Now Casting: Characterful People Wanted

Casting Young Swimmers for Feature Film

Job Description
A magical feature film is urgently casting two boys of African or Caribbean descent to play key background roles in a whimsical, water-based scene. This exciting opportunity is open to confident swimmers who love the water and want to be part of a professional film production. The shoot will take place near Manchester and requires talent who are local and comfortable in aquatic environments.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in water-based scenes for a feature film

• Follow direction from the film’s production team and safety coordinators

• Remain focused and comfortable on set, especially around water

• Help bring a visually immersive sequence to life with natural movement

Requirements

• Male, aged 10 to 15

• Must be of African or Caribbean heritage

• Strong swimming skills are essential

• Must live close to Manchester

• No prior acting experience required—just confidence in the water

Compensation

• Paid opportunity (rate discussed upon selection)

• Film credit and valuable on-set experience

• Great exposure in a professionally produced feature film

Job Description
An upcoming feature film in the indie psychological thriller genre is casting supporting actors for two distinct background roles. This paid opportunity seeks talent who are comfortable in emotionally intense and visually stylized scenes. Filming will take place in London and involves partial nudity and sensitive themes in a controlled environment, as well as standard background roles portraying students.

Job Responsibilities
• Portray characters in either a stylized intimacy scene or a school environment
• Follow direction from the intimacy coordinator and director in a closed set
• Collaborate professionally with cast and crew in high-sensitivity scenes
• Maintain authenticity and subtlety in background performance

Requirements
• Male background actor comfortable with LGBTQIA+ intimacy scenes (partial nudity involved)
• Must be open to themes involving drug and alcohol use (performance only)
• Male and female background actors with a youthful appearance for student roles
• Must be based in or able to work in London
• Comfortable on closed set with intimacy coordination
• Must submit clear headshots and specify the role you’re applying for

Compensation
• Paid opportunity
• Half-day shoot (exact timing to be confirmed)

Job Description

A paid casting opportunity is now open for STEM and general university students based in London. The production is seeking young adults aged 18–21 to appear in an upcoming project that highlights student life and academia. Participants must be local to London.

Job Responsibilities

• Take part in an on-camera shoot, potentially involving lifestyle or educational-themed footage

• Represent the student experience authentically

• Follow direction from production staff on set

• Be available for shoot dates as determined by the production team

Requirements

• Ages: 18–21

• Current or recent university students

• Must be based in London

• All genders and ethnicities welcome

• STEM students strongly encouraged to apply

Compensation

• Paid opportunity (rate to be disclosed upon selection)

Job Description
A feature-length psychological thriller is seeking a dynamic lead actress for the role of Silvia, a central figure in a gripping, character-driven plot surrounding ten women and a chilling kidnapping conspiracy. The film will explore emotional depth, unresolved trauma, and layered personalities, with Silvia portrayed as a composed, empathetic character with hidden complexities. This is a critical recast opportunity to ensure narrative continuity and on-screen chemistry with an already established sister character.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray the role of Silvia with nuance, emotional authenticity, and psychological depth

• Maintain character consistency across all shoot days

• Collaborate with the director to bring out the film’s suspense and character development

• Work professionally on set across the entire production schedule

Requirements

• Female, aged late 20s to mid 30s

• Must be Black British, British Jamaican, or British African (to maintain continuity)

• Must be available for all three scheduled shoot days

• Accent: Neutral or British preferred

• Experience with psychological thrillers or emotionally complex roles preferred

• Must be able to embody the traits of a calm, composed character with subtle emotional tension

Compensation

• This is an unpaid role

• Meals provided on all shoot days

• Accommodation support available if traveling from outside Wolverhampton

Two Black Boys Who Are Strong Swimmers for Feature Film

Job Description
A magical feature film is seeking two confident boys of Black heritage for an exciting opportunity to appear in a professionally produced movie. This is a paid role requiring strong swimming ability and the ability to take direction well. No acting experience is needed—just a love for the water and a willingness to learn on set.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform swimming scenes under professional supervision

• Follow on-set direction in a safe and focused environment

• Participate in production activities over a multi-day shoot

Requirements

• Boys aged 10–15, Black ethnicity

• Must be strong swimmers

• No prior acting experience required

• Must live near or around Manchester

• Must be available for the full filming schedule

Compensation

• Paid role for a professional film production

• Experience working on a feature film set

Male Actor for Lead Role in Psychological Thriller

Job Description:
A gripping student-produced psychological thriller is casting a lead male role in an upcoming feature film. This character-driven project offers a high-impact opportunity to portray a quiet yet commanding presence in a dark, festival-targeted story. The film centers around a masked figure who orchestrates a tense psychological game with devastating stakes. Perfect for an experienced actor seeking a mature, intense role in an independent production.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a calculated and emotionally detached character with minimal dialogue

• Convey tension and authority through subtle physicality and on-screen presence

• Collaborate with a professional production team to deliver a cinematic performance

• Be available and fully engaged throughout all scheduled shoot days

Requirements:

• Male actor, age 50s to early 60s

• White ethnicity with a “dad look” – understated yet authoritative

• Must have a neutral or British accent (British preferred)

• Emotionally composed and comfortable performing with limited dialogue

• Available for all 3 shoot days

• Acting experience with character-driven material preferred

Compensation:

• Unpaid opportunity

• Meals provided during shoot

• Accommodation available for out-of-town talent

• Festival-standard production offering valuable exposure