These screen, stage, and voice projects need talent in the UK right now, so sharpen your self-taping and audition skills and get busy.
Short comedy seeking female lead
A short screen comedy about dating apps and ‘ghosting’ is casting in London ahead of filming in November and December. Demi is playing age 22–30, a person of colour. She has been ‘ghosted’ during her adventures in dating but is taken by surprise when she’s confronted by a former date. The role is paid £200 and the team are seeking someone who is willing to get stuck in developing the script. Head to the casting notice for more info and to apply now.
Short casting male and female leads
Short film Lavender explores hook-up culture and is casting for male and female leads ahead of a shoot in December and January 2022. Emma is female, playing age 19–23, and any ethnicity. Sparky, intelligent, but a little inexperienced. She’s too ambitious for her rural town but is overwhelmed by the big city. Leo is male, playing age 21–26, and any ethnicity. A sensitive and caring guy, he finds it difficult to express emotions and can come across as cocky. He wears masculinity as an armour. The project films in Dorset and London and roles are paid, plus accommodation, travel, and food. Check out the casting notice for more info and to apply now.
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A film about male suicide prevention created by charity Mind and directed by Christian Haywood is casting in Essex and London. Sam is male, playing age 25–50, and Black. A construction worker down on his luck after an injury means he’s not able to work. Construction Worker is male, 18+, and any ethnicity. Sam’s colleague. The project shoots in Essex on 19 and 20 November and roles are paid hourly. Head to the casting notice for more details and to apply now.
Interactive performer needed in Leeds or Wakefield
Murder One are casting for an interactive performer to join their immersive murder mystery experience. The team are seeking performers, 18+, and any ethnicity, who can be in character amongst guests, remember key facts about the crime story, and who have good availability over weekends. You’ll need to be based near Leeds or Wakefield, or willing to travel. Roles are paid a flat rate of £70–£100. Check out the casting notice for more info and to apply now.
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