Female 20's, Any accent, no height requirements

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  • CASTING CALL – LONDON (KINGSTON UPON THAMES)

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    EXACT DATE TBC DEPENDING ON ACTOR AVAILABILITY
    (ONE SHOOT DAY BETWEEN 9th–14th DECEMBER)

    The student film is looking for a young actress with a playing age between 5–8 years old to be a part of the short Christmas film, Winter\'s Orange.


    Since this is a student production it is unfortunately expenses only, with travel and meals for both the actress and their chaperone covered. The aim is to make this a fulfilling and fun experience for all involved, and it is a great chance for a young actress to explore acting for screen in a comfortable and laid-back environment.

    Ivy – Female, playing age 5–8 years old:
    Ivy has been deeply shaken by the passing of her mother Anna and, unable to process her grief, has resorted to mutism. Christmas — a holiday her mother was passionate about — is approaching, and for the first time she and her father Noah must navigate the new, bittersweet feelings the festive season brings.

    Since Ivy has almost no lines in most of the film, an actress able to convey emotion well through facial expressions and body language is required.

    Synopsis:
    With the recent passing of Anna, wife to Noah and mother to Ivy, their house has seen a winter of mourning. Ivy, unable to process her grief, has resorted to mutism. In attempts to restore his daughter\'s voice, Noah plans to give her an enchanting Christmas, dressing the house with festive spirit. Whilst decorating the family Christmas tree, Noah tries to double down on the whimsy of the season. He tells her an old folk tale about the origins of the Great Soul Tree. In this fable, we learn that when humans are born they receive souls from the great tree in the sky. However, due to overpopulation, there are now too many vessels in comparison to souls. These bodies without souls come to be known as hollows and whilst their lives on Earth may be indistinguishable from those with souls, when their life comes to an end, they cannot return to the great tree in the sky. Whilst Noah’s intention was pure, he may be naive to the fact that the metaphor may go over his daughter\'s head.

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  • Casting Call: Glass Houses, Graduate Short Film

    Description

    Filming February 2026 in Cardiff/South Wales Area

    SEEKING LESBIAN/QUEER IDENTIFYING PERFORMERS FOR PRINCIPLE ROLES

    EUGENIA (Female, 25-30)
    A lonely aspiring social media influencer who begins a romance with Natalie, and quickly finds it difficult to seperate her social media persona and real self

    NATALIE (Female, 25-30)
    A social media manager hired by Eugenie, Natalie and Eugenie become romantically involved, but Natalie falls for Eugenie's social media persona rather than her real self.

    Paid oppurtunity. Recieve footage for showreels and professional credits.

    Film features scenes of kissing, physical touch and closeness between Natalie and Eugenie.

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  • Casting Call – Maszed

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    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

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  • Casting Call — Student Film

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    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.

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    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.

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  • CASTING CALL – AFTERLIVING

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    Final-Year University Film (Dissertation Project)
    Writer/Director: Katie Devereux
    Producers: Gemma Brown & Neil Watt
    DOP: Ayomide Adesanya

    Filming: 4–9 February 2026

    Genre: Drama / Fantasy / Dark Comedy
    Sub-Genre: Poetic absurdism / surreal drama

    Logline:
    Between life and whatever waits beyond, a woman must confront the gap between the goodness she shows and the truth of her intentions before her fate is decided.

    ROLES

    SERAPHINE (playing age 50–70)

    Calm, composed, quietly powerful. She carries a serene, grounded presence with a sharp inner compass. Seraphine is the still point of the Bureau — wise, perceptive, procedural, and softly authoritative.

    GREGOR (playing age 30–50)

    Weathered yet warm; a street musician who becomes an unexpected mirror for our protagonist. Gentle, perceptive, grounded, and quietly charming. Ideally able to strum a guitar.

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  • Looking for Leeds based actors for a 3rd filmmaking project

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    Filming after the new year.

    Clara or 'Arabella'
    Main protagonist. Strong, resilient and highly dangerous. Sharp in personality.
    Early to mid twenties.

    Van Roalte
    A dangerous man with the knowledge to bring down Arabella's spy ring and then some. He carries himself with confidence but never arrogance.
    Mid twenties.

    Jack Mossop
    He talks a big game, but is a unfortunately cowardly man.
    Jack is constantly dishevelled and unshaven, his hair messy and clothes as ruffled as he is.
    Early to mid twenties.

    Uma Mossop
    She appears as a clean-cut and no-nonsense character. Uma is strong-willed and stuck in a disappointing time.
    Early to mid twenties.

    Dieter – The Informant

    He is Arabella's informant and a notoriously hard man to get along with. While charming, he is equally as insufferable.
    Mid to late twenties.

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  • Casting Call – Female Actor (Nurse Role, Bristol)

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    Age: 25–40
    Date: Friday, 21 November
    Time: 11:30am – 4:00pm
    Location: Totterdown, Bristol (Lilymead Ave)

    A group of second-year film students are shooting a short 2-minute scene for a Cinematography course. All equipment, location, and Juliet’s actor are confirmed — only one performer is needed:

    Role: Nurse (from Romeo & Juliet)
    Warm, caring, comedic energy.
    This is a short dialogue scene with Juliet, filmed in a living-room interior.

    Filming Style:
    One-take (long-take) cinematography approach.

    Payment:
    Student project with no budget, but travel costs can be covered.

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  • A female actor aged 25–30 is required to play Sophie, the main character’s best friend, in a student-made feature-length film.

    Description

    About Filming
    Filming will take place in Tamworth and Lichfield. Food and drink will be provided, but transportation will not be covered. Payment has not yet been finalised and will be discussed at a later date.

    About Sophie
    Sophie is a close friend to Laura and plays a major role in helping her settle into the new house. She is brash in expression and often deriding, especially at Jack’s expense, but her defining traits are her loyalty and protectiveness towards Laura.

    Filming Dates
    5th, 6th, 7th, 12th, 13th, and 14th December

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  • Looking for extras for a student film being shot at Sugar Shack (the old Pop World) in Portsmouth.

    Description

    Due to the brief, only people aged 18+ can be considered.

    Dates: 17th and 19th November
    Time: 9am–5pm
    Dress code: Club attire

    As this is a student production with a limited budget, the role is unpaid, but catering will be provided. All participants will be credited in the film, which will also be submitted to film festivals.

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