BBC Short Film Casting Call for Young People from Northern Ireland

Job Description
A student production is casting actors for the psychological horror short film Let’s Take a Short Break. The story follows a woman who discovers an unsettling old livestream of a disturbing game show and gradually realizes the nightmare unfolding on screen may not be finished with her yet.

The project is seeking performers for lead, supporting, and ensemble roles in this suspense-driven narrative. This is a student production focused on creating an atmospheric horror short film that explores tension, mystery, and psychological fear.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray characters in a psychological horror short film

• Perform emotionally intense and suspenseful scenes

• Collaborate with the director and production team throughout filming

• Participate in rehearsals and production as required

Requirements

• Katie – Female, ages 26–30. Lead role central to the unfolding psychological mystery

• The Host – Any gender, ages 28–34. A mysterious game show host connected to the disturbing livestream

• Anna Bokovich – Supporting role

• Sam Miller – Supporting role

• Additional ensemble roles available

• Actors ages 16–34 encouraged to apply

• Ability to perform in a psychological horror project

• Previous acting experience or showreel is a plus but not required

Compensation

• Unpaid student film opportunity

• Travel expenses covered

• Food and drinks provided on set

• Opportunity to gain experience working on a psychological horror student film

Job Description
A student production is casting actors for an upcoming short film exploring themes of guilt, morality, and personal reflection. The story follows a small-time drug dealer who, after a late-night sale, attends church while wrestling with feelings of guilt and uncertainty about what he might find there. The project will be filmed as part of a student filmmaking initiative and offers performers the opportunity to gain experience in an independent dramatic production.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a character in a narrative-driven student short film

• Collaborate with the director and production team to bring the story to life

• Participate in rehearsals and filming as required

• Deliver authentic and emotionally engaging performances

Requirements

• Kev – Male, ages 18–23. A troubled young man struggling with guilt and internal conflict. Strong emotional acting ability preferred.

• Priest Francis – Male, ages 60–70. A calm and thoughtful priest who serves as a guiding presence in the story.

• Must be comfortable performing in a dramatic short film

• Ability to take direction and work collaboratively with a student production team

• Acting experience is helpful but not required

Compensation

• This is a student short film project; compensation may include credit, experience, and footage for showreels

• Additional details will be discussed with selected actors

Job Description

A new short film titled Ghost Tracks is now casting a young boy between the ages of 7 and 9 to play the lead role. The film is a winner of the Screen Wexford New Voices 2026 Short Film Fund and will shoot in County Wexford this April.

Ghost Tracks explores the role technology plays in modern family life—its benefits, hidden dangers, and the impact it has on relationships within the home. The story examines contemporary parenting anxieties while delivering an engaging and thought-provoking narrative for a broad audience.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform in a leading role in a short film

• Attend in-person audition if selected

• Participate in filming in April

Requirements

• Male child actor, ages 7–9

• Available for filming in April

• Available for auditions in Wexford on March 2

• Submit expression of interest before the deadline

Audition Details

• Audition Date: March 2 (Wexford)

• Deadline for audition tape submissions: Sunday, February 22, 2026

Compensation

• Compensation details not specified (inquire upon submission)