London Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Casting Call: Lead Role for Short Film

Job Description:
Hammond Cox Casting is seeking a young actor, fluent in Persian Farsi, to play the lead role in an upcoming short film. This is a paid opportunity, and the role requires a child aged 6-10 years old, of any gender. The film will be shot in Spain, and the selected child will have a unique chance to star in a professionally produced short film, showcasing their fluency in Persian Farsi. No previous acting experience is required, making this a wonderful opportunity for a child interested in acting.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray the lead character in the short film, delivering lines and performing actions as directed.
• Participate in rehearsals and filming sessions, following the guidance of the director and crew.
• Travel to Spain for the duration of the film shoot, with all arrangements handled by the production company.
• Collaborate with the production team to bring the character to life, ensuring a captivating performance.

Requirements:

• Fluent Persian Farsi speaker.
• Aged 6-10 years old.
• Open to all genders.
• Based in the UK (as travel will be arranged from the UK to Spain).
• No previous acting experience required.
• Willingness to travel and stay in Spain for the film shoot.

Compensation:

• Paid lead role.
• All transport and accommodation will be covered by the production company.
• The production company will also arrange with local councils for the child to be absent from school during the shoot.

Casting Call: Female Talent for Exciting Commercial Opportunity

Job Description:
We are looking for a dynamic and physically skilled female talent for an upcoming commercial. The role requires a confident performer with some dance ability and experience in wire work. The commercial will feature high-energy scenes, including stunts and choreography, offering a fantastic opportunity to showcase your versatility and physical prowess.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in a commercial shoot that involves dance routines and wire work stunts.
• Collaborate with the director and stunt coordinators to execute choreographed movements and stunts safely.
• Perform with confidence and energy, bringing the character and scenes to life.
• Work within the scheduled dates and maintain professionalism on set.

Requirements:

• Gender: Female
• Age: 25-29 years old
• Height: 5ft 6in or taller
• Skills:
  • Some dance ability.
  • Experience with wire work (essential).
  • Motorbike license is a plus but not essential.
• Must fit the specific brief for this role.

Compensation Details:

• Competitive compensation will be provided. Details to be discussed upon selection.

Casting Call: Awards Assistant for BAFTA

Job Description:
BAFTA is looking for an enthusiastic and highly organized Awards Assistant to join their prestigious team. This role is perfect for someone with a knack for multi-tasking, excellent communication skills, and a positive, can-do attitude. As an Awards Assistant, you will be an integral part of the awards team, ensuring that the operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and logistical support to the awards team.
• Assist in coordinating events and managing schedules.
• Communicate with various stakeholders, including industry professionals and BAFTA members.
• Handle queries and provide information regarding BAFTA’s awards.
• Help ensure that all events and award processes are executed to the highest standard.

Requirements:

• Strong multi-tasking abilities and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A positive attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation Details:

• Salary: £25,650 per year.
• Benefits:
  • 29 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
  • 8% contributory pension plan.
  • Health cash-back plan, life insurance, and other benefits.
  • Access to BAFTA events and UK cinemas.

Casting Call: Young Actor for Non-Binary Character in Netflix Feature Film

Job Description:
We are seeking a young actor to portray a 15-16-year-old non-binary character in an upcoming Netflix feature film. The character, named Charlie, is described as sharp, sweet, mature for their age, and emotionally intelligent. This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a major production with a global audience.

Job Responsibilities:

• Bring authenticity and depth to the character of Charlie, a non-binary teenager.
• Participate in rehearsals and filming in London, working closely with the director and production team.
• Contribute to the overall narrative of the film, ensuring a compelling portrayal of the character.

Requirements:

• Age: Must be 15-16 years old.
• Gender: Non-binary.
• Location: Must be based in the UK.
• Availability: Must be available from October to December 2024 for filming.
• Experience: No previous acting experience is required. The role is open to all young actors who feel they can bring Charlie to life.
• Parental Consent: Submissions must include parental or guardian consent.

Compensation Details:

• This is a paid role. Specific compensation details will be provided upon selection.

Casting Call: UK-Based French Talent for Cleaning Brand Advert

Job Description:
Vicki Lou Casting is seeking UK-based French talent for a user-generated content (UGC) brand advert for a well-known cleaning product. We are looking for individuals who can bring authenticity and charisma to this project. The advert will focus on real-life, everyday scenarios, highlighting the product’s effectiveness.

Job Responsibilities:

• Role 1: Featured French Male (30-35 years old). Your role will involve on-camera work, delivering lines, and showcasing the product in use.
• Role 2: 4x French Males & Females (20-40 years old). You will be responsible for providing voiceover and hand shots only, with no featured face time. Your hands and voice will help demonstrate the product in action.

Requirements:

• Must be based in the UK.
• Role 1: French Male, aged 30-35 years old, able to perform in a featured role.
• Role 2: 4 French Males & Females, aged 20-40 years old, comfortable with voice work and hand modeling.
• Fluent in French, with a native accent preferred.
• Availability for shoot dates in mid-September.

Compensation Details:

• Role 1 (Featured French Male): £750 for the project.
• Role 2 (Voice and Hand Modeling): £250 per individual.

Casting Call: Welsh Men for Film Role

Job Description: HMW Casting is seeking Welsh men with a strong, striking look for an upcoming film project. We are looking for individuals aged between 28-45 who possess a muscular or lean physique. Tattoos and piercings are a bonus but not required. This role is open to individuals with no prior acting experience.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a character fitting the description provided by the casting team.
• Collaborate with the film’s production team to ensure authentic and compelling performance.
• Participate in various scenes that align with the film’s narrative.
• Be available for filming as scheduled in South Wales.

Requirements:

• Male, Welsh, aged 28-45.
• Strong, muscular or lean appearance.
• Tattoos and piercings are a plus.
• No acting experience necessary.
• Must currently reside in South Wales.

Compensation Details:

• This is a paid role. Specific compensation will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.

Casting Call: Officer Baxter for TV Series

Job Description: We are seeking an experienced actor to portray Officer Baxter, a unique and complex character in an upcoming TV series. Officer Baxter is a police officer in a small Jamaican town. He’s not much of a talker, but he is a gentle soul, showing tact and sympathy to those who come through his station. Despite his profession, Baxter is somewhat out of place—he’s squeamish about violence and harbors a deep fear of the supernatural. This role requires an actor who can balance the gentleness and vulnerability of Baxter while maintaining the authority expected of a police officer.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Officer Baxter, capturing his gentle nature, tactfulness, and underlying fears with authenticity and depth.
• Work closely with the director and other cast members to bring nuance and complexity to Baxter’s character.
• Participate in all scheduled rehearsals and filming sessions to ensure a consistent and authentic portrayal.
• Travel to filming locations in the UK and Jamaica as required by the production schedule.

Requirements:

• Male, Jamaican, aged 50s.
• Strong acting experience with the ability to convey a blend of authority and vulnerability.
• Ability to deliver lines with a natural Jamaican accent.
• Willingness to travel and commit to the full filming schedule in both the UK and Jamaica.
• Professionalism and the ability to collaborate effectively with the production team and other cast members.

Compensation Details:

• Competitive pay, with specific details to be provided upon selection.
• All travel, accommodations, and related expenses covered by the production.
• Additional benefits may be offered based on the final contract agreement.

Casting Call: Ms. Lyons for TV Series

Job Description: We are seeking a talented actress to portray Ms. Lyons, a young, bespectacled Jamaican attorney in an upcoming TV series. Ms. Lyons is intelligent and confident but struggles with disorganization, which makes her self-conscious. As the assigned counsel for Claudia McKenzie, an English national arrested in Jamaica for attempted murder, Ms. Lyons is under significant pressure. Her insecurity sometimes causes her to be snappy, especially when her competency is questioned. This role requires an actress who can balance intelligence, vulnerability, and a sharp edge.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Ms. Lyons, capturing her intelligence, vulnerability, and occasional defensiveness.
• Work closely with the director and other cast members to bring depth and authenticity to the character’s legal and personal struggles.
• Participate in all scheduled rehearsals and filming sessions to ensure consistency in character portrayal.
• Travel to filming locations in the UK and Jamaica as required by the production schedule.

Requirements:

• Female, Black, Jamaican, aged 40s.
• Strong acting experience with the ability to convey a range of emotions, from confidence and intelligence to vulnerability and defensiveness.
• Ability to deliver lines with a natural Jamaican accent.
• Willingness to travel and commit to the full filming schedule in both the UK and Jamaica.
• Professionalism and the ability to collaborate effectively with the production team and other cast members.

Compensation Details:

• Competitive pay, with specific details to be provided upon selection.
• All travel, accommodations, and related expenses covered by the production.
• Additional benefits may be offered based on the final contract agreement.

Casting Call: Viola for TV Series

Job Description: We are seeking a vibrant actress to portray Viola, a key supporting character in an upcoming TV series. Viola is employed by a Jamaican CCTV installation company, where she excels in the customer service aspect of her job. She works closely with her colleague Julian, handling client interactions with a playful, sparky personality that exudes energy and charm. Despite her lively demeanor, Viola remains impressively professional, making her an invaluable part of the team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Viola, capturing her lively, energetic personality and excellent customer service skills.
• Work closely with the actor playing Julian to establish a dynamic and engaging working relationship on screen.
• Participate in all scheduled rehearsals and filming sessions to ensure consistent character portrayal.
• Travel to filming locations in the UK and Jamaica as required by the production schedule.

Requirements:

• Female, Black, Jamaican, aged 40s.
• Strong acting experience with the ability to portray a character who is both playful and professional.
• Ability to deliver lines with a natural Jamaican accent.
• Willingness to travel and commit to the full filming schedule in both the UK and Jamaica.
• Professionalism and the ability to collaborate effectively with the production team and other cast members.

Compensation Details:

• Competitive pay, with specific details to be provided upon selection.
• All travel, accommodations, and related expenses covered by the production.
• Additional benefits may be offered based on the final contract agreement.

Casting Call: Julian for TV Series

Job Description: We are seeking an experienced actor to portray Julian, a pivotal supporting character in an upcoming TV series. Julian is a bespectacled Jamaican CCTV fitter who is highly skilled in the technical aspects of his work, including installing and configuring cameras independently. While he is friendly with his clients, he prefers to focus on the technical side, leaving the customer service interactions to his younger, more charismatic colleague, Viola. This role requires an actor who can convincingly portray a genial, yet introverted and technically adept character.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray Julian, capturing his technical proficiency, introverted nature, and genial interactions with clients.
• Collaborate with the director and other cast members to accurately depict the dynamic between Julian and Viola.
• Participate in all scheduled rehearsals and filming sessions to ensure a consistent and authentic portrayal of the character.
• Travel to filming locations in the UK and Jamaica as required by the production schedule.

Requirements:

• Male, Black, Jamaican, aged 40s.
• Strong acting experience with the ability to convey technical knowledge and introverted characteristics.
• Ability to deliver lines with a natural Jamaican accent.
• Willingness to travel and commit to the full filming schedule in both the UK and Jamaica.
• Professionalism and the ability to collaborate effectively with the production team.

Compensation Details:

• Competitive pay, with specific details to be provided upon selection.
• All travel, accommodations, and related expenses covered by the production.
• Additional benefits may be offered based on the final contract agreement.