Student Short Film Casting Call for Lead, Supporting, and Extras
Job Description
A final-year Film Production student at the University of Derby is casting for the graduation short film Faultline (formerly The Hard Way Home). Set in 1980s Derby, this gritty coming-of-age drama follows a troubled teenage boy caught between gang loyalty and the last person fighting for his future—his grandmother.
The production is seeking actors based in or around the Midlands for a range of lead, supporting, and extra roles. This is a character-driven period drama exploring identity, pressure, and the possibility of change.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray assigned character in a dramatic short film
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Perform with a Derby (Midlands) accent where required
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Participate in rehearsals, self-tape auditions, and potential in-person callbacks
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Wear 1980s period costume for applicable roles
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Collaborate closely with director and cast ensemble
Roles Available
Scott
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Playing age 16–20
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Derby (Midlands) accent
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Tough, emotionally guarded teenager involved in the local skinhead scene
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Must be comfortable shaving head on screen for one scene
Si / Henno / Shaw / Daz
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Playing age 16–21
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Derby (Midlands) accent
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Members of a local skinhead gang
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Intimidating, confrontational, fiercely loyal
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Must be comfortable shaving head for the role
Teenagers & School Students (Extras)
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Playing age 16–21
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Derby (Midlands) accent
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Multiple background roles for town and school scenes
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Must be comfortable wearing 1980s period costume
Requirements
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Actors must be based in or around the Midlands
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Strong dramatic performance skills
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Comfort portraying intense, emotionally complex material
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Applicants under 18 require parental/guardian consent
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Submit headshot, CV, showreel (if available), playing age, and availability
Compensation Details
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Unpaid student production
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Travel expenses covered
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Food provided on shoot days
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