These screen and voice projects need talent in the UK right now, so sharpen your self-taping and audition skills and get busy…
Feature film casting male and female supporting roles
Dark drama Love Life is an upcoming film of the bestselling novel by Matt Shaw. The film follows Kim, an escort on the run from a terrible crime who finds the only person she can turn to is one of her clients. The team are casting female role Tracy, playing age 28–40 and any ethnicity. She’s a well-spoken, kind-hearted person that appears in flashbacks. Please note: the role involves simulated sex but no nudity. They’re also seeking Frank, male, playing age 35–50 and any ethnicity. He’s slimy and manipulative – a nasty piece of work. Love Life, described as “Leaving Las Vegas meets Psycho,” is scheduled to shoot in January 2021, and roles are paid £100 per day of filming plus travel expenses, accommodation, food, and drink. The team are seeking actors from anywhere in the UK. Perfect for a role? Head to the casting notice for more information and to apply now.
How to Get Cast on Backstage In the UK Film 4-funded UK feature casting two young lead roles
Casting director Gemma Sykes is seeking a male and female performer for leading roles in an untitled feature, funded by Film 4. Boy is male, playing age 12–19, and Girl is female, playing age 9–16. Both roles are for performers of any ethnicity from a working-class background, based in London. No acting experience is necessary. Production will begin after lockdown restrictions are lifted in London and roles are paid. Check out the casting notice for more details and to apply now.
How to Create Your Acting Showreel London micro-musical casting lead role
Short film musical The Ballad of Theo Bell follows the last tragic minutes of Theo before he gets gunned down by police officers in a case of mistaken identity. The team are seeking their Theo, male, playing age 18+ and black or mixed race. You don’t need to be a professional singer but must have good singing ability, preferably in the style of a West End musical. The shoot will involve live singing, plus a studio recording. The project films this October in London and the role pays £70 a day. The team are seeking performers based in London and who would be comfortable with a night-time shoot. Head to the casting notice for more information and to apply now.
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