Casting Closed!
Actors (m/f), 20-40, English spkrs, for roles in a short flim in Amsterdam
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
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.
(Physical appearance is less important than experience and screen presence. Prior film experience is strongly valued. If the role resonates but physical appearance is not an exact match, we still encourage you to apply.)
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.
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.
If you have any comments on this casting,
contact us with reference:
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