These projects are casting for talent in the UK right now, so sharpen your self-taping and audition skills and get busy.
Psychological thriller casting in London
Ghetto Film School, LDN are casting short film Bloodline, following a woman seeking refuge in an Icelandic village. Lead role Indamira is female and playing age 11–18. Out of her element, she’s frightened and has to fight for her safety. Lilja is female, playing age 50–65. Driven by pride and selfishness. Jon is male, playing age 30–40. Lilja’s sycophantic right hand man. Remote rehearsals are from 18 October, with filming on 29–30 October in London. Roles are paid.
Head to the casting notice to see more parts and to apply now.
Feature offering multiple roles
Indie feature Pageant follows a young woman whose plan to support her mum by winning a beauty pageant turns ugly. Lead role Nene is female, playing age 18–25, and Asian, Black, or mixed race. An unfulfilled person with no money left. Danica is playing age 18–25, and Asian, Black, or mixed race. Motivated by money. Andrea is female, playing age 18–25, and Asian, Black, or mixed race. Big hearted. Mr. Djigo is male, playing age 30–40, and Black. A psychopath and control freak. The project shoots this Autumn and into Spring 2023, with roles paid £9.50 per hour.
Head to the casting notice for plenty of other roles.
Film-from-home casting opportunity
A series of short selfie-style testimonials based on real customer feedback is casting for British actors based anywhere in the UK. The team are seeking people of any gender, playing age 35+, and any ethnicity. You’ll need to record a two minute video from home on a smartphone, as if you were a happy customer. Roles are paid.
Check out the casting notice for more info and to apply now.
Schools workshops across the UK
A workshop provider for students aged 11+ is casting for dynamic and experienced presenters aged 18+ who can inspire learners. The company aims to create confident young people with rewarding workshops across the UK. You’ll need availability across the school year and be up for travel, with overnight accommodation organised. Training is this month in Birmingham and roles are paid £130, plus expenses.
Check out the casting notice for more info and to apply now.
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