Searchlight Pictures’ Feature Film Casting Call for Jade

Casting Call – Seniors for Feature Film

Job Description
Casting directors are seeking seniors in their 70s and older who love going to the cinema to portray customers in an upcoming feature film. This project celebrates authentic moviegoers and their love for film, offering a chance to be part of a professional production shooting in London.

Job Responsibilities

• Appear as cinema customers in a feature film scene

• Follow direction from the production team during filming

• Bring natural personality and enthusiasm for cinema to the role

• Work professionally alongside cast and crew on set

Requirements

• Men and women, ages 70 and older

• Must be based in or around London, or have a London base

• Passion for going to the cinema encouraged

• No acting experience required

Compensation

• Paid opportunity with pay parity across all cast and crew

Supporting Role – Greg in A24 TV Series

Job Description
An upcoming A24 TV series set in a London school is casting for the role of Greg, a 16-year-old queer, talented footballer. The series focuses on girls’ football and aims to feature authentic, relatable performances. No previous acting experience is required, but strong football skills are essential.

Job Responsibilities

• Portray Greg authentically, showcasing both personality and football ability.

• Work with the cast and crew to create engaging, realistic scenes.

• Participate in rehearsals and filming as scheduled.

Requirements

• Young men and nonbinary individuals aged 16–19.

• Based in London and have finished GCSEs.

• Must have strong football skills.

• Open to people from all backgrounds.

• Applicants under 18 must include a parent or guardian’s contact details.

Compensation

• Paid acting role in a professionally produced TV series.

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