These screen and voice projects are casting for actors and talent in the UK right now, so sharpen your self-taping and audition skills and get busy.
Short film casting male and female leads
Indie short Thanks for the Harmonica is casting for London-based actors. Noah is male, playing-age 24–30, and any ethnicity. Grieving the loss of his dad, he comes from a working class family and is serious, dejected but with a soft side. You’ll need to be comfortable kissing on camera and able to play the harmonica. Celeste is female, playing-age 24–30, and Black, African descent. A hotel clerk whose real passion is photography, she’s curious, open and confident. You’ll need a natural hair style (including braids, twists, dreadlocks) and to be comfortable kissing on camera. The short films in London in late October and roles are paid £125–200 per day, plus lunch. Check out the casting notice for more info and to apply now.
Amazon’s UK-Based ‘Lord of the Rings’ + More Greenlit and Casting Soon Male model casting in Manchester and Liverpool
Commercial photographer Russell S Hammond is casting for a male model or presenter based in Manchester or Liverpool for short video advertorials and promotional images for a luggage brand. The project requires one male, playing-age 30–45, any ethnicity. The role is paid £250. Head to the casting notice for more details and to apply now.
Student film casting in London
Students from the MetFilm School are casting for a short, telling the story of a young girl who escapes from her humdrum life by drawing her own graphic novels. Lead role Jorja is female, aged between 16–18, and any ethnicity. A 14-year-old free spirit, she’s a talented cartoonist that sees romance in life, even when she’s stuck between the grey walls of home. For any minors, a child license will be put into place and a chaperone is mandatory. The project shoots for 3–4 days between 30 August and 2 September and the role is paid £75 per day. Head to the casting notice for more info and to apply now.
The UK Actor’s Headshots Guide Shoot-at-home videos casting UK-wide
A self-shot vox pop-style educational commercial is casting for presenters based anywhere in the UK. Open to actors, presenters, and performers of any gender, playing-age 18-25, and any ethnicity, the team are seeking someone who can passionately address an audience and self-record in a suitable environment with bright natural light and no background noise. The project pays a $200 flat rate and shoots between now and September. Check out the casting notice for more details and to apply now.