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Headteacher – Casting Call for Gritty Scottish Crime Drama

Job Description
A hard-hitting Edinburgh-based crime drama is casting for the role of the Headteacher—a key but brief role representing the emotional toll of systemic collapse. This character attends a multi-agency meeting and subtly portrays quiet resignation. Though short in screen time, the role carries deep symbolic weight in the story’s broader themes of institutional failure.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a headteacher overwhelmed by pressure and systemic challenges

  • Participate in a critical scene involving a multi-agency meeting

  • Deliver a performance marked by quiet emotional defeat and internal struggle

  • Convey institutional burnout with nuance and restraint

Requirements

  • Age: 40–60

  • Gender: Any

  • Strong ability to express internalized emotion with minimal dialogue

  • Previous experience with dramatic, socially driven roles is a plus

Compensation

  • Expenses covered during production

  • Screen credit and footage suitable for professional reels

  • Contribute to a powerful, socially relevant narrative in a pivotal scene

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Actor
Skills:
Acting

Tower Soldier for WWII Feature Film

Job Description
Casting a supporting actor for the role of a Tower Soldier in a WWII feature film. This character is a junior German soldier assigned to a key installation, requiring a tense and apprehensive on-screen presence.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a junior soldier in a dramatic wartime setting
  • Deliver a subtle, character-driven performance
  • Follow direction to convey fear, tension, and obedience

Requirements

  • Male, ages 20–23
  • German
  • Ability to portray an apprehensive and disciplined character
  • Strong acting ability for a supporting role
  • Must be based in the UK

Compensation

  • Paid opportunity
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Skills:
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East African Talent for Feature Film

Job Description
A feature film is casting men and women with East African backgrounds for a powerful, human-centered story. This project is seeking individuals with authentic connections to their culture and community, offering both actors and non-actors the opportunity to be part of a meaningful international production filming across Europe.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform in a feature film production
  • Bring authenticity and cultural depth to the role
  • Follow direction from the director and production team
  • Participate in filming on location as required

Requirements

  • Men and women of all ages
  • Must have roots in Somalia, Eritrea (Tigrinya-speaking), South Sudan (Dinka background), or Fulani communities
  • Must be based in the UK or EU
  • Open to both professional actors and non-actors
  • Ability to speak relevant languages (Somali, Tigrinya, Dinka, or others) is a plus

Compensation

  • Paid acting opportunity
  • Work on an international feature film production
  • Gain experience in a culturally significant project
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Job Type:
Actor
Skills:
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Young Boy Lead Role for Feature Film

Job Description
A new independent feature film is casting a young boy for a lead role in a character-driven production filming in London. This is an exciting opportunity for emerging young talent to take on a central role in a professionally produced film. The project seeks authentic performances and encourages diverse backgrounds to apply.

Job Responsibilities

  • Portray a lead character in a feature film production
  • Participate in rehearsals and filming over the production period
  • Follow direction from the director and production team
  • Deliver a natural, engaging, and emotionally driven performance

Requirements

  • Male child actor, age 9 or older
  • Must be based in London
  • Available for approximately 7 weeks of filming
  • Comfortable working around animals, including dogs
  • Open to applicants from diverse backgrounds, including North African heritage

Compensation

  • Paid lead role in an independent feature film
  • Valuable on-set experience in a major acting role
  • Opportunity for industry exposure and career growth

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07-24-2025

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