Now Casting: Film Roles in Newcastle and London + 2 More UK Gigs

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These screen, stage, and voice projects need talent in the UK right now, so sharpen your self-taping and audition skills and get busy.

Feature film casting teen role in Newcastle 
Legendary casting director Shaheen Baig is seeking young people aged 15–21 for a lead role in a feature film, shooting in the north east next year. No professional experience is needed, just enthusiasm and interest in the project. You’ll need to be at least 16 years old by October 2022; if you’re currently under 16 your application can’t be considered if you do not submit written permission from a parent/guardian. The role is paid professionally and shoots in Newcastle and Sunderland. Head to the casting notice for more details and to apply now. 

Father and daughter roles in London film
Filmmaker Dominic Devine is casting for short film Going Home, exploring grief through the tale of a father coming to terms with losing his child. The team are ideally seeking a real father and daughter team. Ben is male, playing age 30–40, and any ethnicity. Alice is female, playing age 6–8, and any ethnicity. She’s been wandering the streets, imagining she’s still with her father and just lost, but now she must come to terms with being dead. The project shoots for one night between Christmas and New Year, plus one day in January 2022. Roles are paid £200, plus a chaperone if needed, and travel costs within the M25. Check out the casting notice for more info and to apply now. 

German marketing firm spot casting for UK male 
Online marketing company Schema M is seeking a male presenter/performer aged 18+, playing age 18–35, and any ethnicity. You’ll be sent products and a script, with the team needing short videos recorded from home. The role pays £50 per hour and you can be based anywhere in the UK. Head to the casting notice for more details and to apply now. 

Immersive events company seeking more members 
Immersive events company Genome Theatre is seeking performers to join its freelance team. The team are casting for experienced actors, circus performers, children’s entertainers, and dancers for their projects, including an immersive residency at Annabel’s Mayfair. Check out the casting notices (here and here) for more info and to apply now.