Casting Open

Actors (m/f), 20-40, English spkrs, for roles in a short flim in Amsterdam

Production Type: short film

Taking Actors From: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Closing Date: Monday, 23rd February, 2026

Payment: Paid

Casting Overview

Short Film: Ampulex compressa

Graduation film – Master’s Programme

Netherlands Film Academy (Nederlandse Filmacademie)

Script details: "Ampulex compressa" explores the politics of owning a female body, tracing how violence, misrepresentation, and grief are carried, both individually and collectively. Rooted in feminist themes, the film reflects on memory, trauma, and solidarity in the aftermath of gendered violence.

Shoot details

Location: Amsterdam

Shooting period: 4 days in March 2026 (exact dates TBC)

Payment: Paid (fee to be confirmed)

Roles

Role: Toby

Gender: male

Playing Ages: 26–28

Languages: English

Role Ethnicity: White

Male

Acting age: 26–28

Language: English – British accent (native) is a plus

Caucasian/pale complexion

Tall, skinny build

Dark hair

Light eyes preferred (but not required)

Toby is understated and grounded. This role requires naturalistic performance and comfort with emotional restraint.

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Role: Flo (Protagonist)

Gender: female

Playing Ages: 30–35

Languages: English

Female
Acting age: early 30s
Language: English – British accent (native) is a plus
Brunette
Cute, but not necessarily model-pretty
Medium to long hair
Thin to medium build
Medium height
Eye colour not important

We are especially interested in performers with a distinctive or striking feature (for example: thick eyebrows, grey eyes, dark under-eyes), though physical appearance is less important than experience and screen presence. Prior film experience is strongly valued.

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Role: Iris

Gender: female

Playing Ages: 35–40

Languages: English

Role Ethnicity: Black, North African

Female
Acting age: mid to late 30s
Language: English – British accent (native) is a plus
POC

Iris is a supporting role with emotional weight, offering space for presence, nuance, and quiet authority.

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