These projects are casting for talent in the UK right now, so polish up your acting CV and audition skills and get busy.
Female film lead
Titan Films is casting Don't Look, a low-budget, independent feature film retelling the story of Medusa. The lead role is female, playing age 21–35, with long hair, striking looks, and an ability to cry on cue. It shoots in the autumn and pays £3,375 for 5 weeks' work. Apply here.
Gay-themed feature
AltSHIFT is casting two men (playing age 20–30) for a sex scene in The Other Half, a comedy/drama feature about a young gay couple in a long-term open relationship. The roles require full nudity and simulated sex. It shoots in London from 11 to 17 August, and pays a flat rate of £1,400. Apply here.
Paving slab ad
A well-known company is casting an online/social ad for paving slabs. The role is a Hero/Expert (all genders, 35–55), an employee of a timber trading company, who is a master of all things paving slab. It shoots 11 June on the outskirts of Coventry, and pays a £500 flat rate. Apply here.
Medical product campaign
Actors with physical comedy skills are required for an advert for a gastrointestinal product. The roles range in ages from 25 to 75, who are queuing at an airport toilet. It shoots on location near Norwich on 19 June, and pays £750. Apply here.
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