• CASTING CALL – “Saudade” UWE Bristol Student Short Film

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    CASTING CALL – “Saudade”
    UWE Bristol Student Short Film

    A group of first-year film students from UWE Bristol are looking for an actress to play the lead role in their 6-minute short film Saudade.

    Role

    Bea
    Playing Age: 20–22
    A young woman determined to face the grief of losing her mother by reconnecting with memories of her, rather than suppressing them.
    The role requires an emotional and moving performance.

    Filming Details
    Location: UWE Bristol Studio and on-location in Bristol
    Shoot: End of March
    Duration: 2-day shoot

    Deadline to Apply
    15th March 2026

    This is a voluntary role. Food will be provided on set.

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  • CASTING CALL – Actress Roles Student Short Film | University of Portsmouth

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    CASTING CALL – Actress Roles
    Student Short Film | University of Portsmouth

    A University of Portsmouth student production is casting two actresses for a short film exploring the difficult realities faced by ballet dancers, including themes of pressure, identity and domestic abuse.

    Synopsis
    Set in the winter of 2008, a daughter returns to her childhood home, once again confronted by her mother’s expectations. This time, however, she refuses to remain trapped. What follows is a raw and emotional confrontation where long-buried truths and suffocating love finally collide.

    The 5-minute short film explores themes of nostalgia, identity, sacrifice, acceptance and family relationships.

    Roles

    Jane
    Playing Age: 18–24
    A young ballet dancer nearing the end of training at one of the UK’s most prestigious dance schools. Returning home, she must face the complicated relationship she has with her mother.
    The role requires strong emotional range with scenes of confrontation and quiet insecurity.

    Carol
    Playing Age: 35–50
    Jane’s mother. Once an aspiring ballet dancer herself, she sacrificed her own ambitions and has never fully forgiven nor forgotten that loss.
    Looking for an actress capable of portraying emotional complexity, including scenes of argument and moments of silent regret.

    Filming
    Late March
    Location details will be provided upon application.

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  • Student Short Film “The Homebody”

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    CASTING CALL – Student Short Film
    “The Homebody”

    A third-year student production is casting for two roles in a short film. This is a great opportunity to work with a talented crew and gain experience on set.

    Synopsis
    “Ivan hasn’t left his room in months. Desperate to find out why, his flatmates discover what’s been keeping him locked away.”

    Roles

    Leon
    Male, 20s
    A laidback character who prefers wearing joggers and hoodies around the house. Balances work, university and nightlife fairly well.

    Charlie
    20s student
    Spends much of the day studying and lounges around the house in oversized pyjamas at night. Prefers a night in over a night out.
    Open to any gender identity.

    Filming Dates
    24th – 28th March (4-day shoot)
    General shooting window: 17th – 28th March

    This is a third-year student film. The role is unpaid, but transport will be covered and catering will be provided.

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  • ACTORS NEEDED – Student Short Film

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    ACTORS NEEDED – Student Short Film

    A student at the University of the Arts (London College of Communication) currently working on a short film for the course. Looking to cast three actors for this project.

    Project Title: Out of Frame
    A short film about a daughter trying to uncover the face of her late mother, who never left any photos of herself behind.

    Roles

    1. Lynn – Female, 30s, main character


    2. Sara – Female, 20s, Lynn’s mother


    3. Lawrence – Male, 50s, Lynn’s father



    Open to all ethnicities and races.

    Location
    All scenes will be filmed in London, Elephant and Castle.

    Filming Dates
    23rd April to 30th April 2026

    Please note this is an unpaid student production. However, travel costs and food will be covered for the duration of filming.

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  • FINAL YEAR FILM – UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD CASTING CALL “Much Ado” (Based on the play by William Shakespeare)

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    FINAL YEAR FILM – UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD
    CASTING CALL
    “Much Ado” (Based on the play by William Shakespeare)

    A final year student production is casting for key roles in their adaptation.

    Roles Available

    Claudio
    Playing Age: 23–30
    Male
    Sincere in his love for Hero and genuinely well-meaning in his attempts to help Benedick and Beatrice, though his good intentions sometimes lead to emotional fallout.
    Skills: Intermediate Shakespeare training
    Shoot Dates: 16th–18th/19th March 2026
    Location: Capesthorne Hall

    Hero
    Playing Age: 20–25
    Female
    Though soft-spoken, she is far from passive. She drives the central scheme of the story with warmth and playful intelligence. Her love for Claudio is sincere, and her loyalty to Beatrice is unwavering.
    Skills: Intermediate Shakespeare training
    Shoot Dates: 16th–19th March 2026
    Location: Capesthorne Hall

    Grandparent
    Playing Age: 55–80
    Female or Male
    A warm and charismatic storyteller who serves as the narrative frame for the play. They have a subtle sparkle, with a touch of mischief and magic, making their presence both comforting and captivating.
    Shoot Dates: 21st/22nd March 2026
    Location: Mossley, Manchester

    All roles are unpaid.
    Transport expenses covered and catering provided.

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  • CASTING CALL – “NOT HIM” Final Year Student Short Film

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    CASTING CALL – “NOT HIM”
    Final Year Student Short Film

    Filming 23rd–29th March 2026
    Greater Manchester and surrounding areas

    Still casting for the following roles:

    Theo Jones – Male, 50–60 (Supporting)
    Beth’s father. A bubbly man who loves practical jokes and his daughter, though he feels their relationship has begun to drift apart.

    The Other – Male, 20–30 (Antagonist)
    A sly and sinister man, his origin unknown, who just wants to live his life, though he is drawn to the crueller and nastier parts of it.

    The Stranger – Male, 30–50 (Supporting)
    A confused, eerie presence. Similar to The Other, his origin and life are unknown.

    Synopsis
    Beth is out for an awkward welcome-home meal with her parents and her girlfriend. Mid-meal, her father goes to the toilet and does not return. In his place, a younger man comes and sits down with them. Beth becomes frightened and searches for her father to no avail, while no one else seems to notice the difference.

    All travel expenses paid. Food provided on set.

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  • URGENT – 50+ YEAR OLD ACTRESS NEEDED Student Short Film – “Only The Lonely”

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    URGENT – 50+ YEAR OLD ACTRESS NEEDED
    Student Short Film – “Only The Lonely”

    A South Wales student production is urgently seeking a woman aged 50+ to play a small but meaningful role in a short drama about grief and relationships.

    Role
    Elderly Woman
    A warm, kind woman who is content with her life and open to sharing her experiences with strangers. A voice of reason and understanding within the story.

    Project Overview
    This student film follows a couple navigating grief and the strain it places on their relationship. The Elderly Woman plays a gentle but important role in helping the lead character reach a moment of clarity.

    Shoot Details
    Date: 12 March 2026
    Time: 10am – 4pm
    Location: Cardiff (Roath & Cathays area), South Wales

    This is a student production.

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  • CASTING – SHORT FILM “BEA.” Student Short Film

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    CASTING – SHORT FILM “BEA.”
    Student Short Film | 10–15 mins | Filming April 12th,13th,14th (1 half day, 2 full days) | London
    A stylised, vibrant reimagining of Dante’s La Vita Nuova and Inferno, exploring projection, devotion, and psychological descent.
    Filming will take place in London (church location confirmed).
    Unpaid student production. Travel expenses covered. Food provided.
    Final university degree showcase project.

    DANTE
    Male | 20s–30s | Lead
    A poet consumed by idealised devotion. Romantic, obsessive, emotionally intense. Dante lives in his own interior world, separate from the vibrancy around him.
    Looking for: • Strong expressive eyes
    • Ability to convey longing and internal conflict
    • Comfort with stylised, theatrical tone
    This role involves emotionally heightened scenes and symbolic physicality.

    SIMONE DE’ BARDI
    Male | 20s–30s | Supporting
    Beatrice’s husband. A composed, grounded presence. Socially established and emotionally restrained.
    Looking for: • Calm, contained energy
    • Subtle performance style
    • Strong physical presence
    Appears in the funeral sequence. Limited but important screen time.

    PRIEST
    Male | 18+ (any adult age) | Supporting
    A ritual authority figure. Slightly absurd, possibly uncanny. Present during funeral rites and confession sequence.
    Looking for: • Character face
    • Comfort with stylised tone
    • Ability to shift between solemn and subtly unsettling
    Minimal dialogue.

    EXTRAS – CHURCHGOERS
    All genders | 18+
    3–4 extras to portray medieval church attendees.
    Looking for: • Neutral physical presence
    • Ability to follow direction
    • Comfortable in period-inspired costume
    Extras will be seated during filming.

    Tone & Style
    This is a visually bold, painterly short film. Costuming and colour symbolism are central to the aesthetic. Performances should lean slightly heightened rather than naturalistic realism.


    Note: Priest and Simone will only be needed for 1 half day, Dante will be required for the whole shoot.

    Unpaid student production. Travel covered + meals provided.

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  • CASTING CALL – The Green Door Student Short Film

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    CASTING CALL – The Green Door
    Student Short Film

    The Green Door, a 5–8 minute short film created by 2nd Year Edinburgh Napier Film students. Currently looking for two actors to join our project.

    Synopsis
    Set in contemporary Edinburgh, The Green Door is a satirical drama set in a world where attention is the true currency. Rudolph, rich and bored, enters a hidden backstage space where a woman survives only if she can make a stranger stay and perform a play with her.

    Available Roles

    Rudolph
    Male, 20–30
    Wealthy, bored, seeking meaning, empty inside.

    The Girl
    Female, 18–25
    Trapped, desperate, calculating, wants freedom.

    Production Details
    Student film
    Unpaid
    Catering provided
    Shooting in Edinburgh
    Dates expected around the 3rd–last week of March (TBC)

    Acting experience is not required but preferred.

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  • CASTING CALL – Hold Fire

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    CASTING CALL – Hold Fire

    A tense crime drama student short film shooting in Gloucestershire.

    Logline
    During a tense Mexican stand-off, with lives on the line and information scarce, attempts to control the situation may not go according to plan.

    Available Roles

    Tiana (20s–30s)
    A confident detective who is controlled, disciplined and logical.

    Joel (20s)
    A worried man trying to save his brother Johnny.

    Steven (30s–50s)
    A cunning criminal, part of the same organisation, who will do whatever it takes to get what he wants.

    Johnny (20s–30s)
    A new generation criminal, part of an organisation but out of his depth. Joel’s brother.

    Marcelo (30s–50s)
    A senior member of the organisation who prioritises the goals of the organisation over his own.

    Production Details
    Student short film
    Transport and food costs covered
    Filming in Gloucestershire

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