Casting Call: Real Mechanic for Short Film
Job Description
A short film production is urgently casting a real male mechanic for a featured role in an upcoming shoot. This is a paid opportunity for someone with authentic hands-on mechanical experience who can bring realism and grit to the screen. Filming will take place in London across two days.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray a mechanic in a scripted short film scene
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Bring authenticity and natural movement to the role
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Take direction from the director and production team
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Be available for a potential casting tape submission
Requirements
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Male, age 35–45
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Must be a real mechanic or have real-life mechanical experience
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Must be available for filming in London
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Comfortable on camera and able to take creative direction
Compensation
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Paid role (rate provided upon selection)
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Job Description
“Breakdown,” a horror short film, is casting a performer to portray The Figure, a silent but intimidating character central to the film’s unsettling atmosphere. This physical role relies on strong screen presence and controlled, disturbing movement rather than dialogue. The performer must be comfortable working with costume or facial concealment, exterior night filming, and safely choreographed physical action.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray The Figure through physical performance and movement.
- Create an intimidating and unsettling on-screen presence.
- Perform controlled movement as directed.
- Participate in safely choreographed physical action.
- Work with costume or facial concealment.
- Follow direction during exterior night filming.
Requirements
- Open to any gender.
- Ages 18+.
- Strong physical presence and movement ability.
- Comfortable with costume or facial concealment.
- Comfortable filming outdoors at night.
- Able to perform choreographed physical action safely.
- Available to work in Leeds.
Compensation
- Paid, low-budget production.
