Now Casting: Characterful People Wanted

Role Description:
Seeking a nuanced performer (male, 23-30) to portray David – a morally-driven but frustrated recruitment consultant in Makeup for a Martyr. This emotionally complex role requires:

• Dry, quick-witted delivery

• Authentic portrayal of social awkwardness

• Ability to show simmering resentment

• Chemistry with co-star (Richard)

Key Dates:

• Filming: July 1-5, 2025 (must be available all days)

• Location: London, UK

Compensation:

• Unpaid (expenses covered)

• Festival exposure

• Reel material

Job Description:
An exciting opportunity for a Hair & Makeup Artist to contribute to a poignant student short film about cultural identity and family bonds. We particularly need someone skilled in ageing techniques to transform a character’s appearance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create natural ageing makeup effects

• Design and maintain character-appropriate hairstyles

• Work efficiently in a fast-paced student production environment

• Collaborate with director to achieve desired looks

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience with ageing makeup techniques

• Ability to create subtle, realistic transformations

• Own basic makeup kit (specialty products may be provided)

• Professional attitude on set

Production Details:

• Project: 20-minute dramatic short film

• Themes: Cross-cultural identity, mother-daughter relationships

• Shoot Locations: South London (Norbury) & Royal Holloway Egham Campus

• Shoot Dates: July 5-8, 2025 (4 days)

Compensation & Perks:

• Unpaid student project

• Travel expenses and meals covered

• Valuable portfolio material

• Copy of final film for your reel

Open Casting Call for Skateboarders in Independent Feature Film

Job Description
An exciting opportunity awaits skateboarders to showcase their skills in an upcoming micro-budget independent feature film. This role is perfect for those passionate about skateboarding, with or without acting experience. The production will film in Hastings for three weeks, plus additional rehearsal days in September. This is a paid gig, and applicants must be based in the UK.

Job Responsibilities

• Bring authenticity and energy to the role through skateboarding skills.

• Participate in rehearsals and filming as scheduled.

• Collaborate with the director and crew to bring the vision to life.

Requirements

• Skilled skateboarder with a passion for performance.

• Acting experience is a plus but not required.

• Must be UK-based and available for the filming period.

• If under 16, a parent or guardian must apply on your behalf.

Compensation

• Paid opportunity

Feature Film Casting Call for Adult Male and Female Roles

A major feature film is now seeking Caucasian male and female talent for upcoming principal and background roles. This opportunity is ideal for experienced or aspiring actors ready to work on a high-profile project. The production team is looking for individuals between the ages of 25 and 40 who can bring depth, presence, and authenticity to their roles. Filming will take place in London across multiple dates from early September to December.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray characters in a feature film as directed by the production team

• Participate in rehearsals, fittings, and on-set blocking as required

• Deliver emotionally resonant and authentic performances

• Collaborate with cast and crew in a professional production environment

Requirements

• Caucasian male and female talent aged 25–40

• Must be comfortable performing on camera with clear direction

• Previous acting experience is a plus but not mandatory

• Must have a current actor profile with photos and contact information

Compensation

• Paid role (details provided upon selection)

• Opportunity for significant on-screen exposure

• Travel or accommodation specifics to be shared with selected talent

Child Actors Needed for Upcoming Feature Film

A major feature film is seeking young talent for an exciting upcoming production. Casting directors are currently looking for Caucasian boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 14 who are confident, expressive, and ready to perform on screen. This is an incredible opportunity for aspiring child actors to work on a professional set and gain valuable experience in a high-profile project. Filming will take place in London with multiple shoot dates between early September and December.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in scheduled on-set filming sessions for the feature film

• Follow direction from the film’s creative team and deliver lines with confidence

• Maintain professionalism and focus during production days

• Collaborate with cast and crew members during rehearsals and filming

Requirements

• Caucasian boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 14

• Must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for all production activity

• Comfortable performing on camera and taking direction

• Must have an active talent profile with updated photos and contact information

Compensation

• Paid role (rate discussed upon casting)

• Transportation or accommodation details to be confirmed upon selection

• Professional exposure in a feature-length film project

Casting Supporting Actors for Indie Psychological Thriller

Job Description
An upcoming indie psychological thriller is seeking background and featured supporting actors for two unique casting opportunities in London. The film explores intense emotional and psychological themes, including scenes involving intimacy, LGBTQIA+ representation, and substance use. All talent will be working with a closed set and experienced intimacy coordinator where required.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray characters in scenes involving psychological and emotional tension
• Participate in either an intimacy scene or student background scene depending on the role
• Work with direction from an intimacy coordinator and director to ensure safety and comfort
• Collaborate on a professional set with a focus on mood, realism, and storytelling

Requirements

SA Intimacy Scene (Filming 31/7/25)

• Male-presenting supporting actors
• Comfortable with LGBTQIA+ intimacy scenes
• Partial nudity may be involved (based on comfort level)
• Open to working with mature content including drug/alcohol themes

SA Students (Filming 5/8/25)

• Male and female-presenting background actors
• Must have a young appearance to portray students
• No speaking lines, faceless background roles
• Must be based in or able to work as a local hire in London, UK
• Time commitment: approximately a half-day shoot for each role

Compensation

• Paid opportunity (rate discussed upon selection)

Job Description
A short film project is casting one male and one female actor, ages 55–75, to play a wealthy suburban couple navigating life in a near-future London. Set against the backdrop of a city gripped by a fuel crisis and extreme heat, the story highlights class dynamics and resilience in crisis. This is a one-day paid shoot taking place in South London.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray a speaking/supporting role in a short film

• Collaborate with a film crew on set for a 10+1 hour shoot day

• Embody the role of an affluent suburban character with authenticity

• Contribute to an emotionally grounded performance in a dramatic setting

Requirements

• Male and Female actors, ages 55–75

• Comfortable with speaking roles in an indie-style short film

• Reliable, punctual, and able to commit to a one-day shoot

• London-based or able to travel to South London

Compensation

• Paid role (minimum wage or higher)

• Travel and expenses within London reimbursed

• 1-day shoot scheduled for the week of September 2

• Approximately 11-hour commitment on the day of filming

Job Description
A compelling Edinburgh-based crime drama is now casting for the role of Brian, a male social worker who has grown frustrated and disillusioned by systemic failure. Appearing in a pivotal agency meeting scene, Brian represents the emotional burnout of frontline workers who’ve stopped believing real change is possible.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Brian, a jaded professional who challenges the system in a key dialogue scene

• Deliver a grounded, emotionally resonant performance with subtle intensity

• Support the central narrative with layered character work and social realism

• Collaborate on a trauma-informed production that values authenticity

Requirements

• Male, age 30–50

• Ethnicity: Open to all

• Must bring emotional depth and realism to the role

• Ideal for actors with experience in grounded, dramatic scenes

Compensation

• Production will cover all expenses

• Credit and strong footage for acting reel

• Supporting role in a timely and socially relevant production

Job Description
A new socially driven crime drama set in Edinburgh is casting for the role of Harriet, a dedicated social worker caught between compassion and burnout. Featured in a tense school meeting, this character represents moral resilience within a failing system. The production seeks a strong actress who can convey quiet strength, urgency, and internal conflict.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Harriet, a female social worker struggling to maintain balance and services under pressure

• Participate in a critical school meeting scene filled with emotional tension

• Deliver a performance that reflects both exhaustion and unwavering integrity

• Work closely with an ensemble cast on a trauma-informed set

Requirements

• Female, age 30–50

• Ethnicity: Open to all

• Strong dramatic acting skills with emotional depth

• Experience with roles involving social themes is a plus

Compensation

• Expenses covered by production

• Professional credit and valuable material for actor’s reel

• Opportunity to embody a role rooted in advocacy and realism

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

Job Description
A bold new Edinburgh-based crime drama is casting for the role of Callum, a cynical teacher who embodies the collapse of faith in the system. Though featured in limited scenes, the character leaves a lasting impression through sharp dialogue and symbolic weight. This role is ideal for actors who can deliver impactful performances in minimal screen time.

Job Responsibilities

• Play Callum, a disillusioned and bitter educator who has lost hope in the system

• Deliver strong, dialogue-driven moments with dramatic gravity

• Portray a character who contrasts with the more hopeful or empathetic adults in the story

• Bring nuance to a role that represents systemic breakdown and emotional detachment

Requirements

• Male, age 30–55

• Must convey a cynical, hardened presence through subtle performance

• Ability to deliver sharp, emotionally resonant dialogue

• Previous dramatic experience preferred

Compensation

• Covered expenses by production

• Screen credit and impactful footage for reel

• Opportunity to contribute a powerful supporting performance in a socially resonant project

Job Description
A compelling new Edinburgh-based crime drama is now casting for the role of Fran, a returning teacher who serves as a key adult presence within a story centered on youth, trauma, and redemption. This project brings together powerful storytelling and social realism, exploring how adults in the system impact the lives of vulnerable teens.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Fran, a committed and complex educator navigating a broken school system

• Provide emotional grounding and dramatic contrast to youth-centered scenes

• Collaborate with a diverse cast in delivering an authentic and socially relevant narrative

• Represent the adult voice in a story driven by systemic conflict and community healing

Requirements

• Adult actor (age open to casting needs)

• Strong dramatic acting ability with a grounded and compassionate presence

• Experience with socially conscious roles or themes a plus

• Open to all ethnicities and backgrounds

Compensation

• Production covers all relevant expenses

• Receive credit and exposure in a high-impact dramatic project

• Valuable footage for professional acting portfolio