Description

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.