Student Short Film Casting Call for Lead, Supporting, and Extras
Job Description
A final-year Film Production student at the University of Derby is casting for the graduation short film Faultline (formerly The Hard Way Home). Set in 1980s Derby, this gritty coming-of-age drama follows a troubled teenage boy caught between gang loyalty and the last person fighting for his future—his grandmother.
The production is seeking actors based in or around the Midlands for a range of lead, supporting, and extra roles. This is a character-driven period drama exploring identity, pressure, and the possibility of change.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray assigned character in a dramatic short film
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Perform with a Derby (Midlands) accent where required
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Participate in rehearsals, self-tape auditions, and potential in-person callbacks
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Wear 1980s period costume for applicable roles
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Collaborate closely with director and cast ensemble
Roles Available
Scott
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Playing age 16–20
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Derby (Midlands) accent
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Tough, emotionally guarded teenager involved in the local skinhead scene
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Must be comfortable shaving head on screen for one scene
Si / Henno / Shaw / Daz
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Playing age 16–21
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Derby (Midlands) accent
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Members of a local skinhead gang
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Intimidating, confrontational, fiercely loyal
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Must be comfortable shaving head for the role
Teenagers & School Students (Extras)
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Playing age 16–21
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Derby (Midlands) accent
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Multiple background roles for town and school scenes
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Must be comfortable wearing 1980s period costume
Requirements
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Actors must be based in or around the Midlands
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Strong dramatic performance skills
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Comfort portraying intense, emotionally complex material
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Applicants under 18 require parental/guardian consent
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Submit headshot, CV, showreel (if available), playing age, and availability
Compensation Details
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Unpaid student production
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Travel expenses covered
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Food provided on shoot days
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Golden Age Studios is casting a Black or Mixed-Race actress to play Kyra, one of the leading roles in the upcoming London-based short film RUN. RUN is a zombie thriller following two survivors trying to navigate a world overrun by the infected. After running out of food, they are forced to embark on a dangerous supply run. An encounter with the infected separates them, leaving both characters fighting their way back to each other.
Kyra, ages 21–28, was once a kind-hearted and innocent person, but surviving the zombie apocalypse has transformed her into someone colder and more hardened. Beneath that exterior, traces of her former kindness remain. She is fiercely protective of others and willing to risk her own life to help them, a quality that serves as both her greatest strength and greatest weakness.
Job Responsibilities
- Portray Kyra, a lead character in the zombie thriller short film RUN.
- Deliver a layered performance balancing toughness, vulnerability, and compassion.
- Participate in rehearsals, filming, and other production activities as required.
- Collaborate closely with the director and fellow cast members.
- Perform dramatic and thriller-focused scenes involving survival and danger.
Requirements
- Black or Mixed-Race female actress.
- Playing age: 21–28.
- Strong dramatic acting ability and commitment to the character.
- Comfortable performing within the zombie, horror, and thriller genres.
Compensation
Compensation is not specified.
Lead Child Actor (Refugee or Migrant Background) for Short Film
Job Description
A short dramatic film is casting a thoughtful, curious child (age 9–12) to play the lead character Elmi, who forms a powerful friendship amid rising tension. The production welcomes first-time performers and offers a supportive environment for young talent to shine.
Job Responsibilities
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Portray Elmi with honesty and emotional depth
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Work closely with the director to develop the character’s journey
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Collaborate with another young co-star to depict a believable friendship
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Attend fittings, rehearsals, and seven shoot days
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Maintain focus and professionalism on set
Requirements
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Boy or girl aged 9–12
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Refugee or migrant background strongly encouraged (e.g., Eritrea, Sudan, Somalia, Afghanistan, Syria, Iran, Iraq, Yemen, Vietnam)
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No prior acting experience required; enthusiasm and authenticity valued
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Able to travel to a British seaside town for all filming dates
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Parent or guardian consent and supervision throughout production
Compensation
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Paid role (rate disclosed upon selection)
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Travel and meals covered during filming
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Screen credit and footage for future opportunities
